Drone Hero
- May 14, 2018
- Neuston AB
Get on Steam"Drone Hero" is a VR-compatible game that puts you in the role of a drone pilot, with 25 challenges of increasing difficulty and local multiplayer options. The game is known for its smooth steering and can also be played on a regular screen using a keyboard or gamepad. Please note that certain visuals may trigger seizures in a small percentage of players.
Reviews
- The game offers intuitive and responsive controls, making it easy to pick up and play.
- It provides a fun and immersive VR experience with engaging gameplay and a good sense of progression.
- The graphics and music enhance the overall atmosphere, creating an enjoyable arcade-like environment.
- The game lacks a settings/options menu, making it difficult to customize controls or manage gameplay settings.
- Some players experienced technical issues, such as the game not responding during the tutorial or losing controller connection.
- The content is limited, with many players feeling that the game is too short and could benefit from additional levels or environments.
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its realism and energetic vibe, enhancing the immersive experience of flying a drone in a vibrant, club-like setting. Players appreciate how well the soundtrack complements the graphics and gameplay, creating a fun and challenging atmosphere. However, those with photosensitivity should be cautious due to the flashing lights and intense visuals.
“The music is cool as well.”
“The controls are intuitive, the levels are fun and sometimes really challenging, and the music is just great.”
“It's like having a private games room in a club with a serious lighting system and a wild soundtrack to boot.”
“The music feels very realistic, enhancing the experience of flying the drone in a small room filled with flashing lights.”
“It's like having a private game room in a club, complete with a serious lighting system and a wild soundtrack. However, if you suffer from photosensitivity, you should steer clear.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its cool design and fun mechanics, making it a worthwhile experience, especially at its low price. However, it is noted to be short, lasting only about an hour, and the exploration is limited to a small, well-designed environment. Overall, it stands out as a strong contender in the VR space for providing enjoyable gameplay.
“Very cool gameplay design, and it only lasts about an hour.”
“Fun mechanics, and at a dollar, it was a steal.”
“I've had a hard time finding VR games that actually provide fun gameplay, but this one is a real winner!”
“While the small dark room in this game is well-designed, it is not exactly 'epic,' and exploration beyond the four walls is not part of the gameplay.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for being fantastic and immersive, with users noting their clarity and how well they complement the music. Overall, the visual presentation enhances the gaming experience significantly.
“The graphics in the game are fantastic and really immersive.”
“The graphics are nice and clear.”
“The graphics and music are a great fit too.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging, but players have noted a technical issue where pausing the game by lifting the headset can disrupt controller connectivity, hindering the overall experience.
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game's optimization is strong, with good performance noted on various hardware, including the Radeon RX 580.
“Performance was good on my Radeon RX 580.”
“Performance is great.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's enjoyable design and balance of simplicity and challenge, which contribute to its strong replayability, encouraging them to return for more gameplay.
“I find it enjoyable and well designed; it's simple yet challenging enough to offer significant replay value that keeps me coming back for more.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh, encouraging me to explore different strategies every time.”
“With multiple endings and hidden secrets, I love how the game invites me to replay it and discover something new each time.”
“I find it enjoyable and well designed, it's simple yet challenging enough to offer enough replay value to keep coming back for more.”
“After completing the game once, I felt no urge to play it again; the lack of meaningful choices really diminished its replayability.”
“The game is fun, but once you've seen everything it has to offer, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
