Fast and Low
- April 12, 2023
- Urban Giraffe Games Inc.
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Fast and Low" is a tactical first-person shooter set in urban environments. As a member of an elite special forces team, complete missions using stealth, strategy, and quick reflexes. With a focus on realism, every decision matters in this immersive and challenging game.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and fun tactical experience, reminiscent of classic SWAT games.
- Asymmetric multiplayer allows for enjoyable co-op play between VR and non-VR players.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on updates and improvements.
- The AI can be frustratingly unpredictable, sometimes shooting through walls or failing to follow commands.
- Controls can be clunky and unintuitive, leading to a steep learning curve for new players.
- The game suffers from various bugs and performance issues, particularly in VR mode.
- story73 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, primarily revolving around a series of challenging missions where players engage in tactical scenarios against enemies, often with a focus on strategy and decision-making. While some players appreciate the variety and difficulty of the missions, others criticize the lack of a cohesive narrative and the brevity of the storyline. Overall, the gameplay is engaging, but the story aspect feels underdeveloped, with many players expressing a desire for more content and depth.
“Aside from that, I really enjoyed this game. I've played it twice now from start to finish. It is challenging, the levels are all varying degrees of exciting, and the missions are pretty fun. They aren't just 'kill everyone'; sometimes there's hostages to save, and sometimes you have to arrest the gang leader without killing them.”
“The missions are all challenging, and I have enjoyed completing all additional objectives and getting a perfect 'super cop' rating on every level. There are a lot of shoot/don't shoot scenarios, and the enemies load up in different places once a mission is restarted.”
“I love the fact that there are lots of missions. I'm still not finished with the game yet, but I will say that I've been more addicted to this game than all of my VR games I've played so far.”
“Don't get it, and the storyline is very short too.”
“Its a SWAT-like game, only story you need is bad guys do bad, go get 'em.”
“I know it's early access but £19.50 is too much to pay for such ridiculously poor controls, and one single mission.”
- graphics63 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting their simplistic, cartoonish style reminiscent of low-poly games, which may initially deter some. However, numerous reviewers emphasize that the engaging gameplay and mechanics more than compensate for the lackluster visuals, making it a fun and challenging experience. Overall, while the graphics are considered basic and in need of improvement, they do not detract significantly from the game's enjoyment, especially for fans of tactical gameplay.
“Don't be fooled by the goofy graphics; the game feels very tactical, tense, and violent.”
“The art style is a great idea, allowing for a plethora of user-made content which will extend the lifespan of the game.”
“Hidden behind simplistic graphics is arguably the best police simulator on SteamVR.”
“For a twenty dollar game, the graphics are horrible and the controls are even worse.”
“The graphics and voice acting are pretty bad, but I don't honestly care too much about that.”
“Graphics and optimization are terrible.”
- gameplay58 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, reminiscent of SWAT 4, with unique features like breaching and clearing that enhance the experience. However, players note that the game suffers from bugs, a lack of polish, and some frustrating mechanics, particularly for keyboard users. Despite its low-quality graphics, many find the gameplay enjoyable and strategic, making it a worthwhile experience, especially in VR.
“Gameplay still holds up years later.”
“Great gameplay that reminds you a lot of SWAT 4.”
“It's not a super polished game, but the gameplay is solid and the price is fair.”
“Very frustrating gameplay.”
“Games mechanics are wonky and trying to calibrate them is on another level of difficulty, highly suggest not purchasing this game especially it being overpriced.”
“Depending on your tastes, the art style mixed with the unforgiving gameplay might be a bit jarring.”
- stability22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- -9 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting persistent bugs, including issues with AI behavior and mechanics like weapon reloading. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and express enjoyment despite the glitches, many recommend waiting for bug fixes before fully engaging. Overall, the consensus is that the game is currently too buggy to be considered polished or fully playable.
“The developer is great and helped resolve any issues I had with the game, and it runs great now.”
“The game has been incredibly stable since the last update, with no crashes or bugs.”
“I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is; I've experienced no lag or interruptions.”
“I bought the game about a year ago and refunded it due to a buggy experience. After coming back to the game a year later using the Pico 4 with Virtual Desktop, the game runs even worse. I am constantly getting killed by the AI due to not being able to reload the guns properly as they bug out, like the shotgun barrel not opening or closing and the same for the magnum pistol.”
“It's pretty buggy at the moment, but it is early access and, as far as I can tell, made by a single developer.”
“That leads us to the major issue with the game right now: it is very, very buggy.”
