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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and fun tactical experience, reminiscent of SWAT games, with engaging gameplay mechanics.
- Asymmetric multiplayer allows for enjoyable co-op play between VR and non-VR players, enhancing the overall experience.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and actively updates the game, showing commitment to improving the player experience.
- The AI can be frustratingly unpredictable, often resulting in cheap deaths and inconsistent behavior during missions.
- Controls are clunky and unintuitive, particularly in VR, making it difficult for players to effectively interact with the game environment.
- The game suffers from various bugs, including issues with shooting through walls and problems with weapon handling, detracting from the overall experience.
- story146 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 saving hostages or apprehending suspects without lethal force. While some players appreciate the variety and strategic elements of the missions, many express disappointment over the lack of a deeper narrative or character development, with some even questioning the game's portrayal of diversity. Overall, the gameplay is engaging, but the storyline is considered short and underdeveloped.
“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 and not kill them.”
“The missions are all challenging, and I have enjoyed completing all additional objectives and getting a perfect 'super cop' rating on every level.”
“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.”
“The lack of diversity on these missions could be a dangerous direction to take the game.”
- graphics126 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting the simplistic, cartoonish art style that may initially deter some. However, numerous reviewers emphasize that the engaging gameplay and mechanics compensate for the lackluster visuals, making it a fun and tactical experience. While some call for graphical improvements, others appreciate the unique aesthetic and the game's ability to run smoothly on various systems.
“Don't be fooled by the goofy graphics, the game feels very tactical, tense, and violent.”
“I think 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.”
“First of all, as you might have already realized, the graphics suck.”
- gameplay116 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics and engaging tactical elements reminiscent of SWAT 4, despite its low-quality graphics and occasional bugs. Players appreciate the unique room-clearing mechanics and the strategic depth, although some find the gameplay frustratingly difficult and lacking polish. Overall, while the game has its flaws, many reviewers highlight its enjoyable and challenging gameplay 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.”
“It's not always fair, and that is frustrating from a gameplay point of view, but when it works, it's phenomenal.”
- stability44 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, such as enemies shooting through walls and problems with weapon reloading. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and fun mechanics, they recommend waiting for bug fixes and improvements before fully engaging, as the current state is deemed too unpolished and challenging to be enjoyable. Overall, the consensus is that while the game is in early access and shows promise, it is currently plagued by bugs that hinder the experience.
“The developer is great and helped resolve any issues I had with the game, and it runs great now.”
“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.”
“Yes, it's early access, and that means it's not done, buggy, and feature incomplete, but it's so fresh out of the oven that it's not really in a playable state.”
“That leads us to the major issue with the game right now: it is very, very buggy.”
- humor30 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 hilarious, especially when playing with friends. The voice acting and quirky animations contribute to a charming and comedic experience, while the game's bugs often add to the humor rather than detract from it. Overall, the lighthearted tone and amusing visuals make for an entertaining gameplay experience, particularly in multiplayer settings.
“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.”
“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!”
- replayability16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with multiple levels and various approaches that keep players engaged. While some users noted frustrations with gameplay mechanics that could hinder the experience, the active development and roadmap suggest ongoing improvements that may enhance replay value further.
“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.”
“Off considering this game's cartoonish graphics, but in VR I find some of the most simple titles have the most replay value.”
“There is a lot of replayability, with multiple levels with different ways, tools, and weapons to approach the situation.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed, with some players feeling that extensive grinding is necessary to complete missions and collect bonus objects, while others appreciate that no grinding is required at all. Overall, the experience ranges from "a lot of grinding" to "decent grinding," indicating a divide in player expectations and experiences.
“Decent grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“A lot of grinding.”
“Your lifetime of grinding.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players experiencing performance issues even on high-end hardware like the RTX 3070 and Ryzen 3900X. Many users report CPU bottlenecking and low GPU usage, leading to inconsistent frame times, particularly during intense moments. Despite these optimization challenges, players express a strong desire to enjoy the game and hope for future updates to improve performance.
“On the plus side, that means VR performance is great.”
“I 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 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 friends.”
“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 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 and tactics put into this asymmetrical title are a blast to play on your own or with mates.”
- music10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some praise it as an "amazingly orchestrated experience" that enhances the atmosphere, others criticize it as "bad" and poorly integrated. Additionally, players note the lack of basic audio options, such as sliders for adjusting music and sound effects, which detracts from the overall experience.
“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.”
“The music is uninspired and fails to enhance the overall experience of the game.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game delivers a strong emotional impact that resonates with players, often described as exceptional. However, some users note that technical issues, such as awkward menus and clunky interactions, can detract from the overall experience.
“The emotional impact of this game is incredible. *chefs kiss*”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews suggest that the game's monetization strategy could benefit from offering free weekends and increased advertising to attract more players.
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development has been criticized for its lack of depth and effort, with many users finding the characters poorly designed and unengaging, leading to moments that are unintentionally humorous.
“The character development feels incredibly shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
“The characters lack depth and their arcs are predictable, leaving little room for emotional investment.”
“Character designs are uninspired and seem to reflect a lack of effort in creating unique personalities.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its exceptionally orchestrated music, which effectively sets the mood for each level, creating an immersive experience for players.
“The music is an amazingly orchestrated experience as it sets the mood fitting the atmosphere for each level.”
