Blasters of the Universe VR Bullet Hell
- June 23, 2020
- Secret Location
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Get on itch.io StoreThis game is purchase is for steam key only. Blasters of the Universe is the first of its kind, bringing the bullet hell genre into first person VR. Build a bad-ass gun from thousands of combinations then get ready to duck and dodge your way through a shit-ton of bullets in this nostalgic – and nerve-wracking – VR Bullet Hell shooter for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. You'll need to physically …
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Rift
Windows Mixed Reality
Reviews
- The game features excellent graphics and a unique retro aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
- Weapon customization is extensive, allowing players to tailor their loadouts to their playstyle, which adds depth and replayability.
- The gameplay is engaging and challenging, requiring physical movement to dodge bullets, making it a fun workout.
- The game can be frustratingly difficult, with some players feeling overwhelmed by the number of enemies and bullet patterns.
- There are issues with enemy AI and balance, leading to moments where gameplay feels unfair or repetitive.
- The humor and voice acting can be hit or miss, with some players finding it annoying rather than entertaining.
- gameplay55 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players praising its fun mechanics, high replayability, and immersive VR experience, while others criticize it for being slow, repetitive, or poorly designed. Many appreciate the weapon customization and the challenge of dodging enemy attacks, but some find the overall experience lacking in excitement compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of bullet hell and FPS elements, but opinions on its execution vary significantly.
“The gameplay is fun, the upgrades keep the game interesting, the guns feel good to shoot, and the presentation and smack talking of the VR overlord make this a must buy for me.”
“Intense gameplay is heavily reliant on physical movement, requiring the player to duck, dodge, twist, turn, and maneuver their way through tons of enemies and hundreds of bullets.”
“Super fun gameplay that involves dodging and utilizing a ton of unique weapons.”
“I guess there are cool guns, levels, and enemies, but the gameplay is so boring there is nothing that could save it.”
“Player weapon is unsatisfying, everything moves way too slow, the villain is more corny than anything... a neat gameplay idea, executed poorly.”
“I love the aesthetic of the game and the music too, but I don't know... the gameplay is a dread.”
- graphics53 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the stylized aesthetic and retro feel, which enhances the VR experience. While some critiques mention that the visuals may not be highly detailed or modern, they are often described as charming and fitting for the game's theme. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, with a solid presentation that balances style and functionality.
“The graphics look cool and the sounds are great.”
“Without a doubt these are some of the coolest visuals in VR.”
“The graphics, art, and presentation are all top notch.”
“A major problem the game has is the visuals and style - primarily the color scheme.”
“But the primitive graphics just don't live up to the standards that have currently been set for modern high-end VR.”
“First I didn't like the bad guy and some of the graphical design.”
- humor21 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, characterized by a mix of juvenile, self-aware, and 80s satire that resonates well with players, often eliciting laughter during gameplay. While some jokes may fall flat, the overall delivery and comedic elements, including funny dialogue and voice acting, enhance the experience and contribute to the game's charm. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone, which complements the challenging bullet hell mechanics and engaging art style.
“Very good bullet hell style VR game with easy mechanics, a dash of much appreciated humor, and excellent replayability.”
“The exaggerated and self-aware narrative is genuinely dumb and ridiculously funny.”
“Though the humor is plain stupid, the delivery and non-serious nature of the antagonist kept me laughing constantly.”
- story20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as simple yet engaging, providing a humorous backdrop that complements the arcade-style gameplay. While it lacks depth and complexity, players appreciate the entertaining villain and the way the narrative sets up the action without feeling mindless. Overall, the story enhances the experience, making it enjoyable for those who prefer straightforward, action-driven plots.
“Unlike SPT, it has an interesting plot with a character who has depth.”
“The story is simple but sets up the action enough that it doesn't feel mindless.”
“Love the intro story, love the art style.”
“The story is simple but works and the villain is actually pretty enjoyable.”
“Only a single cut scene and a single campaign mission with a voice acted intro and random taunts.”
“When there are more features, power-ups, health status and levels you can pass through, and maybe a story, I would buy it for even €25 to €30.”
- music18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its 80s electronic vibe, enhancing the overall aesthetic and gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as fun and engaging, contributing to a solid atmosphere alongside well-executed sound effects. Overall, the combination of retro-futuristic music and visuals creates an enjoyable and immersive environment that many players appreciate.
“Excellent vibe, great music and gameplay, and a solid workout.”
“The 80s visual style and music is fantastic and the voice acting is comical.”
“The only improvements I'd suggest are 1) music.”
“I love the aesthetic of the game and the music too, but I don't know... the gameplay is a dread.”
“The music is an 80's electronic throwback and I've enjoyed it.”
- replayability13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers high replayability despite its shorter length, primarily due to its challenging gameplay, infinite mode, and weapon customization options. While some players note that once the main levels and challenges are completed, replay value may diminish, the engaging mechanics and humor keep players returning for more. The combination of difficulty and customization enhances the experience, making it enjoyable for repeated playthroughs.
“The game is a bit on the shorter side, but as the gameplay itself is simply fun, the replayability is high.”
“Very good bullet hell style VR game with easy mechanics, a dash of much appreciated humor, and excellent replayability.”
“Impressive game with endless replay value, hyper cool graphics, and the most memorable bad guy to exist in the VR world.”
“There is some replay value, but once you can clear the main levels (unlocking all the customizations), have beaten hell difficulty, and have placed as high as you can reasonably get on the leaderboards, there isn't much left to do aside from the periodic challenges.”
“Right now, I believe it only has an endless mode, which is really the only drawback, but the gun customization makes it pretty replayable while you try to test out different configurations, and a campaign mode is in the works.”
“Weapon building system grants a bit of replayability.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is impacted by various bugs and performance issues, which can affect gameplay. However, the intricate customization of weapons, including six different parts that influence gunplay and performance, encourages players to experiment and find the best combinations for each level.
“The gun in particular has a total of 6 different parts, each affecting a specific aspect of your gunplay, such as ammo type, shooting type, special effects, speed, and magazine type. Combined with the right shield selection, it plays a significant role in your performance, so you'll need to find out what works best for you in each level.”
“Bugs and performance issues.”
“The gun in particular has a total of 6 different parts which each affect a specific aspect of your gunplay, such as ammo type, shooting type, special effects, speed, and magazine type. Combined with the right shield selection, it plays a significant role in your performance, so you'll need to find out what works best for you in each level.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players have noted that the game's grinding achievements can be frustrating due to bugs that prevent progress from being accurately tracked, making the grind feel even more tedious and unrewarding.
“I wish to further note that the game's achievements appear to be slightly bugged - many of them are grindy achievements, and a lot of these are bugged (they do not always increment as they should after a play session).”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the grind to be excessively repetitive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in Blasters is highly praised, with users highlighting its immersive experience and strong characterization, which enhance the refined gameplay typical of the room-scale wave shooter genre.
“Blasters is a wonderful experience in terms of atmosphere, characterization, and all of the intangibles in addition to its refined gameplay, which is simply the best I've seen in the room-scale wave shooter genre.”
