Chambered

About

"Chambered" is a single-player, story-driven VR shooting game with a 2-3 hour campaign, where you fight your way through training arenas as a new recruit on a captured space station. The game features 13 guns to unlock, 140+ attachments and skins, and 13 replayable single-player matches. It is designed for trackpad locomotion and includes an in-game tutorial system. The game is single-player only, with AI enemies.

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Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

For a free VR shooter, the game offers smooth gun mechanics and a good amount of content, including multiple maps and game modes.
The gameplay is engaging, with a variety of weapons and attachments to unlock, providing a sense of progression and replayability.
The game has a well-thought-out plot and enjoyable mechanics, making it a fun experience overall, especially considering it was developed by a single person.

The movement controls can be finicky and inconsistent, leading to frustration, especially on certain VR systems like the Oculus Rift.
Graphics and overall presentation feel dated and lack polish, which may detract from the experience for some players.
The game suffers from awkward controls and bizarre controller bindings, making it less enjoyable for players accustomed to more refined VR shooters.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics and engaging content, including multiple maps and game modes, making it a standout free VR shooter. However, some users noted issues with controller bindings and described the gameplay as somewhat rudimentary. Overall, the game offers a fun experience with a well-integrated story and fast-paced matches.
- “I've only played (so far) for about 2.5 hours but the story, gameplay, and the fact that you can earn skins and attachments has blown me away!”
- “For a free VR shooter, this is the best! Really smooth gun mechanics and for a free game, it has a ton of content: 13 maps with a shooting range, enemies with deathmatch, and a horde mode. Overall, it's a must-try for VR players; I used my HTC Vive and it works great.”
- “Gameplay is fun and each match lasts a good 5-10 minutes.”
- “Controller bindings are bizarre (clearly not translated from Vive) and gameplay is rudimentary.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
- “The game follows a well thought-out plot and thus constructs a very plausible explanation for the offered gameplay, graphics, and mechanics.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The graphics are generally considered simplistic, featuring basic shapes and blocks, which some players find acceptable given the game's free-to-play model. However, others appreciate the clarity and crispness of the visuals, particularly in relation to the game's mechanics and gun designs. Overall, while the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they effectively support the gameplay and narrative.
- “The mechanics are good and the graphics are as well, especially for the guns.”
- “Graphics are crisp and clear.”
- “Graphics are meh, and so is everything else basically, but for a free game it's good enough.”
- “All fights take place on various different maps in a simulated environment and hence justify the abstract visuals (just blocks and simple shapes).”
- “The game follows a well thought-out plot and thus constructs a very plausible explanation for the offered gameplay, graphics, and mechanics.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's story is well-crafted and effectively integrates with its gameplay, providing a plausible explanation for the mechanics and graphics. Players find the narrative engaging and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I've only played (so far) for about 2.5 hours, but the story, gameplay, and the fact that you can earn skins and attachments has blown me away!”
- “Really fun game with an interesting story.”
- “The game follows a well thought-out plot and thus constructs a very plausible explanation for the offered gameplay, graphics, and mechanics.”
- “The 'training missions' are basically a bunch of arenas where you have to kill 30-50 enemies in a variety of different scenarios.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some users noting that it feels janky and clunky, particularly with Rift S controllers, leading to issues like character drifting. However, others have praised its performance, suggesting that while it may not be fully optimized for all hardware, the free campaign offers enough value to warrant a download.
- “Very good performance.”
- “It's extremely janky and clunky, and the controls aren't optimized for the Rift S controllers at all. However, it's a free shooter with a campaign that will last you 2-3 hours, so it's worth at least a download.”
- “Maybe it's the fact that I'm using a Rift S and this appears to only be optimized for the Vive, but my character is constantly drifting.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the user's feedback, which primarily focuses on technical issues related to movement controls in virtual reality. There is no mention of emotional engagement or impact in the provided text.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game offers significant replayability with 13 unlockable guns and 13 replayable single-player matches, complemented by over 140 weapon attachments and skins to earn. The decent AI further enhances the experience, making each playthrough engaging and varied.
- “There are 13 guns to unlock and shoot, along with 13 replayable single-player matches to fight through, featuring over 140 weapon attachments and skins to earn.”
- “The AI is decent, and the unlocks significantly enhance the replayability.”
- “Has 13 guns to unlock and shoot, and 13 replayable single-player matches to fight through, with 140+ weapon attachments and skins to earn.”
- “The AI is also 'decent,' and the unlocks keep the replayability at a higher level.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”