Header Goal VR: Being Axel Rix
- August 16, 2017
- Codemodeon
Get on SteamHeader Goal VR is a physics based, action pumped, virtual reality sports game with a simulation like interaction dynamics. Through its story based levels you find yourself in the place of the character Axel Rix who is a young soccer player.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features unique levels and realistic physics that enhance the overall experience.
- It offers a fun and engaging storyline with humorous elements, making it enjoyable even for those who aren't soccer fans.
- The graphics are polished and immersive, contributing to a satisfying VR experience.
- The difficulty level is extremely high, making it frustrating for many players to progress through the game.
- Unlocking levels requires achieving specific scores, which can be discouraging for players who struggle with the challenging gameplay.
- There are issues with the physics, as some players feel the ball behaves unrealistically, detracting from the immersion.
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game features a storyline that, while somewhat cliché typical of VR titles, becomes more engaging by the second episode. Players appreciate the fun and humorous narrative that complements the arcade-style gameplay, enhancing the overall experience of feeling like a football player.
“It's nice that there is a bit of a storyline.”
“Very fun arcade-style game with a funny storyline to back it up.”
“The story feels somewhat cliché, as you would expect from a VR header game, up until the second episode.”
“It is hard to make a story-based game for this genre; however, it feels like you really are a football player.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are highly praised for their quality and realism, with many users noting that they are among the best they've experienced. The physics are also highlighted as being spot on, contributing to an immersive gameplay experience that enhances the overall enjoyment.
“Graphically, Header Goal is one of the best, and I am sure you will enjoy the experience of being Axel Rix as much as I did.”
“The physics, graphics, and audio seem very realistic, and honestly, it made me sweat after playing four levels.”
“Heading dynamics are so real, and the graphics quality is one of the best I've ever experienced.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a classic stand-and-shoot VR mechanic that is both effective and user-friendly, allowing players to engage with the game strategically or adopt a more aggressive approach. While it incorporates some straightforward mechanics for achieving maximum success, players can still enjoy the game by simply charging through levels. Overall, it offers a fair and enjoyable experience with unique elements tailored for VR.
“The game uses the classic stand-and-shoot VR gameplay base, but since this is a header game, it works great and is more importantly convenient.”
“They require you to figure out some (not so complex) mechanics to finish the levels with maximum success, or you can just ignore that, go all Rambo, and still be able to pass the level.”
“Overall, it is a fair, fun game that has unique gameplay elements for a VR game.”
“The game relies on a classic stand-and-shoot VR gameplay mechanic, but it feels outdated and lacks innovation.”
“You need to understand some mechanics to achieve maximum success in the levels, but you can easily bypass them and still complete the game, which feels unbalanced.”
“The gameplay can be repetitive and doesn't offer enough variety to keep players engaged for long periods.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by light-hearted dialogues between the protagonist Axel and antagonist Scarz, which highlight the absurdity of the events throughout the levels. Players appreciate the funny storyline that complements the fun arcade-style gameplay.
“Our protagonist Axel and antagonist Scarz engage in lighthearted dialogues as you progress through the levels, often highlighting the absurdity of the events.”
“A very fun arcade-style game with a humorous storyline to support it.”
