Guns'n'Stories: Bulletproof VR

86%
Game Brain Score Based on 213 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • humor
Guns'n'Stories: Bulletproof VR Game Cover
Stories that grow in grandeur with the telling and gun fights that seem impossible to survive, all in a days telling for this old gunslinger.
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"Guns'n'Stories: Bulletproof VR" is a humorous and action-packed virtual reality game that takes place in the Wild West. Players embark on a thrilling adventure as an old cowboy, battling enemies with a variety of guns and witty one-liners. The game features a dynamic storyline, immersive environments, and challenging combat systems for an engaging and entertaining experience.

  • PC
  • Virtual Reality
  • Oculus Quest
  • Play​Station
  • Play​Station VR
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Reviews

86%
Audience ScoreBased on 213 reviews
story29 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a humorous and engaging storyline, with entertaining dialogue from the grandfather character.
  • The graphics are colorful and well-designed, creating an immersive Wild West atmosphere.
  • Gameplay is fun and dynamic, allowing players to dodge bullets and use a variety of weapons, making it enjoyable for both casual and experienced VR players.
  • The game suffers from repetitive gameplay, with long levels that can feel tedious and drawn out.
  • There are numerous bugs, including issues with enemy spawning and achievements not unlocking, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • The gun mechanics can be frustrating, with some weapons feeling inaccurate and lacking feedback, making aiming difficult.
  • story77 mentions

    The game's story is a humorous and light-hearted western narrative, primarily delivered through the entertaining recollections of a grandpa character, filled with jokes and over-the-top elements. While the plot is engaging and well-voiced, it is often overshadowed by the simplistic gameplay, which some players feel detracts from the overall experience. Despite its linearity and brevity, the story adds a fun layer to the action, making it enjoyable for those seeking a casual shooting experience.

    • “The story told by the whiskey-drinking, cigar-smoking grandpa is humorous and rich in over-the-top wild-west flavor.”
    • “The storytelling is done well and it is funny as hell.”
    • “The story adds a lot to the otherwise simple action.”
    • “The entire story is just a bunch of jokes; levels don't have any proper progression, etc. You know, shooting gallery stuff.”
    • “Which is a shame, because the narrative is great, but the actual gameplay is so unbelievably shallow that it simply wastes all of the story design.”
    • “The story is almost entirely made of jokes.”
  • graphics52 mentions

    The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their modern, cartoonish style, which is described as beautiful, stunning, and eye-catching. Reviewers highlight the well-detailed visuals and responsive animations, noting that they enhance the overall experience and immersion, particularly in VR. While most comments are overwhelmingly positive, a few mention that the graphics are merely "okay" but still pleasant to the eye.

    • “The graphics are some of the cleanest and well produced of any VR game on the market right now.”
    • “Beautiful graphics and music that immerse us in the atmosphere of the wild west!”
    • “The graphics are cartoonish and fun, with a great story and humor.”
    • “The graphics are ok, but not great.”
    • “Management is very convenient, which is rare for VR, the graphics are simple but do not hurt the eyes.”
    • “Graphics and story are pretty decent plus grandpa with his jokes :) some of the waves drag out a little long, but if you're a fan of the Wild West and just want a simple shooter for relaxing, this does the trick.”
  • humor35 mentions

    The game is widely praised for its clever and subtle humor, blending satire with engaging storytelling, particularly through the character of a whiskey-drinking grandpa. Players appreciate the funny dialogue and over-the-top wild-west flavor, which enhances the overall experience, making it both entertaining and addictive. While some found the humor occasionally hit-or-miss, the majority agree that it adds significant charm and replay value to the gameplay.

    • “I've never heard such subtle humor and satire before haha”
    • “The story told by the whiskey-drinking, cigar-smoking grandpa is humorous and rich in over-the-top wild-west flavor.”
    • “It's funny, it's addicting and it comes with surprisingly juicy gameplay.”
  • gameplay29 mentions

    The gameplay of "Guns'n'Stories: Bulletproof VR" is described as engaging and addictive, featuring a variety of weapons and locations, though some players find it shallow and repetitive due to limited mechanics and narrative interruptions. While the game offers a fun and dynamic experience with customizable difficulty, it may feel fatiguing and lacks significant innovation compared to other wave shooters. Overall, it combines enjoyable mechanics with a humorous story, appealing to those new to the genre.

