Drone Hero

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Drone Hero is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by Neuston AB and was released on May 14, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"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.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

music6 positive mentions

The game offers intuitive and responsive controls, making it easy to pick up and play, especially for new VR users.
It provides a fun and immersive experience with engaging gameplay and a variety of challenging levels.
The graphics and sound design are well-executed, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.

The game lacks a settings/options menu, making it difficult to customize controls or manage gameplay preferences.
Some players experienced technical issues, such as inability to progress through the tutorial or loss of controller connection.
The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and replayability.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its cool and immersive quality, enhancing the overall experience of flying the drone in a vibrant, club-like setting. Reviewers note that the soundtrack complements the graphics well, creating an engaging atmosphere, though it may not be suitable for those with photosensitivity.
- “The controls are intuitive, the levels are fun and sometimes really challenging, and the music is just great.”
- “The graphics and music are a great fit too.”
- “It's like having a private games room in a club with a serious lighting system and a wild soundtrack to boot (although if you suffer from photosensitivity, steer clear).”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its fun mechanics and innovative design, making it a standout in the VR genre, especially given its low price point. However, the experience is relatively short, lasting about an hour, and is limited to a small, well-crafted environment without extensive exploration. Overall, players find it enjoyable but not epic in scale.
- “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!”
- “Gameplay is super fun.”
- “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.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for being fantastic, immersive, and clear, enhancing the overall experience alongside the music.
- “The graphics in the game are fantastic and really immersive.”
- “The graphics and music are a great fit too.”
- “The graphics are nice and clear.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews do not provide specific insights into the game's story, focusing instead on technical issues related to gameplay interruptions. As a result, the narrative aspect remains unaddressed, leaving the story's quality and engagement level unclear.
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game's optimization is strong, with good performance noted on the Radeon RX 580, indicating that it runs smoothly on this hardware.
- “Performance is great.”
- “Performance was good on my Radeon RX 580.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 enough replay value to keep coming back for more.”