EvilPunk
- December 6, 2024
- Digivega Studios
Get on SteamEvilPunk is a VR shooter, base defense game set in a dark Western world. In this intense setting, you’ll need to defend your hometown from an onslaught of demonic forces. Armed with a range of weapons and strategic skills, you’ll face waves of enemies and prevent the Church from being sieged. Witness the story…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and fast-paced shooting experience, especially with the smooth handling of revolvers and engaging gunplay.
- The wild west and zombie combination creates an interesting atmosphere, and the graphics, while simple, are cohesive and enjoyable.
- Players appreciate the potential for future content updates, with many expressing excitement for additional features and gameplay modes.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, including poor performance on certain VR setups, awkward character height adjustments, and game-breaking bugs.
- There is a lack of clear instructions and tutorials, making it difficult for players to understand game mechanics and how to start levels.
- Many players have reported dated graphics and UI design, along with inconsistent hit detection and sluggish movement, detracting from the overall experience.
- story13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being virtually nonexistent, with players noting a complete lack of narrative or tutorial elements in the campaign. Additionally, technical issues on the Meta Quest 3 further detract from the overall experience, leaving users feeling frustrated and disengaged.
“- zero story or tutorial in the campaign.”
“- zero story or tutorial in the campaign.”
“The visuals look like Quest 2 visuals.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and engaging, with some users encouraging others to give it a chance. However, there are significant issues, including game-breaking bugs and poor grab detection, which detract from the experience and make it difficult for some players to fully enjoy the game.
“But I'm not going to leave a negative review because the gameplay is really fun, to be honest.”
“Also, the gameplay is good; you should give it a chance.”
“You can view my gameplay and early impressions here: https://youtu.”
“Unfortunately, I came across a game-breaking bug early on in my gameplay which prevented me from going further.”
“The gameplay feels okay, but the poor grab detection and cluttered item belt makes it difficult to enjoy.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising their loveliness and cohesion, particularly during intense boss fights, while others criticized them as dated and reminiscent of Quest 2 visuals. Overall, the visuals are described as simple but consistent, though they fall short in comparison to modern standards.
“Graphics are lovely and the boss fights are intense.”
“- The graphics are dated and simple, but they are at least consistent and cohesive.”
“The graphics are dated and simple, but they are at least consistent and cohesive.”
“The visuals look like Quest 2 visuals.”
“The visuals look like Quest 2 visuals.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its immersive and gritty western atmosphere, effectively capturing the essence of the genre. Reviewers consistently express their appreciation for the overall feel and ambiance, highlighting its strong atmospheric design.
“I loved the feel and the atmosphere of the game.”
“It does a good job at building a gritty western atmosphere.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's music is largely absent, with players noting that it only features during boss battles, leading to a lack of overall musical engagement throughout the experience.
“The music is non-existent.”
“No music apart from boss battles.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game appears to be inconsistent, with some users reporting smooth performance on high-end hardware like the RTX 4060, while others experience significant stuttering and low frame rates, particularly on setups with the Quest 2 and RTX 3080. Overall, the game's performance may vary greatly depending on the user's specific configuration.
“I didn't experience any performance issues with my RTX 4060.”
“I didn't experience any performance issues with my RTX 4060.”
“The game is broken. I'm using a Quest 2 with VD on an i9 with 32GB and a 3080, and my FPS is around 30 to 40 with unplayable stuttering. Avoid.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the chaotic and unexpected moments, such as being launched into the air by a rolling head, which players find amusing yet frustrating due to the resulting camera issues. This blend of comedy and annoyance creates a unique, albeit sometimes irritating, gameplay experience.
“The humor in this game is top-notch, especially when you get launched into the air after shooting a rolling head. It's funny, even if it can be a bit annoying at times!”
“I love the quirky humor! Getting hit by a rolling head I just shot off is hilarious, even if it causes some shaky camera moments.”
“The game's humor really shines through in the unexpected moments, like when you get knocked around by a head you just blasted away. It's a mix of funny and frustrating!”
