Horror Bar VR
- February 25, 2021
- VR Factory
"Horror Bar VR" is a virtual reality game that transports players to a haunted bar filled with supernatural occurrences. As a bartender, players must serve customers while surviving various scary events and solving puzzles to uncover the bar's dark secrets. The game features a unique blend of horror and humor, providing an entertaining and immersive VR experience.
Reviews
- The game features a fun and unique horror-themed cooking experience with engaging graphics and whimsical music.
- Gameplay is enjoyable and challenging, especially as players progress and face more complex orders and time management.
- The game is great for social play, making it a fun option for parties and family gatherings.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including disappearing items and frustrating physics interactions that can hinder gameplay.
- Timers can be overly punishing, making the game stressful rather than enjoyable, and many players desire a free-play mode without time constraints.
- The tutorial and instructions are lacking, leaving players confused about how to complete tasks and manage orders effectively.
- graphics31 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their polish, unique art style, and atmospheric design, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the cartoonish and detailed visuals, some express discomfort with the more grotesque elements, wishing for a less "nasty" aesthetic. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing both the fun and immersive aspects of the game, though some users note performance issues that may require adjustments in settings.
“Considering the beginning of the game, it looks great; the graphics are polished, interesting, and bring a nice atmosphere.”
“Everything comes with outstanding 'zombie style' graphic design, which makes the gameplay even more interesting.”
“The graphics are fantastic looking, the music is a straight bop, and the way that the food is made is a ton of fun.”
“I liked this game a lot, but I'm not one for nasty visuals. I would have loved a version of this game with a graphic redesign that isn't so gross. It's a very fun game, but I would be able to play it longer if it had more normal graphics.”
“The graphics in this game will leave you positively horrified, and the style of the bar visitors really lifts the mood.”
“The game feels like it's still being optimized a bit, so be aware you'll probably have to set your graphics down. I'm using an i9-8950HK with a 1070 GTX and have to run it on the second lowest setting out of five.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is characterized by its engaging mechanics and unique campy horror theme, complemented by appealing graphics and a catchy soundtrack. While many players find the gameplay addictive and immersive, some note issues with pacing and clarity in basic gameplay elements. The reliance on fast movement and multitasking adds a layer of challenge, though occasional technical hiccups, like loading screens, can disrupt the experience.
“Everything comes with outstanding 'zombie style' graphic design, that's why gameplay is even more interesting.”
“Graphics and music are the biggest advantages, but the gameplay is also nice and well-balanced.”
“Very nice graphics for VR, addictive gameplay, and a lot of fun.”
“So many basic gameplay issues that anyone with experience in the industry would've detected instantly.”
“This is basic gameplay information that should be much clearer.”
“I experienced a loading screen in the middle of gameplay that honestly felt like the game was going to crash.”
- music15 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its whimsical and catchy qualities, contributing to a fun and immersive atmosphere. Many players highlight the soundtrack as one of the game's strongest features, enhancing the overall experience alongside the impressive graphics. However, some users noted issues with audio cutting out, suggesting that the music could benefit from more attention in terms of consistency and character-specific compositions.
“A fun game accompanied by pleasant music creates a good atmosphere.”
“The graphics are fantastic looking, the music is a straight bop, and the way that the food is made is a ton of fun.”
“I really like the atmosphere of the tavern-lab enhanced by well-composed and catchy music.”
“Not sure why, as I still have full audio on SteamVR, but the SFX and music just completely cut off.”
“Graphics and music are the biggest advantages, but the gameplay is also nice and well-balanced.”
“I really like the atmosphere of the tavern-lab enhanced by well-composed and catchy music.”
- story9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 89 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is notably lacking, with users expressing disappointment over the absence of a narrative, upgrades, or unlockables, which contributes to a sense of demotivation. This absence of story elements detracts from the overall experience, making it feel incomplete and unengaging.
“The recipes are extremely finicky and without any story or upgrades or unlockables, you'll find yourself very demotivated to play this game very quickly.”
“☑ no story”
“The recipes are extremely finicky and without any story or upgrades or unlockables, you'll find yourself very demotivated to play this game very quickly.”
“I like the game, I just wish it didn't cause my Quest 2 to crash.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Horror Bar VR is praised for its humorous elements, featuring funny zombie characters and quirky interactions, such as multitasking with amusing ingredients and throwing bottles at a zombie grandma. The cartoon graphics enhance the lighthearted atmosphere, making the game both enjoyable and challenging. Overall, players find the humor to be a standout aspect, contributing to a pleasantly entertaining experience.
“You get to multitask with funny little zombie ingredients and you can throw bottles at a zombie grandma.”
“Zombies are both funny and a bit magoo, so the whole atmosphere is rather pleasant.”
“The game turned out to be surprisingly funny and enjoyable.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as fun and spooky, enhanced by polished graphics and a catchy soundtrack. Players appreciate the blend of humor and eeriness, particularly in settings like the tavern-lab, which contributes to an overall pleasant and engaging experience. The combination of interesting visuals and enjoyable music creates a captivating ambiance that complements the gameplay.
“The atmosphere is fun and spooky.”
“The beginning of the game looks great, with polished graphics that create an interesting and nice atmosphere.”
“I really like the atmosphere of the tavern-lab, enhanced by well-composed and catchy music.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while the game has improved stability with many bugs fixed, some glitches and issues with timers and meal preparation still persist, affecting the overall experience.
“Yes, it's a bit buggy and the timers are hard at times, but it's still a fun cooking game.”
“One last big issue I have is small glitches when trying to prepare meals.”
“I hope they fix these bugs and glitches.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the emotional impact of the game enhanced by the touching zombie voiceovers and kitchen sounds. However, some players experienced technical issues, such as random pauses, which may detract from the overall emotional experience.
“The zombie voiceover and the kitchen sounds are very touching!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding in this game is both rewarding and addictive.”
“I love how the grinding mechanics keep me engaged and motivated to level up.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game offers plenty of replayability, suggesting that it has engaging content and mechanics that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“There is plenty of replayability in this game, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh.”
“The game offers a wealth of replayability, allowing players to explore different strategies and outcomes.”
“With its dynamic gameplay and varied character builds, the replayability factor is off the charts!”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game requires further optimization, often necessitating lower graphics settings even on high-end hardware, such as an i9-8950HK with a GTX 1070.
“The game feels like it's still being optimized a bit, so be aware you'll probably have to set your graphics down. I'm using an i9-8950HK with a 1070 GTX and have to run it on the second lowest setting of 5.”
“The optimization process is ongoing, and while the game runs well, some users may need to adjust their graphics settings for the best experience.”
“I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimizing the game, but it still requires some tweaks on my end to achieve smooth performance.”
“The game feels like it's still being optimized, so be aware you'll probably have to set your graphics down a bit. I'm using an i9-8950HK with a 1070 GTX and have to run it on the second lowest setting of 5.”
“Despite having a high-end setup, the performance is inconsistent and requires frequent adjustments to the graphics settings.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering even on mid-range hardware.”