Hard Vacuum
- May 17, 2021
- SyndromeEntertainment
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Get on itch.io StoreHard Vacuum is a single-player space combat simulator developed for virtual reality. It features fully interactive cockpits using motion controllers or using a gaze system with a HOTAS/gamepad. This version is a demo including the tutorial and two of the early missions from the campaign. The game runs in SteamVR and is compatible with Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Valve Index and WMR. An early access rel…
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Rift
Reviews
- The game offers a realistic VR experience that makes players feel like they are piloting a spacecraft.
- Great graphics and smooth performance, especially on higher-end hardware, enhance the overall experience.
- The game has a good balance of complexity, allowing players to feel in control without overwhelming them with tutorials.
- There are significant gameplay glitches, such as rapid firing getting stuck, which can disrupt the experience.
- The game feels incomplete with issues like slow dogfighting mechanics, lack of detailed mission briefings, and placeholder assets.
- Some controls and interactions, like missile launching and cockpit opening, are cumbersome and could use improvement.
- story10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for a more cohesive overarching narrative rather than just a series of missions. There are suggestions for enhanced mission briefings and interactive elements to enrich the storytelling experience, but currently, the missions feel disconnected and simplistic. Overall, while there is potential for improvement, the current storytelling approach leaves players wanting more engagement and complexity.
“If this has or gets a mission creator app then I could see it really taking off with amazing mod campaigns like we've seen in the Freespace community.”
“I'm old school and like an overarching story, opposed to just a series of missions, which is what this feels like so far.”
“I'd love some more detailed mission briefings with a bit of animation.”
“The size of mission areas feels tiny.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay of [b] shows potential but requires significant improvements based on user feedback.
“The gameplay shows promise, but it does need a lot of work.”
“Feedback on gameplay is essential for improvement.”
“The mechanics are engaging and provide a unique experience.”
“The game shows promise in gameplay, but it does need a lot of work.”
“Feedback on gameplay: it feels unpolished and lacks depth.”
“The mechanics are clunky and often lead to frustrating experiences.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with players experiencing glitches that led some to quit shortly after downloading.
“I quit playing shortly after downloading because it seemed to have glitches in the gameplay.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to enjoy.”
“I experienced constant lag and disconnections, which ruined the overall experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their quality, running smoothly on a 980ti graphics card with the Oculus Rift CV1, indicating a visually impressive experience.
“Great graphics, runs smoothly with my 980 Ti card on my Oculus Rift CV1.”
