Driftwatch VR

About

Driftwatch VR is a single player action game. It was developed by AirshipFx and was released on December 1, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

Driftwatch VR is a Vive on-rails shooter. Travel on the back of a giant whale or helicopter platform to explore our magical realm infested with evil goblins. Defeat the enemies by unleashing your skills with magic mastery, the longbow or dual wielding crossbows…

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player

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31%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features good graphics and nice environments, enhancing the overall visual experience.
There is some variety in gameplay mechanics, including different weapons like bows, crossbows, and magic.
The target practice mode is enjoyable and adds a fun element to the game.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks challenge, with many levels feeling dull and uninspired.
There are significant bugs and performance issues, including poor optimization and framerate drops.
The enemy designs are generic and unoriginal, often resembling assets from other games.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and realism, particularly in terms of bow control and arrow flight physics. However, some users note the presence of crude enemy designs and potential use of stock assets, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game performs well on higher settings without noticeable judder, there are concerns about the originality of certain graphical elements.
- “It is a solid bow shooter with great graphics and accurate physics.”
- “Great graphics, good bow control, good realism in arrow flight.”
- “Overall, the enemies aren't very inspiring; I'm certain it's just cheap stock graphics that a lot of throwaway VR games use.”
- “Graphics are somewhat crude.”
- “There is no noticeable judder on the highest graphic setting, and I'm hardly cutting edge, with an i7 2600 running an NVIDIA GTX 980.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is characterized as basic and repetitive, with average weapon mechanics and a lack of challenge, making it easy for players to achieve goals without much effort.
- “The weapon mechanics are average.”
- “The biggest issue is that the gameplay is repetitive.”
- “It's a very basic game with very easy gameplay and achievements, lacking any challenge.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being virtually nonexistent, with players noting a lack of narrative depth and engagement, instead highlighting the presence of bugs and reliance on prebuilt assets for gameplay.
- “The game is full of bugs and lacks a coherent story, relying instead on prebuilt assets that just shoot at you.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player, making it hard to care about the characters or their motivations.”
- “There is no real story to speak of; it feels like a collection of random events rather than a cohesive narrative.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game offers good replay value for some players, ranking among the top VR experiences, while others find it dull and lacking in replayability. Overall, opinions on replayability are mixed, with some enjoying the experience and others feeling it falls short.
- “With only minor bugs and good replay value, this game ranks in my personal top 5 VR games so far.”
- “The game is very dull and lacks any incentive for replayability.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's no real reason to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it feel like a one-time experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for significant bugs, particularly in the third level, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, players report issues with aiming due to the movement of the platform in the first level, further impacting gameplay.
- “The third level is buggy.”
- “Mostly though the first level seems to drag; it's hard to aim when your shots curve to one side because the platform you're on is moving, and that third level is so buggy that it ruins the whole experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting its quality and contribution to the overall experience.