Boneless

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Boneless is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by XRS Interactive and was released on May 3, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Boneless is an experimental VR physics sandbox featuring unique maps and a variety of weapons, including pistols, rifles, and melee arms like katanas. Players can engage in both ranged and hand-to-hand combat across three maps with day/night variations, while also enjoying parkour elements like a zipline. An external camera mode supports video recording.

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Single-Player

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 125 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is a fun and entertaining free alternative to more expensive VR titles like Boneworks and Bonelab.
It features cool weapon physics and allows for creative sandbox-style gameplay, making it enjoyable for casual play.
Despite its flaws, the game has potential for improvement and can be a good option for those new to VR or on a budget.

The game suffers from significant bugs, poor movement mechanics, and unresponsive controls, leading to a frustrating experience.
Many players criticize the gunplay and physics as janky and unpolished, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
The game has a lack of content and depth, often feeling more like a tech demo than a fully realized game.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
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The reviews indicate that the game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story to engage with. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable, particularly on other systems, the absence of a storyline is a significant drawback for those seeking a more immersive experience.
- “---{ story }---”
- “Everyone is saying it's great if they were on an Index system, but on Quest 2, it barely works.”
- “Arms are broken for Quest 2.”
- “No story.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players expressing frustration over buggy mechanics, poor NPC behavior, and slow movement, which can lead to nausea during extended play. While some appreciate the realistic reloading mechanics and physics, many feel the game lacks depth and polish, comparing it unfavorably to more refined VR experiences. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a rough prototype with potential, but it requires significant improvements to be enjoyable.
- “I can still recommend it just because it is free and it has cool physics. It even has realistic reloading mechanics that you hardly see in other games nowadays.”
- “The structure of the game as a whole is fairly good, although it's the mechanics that drive the game to the negative rating I'm giving it. The gun mechanics are alright, and I was actually surprised by how the melee felt.”
- “I think the movement mechanics could use a bit of work, as moving seems quite slow even when 'running'.”
- “This VR game is frustratingly bad due to its poor controllability and movement mechanics.”
- “Worst of all, the game led to extreme nausea during gameplay, making it nearly unplayable for extended periods.”
- “I think the movement mechanics could use a bit of work as moving seems quite slow even when 'running'.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, poor NPC behavior, and problematic mechanics, particularly with weapon handling and movement. Many players describe the experience as a "horrible unfinished buggy mess," highlighting issues like lag and slow movement that detract significantly from gameplay. Overall, the game's stability is seen as a major flaw that undermines its potential.
- “Horrible unfinished buggy mess.”
- “It's super buggy (not in a good way), the movement is terrible (very slow, and the hands trail behind and carry too much momentum when you move them), the gunplay and melee is quite bad.”
- “Slow motion slow walk but great idea for game but yea laggy and buggy asf.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting that they are good and the game runs smoothly.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the game runs smoothly.”
- “The visuals are incredibly detailed and immersive.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully executed.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort to progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect is viewed positively due to effective advertising, but players express frustration with the gun handling mechanics, which can negatively impact gameplay experience.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is described as mediocre, with performance averaging around 50-60 fps when played via Airlink, which some users found acceptable but not impressive. Players reported significant jankiness, including glitches and awkward controls, particularly for those with shorter arms, leading to a frustrating experience overall.