COLD VR

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COLD VR is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by ALLWARE LLC and was released on February 11, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Cold VR: Sub Zero Update has an iceberg-sized host of updates, including bHaptic integration, new levels, and use of enemy weapons: Five new levels added to the game to the game A new streamlined campaign experience with optional backrooms horror levels Harness weapons dropped by defeated foes, and for some challenges, depend entirely on this new mechanic Players can now feel the chilling …

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and addictive gameplay experience that keeps players engaged and on their toes.
The concept of moving to slow down time adds a fun twist to the first-person shooter genre, reminiscent of Superhot.
The adrenaline rush from constantly needing to move to avoid enemy fire creates an exciting and dynamic atmosphere.

The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent glitches and poor performance.
Gameplay mechanics are frustratingly limited, lacking essential features like jumping or reloading, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many levels are poorly designed, resulting in repetitive gameplay and a lack of strategic depth.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with users criticizing its poor optimization, broken mechanics, and short duration, typically taking around 90 minutes to complete. While some find the core gameplay loop enjoyable, particularly the bullet-cutting mechanic, many feel it falls short compared to similar titles like Superhot, and recommend improvements such as additional game modes to enhance replayability. Overall, the experience is described as a frustrating mix of potential and execution flaws.
- “Since I only paid about $14 USD, I guess some may enjoy it more than me and it may be worth recommending to the group that doesn't mind the limitations of the gameplay.”
- “I really hope the devs add an endless or wave-based mode like Superhot to increase replayability because the core gameplay loop is extremely fun.”
- “And then there’s this so-called 'bullet-cutting mechanic' where you’re supposed to slice bullets mid-air.”
- “This is less a game and more an aggressive sensory assault mixed with broken mechanics, lazy design, and pricing that can only be described as daylight robbery.”
- “Very short (about 90 minutes to finish all levels if you're used to similar mechanics from Superhot) and very poorly optimized.”
- “I cannot recommend this game to anyone due to its horrible optimization and average gameplay at best.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The story is criticized for lacking originality, feeling like a derivative of "The Matrix" rather than a unique narrative, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players find the game addictive, the execution is marred by bugs and low-quality graphics, leading to a perception of it as a poorly made fan game rather than a polished title.
- “Amazing game, played it on Quest 2 and PCVR, and it's really addictive.”
- “There is no crazy story here, it's just based on the Matrix.”
- “It tries too hard to be a different game with the story and feel of it; it just feels like a ripoff game instead of a well-made fan game.”
- “Unfortunately, we get the low-poly quest environments and low-poly NPCs.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance and low graphical fidelity despite some appealing visual features. Many players find it unplayable compared to other titles, highlighting significant optimization issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “That's not bad - apart from this game looking very low-end (like Pistol Whip), and then getting worse performance in a lower resolution than I use in ArcheAge (I used resolution 276% and epic settings in ArcheAge).”
- “Getting better performance in ArcheAge says a lot about how extremely badly optimized Cold VR is.”
- “I cannot recommend this game to anyone due to its horrible optimization and average gameplay at best.”
- “Feels heavily unoptimized - and feels like the quest port it is, but with added reflections, some dynamic shadows, and some nice textures.”
- “Getting better performance in Arken Age says a lot about how extremely badly optimized Cold VR is.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics have been widely criticized for their poor quality, with noticeable jagged edges even at high resolutions. Users also express frustration over the limited graphics settings, which lack clarity on how they differ from one another.
- “Let's start with the visuals, which are painfully bad.”
- “Even using epic and index resolution at 250%, jaggies are easy to see. Also, there are only 4 settings for graphics detail, and I have no clue how the settings differ.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently described as hilarious, indicating that players find it highly entertaining and effective in eliciting laughter.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and funny scenarios.”
- “The comedic timing and clever jokes make every moment enjoyable.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent glitches and bugs that disrupt gameplay.
- “This game glitches like mad.”
- “Bugs and glitches?”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a desire for additional modes, such as endless or wave-based challenges, to enhance replayability, highlighting that the core gameplay loop is highly enjoyable.
- “I really hope the devs add an endless or wave-based mode like Superhot to increase replayability because the core gameplay loop is extremely fun.”