Fast Action Hero

About

"Fast Action Hero" is a thrilling shooter game that lets you experience the adrenaline rush of an action movie. With bullet time, 3D sound, and destructible environments, you can dodge bullets, hear them whizz by, and destroy your surroundings. Move from cover to cover, using the navigation system to survive as your defenses weaken under enemy fire.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a fun and intense arcade shooter experience, reminiscent of classic titles like Time Crisis and Virtua Cop.
Destructible environments and the ability to dual-wield weapons add an exciting layer to the gameplay.
The developer is actively updating the game and has plans for more content, showing potential for improvement.

The movement system is clunky and limited to predefined waypoints, which can feel restrictive and lead to motion sickness.
Graphics and sound design are lacking, with outdated visuals and poor voice acting that detract from the overall experience.
The gameplay can become repetitive and dull, with limited content and mechanics that feel overly simplified.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it dull and repetitive due to clunky movement and limited dialogue, while others appreciate the fast-paced action and the ability to select dual weapons. The game offers a wave-based shooting experience with simple mechanics, appealing to those who prefer an easy-to-learn, action-oriented VR experience. However, the lack of engaging audio and outdated graphics detracts from the overall enjoyment for many users.
- “You can select dual weapons at any time, destroy pillars, windows, walls, and the locomotion mechanics are awesome.”
- “It is able to give you the shooting feeling with simple game mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is what sells this game.”
- “The graphics are outdated and the gameplay is ridiculously dull.”
- “The movement system is clunky and the spawn mechanics are just repetitive.”
- “With all-around boring gameplay and lack of any music during gunfights to make it seem like an action movie, horrible cringy voice acting and the same few lines of dialogue being shouted over and over again every few seconds, I personally don't think that this game is worth the money, even at its low base price of $11.99.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and impressive physics, while others find them outdated and lacking compared to other VR shooters. Overall, the graphics are described as decent to great, with some noting a nostalgic style reminiscent of classic games.
- “Fast Action Hero is an intensive first-person shooter in VR for HTC Vive, featuring wave-based gameplay set in cool areas with stunning graphics and physics.”
- “The graphics are really great, the weapon handling is good, the intensity is awesome, and I got totally sweaty playing for about 20 minutes! It really is a good workout when you need to hide from the bad guys all the time; I just love it!”
- “Pros: great graphics”
- “The graphics are outdated and the gameplay is ridiculously dull.”
- “Graphics are mid and the gunplay is decent enough but falls flat compared to other VR shooters like Onward.”
- “The graphic style is like a modern version of Virtua Cop (an old Sega game); whether this is good or bad is a matter of personal opinion.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with players noting a complete absence of music during key action sequences, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the potential of the music and its cool elements, they find it uninspired and lacking in ambiance, leading to a bland and underwhelming atmosphere. Overall, the game's sound design, particularly during combat, is criticized for being repetitive and distracting rather than enhancing the gameplay.
- “The game has potential; it's pretty, the music is cool and I like the movement system.”
- “I wish the music had more ambience; I think the music comes from the virtual speakers.”
- “The music is not particularly inspired.”
- “Well, not in this action game. There's no music during fights at all, so you're stuck listening to the obnoxious sound of your controller vibrating every time you fire a bullet, the sound of the bullets being fired from the guns, and the enemies' bad voice acting while they awkwardly shout insults at you and threaten your life, over and over again... it's true torture.”
- “With all-around boring gameplay and lack of any music during gunfights to make it seem like an action movie, like the game likes to claim it takes after, horrible cringy voice acting, and the same few lines of dialogue being shouted over and over again every few seconds, I personally don't think that this game is worth the money, even at its low base price of $11.99.”
- “I know it's in early access, but that doesn't mean the game shouldn't have basic things like music or more than four or five lines of dialogue, which isn't actually that bad, but it just makes it seem so bland and underwhelming.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's current alpha state lacks a developed story, with users expressing a desire for more scripted missions and narrative elements to enhance the experience. There is potential for a richer storyline if additional content is introduced before the final release.
- “There is no story.”
- “I tested the game in its alpha state, and I just hope they will add more scripted missions before the final release.”
- “This shows what this game could be with lots of different maps and a little story to go along with it.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is criticized for being bland and lacking personality, resulting in a less engaging experience that fails to captivate players for extended periods. While it may be worth a purchase at a low price, its overall ambiance does not contribute to a memorable gaming experience.
- “If you find this on sale for five bucks, then go right ahead and get it, because it's not a bad game; it's just lacking atmosphere and personality, which doesn't make it an exciting game you'll want to play for more than ten minutes.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the game's optimization, highlighting its impressive arcade-like performance.
- “That is a real arcade performance!”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game's humor to be lighthearted and entertaining, particularly noting a quirky bug where shooting a fallen enemy's corpse in the main menu elicits amusing sound effects. This adds a playful touch to the overall experience, enhancing the game's charm without detracting from gameplay.
- “One minor bug that is more funny than game-breaking is that if the game ends and there is a body of an enemy lying on the floor, you can continue to shoot the corpse while in the main menu screen, and it continues to make little 'oofff' noises!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch; the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
- “I love how the game incorporates absurd situations that catch you off guard, making even the most serious moments feel light-hearted and fun.”