Amid Evil VR

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Amid Evil VR is a single player hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Noah Rayburn and was released on April 20, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"AMID EVIL VR" is a rebuilt retro FPS game for virtual reality, featuring seven episodes with unique settings and enemies, and an eight-hour campaign with intense boss fights. The game includes ludicrous magical weaponry, brutal enemy AI, and sprawling non-linear levels filled with secrets. With an original dynamic soundtrack, cutting-edge visuals, and various comfort options, players can enjoy a "Golden Experience" with cheats available.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 236 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

optimization6 negative mentions

The game is a fantastic VR port of Amid Evil, delivering fast-paced action and satisfying weapon mechanics that enhance the overall experience.
The level design is impressive, with a retro aesthetic that feels immersive and engaging in VR, making exploration enjoyable.
Controls are intuitive and responsive, allowing for smooth gameplay and a sense of power when using weapons, especially in melee combat.

Some players experience motion sickness due to the fast-paced nature of the game, which may not be suitable for everyone.
There are minor bugs and performance issues, such as enemies getting stuck in walls and occasional frame rate drops, which can detract from the experience.
The game can feel easier in VR compared to the flat version, with some players noting that the difficulty does not scale well, making it less challenging.

gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
71%
8%
The gameplay of "Amid Evil VR" is praised for its engaging mechanics, including natural interactive movements, throwing mechanics, and solid weapon swapping, reminiscent of classic titles like "Heretic" and "Doom." While the VR adaptation enhances the experience with immersive visuals and unique gameplay elements, some players find the melee combat clunky and the throwing mechanics imprecise. Overall, the game offers a fun and nostalgic experience, though it may require some adjustment for players transitioning from traditional controls.
- “Amid Evil VR takes the core game (included with your purchase) and augments it with natural interactive movements, new throwing mechanics, and an improved UI.”
- “Fun enemies, well-designed levels, and solid VR mechanics for weapon swapping and using magic weapons.”
- “The gameplay of Amid Evil is adapted to VR in a great way.”
- “The biggest negatives are the melee combat, which feels pretty clunky and unsatisfying (the enemies don't really seem like they were hit, they just die/fall apart), and the throwing mechanics, since it's almost impossible to be precise enough to hit anything.”
- “Here you play the same game as we did several years ago, but this time you get tired and a little bit VR-sick after playing for a while and you are not as precise as with normal keyboard and mouse controls, so gameplay suffers a bit.”
- “There are some beginnings of good ideas (like the sword projectile that follows your swing angle) but ultimately they don't really impact gameplay that much (in the end you will just swing wildly).”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
53%
9%
The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic late 1990s aesthetic, blending retro visuals with modern enhancements like ray tracing, which many players find appealing. While the art style and atmospheric effects are praised, some users note performance issues and a lack of depth in design that could have set it apart from similar titles. Overall, the game successfully captures the essence of classic shooters, though opinions vary on its execution in VR and the optimization of graphical settings.
- “Makes it a very fun and unique art style for the characters and environment.”
- “With some of the best designed levels I have seen in any game, impressive visuals thanks to state-of-the-art lighting, a beautiful art direction, and a chill soundtrack, Amid Evil is the perfect blend of modern and retro design.”
- “Very atmospheric, cool light effects, overall good graphics and an amazing soundtrack.”
- “Very poor graphics and performance.”
- “It feels uninspiring, endless spamming of brain-dead enemies, objects are 2D not 3D, movement is floaty, graphics are ugly, there's no physics.”
- “Performance seems to be less than optimized for the simple graphics, the main menu area always runs a bit choppy while the rest of the game is mostly smooth.”
optimization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
62%
23%
The game's optimization is a mixed bag, with many users reporting significant performance issues, even on high-end GPUs like the RTX 3090 and 4090. While some players have found fixes and noted improvements after adjustments, others still experience stuttering and choppy performance, particularly in specific areas like the main menu and later levels. Overall, while there are instances of smooth gameplay, the game is generally considered poorly optimized, with ongoing technical issues that may require further patches.
- “The graphics settings offer a lot of scalability in performance, so this game should run well on most systems.”
- “Fantastic performance, super smooth with zero frame drops.”
- “Now that the initial performance problems were fixed, I can wholeheartedly recommend this.”
- “Shame that performance issues still plague this gem.”
- “Clearly the game is extremely poorly optimized.”
- “Another problem is that in later levels, the performance becomes awfully unbearable.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
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The game's story is largely considered minimal and forgettable, with many players noting that it is presented in a cumbersome format that detracts from the experience. While some appreciate the atmospheric elements, the overall narrative fails to engage, leading to a consensus that it lacks depth and coherence.
- “- not really much story but the atmosphere is great throughout.”
- “- somehow basic story”
- “There is a bit of a story, but I ignored it most of the time because it was just giant text on the wall that you had to be super close to read, which was a pain in the neck in VR.”
- “Somehow basic story.”
- “No story.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting the "unreal" soundtrack that complements the impressive visuals and level design. Players are encouraged to turn up the music, as it is described as heart-pumping and integral to the game's immersive environment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Very atmospheric, cool light effects, overall good graphics and an amazing soundtrack.”
- “Great music, great atmosphere, and great level design that really shine when you're face to face with every detail.”
- “Do yourself a favour and crank the music up, the soundtrack is unreal.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its enjoyable and immersive qualities, featuring cool light effects, retro graphics that enhance the VR experience, and an outstanding soundtrack. Players appreciate the detailed level design and the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic shooters, creating a captivating environment despite a minimal storyline. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both engaging and evocative, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Very atmospheric, cool light effects, overall good graphics, and an amazing soundtrack.”
- “Great music, great atmosphere, and great level design that really shine when you're face to face with every detail.”
- “Great atmosphere of an old school shooter translated to VR.”
- “The retro graphics work well in VR and add to the weird, out-of-this-world atmosphere.”
- “The game atmosphere is the Hexen game I dreamed of.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while it performs well on high-end hardware with solid frame rates, users report frequent bugs and glitches, such as clipping through floors and terrain. These issues can detract from the experience, but players remain hopeful that future updates will address these problems.
- “The retro style looks beautiful in VR on DX12 mode, and even on the other settings, it runs great for me on my 2080 Super at a solid 120 FPS.”
- “Runs great on my Valve Index and 3080 Ti at max settings.”
- “The game can be a bit buggy here and there: I had a couple of times where I phased through a floor and ended up in the room below, and other strange glitches.”
- “First and foremost, it's quite buggy - it's very easy to clip through reality, enemies often glitch through terrain in ways they don't in the real game, and also certain bits of terrain (even in early levels) don't have collision, so you can just walk straight through chunks of architecture.”
- “Controls are still a little buggy sometimes, but nothing game-breaking.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring significant effort to navigate specific areas for power-ups. Many feel that it demands an unrealistic amount of time, likening it to needing a "second life" to complete.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It can be really tedious to weave in and out of certain areas just to be right on top of the power-up.”