BRUTALISTICK VR
- March 31, 2024
- Kubunautilus
Get on Steam"BRUTALISTICK VR" is a fast-paced, violent VR game that brings the golden age of flash games to life with modern graphics and physics. Wield a variety of weapons, each with their own weight and feel, and use precise aim to defeat your enemies. With physically-simulated environments and dismemberment that goes beyond just limbs, this game offers a unique and gruesome experience. Note: this game is not for the faint of heart.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and satisfying physics-based combat experience with dynamic slicing and dismemberment mechanics.
- The developer is highly active and responsive to the community, providing frequent updates and improvements.
- It's an underrated gem that provides great value for its price, especially for fans of gory and chaotic gameplay.
- The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, particularly with weapon mechanics and AI behavior.
- Some players have reported inconsistent frame rates and lag, which can detract from the overall experience.
- While the game has a lot of potential, it still feels janky and in need of further optimization and polish.
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly on the Quest 2 headset, leading to lag and inconsistency during gameplay. However, some users noted improvements after contacting the developer, who actively addressed performance concerns, resulting in a more enjoyable experience at higher frame rates. Despite these enhancements, further optimization is still desired to fully enhance gameplay on the Quest 2.
“Most of the performance issues have been ironed out and the game is extremely fun to play at a high frame rate.”
“The gore is insane and the performance is great.”
“He really helped me with the performance of the game and he patched and forced OpenXR in the game the next day.”
“The only kind of negative thing about this game is the performance.”
“The one issue that I had is that for some reason it was very laggy (it might be my headset, but considering that the lag I experienced was different from the usual black flashing and stuttering, I'm going to assume it's just some things that weren't optimized). The gameplay is simple: go in, take out some guys, get paid, upgrade, repeat.”
“Performance on my system (Quest 2, even using the OpenXR mode) is super inconsistent and poor, especially when killing enemies.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story revolves around completing various missions, including optional side missions for additional rewards, which players appreciate for their structure and integration with character upgrades and weapon customization. However, some users have noted issues with mission execution and outfit persistence, suggesting that optimization could enhance the overall experience.
“In this game, you’re given missions with optional side missions to earn more money.”
“I love the weapons and missions, and the whole layout of the game is very well put together.”
“You are able to complete missions for money, which you can spend on character upgrades and new weapons.”
“Breach missions are broken, sadly.”
“One thing I have to say is that I found was after I set my character's outfit, and go into a mission, the outfit goes away and I have to put it on again.”
“It's a good game; it would be much better with optimization for the Quest 2.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics and satisfying dismemberment effects, which enhance the overall experience. However, players express a desire for further improvements, particularly in terms of varied reactions to damage and additional gore elements to prevent repetition, especially as they progress in unlocking weapons.
“The gameplay mechanics are very good, and the dismemberment is also very clean; it feels very satisfying.”
“It gives a satisfying feeling, but I hope they continue to improve it. I would love to see more reactions when characters get hurt and more gore to keep the gameplay from becoming repetitive, especially since you have to unlock your weapons.”
“The welding mechanic is flawed.”
“Anyone who stepped into it was reduced to their base components as the physics engine surpassed the strength of the welding mechanic.”
“While the gameplay has a satisfying feeling, I hope they continue to improve it, as I would love to see more reactions when characters get hurt and more gore to prevent the gameplay from becoming repetitive, especially since you have to unlock your weapons.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players experiencing severe freezing issues that render it unplayable, while others acknowledge frame rate instability and bugs but are willing to overlook these problems due to the game's early access status. Overall, stability remains a significant concern for many users.
“Unplayable. I load into the warehouse or whatever it's called, I move around for 2 seconds, the game freezes, and a minute later I can move for 2 seconds, then it freezes again. This repeats for around 5 minutes, then I quit. Never playing this ever again.”
“There are a couple of issues like the unstable frame rate and buggy ragdolls, but I can look past that because it's in early access.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report performance issues with the graphics, noting that even high-end graphics cards struggle to maintain smooth gameplay, particularly at lower settings.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the chaotic interactions when using tools like the nailgun and welder, often resulting in absurd situations where creations malfunction and cause unintended harm to the player. While this can be amusing, it may also lead to frustration for some users, particularly those still learning the mechanics.
“Using the nailgun/welder to create some silly stuff and trying to holster it usually leads to only one part of the creation being stashed away while the other one hovers around and breaks your body apart. It's arguably funny, though a little frustrating. I might just be missing how to properly store things since I've only played for a bit!”
“The game's humor shines through in its quirky mechanics and unexpected outcomes, making even the most frustrating moments laughable.”
“I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay; the absurd situations you find yourself in always leave me chuckling.”
