Air Raid Over Britain

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Air Raid Over Britain places you in the heart of a small English town during a nighttime bombing raid by German HE-111s.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

42%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The graphics and audio are well done, creating an immersive atmosphere.
The experience provides an interesting glimpse into life during the Second World War, making it suitable for educational purposes.
The gaze selection system allows for interaction with various items, enhancing the overall experience.

The experience is very short and lacks significant events, leading to disappointment.
There are several graphical issues, including problems with text visibility and overall quality.
Many players feel that the experience is more of a tech demo than a fully realized game, lacking depth and engagement.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising their quality and audio integration, while others criticized them for being soft and experiencing issues, particularly on certain VR platforms. Overall, the visuals appear to have potential but may require further refinement to meet expectations.
- “The graphics are really good and the audio is very well done as well.”
- “The game visuals look bad and the 3D effects seem to be off.”
- “The graphics are really soft - as we have seen in so many games on first release.”
- “I also found other graphical issues in smaller areas but hardly noticeable.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay experience has been criticized for several issues, particularly with launching from Steam VR, which can result in the game only displaying on the PC monitor instead of the headset.
- “Several issues in gameplay.”
- “If you launch from Steam VR, the game will not show up on your HMD; it will only display on your PC monitor if you have it set up to mirror gameplay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, there seems to be a lack of engagement or satisfaction regarding the narrative elements of the game.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is praised for its superb street setting and period music, creating an engaging experience for some players. However, others feel that while it starts strong, it ultimately lacks meaningful progression, leading to disappointment. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some appreciating the ambiance and others finding it underwhelming.
- “The atmosphere of the street and the period music is superb, and it's free. For these reasons, I give a positive review to counterbalance those who have unfairly bashed this experience for no good reason that I can see.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, with period-appropriate tracks that contribute to the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate its quality and accessibility, often defending it against negative critiques.
- “The atmosphere of the street and the period music is superb, and it's free. For these three reasons, I give a positive review to counterbalance the unfair criticism this experience has received.”