Hubris
- December 7, 2022
- Cyborn B.V.
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Hubris" is a single-player VR shooter game set in a unique Sci-Fi universe, where you play as a recruit for the Order of Objectivity, tasked with finding the mysterious agent Cyanha on a harsh terraformed planet. The game boasts high-end graphics, gun fighting, crafting, swimming, and jumping, but should be prepared for grinding and bugs. Help from other factions is needed as you fight and survive in this immersive action-adventure game.
Reviews
- Stunning graphics that create an immersive experience.
- Engaging gameplay mechanics including swimming, climbing, and shooting.
- Active developer support with frequent updates to address bugs and improve performance.
- Frequent bugs and glitches, including crashes and issues with controller tracking.
- Climbing and swimming mechanics can be frustrating and unintuitive.
- The story is underdeveloped and lacks depth, making it feel less engaging.
- graphics192 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim, often described as stunning and among the best in VR, comparable to titles like Half-Life: Alyx and Lone Echo. While many players appreciate the immersive environments and detailed visuals, some have noted issues with optimization and performance, particularly on lower-end hardware. Overall, the visuals are a standout feature, enhancing the gameplay experience significantly.
“The graphics are breathtaking, with detailed landscapes and intricate character designs that draw you in from the moment you put on your headset.”
“The graphics are absolutely jaw-dropping.”
“The graphics are amazing, the world and gameplay is interesting and interactive, and upgrading the guns makes combat fun as well.”
“The only exception is the terraformer ascension part, where the screen was noticeably stuttering from time to time even on low graphical settings on RX 6800 XT.”
“I could play on max graphics on most levels, but some levels I would have to pause and turn them all the way down and the game still felt like a slideshow.”
“Despite what I said in the first sentence, the images in the carousel above might be over-representing the actual graphical fidelity of the game as even the space skybox (one of the first things you see) is painfully low-res even at the highest settings.”
- story174 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-presented, while others describe it as bland, forgettable, or lacking depth. Many appreciate the voice acting and graphics, but criticize the overall narrative for being short, clichéd, or poorly developed, often feeling disconnected from the gameplay. Overall, while the game offers a visually stunning experience, its storytelling leaves much to be desired, with several players expressing a desire for more substantial content and character development.
“A top notch VR title with a great story that carries you through a diverse series of ever-intensifying experiences that leave you with fond memories and adrenaline-pumped action - this game was a blast from start to finish.”
“The story thus far is developing well and keeps you moving forward.”
“Compelling story with humor, professional sound and voice acting.”
“The story is empty and nothing will change if you just ignore it.”
“The plot was confusing and poorly explained, leaving you uninvested in the characters and story.”
“The story overall felt a little low-stakes and aimless, and what was missing in it was a properly fleshed out villain character.”
- gameplay156 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring engaging swimming and climbing mechanics alongside intuitive controls, but marred by technical issues such as buggy gripping mechanics and simplistic gunplay. While the visuals are stunning and the variety of activities keeps the experience fresh, many players find the overall mechanics to be clunky and unpolished, leading to a frustrating experience at times. Overall, the game offers enjoyable moments but suffers from inconsistencies that detract from its potential.
“The gameplay is equally impressive, featuring intuitive controls and a variety of activities and challenges that keep it fresh and exciting.”
“The swimming mechanics are amazing, maybe the best part.”
“The movement of the game feels great, especially the swimming physics, and the gameplay is engaging.”
“The issues with basic hand mechanics and the game's poor performance make this a game not worth putting time into until the issues are fixed.”
“Boring repetitive gameplay.”
“While the game is pretty to look at, nearly every gameplay mechanic is mediocre at best.”
- optimization49 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant lag, stuttering, and performance issues even on high-end systems. While some users noted that features like DLSS can improve performance, others reported that the game remains resource-intensive and requires extensive tweaking to achieve smooth gameplay. Overall, the consensus is that the game needs substantial optimization improvements to enhance the player experience.
“The performance optimization is sensational! It seems even someone with a 1660 Ti can still play the game properly with good graphics.”
“Yes, the graphics are outstanding, but what surprised me was how well the game is optimized.”
“Combining high visual fidelity with butter-smooth performance (thanks to RTX 4090) is what VR is all about :)”
“The game is extremely laggy even on performance mode; certain areas just kill the framerate, and reloading only leads to the same issues after combat.”
“Game is a stuttering mess after the tutorial, even on an RTX 3080 + Ryzen 5800X, but maybe that's not good enough.”
“Graphics are nice, but the game is too jumpy, lags a lot, and warps from where you were. This game needs a lot of polishing and optimization, and I mean a lot.”
- stability25 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly detract from the overall experience. Players report problems such as falling through the map, unresponsive animations, and inconsistent mechanics, particularly with climbing and swimming. While the game has potential and some visual appeal, it currently feels incomplete and requires substantial patching to address its many technical shortcomings.
“Took a while for the devs to optimize it, but it runs great now.”
