Crisis VRigade
- February 11, 2020
- sumalab
- 2h median play time
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.
Reviews
- The game offers a challenging and intense experience, reminiscent of classic arcade shooters like Time Crisis.
- The mechanics of aiming and shooting are engaging, requiring players to take cover and use strategy to succeed.
- The game provides a good workout, as players must physically duck and move to avoid enemy fire.
- The difficulty level is excessively high, even on the easiest mode, leading to frustration and a lack of enjoyment.
- There are issues with hit detection and aiming accuracy, making it feel random whether shots hit or miss.
- The game lacks checkpoints or a save system, forcing players to restart from the beginning after dying, which can be discouraging.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players praising the polished mechanics, addictive nature, and retro style, while others criticize frustrating elements like poor aiming, difficult difficulty spikes, and repetitive levels. Many users feel that the game lacks sufficient guidance and balance, leading to a frustrating experience, especially for newcomers. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, significant improvements are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.
“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).”
- story22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and largely revolves around completing a limited number of challenging missions, which can become repetitive and frustrating due to the lack of variety and the need to restart upon failure. Players express a desire for more missions and a deeper narrative, as the current setup feels uninteresting and lacks engaging elements that could enhance the overall experience. While the gameplay offers a fun challenge, the absence of a compelling storyline detracts from its potential enjoyment.
“The missions are quite a spectacle as well with varied routes, and incredibly challenging to get through even after various attempts.”
“I can totally imagine if this game had free movement and maybe even a story mode or multiplayer.”
“Hopefully there are more missions soon.”
“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.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are predominantly described as cartoonish and low-poly, with some players appreciating the art style and its effectiveness in VR. However, there are mixed opinions, as some users criticize the graphics for lacking detail and realism, which affects gameplay perception, particularly in terms of hit detection. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered enjoyable and well-executed, they are also seen as simplistic compared to other titles in the genre.
“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.”
“The game is very well done, with low-poly graphics but highly detailed, and after the last update, is on track to be a good spiritual successor to Crisis!”
“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.”
“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.”
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting significant bugs, such as enemies shooting through walls and various glitches. However, others note that the game runs smoothly and that the developers are actively addressing these issues based on player feedback, indicating a commitment to improvement.
“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.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
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.”
“The game is significantly easier, more playable, and more fun if you actually use your sights like they were intended.”
“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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's optimization is significantly lacking, leading to rough performance and a frustrating experience overall.
“Performance is a little rough too.”
“Everything is incredibly unoptimized and frustrating.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be challenging but ultimately rewarding, 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.”
“In my experience, developers who abandon a product to make a direct sequel generally do so because really renovating a game becomes tedious to the point it's easier just to make a new game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 had to be hilarious.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
“The humor is so cleverly woven into the gameplay that I found myself chuckling at every turn.”