Hubris

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"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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+16

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 794 reviews

graphics266 positive mentions

stability44 negative mentions

Stunning graphics that set a new bar for VR visuals.
Engaging gameplay with a mix of swimming, climbing, and shooting mechanics.
The game offers a unique sci-fi adventure experience that immerses players in its world.

Frequent bugs and glitches, including crashes and issues with climbing mechanics.
The story is weak and lacks depth, making it hard to stay invested.
Reloading mechanics are awkward and can detract from the overall combat experience.

graphics
384 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
29%
2%
The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising them as stunning and among the best in VR, often comparing them to titles like Half-Life: Alyx and Lone Echo. While the visuals are immersive and detailed, some players noted issues with optimization and performance, particularly on lower-end hardware, suggesting that high graphical settings can lead to stuttering or lag. Overall, the game's graphics are highlighted as a major strength, contributing significantly to the immersive experience, despite some technical challenges.
- “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 really are something to behold, being among the top tier VR graphics with the likes of Lone Echo 1/2 and Half-Life Alyx.”
- “The beginning of the game was absolutely beautiful with stunning graphics, kinda reminded me of Seeking Dawn in that regard.”
- “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.”
- “I think the graphics are not that good as it is exaggerated like the model and texture quality is not that top notch that everyone is talking about.”
story
348 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
62%
9%
The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-presented, while others describe it as bland, forgettable, or lacking depth. Many reviewers noted that the narrative feels short and underdeveloped, often failing to invest players in the characters or plot progression. Overall, while the graphics and gameplay mechanics are praised, the story is frequently seen as a weak point that detracts from the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “I enjoyed the story; the voice lines were a bit cheesy, but the acting wasn't bad.”
- “The story was decently written, and I personally have no complaints, though some people might find it a bit too compact and not open-ended enough.”
- “The story is... not the strong point of the game.”
- “You have basically no idea what's going on, get ordered around by a drone controlled by an annoying pilot, have no idea where you came from, where you are going and what you are doing, and suddenly the story is over just when it felt like it was about to finally really take off.”
- “The plot was confusing and poorly explained, leaving you uninvested in the characters and story and therefore the outcome.”
gameplay
312 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
51%
10%
The gameplay of Hubris is a mixed experience, featuring impressive visuals and engaging movement mechanics like swimming and climbing, but marred by clunky controls and inconsistent performance. While some players appreciate the variety of activities and intuitive controls, others criticize the simplistic gunplay, buggy mechanics, and a linear campaign that lacks depth. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further polish to enhance the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is equally impressive, featuring intuitive controls and a variety of activities and challenges that keep it fresh and exciting.”
- “The shooting is challenging, the climbing works perfectly, and the swimming mechanics are really well done.”
- “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.”
- “The mechanics are seriously flawed.”
optimization
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
51%
22%
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 enabling DLSS and adjusting graphical settings can improve performance, others found the game unplayable in certain areas, leading to frustration. Overall, it appears that the game requires substantial optimization work to meet the expectations set by its impressive visuals.
- “However, the DLSS does work well and will give a substantial performance boost and cut out the shimmering at the cost of a softer image.”
- “The performance optimization is sensational (!) and 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.”
- “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.”
stability
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
88%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with animations, mechanics, and level geometry, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences such as falling through the map and random crashes. While it boasts impressive visuals and some engaging moments, many players feel it is too mechanically unpolished and incomplete to be considered a full release. Overall, significant stability improvements are needed for a smoother experience.
- “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/swimming mechanic that occasionally made the game pretty frustrating during the first hour that I've played.”
- “Apart from my problems, let's imagine that this title is bug-free at some point in time; would it be a good game?”
- “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.”
- “There are also a lot(!) of other bugs and glitches, for example I cannot open the door in tutorial, endlessly reopen the inventory to grab and drop stuff again, got one of these staffs at the propeller sticking 1m away from my hand, game crashes randomly when I open a door.”
music
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
79%
7%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its ability to enhance the sci-fi atmosphere, while others criticize its lack of presence and memorability. Many reviewers noted that the game suffers from a sparse soundtrack, which detracts from the overall experience, and suggested that a more dynamic and engaging musical score could significantly improve immersion. Overall, while there are moments where the music sets the mood effectively, it is often described as flat or non-existent, leaving players wanting more.
- “I was very pleasantly surprised that several of the points from my original review were already in the works for this patch, including a dynamic in-game soundtrack and improved enemy behavior.”
- “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.”
- “In areas like storytelling and music, it can't come close to triple-A VR games like Half-Life: Alyx.”
- “Bit of a shame that there is no background music, however.”
- “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.”
grinding
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 slow-paced. Many reviewers suggest that the lack of engaging content and clunky mechanics detract significantly from the overall experience, leading to a recommendation to quit when the game starts to feel tedious. Overall, the grinding elements are seen as a major drawback, overshadowing any potential enjoyment.
- “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.”
- “Gameplay in between action is very slow paced as well: crafting is clunky, making health items in the loft is very tedious, NPCs take forever to get into position before they start their next dialog to unlock the next door.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
57%
29%
Overall, the game's replayability is highly inconsistent among users. While some find it excellent and engaging, many others criticize it for being linear, short, and lacking incentives for exploration, leading to a general sentiment of low replay value.
- “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)”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
21%
21%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning graphics and immersive qualities, creating a captivating sci-fi aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers note the strong sense of immersion, with crisp visuals and effective lighting contributing to an overwhelming yet engaging environment. Some suggest that enhancing the music and increasing interaction with surroundings could further elevate the atmospheric 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.”
- “If you are able to form a decent disconnect with reality and embrace the virtual atmosphere and vibe, this is genuinely one of the most sci-fi aesthetic experiences I've had in VR.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
25%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while the tutorial is praised for its fun and engaging tone, some players feel that the comedic elements become repetitive and lose their charm over time. Although there are moments of genuine humor, not all jokes land effectively, leading to a varied reception among players. Overall, the game features a compelling story complemented by professional voice acting, with a niche appeal for those who enjoy humorous glitches.
- “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 just didn't resonate with me.”
- “I found the humor to be forced and not very clever.”
- “The jokes fell flat and often felt out of place in the game.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that certain games, like HL:A and Vertigo, fail to evoke strong emotional responses, while others successfully transport them to immersive worlds through captivating art styles and graphics. However, some gameplay mechanics, such as difficulty in hitting nearby enemies, detract from the overall emotional experience. The interactive elements, like the wrist touch feature, are appreciated but do not fully compensate for these shortcomings.
- “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 out 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 development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not provide specific insights into character development, focusing instead on graphics and sound design. While the character designs are noted as intricate and engaging, there is no mention of character growth or narrative depth related to the characters. Overall, the feedback suggests a strong visual appeal but lacks detail on the development of the characters themselves.