Hailstorm

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Hailstorm is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by SlimeQ and was released on September 15, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Hailstorm" is a sci-fi action game focused on multiplayer and VR. Players don electrical armor, use wrist-mounted thrusters, a wingsuit, and a variety of weapons and grenades in customizable game variants. The game offers unique full-body locomotion, ambidextrous weapon controls, and a forgiving reload mechanic for smooth dual wielding. User-generated maps are supported and can be downloaded from Steam Workshop.

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The game offers a unique and fun experience reminiscent of Halo in VR, with cool movement mechanics and various gameplay options.
The developer is dedicated to improving the game and actively engages with the community, which adds to the overall enjoyment.
Players have reported having a blast with the game, enjoying its fast-paced action and diverse weaponry, despite some initial learning curves.

The game has been abandoned since 2019, leading to concerns about its future and lack of updates.
Many players have criticized the game for its poor graphics, wonky controls, and game-breaking bugs that hinder the overall experience.
There is a significant lack of players, making it difficult to find matches and diminishing the multiplayer experience.

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The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as terrible and poorly executed, including issues like broken super sampling. Despite the fun gameplay experience for some, the overall visual quality is considered a significant drawback, compounded by various gameplay and design flaws.
- “The graphics are horrible and super sampling is broken at the moment, but it's still really fun.”
- “It's just bad graphics, bad gameplay, lots of useless options, movement in the air is awkward, poor weapon handling, bad maps (copied from Halo), and many more things to fix.”
- “The graphics in the game are terrible, controls are wonky, gameplay is dull, and the fanbase is nonexistent.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has been criticized for its poor graphics, clunky controls, and overall dullness, with many users noting a lack of engaging content and a fanbase that seems non-existent. Additionally, issues such as ineffective weapon mechanics and uninspired map design have been highlighted as significant drawbacks.
- “The graphics in the game are terrible, the controls are wonky, and the gameplay is dull.”
- “It's just bad graphics, bad gameplay, and lots of useless options. The movement in the air is awkward, the weapon grabbing is poorly implemented, and the maps feel copied from other games.”
- “The gameplay lacks depth and engagement, making it a frustrating experience overall.”