IronWolf VR

96%
Game Brain Score Based on 875 reviews
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"IronWolf VR" is a virtual reality submarine thriller where players operate a submarine and defend it from enemy attacks. Players can customize their submarine and engage in tactical combat while exploring the depths of the ocean. The game supports both single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing players to work together to complete missions and survive.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

96%
Audience ScoreBased on 875 reviews
story17 positive mentions
stability7 negative mentions
  • The game offers an incredibly immersive experience, making players feel like they are truly inside a submarine.
  • Co-op gameplay is highly enjoyable, requiring teamwork and communication to successfully operate the submarine and complete missions.
  • The developers are actively updating the game, adding new features and content, which shows their commitment to improving the experience.
  • The game can be challenging to play solo, as it is designed to be more enjoyable with a full crew of players.
  • There is currently a lack of players in the multiplayer mode, making it difficult to find games or join others.
  • Some players have reported bugs and issues, such as crashes and control problems, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • story139 mentions

    The game's story aspect is minimal, with no overarching narrative, focusing instead on a series of scripted missions and an open-world environment. Players appreciate the engaging AI and cooperative gameplay, but many express a desire for more diverse missions and a deeper storyline to enhance the experience. While the missions are enjoyable and challenging, they often feel too scripted, leading to a call for more dynamic and immersive gameplay elements.

    • “The game has both scripted missions and an open world; the open world alone is worth the price of admission.”
    • “Ironwolf VR nails the harsh and hardcore tension of a real sub mission. It rewards good tactics and strategic thinking, and there's enough interaction to keep you thinking, while using smartly assigned automatic AI features to allow any player to find a balance of tasks that's entertaining and not overwhelming.”
    • “Every aspect from the layout of the control stations to the prefab missions to the new and very enjoyable open world map and 4-player co-op online gameplay is well thought through, functional, and very engaging.”
    • “☑ No story.”
    • “The only issue I had was the missions were focused on taking out entire sets of targets, and were way too scripted.”
    • “Never thought I'd play and enjoy a sub simulator, the graphics and controls are nicely put together, good level of realism, on the other hand the missions are impossible to do in the time frames that are given, and the open world is not an open world, it's set missions on a map, you cannot just go for a cruise, disappointing; more thought should have been put into the idea of open world.”
  • gameplay90 mentions

    The gameplay of the submarine simulation game is generally praised for its engaging mechanics and immersive atmosphere, particularly in multiplayer settings, where teamwork enhances the experience. While the core mechanics are easy to learn, some players find the gameplay repetitive and suggest improvements to balance enemy detection and engagement strategies. Overall, the game offers a solid mix of simulation and arcade elements, with room for further development and complexity.

    • “The mechanics of piloting the sub, firing and guiding the torpedoes as well as manning the machine guns or deck gun up top all come together in a nice package that is pretty easy to learn and time-consuming to master.”
    • “Gameplay is engaging and physical with great usage of room scale: if you like handling machinery in VR, you will definitely like this.”
    • “The gameplay is open-ended with the newly added open-world mode, and the stories that emerge are gripping.”
    • “The core submarine simulation is promising, but the gameplay is clunky and glitched without VR and even more clunky and glitched with VR.”
    • “All the work to watch the same, packaged up, repeated 'sinking' play out is a big let down, and it really takes the interaction for the player out of the moment, and a more interactive and realistic sinking mechanic should be worked out based on the ship type and where the torpedo hits occurred on the hull.”
    • “The game breaker for me is the gameplay mechanics; once you realize that there is no reason to ever not be at periscope depth, the experience is spoiled.”
  • graphics53 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the immersive visuals and detailed interiors of the submarine, while others criticize the outdated or poor quality of exterior graphics and certain elements. Overall, the game is noted for its strong atmosphere and good performance, particularly for an indie title, but there are calls for improvements in specific areas, especially the surface graphics.

    • “The graphics and art style look pretty good, especially for a small indie dev.”
    • “The immersion, graphics, sounds, realism is absolutely incredible!”
    • “Amazing graphics and atmosphere, would highly recommend!”
    • “The graphics are terrible.”
    • “The graphics on the store are very misleading.”
    • “If that's the case, join the navy instead; the graphics are better.”
  • atmosphere24 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and claustrophobic qualities, enhanced by realistic textures, spatial sound, and effective use of VR technology. Players feel a strong sense of presence within the submarine environment, contributing to a tense and engaging experience, especially during multiplayer battles. Overall, the attention to detail and polished design create a captivating atmosphere that resonates well with both solo and co-op gameplay.

