Cargo Cult: Shoot'n'Loot VR

About

Оn the ruins of the old world, among the picturesque fragments of civilization, the last ship of the Great Mechanical Armada wades deep into the territory of Cargo Cult to steal El Dorado. You're the captain.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Fun on-rails shooter gameplay set in a visually appealing steampunk environment.
Satisfying shooting mechanics with a progression system that allows for upgrades and power-ups.
The game runs smoothly and offers a unique experience of being on a flying pirate ship.

Very short game length with only three levels, leading to a lack of content and replayability.
Lacks sound cues for enemy attacks, which can detract from the overall experience.
No tutorial or instructions, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with criticisms focused on the jump mechanics in VR and the need for more natural enemy movements. While some players appreciate the fun rails-shooter experience and the balanced reward system, others find the gameplay bland and in need of significant improvements to the mechanics. With some adjustments, there is potential for a more engaging experience.
- “The reward mechanic is perfect; you don't get too much too quickly, and it will keep you coming back for more.”
- “[*] Fun rails-shooter gameplay experience; riding on the airship is a great setting.”
- “Enemies need to move more naturally and with some gameplay mechanics involved that allow people to get really good. A few tweaks here and there, and this could be fantastic! Don't give up, devs!”
- “Enemies need to move more naturally and with some gameplay mechanics involved that allow people to get really good. As it currently is, I cannot recommend it as the game mechanics do not work at all. But a few tweaks here and there and this could be fantastic! Don't give up, devs!”
- “The gameplay just felt bland.”
- “The shields 'blocking' mechanic could use a bit of work.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, cartoonish style, contributing to an engaging visual experience. Reviewers highlight the game's brilliant visuals and enjoyable art direction, enhancing the overall fun of the arcade-style gameplay.
- “I thought this was going to be another lame western standing shooter, but it's a very fantastically and graphically good 'boat in the sky' shooter with a fun cell phone type progression system.”
- “Graphically, this game is brilliant.”
- “Great fun, arcade style, great graphics.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally praised for fitting the world well and enhancing the atmosphere, though some users find it overly loud and wish for more variety in the tracks. Additionally, the lack of sound effects for other elements in the game makes the music stand out even more.
- “The music really fits the world.”
- “If that is not enough, there is also nice music in the background.”
- “Most things in the game just do not even make a sound, and the music is too loud.”
- “I wish the music would change more.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that achieving 100% completion in the game is relatively straightforward, though it involves some grinding. Additionally, grinding in VR is perceived as less enjoyable compared to traditional gaming experiences.
- “If you want to 100% the game, it is easy but a tad bit grindy.”
- “Grinding in VR is a lot less enjoyable than it can be outside of VR.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits stability issues, including occasional glitches during equipment upgrades and bugs affecting controller feedback during shooting. Overall, players have noted that these technical problems detract from the experience.
- “It is very short, with three levels and has occasional glitches with upgrading equipment, as others have reported.”
- “It's a bit buggy; sometimes the controller feedback while shooting stops until you stop shooting and resume.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is considered shallow and lacks depth or backstory, yet some players enjoy the experience of embodying a steampunk captain.
- “Not very deep, no backstory, but I'm not opposed to playing a steampunk captain once in a while.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of "Cargo Cult: Shoot & Loot" is perceived as questionable, with users feeling that the game does not justify its $14.99 price tag and comes across as a cash grab.
- “In the end, Cargo Cult: Shoot & Loot is far from a $14.99 title and it feels like a bit of a cash grab to me.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game offers limited replayability due to its small number of levels, with only three available, which can become repetitive and less engaging after the initial experience. While there are achievements to pursue, the lack of variety diminishes the incentive to replay.
- “The game offers a surprising amount of replayability, with different strategies to explore and achievements to unlock, making each playthrough feel fresh.”
- “I love how the game encourages you to try different approaches, which adds to its replayability and keeps me coming back for more.”
- “With multiple difficulty levels and hidden secrets, the replayability factor is high, ensuring that players can enjoy the game long after the first playthrough.”
- “Overall, the game is fun, but it's more of a $5-$8 game, based on the fact that there are only 3 levels. The last 2 levels are a bit bland after experiencing the first one. While there is technically replayability (to gain the achievements for fully upgrading your power-ups), I don't really want to experience the same 3 levels over and over again.”
- “The game lacks substantial replayability. Once you've completed the few levels, there's little incentive to go back and play them again, as they don't offer new experiences or challenges.”
- “After finishing the game, I found that the replayability is quite low. The limited number of levels and lack of variety make it hard to justify playing through it again.”