Hover Junkers
- April 5, 2016
- Stress Level Zero
- 4h median play time
Even after the free-for-all matches start to feel redundant, the punchy, full-body action in Hover Junkers remains hilarious fun.
Get on Steam"Hover Junkers" is a VR multiplayer shooter set in a desolate future, where players scavenge for scrap and fortify their customizable ships while engaging in intense combat using tracked controllers. The game thrives on physically dodging, hiding, and taking cover to claim valuable loot and defend against opponents. Experience an immersive and unique VR combat experience like no other.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and immersive multiplayer experience, allowing players to engage in intense gunfights while maneuvering their hovercrafts.
- The reloading mechanics and gunplay are satisfying, providing a sense of realism and engagement that enhances the overall gameplay.
- The game encourages physical movement, making it a fun workout as players duck, dodge, and navigate their ships during combat.
- The player base is very low, making it difficult to find matches and diminishing the multiplayer experience.
- There is a lack of tutorials and guidance for new players, leading to confusion about controls and gameplay mechanics.
- The game suffers from technical issues such as lag and crashes, which can disrupt the experience and lead to frustration.
- gameplay92 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this VR title is praised for its solid mechanics, particularly the innovative reloading and shooting systems that enhance immersion. However, many players express frustration over the lack of an active multiplayer community, which diminishes the overall experience and makes single-player gameplay feel empty. While the mechanics are engaging and fun, the game's potential is hindered by clunky controls and a shallow player base, leading to a mixed reception.
“Shooting and reloading mechanics are great at showing off the increased interactivity of VR while intentionally staying more arcadey than something like H3VR.”
“Exciting gameplay mixed with fun and easy-to-learn controls, as well as decent graphics and few glitches make this one of my favorite games to play with friends.”
“The gunplay is satisfying and the reload mechanics take manual dexterity, meaning that gunfights are fast and furious as you are ducking and diving and shooting and trying to reload two weapons at once.”
“Great concept of a game, but be aware that getting into games with other people is pretty difficult and the gameplay can feel... empty, purposeless.”
“Boring gameplay, monotonous graphics, too few players, high latency... can't recommend it at all.”
“Buggy, unintuitive mechanics and gameplay, and a frankly embarrassing lobby system.”
- graphics35 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the solid design and enjoyable art style reminiscent of Borderlands, while others criticize the dated visuals and glitches. Many agree that while the graphics are decent, they could benefit from updates and improvements, particularly in multiplayer settings. Overall, the visuals are seen as a secondary concern to gameplay, with some players noting that the fun factor compensates for any graphical shortcomings.
“Super cool game with graphics that remind me of Borderlands.”
“Graphics - the design of the environment, models, objects, and graphics in general were well done and polished.”
“That feeling of quality you get when you turn on a game from devs who pay attention to detail in visuals.”
“First, the graphics are dated already.”
“The graphics are way worse than they look in screenshots. This game would have been much better if they didn't go for the almost realistic look; if it was more like TF2 or Blizzard's art style, it would have felt a lot better.”
“A lot needs to be improved in terms of visuals and content.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and engaging, particularly in modes like the "junk road" spoof of Oregon Trail. The chaotic and comedic nature of gameplay, especially with the quirky weaponry and interactive avatars, adds to the fun, making for a lively multiplayer experience filled with laughter and unexpected moments. Overall, the game's humor is a standout feature that enhances the enjoyment of its mechanics and social interactions.
“It's all so well done, and funny to boot.”
“Reloading your guns manually while steering your hover junker out of the way of enemy fire is a surprisingly hectic and funny experience.”
“It will have you ducking, dodging, screaming, sweating, and laughing.”
- stability11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- -18 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting significant bugs, lags, and crashes, particularly in the lobby and tutorial systems. However, others have noted that despite these issues, the overall gameplay experience remains enjoyable and relatively polished, with only occasional glitches that do not detract significantly from their enjoyment.
“What is there is pretty polished and bug-free.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or major issues.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it really enhances the overall experience.”
“Too buggy and incomplete for the price.”
“Game is buggy, lags, and crashes a lot.”
“Everything from the buggy lobby with the robot spinning around the entire place when you first begin to after a match when everyone is stuck within a foot of each other, crowding the area.”
- replayability11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it highly engaging and immersive with strong multiplayer elements, others criticize it for being limited and not worth the price. Issues like desynchronization and a lack of player base can detract from the experience, but many still consider it one of the most polished and replayable titles available for VR.
“It is among the most polished and complete titles for the Vive with a large amount of replayability.”
“Insanely addictive, most polished and replayable Vive title today.”
“Fantastic fun, the priciest but most replayable VR title right now, being a multiplayer VR game.”
“Not enough people in the game, poor replayability... waste of money in my opinion.”
“The price is a bit high for the amount of content and replayability.”
“Like most Vive-compatible games, the replayability of this game is very low.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a significant disappointment regarding the game's story, with players noting the absence of a promised single-player mode and narrative content. While the multiplayer aspect is enjoyable, the lack of depth in combat and storytelling leaves the game feeling incomplete and akin to an early access title. Overall, there is a strong desire for a more engaging story and lore to enhance the gameplay experience.
“When I did play it, the multiplayer was fun, but I still wanted the story.”
“Short story: really cool concept with moving platforms.”
“It's practically an early access game because they still haven't released the story mode they promised.”
“No story and no one is online.”
“Lack of depth in combat and no story/lore.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant performance issues, including crashes and poor in-game performance, particularly on certain processor types. While a few users reported smooth gameplay, the overall sentiment indicates that the game feels unpolished and lacks essential features for multiplayer, contributing to a frustrating experience.
“Runs smoothly”
“As for performance, this game actually ran surprisingly great for me.”
“I don't see why individual mute or vote to kick isn't an option that's even on the roadmap, and the recent performance issues also make this game unplayable since the last update.”
“Between constant crashes, poor in-game performance, lack of quality players for online, lack of weapons and equipment, this isn't a game that should have been released yet.”
“The game is badly optimized for processors in the i5-k range.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's music and sound design effectively immerse players in its well-crafted world, with a standout jukebox feature enhancing the experience. However, some users note that the soundtrack can be repetitive, despite the overall coolness of the music and sound effects.
“The game world is well presented, and the attention to looks, style, sound, and music from the jukebox in the shack, which is the center from where you head out into the other parts of the game, puts you right into this well-imagined world.”
“Cool music and sound effects.”
“- Repetitive soundtrack”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report mixed emotional experiences with the game, noting initial discomfort and VR sickness that subsides after a short period, leading to enjoyment. However, technical issues, such as a malfunctioning robot, detract from the overall experience and contribute to frustration.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its impressive visuals and engaging art style, reminiscent of Borderlands, blending humor with a post-apocalyptic setting. However, some users feel that the overall experience is diminished by poor menu design and mechanics.
“It never ceases to amaze me how VR games that look so good and have such amazing atmosphere are let down by terrible menus and mechanics.”
“The art style and general atmosphere are very reminiscent of a Borderlands-style game, with similar humor mixed with post-apocalyptic junk.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as being exploitative, with users labeling it as a "sloppy cash grab."
“They continue to make sloppy cash grabs.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and overly aggressive.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
Critic Reviews
Hover Junkers review
Even after the free-for-all matches start to feel redundant, the punchy, full-body action in Hover Junkers remains hilarious fun.
82%Guns blazing: Hover Junkers review
Hover Junkers is a good game markedly improved by its VR components, utilizing room-scale tracking and motion sensors to craft physical, engaging shootouts. If there was any killer app for the Vive, it’s Hover Junkers.
80%
