CityExplorer

CityExplorer is a simulator that allows you to freely explore photorealistic 3D urban spaces from a drone's-eye view. Featuring a real-time day/night and weather system reflecting actual weather data and sun positions, AI-guided regional information panels, and POI (Point of Interest) markers for restaurants, tourist spots, and public facilities, this tool can be used for everything from pre-travel research to virtual sightseeing.

CityExplorer - Gameplay & Practical Use Guide

From virtual exploration to practical utility, there are many ways to enjoy CityExplorer.

Chapter 1: Gameplay & Entertainment

1-1. Virtual Travel & Sightseeing

CityExplorer is the ultimate virtual travel tool, allowing you to fly over and explore cities around the world from the comfort of your home.

Instant Teleportation: Simply enter the name of a city or tourist spot in the search bar to travel there instantly.

Real-Time Weather & Time Cycles: Experience the actual "now" of any location with real-time weather and day/night cycles.

AI Loading Screen Guide: The AI automatically provides information on local specialties, tourist attractions, and festivals during loading screens.

Night View Mode: Enjoy the mesmerizing and magical nightscapes of global cities.

Rain Mode: Experience the unique atmosphere of cities in the rain.

1-2. Photo Mode & Creative Composition

Find beautiful scenery, take screenshots, and build your own collection.

Full Environment Control: Freely adjust the time of day and weather to create the perfect scene.

Realistic 3D Visuals: Immerse yourself in highly detailed 3D imagery of global cities.

Vibrant Nightscapes: Commercial districts illuminated by neon lights at night are highly recommended shooting spots.

Custom Markers: Adjust your altitude to find the perfect angle, and save your favorite locations using custom markers.

1-3. Hidden Mode

By entering specific commands, you might unlock a completely different way to enjoy the simulator...!

Chapter 2: Practical Applications

2-1. Pre-Travel & Sightseeing Research

The perfect tool for scouting and planning your next real-world trip.

3D Layout Preview: Check the streetscapes, terrain, and scale of your destination in full 3D beforehand.

POI Markers: Easily locate restaurants, tourist attractions, and public facilities.

Detailed Info (Spacebar): Access official websites and photos for specific locations.

Favorites List: Create and manage a customized "places to visit" wishlist.

AI Insights: Learn about regional specialties and festivals ahead of time through the loading screen AI.

2-2. Geography & Educational Use

An excellent educational tool for studying geography and urban development.

3D Topography: Gain a three-dimensional understanding of the terrain and geographical features of cities worldwide.

Diverse Landscapes: Learn experientially by exploring varied terrains such as mountainous areas, coastlines, and plains.

Cultural Integration: Study geography and culture simultaneously using information for each region.

Real-Time Data Display: Understand geographical relationships with real-time displays of altitude, address, and latitude/longitude.

2-3. Location Scouting for Photography & Videography

A powerful tool tailored for photographers, filmmakers, and video creators.

Lighting Simulation: Check lighting conditions at your shooting spot by changing the time of day (Morning, Noon, Evening, Night).

Weather Simulation: Simulate environments under sunny, cloudy, or rainy conditions.

Composition Testing: Virtually test framing and compositions for aerial and drone photography.

Location Management: Automatically generate markers from geotagged photos to manage your shooting locations.

2-4. Real Estate & Neighborhood Research

Aerial Inspection: Check the neighborhood atmosphere and surrounding environment of areas you are interested in from above.

Surrounding Amenities: Get a comprehensive overview of nearby POIs such as stations, commercial facilities, and parks.

Compare Areas: Add multiple locations to your favorites to compare them easily.

2-5. Game Development & 3DCG Reference Material

Urban Modeling Reference: Observe 3D cities as reference material for urban modeling.

Urban Layouts: Gain a bird's-eye view of building density, road patterns, and green space distribution.

Lighting Reference: Utilize the dynamic light source shifts of the day/night and weather systems as lighting references.

After purchasing on Steam, you automatically receive a Welcome Pack. Each feature has a separate usage quota. Additional quota packs can be purchased via Steam in-game purchase.

You can use a controller with this game, but a mouse and keyboard are still required.