User feedback on the Steam Community and Itch.io reflects its nature as an early-stage project. While praised for its polished voice acting and immersive physical presence, it is criticized for a lack of content variety and technical issues on non-Meta VR systems like the Valve Index. As of late 2024, it is widely viewed as a promising personal side project that succeeds by committing fully to its specific adult niche. JOI Lab VR Demo on Steam
"I tried to high-five it. It recoiled. Then it came back and drew a frowny face in the air with light. I apologized out loud. To a VR orb. This is either the future of companionship or a very elaborate gaslighting simulator." –