“It looks great and runs great on my rig, but there are some serious issues with the climbing and swimming mechanics that occasionally made the game pretty frustrating during the first hour that I've played.”
“It looks great but overall the game is riddled with glitches and just feels incomplete.”
“Good looking game with good promise, but far too buggy and mechanically unpolished to be called a full release at this point.”
“Its a big buggy mess, (it crashed my computer several times) not well acted.”
- music21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its contribution to the sci-fi atmosphere, while others criticize its lack of presence and memorability. Many reviewers noted that the game feels lifeless without a dynamic soundtrack, and improvements in this area could significantly enhance the overall experience. Overall, while the music design shows potential, it currently falls short compared to other titles in the genre, leaving players wanting more.
“I love the design of the environment, the setting, and the music—it seems like the developers are really passionate about the sci-fi genre.”
“The music in particular was a huge breath of fresh air because suddenly the game felt a lot more lively without that dead silence filling the air most of the time.”
“The creators of Hubris did a phenomenal job with the graphics, gameplay, music, narration, etc. Thank you for the effort.”
“Bit of a shame that there is no background music however.”
“To make this genuinely triple-A, it desperately needs music, needs a fair bit more polish, at times you're left wondering how to trigger the next sequence and guiding voice-overs would help with that.”
“Combat lacks impact, the crafting is incoherent, the story is straight up non-existent, music is even more non-existent and the voice acting is borderline annoying.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players consistently find the grinding aspects of the game to be tedious and boring, particularly in the second half, where combat, climbing, and crafting become frustratingly repetitive. Many reviewers suggest that the slow-paced gameplay, awkward mechanics, and clunky inventory system contribute to an overall lack of enjoyment, making the experience feel more like a chore than fun. Overall, the game's grind is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from its potential.
“It becomes tedious and boring after a while.”
“The combat, climbing, and even the swimming became tedious in the second half of the game.”
“Even ignoring the performance issues, it has very little plot, lots of weird awkward pauses, lack of direction for the player, pretty rough dialog, a horrible inventory window that closes every time you remove an object, and is just overall tedious and not fun.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is highly inconsistent among users. While some find it lacking due to its linearity and short length, others appreciate its potential for replay value, particularly for achievement hunters or newcomers to VR. The general consensus suggests a mixed experience, with ratings ranging from very low to excellent.
“Excellent replay value as well.”
“The experience and replayability are akin to some PS2 games right when the system came out, where they were good, but they're really short and you're probably not going to touch it again for a long time.”
“The experience and replayability are akin to some PS2 games right when the system came out; they were good, but they're really short and you're probably not going to touch it again for a long time.”
“I don't find much replayability as the game is pretty linear and doesn't really reward you for exploration.”
“Replay value: 3/10 (unless you are trying to get 100% achievements or want to introduce someone to a good-looking game in VR).”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning graphics and immersive qualities, creating a captivating and otherworldly experience. Reviewers highlight the strong sense of isolation and the ability to disconnect from reality, enhancing the overall vibe. While the atmosphere is described as overwhelming and excellent, some suggest improvements in music and interaction with the environment to further enrich the experience.
“It looks stunning and atmospheric with a bit of a lone echo vibe to it.”
“Excellent atmospheric adventure VR game!”
“Objects are crisp and physical, good lighting, good atmosphere, good immersion.”
“I would improve the music to enhance the atmosphere and add a little more interaction with the surroundings.”
“The atmosphere is definitely overwhelming in my opinion.”
- humor6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's humor is a mixed bag; while the tutorial is engaging and features some amusing elements, the humor can become repetitive and may not resonate with all players. Some users appreciate the comedic aspects woven into the story and voice acting, while others find the humor hit-or-miss, particularly regarding the frequent funny bugs. Overall, it offers a blend of fun and humor that may appeal to certain audiences.
“It seems like a great game so far, the tutorial is fun and humorous, and explains the various cool features like climbing and swimming that the game has.”
“Compelling story with humor, professional sound and voice acting.”
“As a conclusion: if you love funny bugs - buy it today.”
“I guess some of the lines were supposed to be funny, but they didn't really work for me.”
“The humor felt forced and often fell flat, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“I found the jokes to be stale and unoriginal, lacking the wit I was hoping for.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that certain games, while visually impressive and immersive, fail to evoke strong emotional responses compared to others. The art style and graphics are praised for their otherworldly quality, but gameplay issues, such as difficulty in hitting nearby enemies, detract from the overall emotional experience.
“Games like HL:A, Vertigo 1/2, HL2, and a few others never made me feel that way.”
“It has an art style that I'm a sucker for, graphics that look like they were pulled directly from the year 4 billion, and really made me feel like I've been transported into another world during the few times it worked.”
“Touching the wrist thing is cool and the interactive menu that shows is nice.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the reviews highlight impressive graphics and character designs, they do not provide specific insights into character development, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point in the game. Overall, the emphasis is more on visual and auditory elements rather than the depth or growth of characters.
