Kill It With Fire VR
- April 13, 2023
- Casey Donnellan Games LLC
In "Kill It With Fire VR," become a spider-exterminating hero with a vast arsenal of weapons at your disposal in virtual reality. Search and destroy eight spider species, cause chaos and destruction, and unlock optional objectives, upgrades, and a secret ending. But be warned, these spiders are in VR, so it's not for the faint-hearted.
Reviews
- The game is fun and provides a unique experience in VR, making it enjoyable for players who want to take out their fears of spiders.
- It features a variety of weapons and tools, allowing for creative and chaotic gameplay as players hunt down spiders.
- The VR mechanics enhance the overall experience, making it feel like the game was designed specifically for virtual reality.
- The controls can feel janky and finicky, particularly when trying to grab small objects or navigate the environment.
- The game is relatively short, with some players noting missing content from the non-VR version, which may leave some feeling unsatisfied.
- Motion sickness is a common issue reported by players, especially when using joystick movement instead of a teleport option.
- story20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game lacks a significant narrative, with players noting that it primarily focuses on action and gameplay rather than storytelling. While the experience of battling spiders and discovering various weapons is enjoyable, the absence of a compelling story detracts from the overall depth of the game. Players recommend it for its fun mechanics but suggest that those seeking a rich narrative may be disappointed.
“Other than that, this game was a blast! I had great fun killing spiders and finding new weapons, even ones I hadn't seen in the non-VR version. I only noticed the massive spider on the roof during the second to last mission in my first run-through. I've never been more disturbed! I would love to see if the devs are going to update it more. I would love to see some weapons have the ability to be held with two hands; I thought that would have been cool.”
“You have silencers, shotguns, revolvers, flamethrowers, molotovs, explosives, bazookas, a frying pan, etc. You can set the whole world on fire with your single-minded quest to kill any possible spider that may be out there.”
“I love this game! It was great fun, and I do recommend it, especially as I played on the Meta Quest 2.”
“No real story here.”
“I suggest you play it on the Quest 2 store (or whatever VR platform available) instead of on SteamVR.”
“Just one issue, when using an Oculus Quest 2 the hands are on top of the controllers instead of where your hands are; maybe this is on purpose, but I think you should be able to change an offset in the settings to your preferences.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay features unique mechanics that diverge from traditional norms, yet maintains a smooth and enjoyable pacing. Players appreciate the engaging interactions and the overall objective of venting frustration on arachnids, making it a fun experience.
“The mechanics are a bit different from the norm, but the pacing of the game is smooth and comfortable, aligning perfectly with the overall objective, which is to take your rage out on the accursed arachnids.”
“This game is great, has fantastic mechanics, heavily improves interactions, and is overall just a great time.”
“The gameplay is engaging and offers a unique experience that keeps you coming back for more.”
“The mechanics are a bit different from the norm, but the pacing of the game is smooth and comfortable, complacent with the overall objective, which is to take your rage out on the accursed arachnids.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are versatile, offering multiple settings from low to high, which allows players to adjust based on their hardware capabilities. However, some users have reported significant frame rate drops and stutters, particularly during intense visual moments, suggesting that even high-end graphics cards may struggle under certain conditions.
“On my RTX 3080, on high graphical settings, I did experience some severe frame rate drops and stutters, usually when lots of stuff exploded.”
“I should have probably lowered the graphics to medium though.”
“It has different levels of graphics too, like low, medium, high.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its quality and performance, while others have noted issues that affect gameplay. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be a work in progress, with room for improvement to enhance user experience.
“The optimization in this game is top-notch, ensuring smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I was impressed by how well the game runs; the developers clearly focused on quality and performance.”
“The attention to optimization really enhances the overall experience, making it accessible for a wider range of players.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“I was disappointed to find that even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the weapon-changing mechanic in the game to be somewhat tedious, indicating that it could benefit from improvements, although they struggle to provide specific suggestions for enhancement.
“I find the way you change weapons in this game to be a bit tedious, but I don't have any good suggestions for that.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by its intense and jarring nature, often described as overwhelming and panic-inducing, particularly during jump scares.
“The jump scares combined with the music are overwhelming and can be quite jarring.”
“The music is so loud and intense that it feels like an assault on the ears, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong sense of humor, contributing to its overall charm and indie vibe. Reviewers appreciate the lightheartedness and comedic elements woven throughout the gameplay.
“But that aside, it works well, has a good sense of humor, and a great indie feel to it.”