    • “It's funny, it's addicting and it comes with surprisingly juicy gameplay.”
    • “The graphics and gameplay in this release are downright fantastic.”
    • “Story is a hoot and the gameplay is fun and challenging.”
    • “A little annoying gameplay, not enough variety.”
    • “To make matters worse, the gameplay stops when the voice overs start and if you do a level more than once, you get to wait and listen all over again.”
    • “Second thing - I felt the gameplay was fatiguing, but not really challenging.”
  • atmosphere18 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive qualities, with detailed environments and well-crafted dialogues that enhance the overall experience. The music and sound design contribute significantly to the warm and engaging mood, effectively transporting players to the wild west setting. Overall, the combination of visual and auditory elements creates a captivating and enjoyable atmosphere that resonates with players.

    • “The beautiful detailed atmosphere of the wild west immerses you very much in this game; a huge number of beautiful locations help you feel like a cowboy.”
    • “The music makes me feel the atmosphere, and I feel so warm inside.”
    • “Guns 'n' Stories: Bulletproof - a dynamic VR-western shooter, which completely and without the rest immerses players in the atmosphere of the strange wild west.”
    • “I haven't played the developer's newer sci-fi game, Boiling Steel, but from the trailers it doesn't look like it has the same quality of atmosphere.”
    • “Guns 'n' Stories: Bulletproof - a dynamic VR western shooter, which completely immerses players in the atmosphere of the strange Wild West.”
    • “Beautiful graphics and music that immerse us in the atmosphere of the Wild West!”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, creating an immersive experience that evokes warmth and emotion. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a key element that complements the storytelling and visuals, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “Beautiful graphics and music that immerse us in the atmosphere of the wild west!”
    • “The music makes me feel the atmosphere, and I feel so warm inside.”
    • “Sounds and music are very atmospheric.”
    • “The story's a linear rescue story, about him fighting his way through varied locations to rescue his love, but it's voice acted well and supported by atmospheric music.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is praised for being well-executed, especially for an early access title, with no significant issues reported. However, some users found the performance of certain characters, like the boy and grandfather, to be unconvincing despite the game's strong graphics.

    • “The game has very good graphics and optimization is done very well with no mistakes.”
    • “Good optimization.”
    • “The performance of the boy and the grandfather felt unconvincing.”
    • “For an early access game, it is well polished and optimized.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game offers minimal replayability, primarily due to its limited interactive elements and lack of varied gameplay experiences. However, it does provide a challenge at higher difficulty levels, which may encourage some players to revisit the game. Overall, while the immersive UI enhances the experience, it does not significantly boost replay value.

    • “Vr games tend to try to make 'immersive' UIs, and this is no exception, but it at least does it well: the main menu UI is atmospheric, with the old man's office featuring drawers representing menu items and trophies on the desk representing replayable chapters and game completion.”
    • “The only thing I wish they did was make it so you can shoot more of the scenery; it's a missed opportunity for some funny things to happen and added replay value.”
    • “Minimal replayability for me.”
    • “It's easy to play at lower difficulty levels, but challenging enough at the higher levels to support continuing replayability.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, with repetitive tasks that lack depth or nuance. While achievements are theoretically attainable without excessive grinding, the overall experience is described as boring and uninspired, leading to frustration.

    • “What a boring game, I am surprised it is so highly rated. I couldn't get past the 2nd level because it's just a tedious game of aiming and clicking, but with no nuances like even reloading.”
    • “Yet as a game, it becomes very tedious.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users express that the emotional aspect of the game can feel exhausting, as it often involves relentless action that may lead to both emotional and physical fatigue.

  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, users report minor glitches and occasional crashes that require rebooting the headset, but these issues do not significantly detract from the overall stability of the experience.

    • “There are a few small glitches, and sometimes I need to reboot the headset after a crash, but other than that, it's manageable.”
    • “The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to play for extended periods.”
    • “I've experienced several stability issues, including random freezes and lag that disrupt the gameplay.”
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