DAVIGO: VR vs. PC
- November 29, 2023
- Davigo Studio
- 2h median play time
DAVIGO is a cross-reality multiplayer game where VR players become a giant and PC players become knights, battling it out in various maps and game modes. The giant uses physics-driven attacks while knights use an arsenal of weapons, including a grapple beam, hammer, and rockets. Maps range from a sacrificial pit to a snowy peak, and players can also download custom maps.
Reviews
- Incredibly fun and hilarious game to play with friends, especially with the free Knight's Pass for PC players.
- The asymmetrical gameplay offers a unique experience, allowing VR players to feel powerful as the Giant while PC players enjoy strategic combat as Knights.
- The game has great potential with regular updates and a responsive development team, making it a must-try for VR enthusiasts.
- The game is currently unbalanced, with Knights having a significant advantage over the Giant, making it frustrating for VR players.
- Limited movement options for the Giant can make gameplay feel restrictive, especially in smaller play spaces.
- The game lacks sufficient audio and music during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay49 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its engaging asymmetrical multiplayer mechanics, offering a fun and competitive experience, especially in local play. While the controls are generally intuitive and the integration of VR and non-VR gameplay is praised, some players express concerns about balance issues, repetitive mechanics, and the need for more varied content and enhancements. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable with potential for improvement, particularly in addressing gameplay balance and introducing new features.
“The asymmetrical gameplay really shines, creating an exciting balance between the two perspectives.”
“Davigo is a delightful blend of asymmetrical multiplayer gameplay and creative destruction, offering an exhilarating experience that's as engaging as it is unique.”
“Whether you’re towering over your foes as a giant in VR or outmaneuvering a colossal adversary as a knight on PC, this game guarantees hours of exciting, adrenaline-pumping gameplay.”
“Gameplay gets stale.”
“Concept is so great and could be fun but Roblox does it better... gameplay is just dodging rockets or you're dead within two minutes.”
“One major gripe revolves around the janky controls, notably the blocking mechanic.”
- music16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's music aspect has received significant criticism, with many players noting the complete absence of in-match music, which detracts from the overall experience. Reviewers express disappointment over the minimal sound effects and the lack of engaging background music during gameplay, suggesting that it feels awkward and disjointed without a musical backdrop. Overall, players are calling for the developers to address this issue to enhance the game's atmosphere.
“My only complaint is that the game has no music during the actual rounds.”
“Games fun as heck, though it's so damn awkward, there is no music while playing the game, only title screen music, devs, please fix.”
“For how long the game has been in development, it's unfortunate how it turned out; there is also no background music or theme, it's just sound effects, so it makes the experience even more meh.”
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its hilarious gameplay and the joy of playing with friends. Many reviews emphasize the chaotic and funny moments that arise during multiplayer sessions, making it a standout experience in VR gaming. Overall, the game is described as a source of non-stop laughter and fun, particularly when enjoyed in a group setting.
“This game is absolutely hilarious and is one of the most fun VR games I've ever played.”
“We were laughing, screaming, and crying non-stop!”
“I just spent the last hour and a half laughing with my friends at how amazing yet silly this game is!”
- story14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a compelling story, with several users explicitly stating "no story" and expressing frustration with technical issues rather than narrative content. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable, the absence of a narrative element seems to detract from the overall experience.
“Horrible game, never will play again in my life. Spent 12 minutes doing the tutorial and I couldn't complete it because my VR blew up. Don't buy this game; it's a waste of money. Trash, trash, trash.”
“---{ story }---”
“☑ no story”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's graphics have received mixed feedback; while some praise its charming art style and innovative design, others criticize the lack of a graphics menu and suggest that the low polygon count detracts from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the recent upgrades have improved the visual quality, contributing to a more engaging gameplay environment.
“With its charming art style, diverse maps, and endless opportunities for emergent gameplay, Davigo stands as a shining example of innovation in multiplayer gaming, offering a fresh and exhilarating experience that's sure to keep players coming back for more.”
“They have upgraded the game so much, in graphics, gameplay, UI, abilities, and so much more.”
“- Simple but great art style”
“This game has literally no graphics menu, so it's not even like I could fix the problem.”
“Maybe flesh out the graphics a little more, even if the low polygon count is an aesthetic choice, to make the game feel less... alpha.”
“Maybe flesh out the graphics a little more, even if the low polygon count is an aesthetic choice, to make the game feel less... alpha.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting various bugs, including screen glitches, freezing issues, and problems with the user interface and audio. While some users express optimism about future improvements due to the game's early development stage, others have had significantly negative experiences, particularly in VR mode, leading to strong criticism. Overall, the game shows potential but currently suffers from notable stability issues.
“I just have one small thing, there is a bug where my screen sort of glitches out while I'm performing actions on PC, but all in all this game has so much potential and I'm so excited to follow its progress!”
“I local just freezes and won't work and multiplayer doesn't work either.”
“Literally the worst VR experience I have ever had in my entire life, and could not recommend against this buggy pile of absolute trash enough.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, players report mixed experiences with optimization; while the game is generally well-optimized for low-end PCs, issues such as stuttering during extended play sessions and occasional hit registration problems detract from the experience. Many hope for future performance fixes to address these concerns.
“This is extremely fun! The only thing they should add are some performance fixes; it's very laggy.”
“Game is very optimized, though, so you can probably play with anyone who has a low-end PC.”
“My group and I also experienced a lot of performance issues when trying to do 1v4.”
“I think I played for almost 3 hours nonstop and the game started stuttering after a while.”
“Only some performance issues and physics interaction issues got in the way from time to time; however, some hits wouldn't register (could be due to internet, I'm unsure) where I would block or punch a player and nothing would occur. Those should hopefully be ironed out soon enough.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is praised for its variety of maps and game modes, along with the option to download custom maps, which keeps the experience fresh. However, some users feel that the game lacks sufficient variety and depth to justify its price, leading to a repetitive experience after initial play.
“Games is kind of good but is nowhere near worth $25. I get that the devs need the money to update the game, but it has little replayability after playing for a bit, as it's the same thing over and over. It's fun, but needs more variety in order to be worth the $25 price tag. Maybe make it so one person buys and everyone gets to play to make it more enjoyable.”
“Even if it's just in early access, this is the single best VR game for me in terms of engagement and replayability.”
“The variety of maps and game modes ensures there's always something new to try, and the ability to download custom maps adds even more replayability.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time to progress. The need to reset positions after each round adds to the tedium, making the experience feel repetitive and frustrating.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The fact that your position resets each round makes replaying tedious, as I have to pass through and align myself back to the center of my space after each round.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is characterized by diverse and immersive environments, ranging from the ominous ambiance of the altar to the striking aesthetics of the summit, each providing a unique setting for players to explore and master.
“Whether it's the foreboding atmosphere of the altar or the stark beauty of the summit, each map offers a new environment to master.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the decision to make the knights free to play on PC, viewing it as a positive move for both advertising and maintaining a healthy player base.
“The monetization model feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
“I find it frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending real money.”
“The constant prompts to purchase in-game currency detract from the overall experience and make it feel more like a cash grab.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be heartwarming, as interactions with the characters evoke feelings of joy and affection, particularly through simple yet endearing actions like picking them up and throwing them, which fosters a sense of connection and playfulness.
“I had a game where all I did was pick those little fellas up and throw them across the arena. They kept running back to me to be thrown again, and it was such a wholesome experience.”
“The emotional connection I felt with the characters was profound; their struggles and triumphs resonated deeply with me.”
“This game made me laugh, cry, and feel a range of emotions that I didn't expect. It truly touched my heart.”