Arizona Sunshine Remake

88%
Game Brain Score Based on 350 reviews
  • graphics
  • story
  • gameplay
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If you never played the original, this is the perfect time to give it a go, as Arizona Sunshine Remake is filled with great gunplay and some beautiful environments.
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"Arizona Sunshine® Remake is an upgraded version of the original VR game with improved graphics and combat. Set in a post-apocalyptic Arizona, you play as a survivor fighting through hordes of zombies in a quest for human contact. The remake includes new weapons, the Federal Containment Agency Pack, and is available at a discounted price for owners of the original game."

  • PC
  • Virtual Reality
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
  • Play​Station VR
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Reviews

88%
Audience ScoreBased on 350 reviews
graphics32 positive mentions
stability10 negative mentions
  • The remake features significantly improved graphics and smoother gameplay compared to the original, making it feel more modern and engaging.
  • The addition of melee weapons and advanced reloading mechanics enhances the combat experience, providing more depth and satisfaction in gameplay.
  • The game retains the charm and humor of the original while offering a more polished and immersive experience, making it a must-play for fans of VR zombie shooters.
  • The controls can feel clunky at times, particularly with item pickups and weapon handling, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
  • There are several bugs and performance issues, such as freezing hands and minor graphical glitches, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • The campaign is relatively short, and some players may find the lack of content or replayability disappointing, especially at full price.
  • graphics87 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many users praising the significant improvements over the original title, particularly in terms of visual fidelity, atmosphere, and immersive details. While some players noted occasional bugs and performance issues, the overall consensus is that the remake offers a visually stunning experience that enhances gameplay, making it a worthwhile upgrade for fans of the original. However, comparisons to top-tier VR titles like Half-Life: Alyx suggest that while impressive, the graphics may not reach the highest benchmarks in the genre.

    • “The graphics are stunning, and while the gameplay doesn’t quite reach the level of Half-Life: Alyx, something I hold as a benchmark for first-party games, it’s still immensely enjoyable in its own right.”
    • “An excellent graphical upgrade to an already amazing game.”
    • “The graphics are amazing.”
    • “While the new shiny graphics, melee weapons, and overhauled gun system are nice, you still feel like you're playing the same 2016 VR game albeit with a few upgrades.”
    • “In spite of my many gripes with this game, including the buggy graphics, physics, AI (I ain't ever seen a zombie get so confused by a door), missing crafting system (which admittedly wasn't in the original, but was in AS2) and its map design feeling like a huge letdown even by the first game's standards (like seriously? why is it that the maps look like you're trapped in a box? every time I look at the vistas of the map I feel like no effort went into making sure it looked natural).”
    • “You guys are tripping because the graphics, especially textures in this game, are passable at best.”
  • story79 mentions

    The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its dark comedic elements and engaging protagonist, while others find it predictable and simplistic. Although the main narrative is relatively short, the inclusion of DLCs adds some depth, yet some players feel the overall experience lacks complexity and character development. Overall, the game is seen as fun and entertaining, particularly for those who enjoy VR co-op gameplay, but it may not satisfy those looking for a deeply immersive story.

    • “So I just finished the main story and I have to say, OMG that was the best VR game I have played in a while! Honestly, this is better than Bonelab. I was playing this through PCVR on Quest 3 and it ran beautifully. The voice acting is so good; it honestly made me laugh. Just letting you know that this is a dark comedy, but it was fun. I recommend this game.”
    • “I actually love the story; the main protagonist is genuinely funny and it really adds to the experience. It proves that a story doesn't need to be 100 layers deep but easy to follow with laughs along the way.”
    • “This game is probably one of the best VR co-op story games you can play with a friend. The plot is fun, the character isn't annoying, and talks just enough that it's not too much or too little.”
    • “The story is terribly predictable, the protagonist is bearable at best, there is little enemy variation, and the game direction is confused.”
    • “Arizona Sunshine is a simple and linear VR shooter; there is no engaging story, there are no interesting characters, and there are no crafting, upgrade, or progression systems.”
    • “It is rather on the shorter side when talking about the story, just like the original was.”
  • gameplay64 mentions

    The gameplay of the remake has received mixed reviews, with many praising the improved graphics, immersive gun mechanics, and advanced reload features that enhance the overall experience. However, some players noted issues with janky mechanics, enemy spam, and a lack of innovation compared to newer titles, leading to a somewhat repetitive and constrained gameplay experience. Overall, while the remake offers significant improvements over the original, it still has room for refinement in its mechanics and gameplay flow.

