<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Google Earth VR, an app released nearly a decade ago by Google, allows users to explore the entire world in a first-person perspective, providing a unique immersive experience.</li><li>The app is designed for PC headsets but still functions on modern hardware, offering users the sensation of actually standing in various locations across the globe.</li><li>Users can roam around different destinations on Google Earth VR, gaining a better understanding of the areas they plan to visit before embarking on a trip.</li><li>It allows users to assess the walkability of the area around their hotel, locate nearby restaurants, and get a visual sense of the places they are interested in.</li><li>While Google Maps is the typical choice for such tasks, Google Earth VR provides a more immersive and realistic experience for users to explore cities and landscapes virtually.</li></ul>

This forgotten Google app let me explore Tokyo like an open world game, and it’s surreal

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