Forefront

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Forefront is a multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Triangle Factory and was released on November 6, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Forefront is an intense VR shooter featuring 32-player large-scale battles, land, sea, and air vehicles, and immersive, tactical combat. You are the tip of the spear in the war between a global energy giant and resistance forces. Which side will you take?

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 802 reviews

gameplay31 positive mentions

grinding15 negative mentions

Authentic Battlefield-style gameplay in VR with large maps, vehicles, and team-based mechanics.
Smooth and satisfying gunplay with various classes and weapon attachments to unlock.
Strong community with active voice chat and crossplay support between PCVR and standalone headsets.
Frequent developer updates and a clear roadmap indicate good ongoing support.
Good performance and optimization for a wide range of hardware, including Quest standalone headsets.
Immersive VR experience with physical interaction elements like manual reloading and proximity chat.

Progression system is slow and grindy, requiring unlocking attachments separately per class and weapon.
Balancing issues with overpowered vehicles (especially helicopters) and imbalanced maps leading to spawn camping and uneven matches.
Lack of tutorial or onboarding makes learning controls and mechanics difficult for new players.
Hit registration issues and occasional bugs affect gameplay consistency.
Voice chat can be chaotic and often includes toxic or disruptive players, including too many children with open mics.
Limited content at early access stage with only a few maps and game modes available.
Some clunky controls and lack of immersive vehicle flight mechanics reduce realism.
Technical issues reported on some VR platforms, including graphical glitches and tracking problems.

