Crisis VRigade

About

Crisis VRigade is a challenging VR first-person shooter where players step into the role of a SWAT trooper, dealing with terrorist situations in single or multiplayer coop mode. In the game, you and your team must navigate through a bank, taking out hostile elements and rescuing hostages, with the final objective being to reach the safe where the terrorists have made their stronghold. Remember to keep an eye on your ammunition and work together with your team to complete the mission.

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Play Modes

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 223 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game offers a challenging and intense experience, reminiscent of classic arcade shooters like Time Crisis.
The mechanics of taking cover and shooting feel satisfying, providing a good workout as players physically duck and move.
The game has a decent price point, making it an attractive option for those looking for a fun VR shooter.

The difficulty level is extremely high, even on the easiest mode, leading to frustration for many players.
There are issues with hit detection and aiming, making it feel unfair at times when players get shot while in cover.
The game lacks variety in weapons and levels, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.

gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
61%
10%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it frustrating due to unhelpful gun sights, poor graphics, and a repetitive nature that lacks depth. While certain mechanics, such as aiming and reloading, are praised for their execution, many feel the game is overly difficult and lacks sufficient content, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the gameplay experience is marred by balancing issues and a lack of variety.
- “I almost beat the first map within 30 minutes by myself, after a little learning and gameplay adaptation.”
- “The mechanics are great, great audio and voice over, simple yet nice graphics and most of all some of the most addictive gameplay I've seen in VR for a while.”
- “The gameplay, graphics, and core mechanics are extremely polished.”
- “Maybe the game does have mechanics that I can work with that I'm not seeing, but the game sure hasn't given any hint of that.”
- “Bad graphics and gameplay bullets you fire don't connect half the time, and rookie mode is extremely difficult. Don't buy the game, please save your money.”
- “The whole gameplay consists of standing in one spot in different 'levels' with bad cover (if you can reach it), trying to shoot with your no-aim pistol which doesn't reload, while you constantly hear comments from a narcissistic narrator and receive headshots from the superior AI that will kill you immediately and reset your whole progress to zero (yes, you have to restart the whole game).”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
77%
12%
The game's story is minimal and primarily revolves around challenging missions that players find frustrating due to their difficulty and lack of variety. While some appreciate the dry humor of the radio-sergeant character, many express disappointment over the limited number of missions and the repetitive nature of gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. Players hope for future updates that could introduce more missions and a deeper narrative.
- “The missions are quite a spectacle as well with varied routes, and incredibly challenging to get through even after various attempts.”
- “I like the monotone radio-sergeant asking me if it hurt, and giving great dry sarcasm.”
- “I can totally imagine if this game had free movement and maybe even a story mode or multiplayer.”
- “This game is fun, and I could play it a lot more if it weren't for the fact that there's only 3 missions.”
- “I can't get past the first mission on the easiest difficulty, and while I enjoy challenge in VR shooters, having to do the same uninteresting few minutes of scripted shootout again and again because someone you couldn't see shot off your hat is incredibly frustrating to me.”
- “When you beat it and are finally ready to move on to 'hell', you'll be disappointed to learn that it is the exact same mission in every way, except this time it's one hit and you're dead.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
56%
12%
The graphics of the game are predominantly described as cartoonish and low-poly, with mixed reviews on their execution; some players appreciate the art style and find it well-suited for VR, while others criticize the visuals for being basic and lacking detail. Despite the simplistic graphics, many users note that they can still be enjoyable and effective, although some feel that the visuals do not accurately represent gameplay mechanics, such as hit detection. Overall, while the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they are often considered adequate for the game's fun factor and mechanics.
- “The gameplay, graphics, and core mechanics are extremely polished.”
- “The graphics they use work well in VR; nothing wrong with going the cartoon route if you do it well, and this does.”
- “I love the format, art style, mechanics, and pretty much everything about it.”
- “The graphics are basic poly designed and are not anything special.”
- “Targets either soak up bullets or the accuracy and precision is ridiculous, hard to tell as the graphics don't really portray hits.”
- “There is no movement, slow weird loading between scenes, no weapon interaction, low poly graphics, and the whole 'experience' is maybe 30 minutes at the absolute most.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
80%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs, such as enemies shooting through walls and various glitches. However, some players appreciate the responsive controls and note that the developers are actively addressing these issues, indicating a commitment to improving the game's stability.
- “Runs great; controls are simple and rewarding.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, ensuring a smooth experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the online connections are; I rarely encounter lag.”
- “Too buggy, enemies can shoot through walls.”
- “I didn't like this game or TrainVR at all because they were buggy, abominable messes that were churned out quickly and basically abandoned.”
- “The game has some glitches here and there with out of bounds or getting shot through walls.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the game offers notable replayability, especially when utilizing the mechanics as intended, which enhances enjoyment and accessibility. Overall, it is considered worth the price due to its replay value.
- “This game does have replayability.”
- “Not to say that I feel this game isn't worth the price tag, as thankfully, there is certainly replay value here.”
- “This does have replayability.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Users report that the game's optimization is significantly lacking, leading to frustrating performance issues and rough gameplay and visuals. Overall, the experience is marred by poor optimization.
- “Performance is a little rough too.”
- “But everything is so incredibly unoptimized and frustrating.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express disappointment in the game's ability to evoke strong emotions, particularly in relation to the immersive experience of tactical gameplay and gun mechanics. Despite initial hopes for a gripping emotional connection, the game ultimately fails to deliver on that front.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the grinding in the game to be a challenging yet rewarding experience, as it allows them to overcome difficult levels. However, some express frustration with the potential for developers to abandon a game in favor of sequels, suggesting that this can lead to a lack of ongoing support and content.
- “The only issue is that this game was really hard, but after grinding the first level for hours, I finally beat it. I don't consider it hard, just challenging; and you all are scrubs if you don't agree.”
- “Grinding in this game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience. It takes away from the fun and makes progress feel tedious.”
- “The amount of grinding required to level up is excessive. It feels like the developers are just trying to stretch the game length rather than provide meaningful content.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the humor in the game to be largely derived from the amusing visuals and situations that arise during gameplay, often leading to entertaining moments.
- “The sight of me playing this game was absolutely hilarious.”
- “The humor in this game had me laughing out loud at every turn.”
- “I couldn't stop chuckling at the witty dialogue and funny scenarios.”