    • “The whole experience is very atmospheric thanks to realistic textures inside the submarine and spatial sound.”
    • “It successfully creates a very immersive and tense atmosphere and really makes you think about what it must have been like to be part of a German U-boat crew or similar in one of the world wars.”
    • “This has excellent atmosphere and the feeling of being in the submarine takes it to another level.”
    • “The immersion and tense atmosphere during multiplayer battles with random players is truly captivating.”
    • “The very polished atmosphere makes you feel like you're really in the U-boat.”
  • humor10 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the chaotic and clueless experiences players have while navigating a submarine, often leading to hilarious moments, especially in co-op play with friends. Players find joy in the absurdity of their lack of knowledge and the game's intentionally ineffective mechanics, such as the useless deck gun, which adds to the comedic atmosphere. Overall, the game is described as a fun and laugh-inducing experience, particularly when shared with friends.

    • “Of course we recorded because three girlfriends using a submarine with zero idea of what to do was the most hilarious experience I had so far in VR.”
    • “The sub also has a deck gun, but it's hilariously useless.”
    • “Co-op play with friends is a blast; it's hilarious jumping in for the first time, being mostly clueless about stuff.”
  • stability9 mentions

    The game's stability is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly and offers an enjoyable experience, users report various bugs and glitches, particularly on the Oculus Quest 2 and Rift Touch. Some players experience frustrating issues like screen freezes and control problems, but these do not significantly detract from the overall fun, especially when playing with friends. Overall, while improvements are needed, the game is still considered enjoyable.

    • “Runs great, looks great, controls great.”
    • “Not bug-free but fun with friends!”
    • “This game via an Oculus Quest 2 is extraordinarily buggy.”
    • “It's totally underwhelming when you send off that torpedo, and before you can even see it, the screen freezes up, and you reappear at the sub-pen start screen. It's a bummer, and it would be nice to have the choice to enjoy the sinking and savor the moment.”
    • “Controls are buggy on the Oculus Rift Touch; loading the main gun takes ages as the ammo is floating everywhere.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game is praised for its impressive optimization, delivering flawless performance even on average setups, with smooth controls and great graphics. Users report that it runs well on various hardware configurations, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of players. Overall, the optimization contributes significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the realistic simulation experience.

    • “Flawless performance for average setup.”
    • “Great looking graphics, nice detail and good performance.”
    • “All the controls are butter smooth and performance even on 1.6ss is great on a [email protected] with an EVGA 1080!”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its high immersion and significant replayability, though some users express uncertainty about its long-term replay value. Many feel that it offers enough content to warrant multiple playthroughs, with potential for future enhancements.

    • “God tier immersion and replayability.”
    • “Lots of replayability.”
    • “It doesn't feel like a tech demo, and there is some replay value with more to come.”
    • “- not sure how much replayability it will have long term.”
    • “(basically, it doesn't feel like a tech demo, and there is some replay value with more to come.)”
  • emotional3 mentions

    Players express that the emotional experience of the game could be significantly enhanced through immersive sound design, particularly during intense moments like a ship sinking. While the community is praised for its wholesome nature, the lack of impactful audio elements detracts from the emotional weight of critical events, suggesting that improved soundscapes could deepen player engagement and emotional resonance.

    • “The community is really nice and wholesome.”
    • “Sinking ship sounds would add to the overall player immersion and emotional aspect of the game's main goal.”
  • monetization3 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game primarily revolves around microtransactions and downloadable content (DLC), which have been integrated into its structure. While some users express that the game is best experienced firsthand rather than through advertisements, the presence of these monetization strategies has been noted in reviews.

    • “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
    • “I appreciate that the microtransactions are purely cosmetic and do not affect gameplay balance.”
    • “The DLC content is reasonably priced and adds significant value to the overall experience.”
    • “The game heavily relies on microtransactions, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend more to enjoy the full game.”
    • “The addition of DLC feels unnecessary and only serves to further monetize the game.”
  • music3 mentions

    Users appreciate the music in the game, often referencing iconic themes like those from "Hunt for Red October" and the "Titanic," suggesting that these tracks enhance the immersive experience. There is a strong desire for the inclusion of more cinematic music to complement gameplay moments.

    • “All I can say is load up a mission, crank the theme music from 'Hunt for Red October,' and have at it.”
    • “Highly suggest implementation of the Titanic song trailer.”
    • “This guy was playing the Titanic song every time he went outside his sub.”
    • “Highly suggest implementation of Titanic song trailer.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players express that grinding in the game, particularly during ramming and sea bed collisions, lacks an engaging audio experience, as the absence of a grinding metal sound diminishes the impact of these interactions. They feel that a more immersive sound effect is essential for enhancing the realism and enjoyment of submarine gameplay.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Ramming/sea bed collision needs a grinding metal sound for that interaction, not just a silent camera shake and sudden leaks everywhere. A very necessary sound effect in a submarine game.”
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