    • “Overall, I can recommend this zombie VR shooter—especially if you like zombies and shooter mechanics in VR.”
    • “It has great graphics and atmosphere, immersive gunplay mechanics, great interactions with the world, a good balance in the difficulties, and awesome gore and dismemberment.”
    • “The remake completely improves on everything from the classic, the graphics, the sound effects, the gameplay, etc. Everything is better here.”
    • “Zombies reach you from like 6 feet away and the gameplay is pretty repetitive.”
    • “Still archaic mechanics like rudimentary reloading; you can't rack the bolt on a bolt action rifle properly, for example.”
    • “The skill aspect of shooting flies out the window when the game decides to throw 30 zombies at you at once, and the entire gameplay becomes 'walk backwards while just spamming bullets into the crowd because headshots don't even do anything half the time.'”
  • optimization27 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players noting solid performance on medium settings and a generally smoother experience compared to previous titles. However, many users reported significant performance dips in darker areas, game-breaking bugs, and graphical glitches, leading to frustration despite the game's immersive qualities. Overall, while some players found the optimization satisfactory, others expressed disappointment and hope for future patches to address the issues.

    • “This game is just optimized better.”
    • “Fun game to play and well optimized, perfect to play before Metro comes out :D”
    • “The performance is super smooth and I didn’t experience any bugs.”
    • “I hope they improve performance on dark levels like caves, as it's a noticeable performance hit compared to the rest of the game.”
    • “All that is beside the absolutely terrible performance even on my 4070 Ti and game-breaking bugs.”
    • “I was eager to experience the campaign with my friends, but compared to the first game, this one feels like there's a real lack of optimization, and it prevents players from properly enjoying the story or even completing a session without crashes.”
  • humor15 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the goofy and dark comedic elements, particularly the voice acting and character lines that add to the overall experience. While some found the humor to be overly cheesy or not to their taste, the majority enjoyed the lightheartedness and funny moments, especially when playing with friends. Overall, the game successfully balances humor with engaging gameplay, making it a recommended choice for fans of comedic experiences.

    • “The guy that you play has the greatest voice lines haha, love the humor.”
    • “Good use of humor throughout, never taking itself too seriously.”
    • “It has a nice amount of funny moments with the game humor, and the game is hilarious when you play through it with a friend.”
  • stability12 mentions

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some users noted improvements in graphics and gameplay features, the frequent technical issues, such as freezing characters and poor AI behavior, have led to frustration. Overall, the game is seen as a "buggy mess," though some players found it playable if they experienced fewer issues.

    • “Runs great.”
    • “If it's not buggy for you, it's playable.”
    • “Nice new features but damn it's buggy.”
    • “It has some nice graphics, but the game is so buggy, your hands go everywhere and I spawned in the wall, so I had to start a new game instantly.”
    • “Game's a buggy mess.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it charming and fun with great replay value, others note a limited selection of only four maps, which can restrict long-term engagement.

    • “Definitely some great replay value here and a super fun game overall.”
    • “Complete replayability for years!”
    • “Not much replayability value, but wow it has so much charm.”
    • “My only complaint is the very small pool of maps. Unless I missed something, there appears to only be four maps total, which kind of limits replayability.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a "second life" to manage it effectively. Additionally, while voice chat quality is praised, the process of joining games can be somewhat tedious.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Voice chat quality in the game is good, but joining a game is slightly tedious.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions
    • “Arizona Sunshine Remake is well, the remake of the original Arizona Sunshine from 2016 that elevates the game's visuals, atmosphere, and overhauls the combat system and the interactivity of the world while retaining the same challenges the player faced in the original game.”
    • “It has great graphics and atmosphere, immersive gun-play mechanics, great interactions with the world, a good balance in the difficulties, and awesome gore and dismemberment.”
    • “They copied this storytelling style from Half-Life: Alyx, I get it, but it's a different game with a different atmosphere.”
    • “They copied this storytelling style from Half-Life: Alyx; I get it, but it's a different game with a different atmosphere.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is generally considered unremarkable, though some players found the soundtrack in the DLC featuring the bridge to be a standout element, reminiscent of the music from "Dying Light."

    • “The soundtrack is nothing special.”
    • “The DLC with the bridge was my favorite part, mostly because of the soundtrack; it felt like I was playing Dying Light.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the provided text, which focuses on a gameplay mechanic rather than emotional engagement or narrative impact. Therefore, it lacks sufficient information to summarize the emotional experience.

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Critic Reviews

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Play time

6hMedian play time
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