Bandit Point
- October 11, 2019
- Mantisbite
Get on Steam"Bandit Point" is a VR game set in a sci-fi fantasy world, where you lead a rebellion against an oppressive Queen. Take control of enemy units and wield their weapons to turn the tide of battle. Explore diverse environments, from airships to castle walls, and engage in a story-driven campaign. The game features full locomotion and hand gesture support for a complete VR experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and enjoyable concept of possessing enemy robots, providing diverse gameplay mechanics.
- The art direction and atmosphere are highly praised, creating a delightful steampunk world that enhances the VR experience.
- The gameplay is fun and easy to learn, appealing to both new and experienced VR players, with a variety of missions and challenges.
- The game suffers from significant bugs and lack of polish, making it unplayable at times, especially during critical moments like the final boss fight.
- Control issues have been reported, particularly with certain VR setups, leading to frustration and refunds from players.
- Some gameplay mechanics feel clunky or gimmicky, detracting from the overall experience and making certain weapons less enjoyable to use.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a single-player campaign with varied objectives and humorous elements, alongside a unique "possessing" mechanic that enhances player strategy. However, the bow and arrow mechanics are considered mediocre, and the missile control system is criticized as gimmicky. Overall, the body-switching mechanic is praised for allowing players to tailor their experience to their preferred play style.
“The gameplay is fun too and the switching between bodies is a great mechanic which feels just right and allows you to choose bodies which suit your preferred play style.”
“Single player campaign, with some silly humor, and missions with different objectives, and a well done 'possessing' enemies mechanic.”
“The bow and arrow compared to other games is very mediocre in the shot mechanic.”
“The mechanic for the missiles where you raise and lower your motion controllers like you're pulling on a string just feels gimmicky and not a good mechanic to use.”
“The mechanic for the missiles where you raise and lower your motion controllers like you're pulling on a string just feels gimmicky and not a good mechanic to use.”
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as forgettable, with a single-player campaign that features a variety of mission types, including defense and area clearing. While there are elements of humor and a unique "possessing" mechanic, the narrative fails to leave a lasting impression on players.
“Single player campaign, with some silly humor, and missions with different objectives, and a well-done 'possessing' enemies mechanic.”
“While there is a narrated story here, it is completely forgettable.”
“The single-player campaign features some silly humor, but the missions feel disjointed and lack a cohesive narrative.”
“Despite the variety of mission types, the overall story fails to engage and feels like a series of unrelated tasks.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Despite needing to lower the graphics settings to achieve 90fps on a system with an R5 3600 and GTX 1080, users noted that the visuals still appeared impressive. This suggests that while performance may be a concern for some setups, the overall graphical quality remains high.
“I had to lower the graphics to low on a Ryzen 5 3600 with a GTX 1080 to get 90 FPS, and that doesn't seem like very good performance, but the graphics still looked really good.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable, but it suffers from significant bugs that can render it unplayable at times, impacting the overall experience.
“Enjoyable, but buggy to the point of being unplayable at times.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users particularly enjoying the music and the immersive environment. Additionally, the variety of weapons adds to the overall experience, enhancing the enjoyment of combat against robotic enemies.
“I really love the atmosphere and the music of the game, along with the nice variety of weapons to shoot robotic scallywags with.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the atmosphere, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Players also appreciate the variety of weapons available, which adds to the enjoyment of gameplay.
“I really love the atmosphere and the music of the game, along with the nice variety of weapons to shoot robotic scallywags with.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's single-player campaign features a blend of silly humor and diverse mission objectives, enhanced by a well-executed mechanic that allows players to possess enemies. This combination adds a lighthearted tone to the gameplay experience.
“The single player campaign is filled with silly humor, featuring missions with diverse objectives and a well-executed 'possessing' enemies mechanic.”
“The game excels in its single player campaign, showcasing a delightful blend of silly humor and varied mission objectives, along with a cleverly designed 'possessing' enemies mechanic.”
“I love the single player campaign's quirky humor, which is complemented by unique mission objectives and an innovative 'possessing' enemies mechanic.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's optimization is lacking, requiring significant reductions in graphics settings on mid-range hardware (like an R5 3600 and GTX 1080) to achieve acceptable frame rates (around 90fps). Despite the performance issues, the visuals remain appealing even at lower settings.
“I had to lower the graphics settings to low on my R5 3600 with a GTX 1080 to achieve 90 FPS, which doesn't seem like very good performance, but the graphics still looked really good.”
