Crisis on the Planet of the Apes

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Crisis on the Planet of the Apes is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Imaginati and was released on April 2, 2018. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Crisis on the Planet of the Apes is a VR action-adventure game set in the Planet of the Apes universe. Players assume the role of an ape with advanced intelligence, navigating through a human-controlled facility to save their kind. The game features intense combat, stealth sequences, and puzzle-solving, all while immersing the player in a cinematic narrative.

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Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The graphics are impressive and immersive, showcasing realistic environments and character models.
The climbing mechanics are fun and engaging, providing a unique experience of being an ape.
The premise of escaping a prison camp with other apes is interesting and adds a layer of enjoyment to the gameplay.

The movement controls are awkward and restrictive, often leading to frustration during gameplay.
The game suffers from frequent glitches and bugs that can disrupt the experience and require restarts.
The overall gameplay is repetitive and feels like an on-rails shooter, limiting the potential of VR immersion.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players praising the cover and climbing mechanics while criticizing the awkward movement controls and jumping mechanics. Many find the locomotion system cumbersome and frustrating, leading to an overall experience that can feel boring and hindered by bugs. Despite these issues, some aspects of the gameplay, such as gunplay, are noted as enjoyable.
- “Love the cover mechanic with grabbing onto the scenery.”
- “While I wish it was longer than it is, Crisis on the Planet of the Apes provides some fun gunplay and neat climbing mechanics.”
- “The cover mechanic means grabbing onto an object like a wall or box and pulling your camera view around to take cover, instead of simply ducking and moving into cover with your physical body.”
- “One of the worst gameplay experiences in VR games that I've ever played.”
- “If you want a quick review, the game is boring, the controls are annoying for many reasons, and there are mechanics that are also boring and annoying at the same time.”
- “The movement mechanics would be okay if you did not have to constantly point at the silhouette to indicate when you want to start the swinging locomotion.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their realism and immersive quality, particularly in VR, while others note that they feel dated and hindered by issues like a persistent vignette. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, contributing to a great presentation, despite some criticisms regarding movement controls and bugs.
- “The graphics are some of the most realistic that VR has to offer; you can actually see the fur on your ape buddies.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the immersion is very high; if you want to show someone VR, you should do that, but beware the controls.”
- “Graphics are pretty damn good.”
- “The graphics are dated, and the vignette is always on while jumping and isn't adjustable, which can make it hard to see what's happening since this game takes place during the night.”
- “While the game has an overall great presentation in terms of both gameplay and graphics, its biggest hindrance is its abysmal locomotion.”
- “Graphics are great, but the movement sucks; all in all, it's okay.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The story in the game is described as minimal and lacking depth, with some players noting that it feels more like a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a central focus. While there are mentions of interesting elements and decent voice acting, many reviewers express frustration with the overall execution and technical issues that detract from the experience. Overall, the narrative does not seem to resonate well, especially for fans of the associated movies.
- “The story, sound, and voice acting also aren't bad.”
- “A really solid shooter, with a bit of story.”
- “The apes look great, the story is interesting, and the gameplay is fun.”
- “There is practically no story.”
- “The AI sucks...a lot, the shooting is just covering and shooting the enemies when they rise their heads out of cover...then you advance...and there is a story in between, and people insulting you to add more realism.”
- “Now just note if you like the movies, don't play this game; this will make you hate the movies more. I don't know if this was made by the people who made the movies, but still, you make the button crap, you make the combat crap. Now for the story, I don't know because I did not finish it well because the game did not work for me.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is frequently criticized due to numerous glitches that disrupt gameplay, often requiring players to restart missions. While some users appreciate the unique VR experience, the buggy controls and frustrating walking mechanics detract from overall enjoyment.
- “The controls sometimes feel buggy.”
- “I was enjoying myself for a bit until there were frequent glitches that caused me to restart missions and not be able to finish them.”
- “Cons: glitches galore, walking was awful.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the need to repeatedly redo calibration each time they start. While not considered a major issue, it contributes to a sense of monotony in the gameplay experience.
- “Every time you start the game, you have to redo the calibration. It's not horrible, but it becomes very tedious.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly time-consuming, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”

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Crisis on the Planet of the Apes is a shooter game with science fiction theme.

Crisis on the Planet of the Apes is available on PC, Virtual Reality, Windows, PlayStation VR and others.

Crisis on the Planet of the Apes was released on April 2, 2018.

Crisis on the Planet of the Apes was developed by Imaginati.

Crisis on the Planet of the Apes has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Crisis on the Planet of the Apes is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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