Enso is a simple (but awesome) app to promote focus. Most people would label Enso as a “meditation app” and there is a lot of truth in that. As someone who assiduously tests nearly every VR meditation title, I’d say Enso is “meditation-adjacent” insofar as it promotes a flow state, but doesn’t employ strict breathing techniques. Instead, Enso uses a gaming mechanic whereby the user draws circles around glowing orbs. It is a very simple mechanic, although the developers have carefully designed it in a way to promote deep relaxation and focus. Let me be clear–Enso is NOT a game; it merely uses a gaming mechanic to achieve a meditative focus/flow state. The graphics and sound design are purposefully minimalist but beautiful–striking the perfect balance of enhancing the experience without distracting from the practice.

I’ve been really surprised at how much I like Enso; I’ve used it for the last 18 days without fail and run through every module at least twice (some 3 times). The only significant complaint is that there is no way to adjust the session time. Each of the modules is ~4.5 minutes, but I’d really like the option for longer/infinite sessions. That said, Enso is a very satisfying app that I recommend to anyone interested in meditation. If you’re a VR-meditation enthusiast (i.e. someone who regularly uses VR for their meditation practice), then Enso is absolutely worth buying. It’s a great tool that will silence the chatter in your mind.

Later update: Hey, I just wanted to update what I wrote a bit–I still love Enso. It really is a fantastic, helpful app. I use it for my broader meditation practice and Enso is such an awesome tool to achieve focus. I completed every scenario long ago and continue to return again and again because Enso is both effective and fun. I’d happily pay for more DLC and/or support your team’s future work if possible. I’m not sure if what I’m typing will be visible to anyone else, but if it is, let me just plainly state that Enso is a phenomenal VR app that I’d highly encourage EVERYONE to try. If you meditate then you absolutely must pick up Enso because it is one of only a handful of apps that so effectively delivers on what it promises. Peace & love to all!

I was able to try it briefly last night. I jumped immediately into Relax. To be honest, I haven’t used my quest in a while so my movements weren’t as smooth as I’d hoped and I overcompensated when trying to draw circles. The more I relaxed the easier it became but there was an initial frustration. Also (and likely due to my own fault) I wasn’t aware I had to circle the brighter sphere. I was trying to circle everything and moving too quick as a result. When it clicked, it was great! Honestly, I wasn’t sure if it was a timed session (for relaxing) but since there was no timer I figured it wasn’t.

Thank you so much! I tried it the last 2 nights after an exhausting day at work and it was very relaxing. Drawing circles around the stars and watching them blow up was oddly satisfying. I never thought this kind of activity would be relaxing but it was. Maybe it was due to the ambiance and the music but it has certainly helped me destress at the end of the day.

beautiful game. Very well done! A little better intro might help, as well as maybe a more passive mode for a user to just watch and relax. Having to focus and act on what’s happening was not always 100% conducive to the vibe I thought you were going for. If not passive, I thought maybe just bare hands touching the orbs as they emerge would be nice.
that said, I will certainly use this again and enjoyed the experience.

thanks again for making the app and for sharing!