Driftwatch VR
- December 1, 2016
- AirshipFx
Get on SteamDriftwatch 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…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features good graphics and nice environments, contributing to an immersive experience.
- There is some variety in gameplay mechanics, including different weapons like bows, crossbows, and magic.
- 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 reminiscent of low-quality assets, detracting from the overall experience.
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and realism, particularly in terms of bow control and arrow flight. However, some users note issues with crude enemy designs and potential use of stock assets, leading to a mixed perception of originality. Overall, while the graphics are solid, there are notable flaws that detract from the experience.
“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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 moving 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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is viewed positively by some players, who appreciate its value despite minor bugs, while others find it lacking and dull, leading to a mixed overall perception.
“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 varied content makes replaying the game feel like a chore.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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, offering nothing more than prebuilt assets shooting at you.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage, leaving players with a sense of confusion rather than immersion.”
“There is a severe lack of character development, making it hard to care about the story or the outcomes.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting its quality and contribution to the overall experience.
