High Noon VR
- November 14, 2017
- OctoBox Interactive
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamHigh Noon VR is a Wild West-themed shooter game where you play as a new sheriff in town, tasked with defending the townsfolk from hordes of outlaws. With a variety of weapons at your disposal, immerse yourself in this vivid world and take down your enemies with style to earn greater rewards. Upgrade your arsenal and become the ultimate law enforcer in this action-packed VR experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The gunplay is tight and satisfying, with a fun variety of weapons and upgrade options.
- The game features engaging graphics and a colorful, cartoonish art style that enhances the gameplay experience.
- It offers enjoyable wave shooter mechanics with interesting challenges and boss fights, making it fun for a few hours of play.
- The voice acting is often described as annoying and repetitive, with some players finding it offensive and unable to be turned off.
- The game suffers from a grindy progression system, requiring players to repeat levels to upgrade weapons and progress.
- Many players report technical issues, including crashes on launch and problems with control mapping, particularly with Oculus Airlink.
- graphics13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many users noting that they are solid, colorful, and immersive, particularly praising the cartoon art style. While some describe the visuals as "okay" or "decent," others highlight them as fantastic and a significant improvement over similar titles. The graphics perform well technically, with no reported issues like artifacting or screen tearing, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
“No hiccups in graphics, no artifacting, no screen tearing, no errors or crashes.”
“Art style and sets are immersive.”
“The graphics are fantastic.”
“The shooting and graphics are okay but not what I would call memorable.”
“But from your cartoon visuals, expecting something better.”
“Realistic-ish graphics just look worse in VR than they do in 2D, so this game gets it right.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple yet effective shooting mechanics and well-modeled weapons, providing a satisfying experience, especially in a single-player VR context. However, the lack of advanced mechanics like cover and dodging can lead to repetitive gameplay, despite the variety of quests and challenges that maintain interest. Overall, while the shooting is enjoyable, some players find the experience hindered by its limitations and external factors like voice commentary.
“The environments are passable (if a little repetitive), the guns are well modeled, and the shooting gameplay is simple and effective.”
“Still, the variety of weapons and quests (kill a boss with a sawed-off shotgun, break 15 objects in a single wave, etc.) keep the game interesting even after you know its mechanics through and through.”
“The gameplay is fantastic and some of the most fun I've had in a single-player VR shooter.”
“There's no mechanics for cover, dodging, or other damage mitigation beyond shooting.”
“Hard by repetitive gameplay; I had to naturally learn the position and timing of enemies. Come on, I have to keep in mind tons of info in real life.”
“I would have recommended it just based on the gameplay itself, which is suitable - but it tilted to thumbs down for the obnoxious voice commentary.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as minimal and lacking depth, with players suggesting that additional narrative elements between arenas would enhance the experience. While the gameplay features a variety of quests and weapons that keep it engaging, the overall story-driven aspect feels underdeveloped compared to other titles in the genre.
“Yes, it is a different concept - a story-driven arcade shooter.”
“Some story between arenas will make the game better.”
“Some story between arenas would make the game better.”
“A better version of Guns 'n' Stories: Bulletproof VR that is much lengthier, has better graphics, and doesn't have a stupid story.”
“Yes, it is a different concept - story-driven arcade shooter.”
- humor6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the cartoony voice acting and find certain elements, like the Wilhelm scream, amusing, others criticize the announcer's commentary as annoying and unfunny, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the humor may appeal to some but can quickly become grating for others.
“Fun cartoony wave shooter with humorous voice acting.”
“The sounds are great and the Wilhelm scream makes me giggle every time I hear it; the narrator is also funny.”
“It's not funny or even appropriate for the game's theme.”
“But, for some reason, they decided to totally ruin the game with some absolute idiot doing a loud, unfunny voice commentary throughout.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as enjoyable and engaging, particularly appealing to fans of wave shooters.
“I love wave shooters, and this game has a fantastic atmosphere.”
“The immersive environment really draws you in and enhances the overall experience.”
“The sound design and visuals create a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly when upgrading weapons, as it becomes necessary to have a variety of options for tactical play in later maps.
“It's a bit grindy when you're trying to upgrade all the weapons since you really need more options from a tactical stance on later maps.”