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both fun and laugh-out-loud funny, especially when playing with friends. The cheesy voice acting, quirky animations, and amusing visuals contribute to a lighthearted experience, despite some bugs that add to the comedic charm rather than detract from it. Overall, the game's humor is a significant highlight, making it a delightful choice for those looking for a good laugh during gameplay.
“Awesome! Can't stop laughing while playing with friends.”
“Oh, and the voice acting is hilarious! It's pretty clear that some people just offered to do it, and their delightfully cheesy performances add a lot to the experience, in my opinion.”
“Especially the animations and sound effects are very rustic, but honestly, they grew on me quickly, and now I just adore the game's unique, quirky, and honestly hilarious outlook!”
- replayability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game boasts high replayability due to its multiple levels and diverse approaches to gameplay, making it enjoyable to revisit. While many players appreciate the active development and roadmap, some have noted that certain gameplay mechanics, like slow movement, can hinder the experience.
“That said, the concept here is great and the replay value is high.”
“High replayability, active development, nice roadmap, good fun.”
“I couldn’t round a corner without getting blasted with a shotgun; that - and moving slower than traffic on the 401 on a Friday afternoon was definitely a hindrance to the replayability.”
“There is a lot of replayability, with multiple levels with different ways, tools, and weapons to approach the situation.”
“I think there is a lot of replayability here.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding vary significantly, with some players expressing that extensive grinding is required, while others appreciate that no grinding is necessary at all. A few comments suggest a moderate amount of grinding is involved, indicating a mixed experience overall.
“Decent grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Your lifetime of grinding.”
“A lot of grinding.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, players express significant frustration with the game's optimization, noting poor performance even on high-end hardware like the RTX 3070 and Ryzen 3900X. Despite the enjoyable gameplay, many report issues such as low GPU usage and CPU bottlenecking, leading to inconsistent frame rates. There is hope for future updates to improve performance, but current optimization is seen as a major drawback.
“On the plus side, that means VR performance is great.”
“I really want to love this game; the gameplay and tactics put into this asymmetrical title are a blast to play on your own or with friends, despite the glaring performance problems.”
“I realize playing separately on a PC has to eat up GPU too, but hopefully some optimization could help.”
“Not much optimization, so even with a 3070, I'm getting repro with 120Hz.”
“Graphics and optimization are terrible.”
“I really, really, really want to love this game; it's just so poorly optimized. I thought it was CPU bottlenecked, so I tried my Ryzen 3900X overclocked to 4.4GHz. It's better than my 6700K, but still CPU bottlenecked. GPU usage and frame time remain low throughout the entire experience, but the minute I shoot, you literally see the CPU frame time jump from 4 straight up to around 10-31 and literally bounce between these two numbers as you hear your criminals shout 'What was that?!' and 'Huh???...' So all in all, this is not a negative review because if you can ignore the glaring performance problems, the gameplay and thought put into this asymmetrical title is a blast to play on your own or with mates.”
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as an "amazingly orchestrated experience" that effectively enhances the atmosphere of each level. However, there are significant criticisms regarding the overall audio options and accessibility features, with users noting a lack of basic controls and poor quality in other audio elements, such as voice lines.
“The music is an amazingly orchestrated experience as it sets the mood fitting the atmosphere for each level.”
“It's also lacking some very basic options such as audio sliders (the only thing you can change is the music audio, not the deafening scream your player character does directly into your ear when shouting) and most VR accessibility features in general are just absent.”
“Doesn't even let me play in VR, the game is pretty poorly made, the music is bad, and the voice lines are bad.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game delivers a strong emotional impact, often praised for its depth, despite some gameplay mechanics like awkward menus and clunky interactions that can detract from the overall experience.
“The emotional impact of this game is truly remarkable. *chef's kiss*”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game's monetization strategy could benefit from a free weekend promotion and increased advertising to attract more players.
“The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to buy in-game currency just to keep up with the content.”
“It's frustrating that so many features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the overall experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development has been criticized for its lack of depth and effort, with some users finding it laughable and poorly executed, including the character designs.
“The character development is so poorly executed that I found myself laughing at the absurdity of it all.”
“The character designs reflect a lack of effort, making it hard to connect with any of them.”
“There is little to no growth in the characters, leaving them feeling flat and uninteresting.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by an exceptionally orchestrated soundtrack that effectively sets the mood for each level, immersing players in the game's environment.
“The music is an amazingly orchestrated experience as it sets the mood fitting the atmosphere for each level.”
“The game's environment is richly detailed, immersing you in a world that feels alive and vibrant.”
“Every sound and visual element contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
