Kingdom Run VR
- March 3, 2023
- University of Suffolk
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Get on itch.io StoreClick here for the Steam pageAward winning final year game Kingdom Run VR was designed and developed by two person team Alarming Ladder Studios! Comprising of Hannah Bull and Daniel Wiltshire. Kingdom Run VR is an endless, action-adventure runner where players will explore trapped tombs with on-rails movement while dodging traps, collecting gems, and eliminating enemies with their trusty katanas. …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a genuinely fun experience, providing a good workout and engaging gameplay.
- The option to vary speeds helps players manage motion sickness, making it more enjoyable for VR users.
- The different themes and weapon options add variety and excitement to the gameplay.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, making it frustrating and unplayable at times.
- Visuals and level design are generic and uninspired, contributing to a boring experience.
- There are significant issues with game mechanics, such as obstacles blocking paths and mobs phasing through obstacles.
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is centered around a father's nostalgic reflections on the challenges of getting to school in the past, which takes a dark and intense turn, leaving players feeling compelled to continue despite initial frustrations with the story mode.
“I just wanted to quit after I finished the 'story' mode levels.”
“Your father continues his story and begins to explain how things were different back in the day, how getting to school was a mission of life and death.”
“The story, however, took a dark and hair-raising turn.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized as poor, with one user stating it is so unsatisfactory that it doesn't warrant a video review.
“The gameplay is repetitive and lacks any real depth.”
“I found the controls to be unresponsive and frustrating.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and make the game unenjoyable.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of Hot Runback VR Runner is noted to be problematic, with users reporting significant bugs that affect gameplay.
“Hot Runback VR Runner is also pretty good, but it is very buggy.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for being subpar, with users expressing disappointment in the overall visual quality.
“The visuals here are poor.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The review humorously references a nostalgic setting involving an iCarly beanbag and an advertisement, but it does not provide specific insights into the game's monetization practices. Overall, it suggests a lighthearted approach to the topic rather than a critical analysis.