gameplay
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
62%
7%
The gameplay is widely praised for delivering a smooth, intuitive, and addictive Battlefield-style experience tailored for VR, with solid core mechanics, engaging gunplay, and varied class roles. While some aspects like weapon handling, grenade throwing, and certain mechanics feel simplified or quirky, the overall progression system and vehicle combat add depth, and continuous improvements and polish are expected as the game progresses from early access. Despite some bugs, server issues, and basic graphics, the gameplay remains the game's strongest point and is highly enjoyable for fans of tactical VR shooters.
- “The simplicity of not having too many systems or gadgets means there's clarity in gameplay - which is needed in VR.”
- “I can't praise the devs enough to achieve gameplay like that in a VR multiplayer game.”
- “Pure addiction, the gameplay is simple enough though refines what it does well - all the essential elements of a large battlefield shooter with plenty of tools to engage with the map and allies and enemies - intuitive controls and no bulky mechanics yet ample customization and class fantasy (medic, assault, engineer, recon[sniper]).”
- “You will most likely need to watch a 20 minute YouTube video that explains the mechanics, and find an empty server to practice.”
- “Hit registration is beyond terrible due to the servers struggling to handle players (most servers give me upwards of 300 ping, I live in a Nordic country and my internet is very good), the pistols have animation jank while reloading, grenade throwing has that same terrible guided mechanic as in Contractors Showdown, except here it also runs on a super low tickrate, so throwing anything in the game is so unreliable because your hands update way faster than the projectile.”
- “Weapon mechanics are probably my biggest gripe.”
graphics
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
71%
13%
The graphics are generally basic and designed with standalone VR (Quest) in mind, resulting in lower visual fidelity, especially on PCVR where some players feel graphics appear dated or reminiscent of older consoles. Despite this, many find the visuals clear and performant, appreciating that the modest graphics support smooth gameplay and accessibility on less powerful hardware. While improvements and graphical enhancements are anticipated for PCVR, players largely agree that the fun, immersive gameplay outweighs the lack of high-end visuals.
- “The graphics are somewhat basic, but for a chaotic, fast-paced, multiplayer VR experience, it's actually a good thing.”
- “You don't need a supercomputer to run the game, and it doesn't overwhelm you with crazy visuals, which makes it easier to see things that matter.”
- “32 player battles, multiple vehicle types, plays smooth, no rubber-banding, graphics are clean and clear, aiming feels accurate, manual reloads are crispy and realistic.”
- “Graphics are terrible.”
- “Plays like garbage, ttk is super high even with headshots, you will randomly get a half second speed burst but it's so fast you basically teleport (so imagine that but for every fight you have), everything looks like PS2 graphics, hit registration sucks (might be why the ttk is so high but not 100% sure), servers are having a problem, and the mandatory no one works together or talks in a game based around teamwork when all VR headsets come with a mic.”
- “Barebones graphics, clunky weird third person tanks, water is solid with a moving texture, red dots locked behind progression, and this game has terrible nearly non-existent motion smoothing even with virtual gunstock. Recon class is basically useless because the game has the most horrendous starting rifle out of every single VR and non-VR game I have ever played.”
story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
75%
9%
The game lacks a traditional story, focusing instead on multiplayer modes and crossplay functionality primarily designed for Quest headsets. While the graphics and gameplay cater more to Quest users, PCVR players note the absence of narrative depth but appreciate the smooth cross-platform battles and gameplay experience.
- “What's there is pretty simple though, more of a quest game than a Steam game.”
- “Obviously this would stop Quest players, but it's worth it to get insane battles going.”
- “☑ no story”
- “☐ no story”
- “What's there is pretty simple though, more of a quest game than a steam game.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
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Optimization reviews are mixed but generally positive: many users praise the game for smooth, stable performance and solid optimization even on mid-range setups, crucial for VR comfort. However, some criticize recent updates for performance declines, occasional stuttering, and lack of advanced graphics options. Overall, the game runs well but could benefit from further improvements and polish.
- “It's Battlefield VR, very well optimized. Guns feel and shoot great, classes work as expected, vehicles are fun to drive or fly, and explosives are enjoyable to use.”
- “Solid performance: based on my gaming setup with an RTX 3070, the game is smooth and stable, which is crucial for competitive VR and minimizes motion sickness.”
- “Performance is near rock solid at high FPS, with no effort needed to tune settings (not always a given in VR).”
- “Every update seems to make performance worse, and they won’t let you use upscaling or improve the graphics.”
- “Unlike some teams, insisted on UE5, resulting in a messy visual mess with terrible optimization.”
- “The FPS and stuttering were horrid, and I had a good PC, so I was surprised.”
grinding
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
88%
Grinding in the game is often described as lengthy, repetitive, and tedious, with progression feeling slow and sometimes unbalanced due to class-specific weapon unlocks requiring multiple grind cycles. While the gameplay can be addictive and rewarding once invested, many players find the repetitive nature of unlocking attachments and weapons frustrating, especially without shortcuts like faster progression events.
- “One complaint, leveling takes years and sometimes it makes me feel extremely bored grinding to try a gun that might suck.”
- “Not a bad game; however, the reason I'm giving this a negative review is the progression system and the fact weapons are unbalanced because of the poorly designed and extremely grindy class experience progression system.”
- “Really don't like grinding for hours just to unlock one gun and then have to do the same thing over when playing a different class.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game arises naturally from its immersive mechanics, quirky animations, and lively player interactions, creating many hilarious and memorable moments. Features like exaggerated character sounds, comical vehicle maneuvers, and playful in-game chat contribute to a fun, lighthearted atmosphere embraced by a friendly and entertaining community.
- “You'll also hear other players who are dead on the ground making grunting sounds as they pretend they're dying waiting for medics to revive them, which is always funny.”
- “Game chat is awesome, you can talk to anyone within range and have a good chin wag with enemies, very funny moments will happen there.”
- “The experience of doing barrel rolls in a helicopter is hilariously nauseating, and the thrill of sniping someone with an RPG is incredible.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game runs smoothly and is surprisingly polished for a beta, with good performance even on Linux. However, there are occasional bugs and glitches, including players getting stuck in walls and occasional freezes that still need addressing.
- “The gunplay feels pretty good for VR and the game runs great while looking pretty good.”
- “Forefront is a Battlefield-like game that runs great and is surprisingly polished for a beta.”
- “Runs great on Linux!”
- “A bit buggy and there are still people in walls, but it's pretty fun.”
- “More maps and some important glitches need fixing currently.”
- “Had 2 freezes in the last session.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The game features no battlepass or microtransactions, offering a straightforward monetization approach. However, users feel that certain gameplay mechanics like aiming down sights (ADS) are underdeveloped and could be improved to add more depth and meaning to the shooting experience.
- “There's no matchmaking, no battlepass or microtransactions.”
- “Even for an early access $20 VR IP bait cash grab game, the shooting is bad.”
- “You can basically hipfire, watch the tracers, and correct your aim without ever using ADS.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
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The game offers solid replayability with engaging gameplay that keeps players coming back, though the limited variety of maps can lead to repetition over time. Adding custom maps, as seen in similar VR shooters, would greatly enhance long-term replay value. Players are optimistic about future updates improving this aspect further.
- “It's fun, really replayable, not a one-night game.”
- “Very fun and replayable, looking forward to future updates out of early access.”
- “Other VR shooters like Pavlov have massively benefited from having custom maps as it adds a ton of variety and replayability, and Forefront would really benefit from having them too as the current maps get old quickly.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
User opinions on the game's atmosphere are mixed, with some praising its immersive and adrenaline-inducing battlefield feel, while others find it currently flat and less authentic compared to similar titles. There is anticipation for future updates that may enhance atmospheric variety and overall experience.
- “So far this game is amazing; it captures the battlefield atmosphere so well. Weekly updates are great too—I can’t wait to see what this game becomes.”
- “The atmosphere is thick, immersive, and adrenaline-inducing.”
- “I have my wishlist for future content like new maps or atmospheric variants of existing maps, a ping system for better squad communication, and more attachments/gadgets to play with. Fortunately, all of that is already on the roadmap.”
- “Right now it feels pretty flat from an atmosphere perspective, and for some reason compared to Pavlov the guns feel like paintball rifles.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have mixed feelings about the emotional impact of the game’s leveling system; some feel frustrated and discouraged by perceived disadvantages that hinder progress, while others appreciate the balanced pacing and believe it is just right.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music aspect is praised for enhancing chaotic and memorable gameplay moments, with players enjoying blasting iconic songs that amplify the intensity and sensory overload during action-packed scenes.