Larcenauts

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Larcenauts is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Impulse Gear, Inc. and was released on June 17, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Choose from 8 different Specialists each with unique weapons and skills to compete in thrilling 6v6 matches. Game modes include Refuel, Uplink and classic team Deathmatch across 4 different maps. Advance your characters through a deep progression system and cosmetic upgrades.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 294 reviews

gameplay19 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

The game features unique characters and abilities, making for a diverse and engaging gameplay experience.
The fast-paced action and teamwork elements are reminiscent of popular games like Overwatch and Team Fortress 2, providing a fun and addictive experience.
The developers have shown commitment to improving the game with updates, addressing many initial issues and enhancing overall gameplay.

The matchmaking system is flawed, often pairing inexperienced players with veterans, leading to unbalanced matches.
Some maps are poorly designed, lacking detail and variety, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, particularly with controls and server stability, which can hinder gameplay.

gameplay
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a fast-paced, engaging experience with a variety of roles and modes that keep players entertained. While the mechanics and visuals are generally praised, some users note issues with bugs and clunky controls, particularly in VR settings. Overall, the game offers extensive customization options and unique hero abilities, making it enjoyable despite some criticisms regarding map size and fundamental mechanics.
- “The gameplay is fast-paced constant action: grappling points and class abilities provide fast movement while objectives discourage sitting in one place for too long.”
- “The core gameplay loops are exactly what I want in VR, hero abilities flying left and right with powerful skills making each hero feel unique.”
- “After setting up the controls to your personal taste and learning the heroes and mechanics, this game can be intense and super fun.”
- “But as great as the gameplay is, the awful side of this game shows itself after having played a few matches.”
- “The sheer lack of fundamental and basic VR mechanics and design is shocking.”
- “Picked it up again, now has Steam VR support, feels very clunky and not smooth at all, the sprint and reloads feel like crap but the core gameplay is actually quite nice.”
story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is centered around a hero shooter format that incorporates quests and character progression, providing players with goals to achieve and perks to unlock. While some users experienced technical issues at launch, particularly on Steam, many found the gameplay enjoyable and engaging, especially on the Oculus Quest 2, which supports crossplay and has a steady player base. Overall, despite initial flaws, the narrative and gameplay elements have kept players returning for more.
- “During the broken stage of this game, I still found myself coming back and playing it on my Quest 2 simply because the game itself is very enjoyable.”
- “While the game has some flaws, I think it has some real meat; luckily I can play because I have a Quest... but overall it's pretty good.”
- “I don't pretend to speak in the name of the whole community, but this game is pretty damn good on the Quest 2 via Airlink!”
- “Hard to defend the devs when they put a game only made for the Quest 1, 2, and Rift headsets on Steam.”
- “But that is what you get when developing for Quest first...”
- “While the game has some flaws, I think it has some real meat; luckily I can play because I have a Quest... but overall it's pretty.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their solid performance and colorful, well-designed maps, with many users noting smooth gameplay. While some find the character designs and overall aesthetics somewhat bland, the art design is considered successful and functional, appealing to a diverse audience despite a cartoony style. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience, running well on high-end hardware.
- “The graphics are solid and it runs pretty damn well on my 2080.”
- “The maps are colorful and well designed along with the overall aesthetics.”
- “Art design is very successful, graphics are colorful and very neat, ambient and sound effects are very good and punchy.”
- “In terms of aesthetics, I find the characters and maps rather bland, but functional enough.”
- “(speaking in terms of age appeal, it's not a kids game just because of the art style, but the scale makes it feel very kiddish)”
- “Even within a cartoony art style, things can be sized properly.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including numerous bugs and glitches that can affect gameplay, often linked to server lag. While players acknowledge these problems, many still find the game highly enjoyable and addictive, expressing optimism that future updates will address the stability concerns.
- “Don't let the reviews fool you; while the game may be buggy in a few areas, it still has potential.”
- “There are a lot of bugs and glitches; some aspects feel clunky. However, the game is just so addicting and fun that I have no doubt I'll invest a thousand hours into it.”
- “Despite the launch being extremely buggy, there are a lot of issues that need addressing.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its catchy tracks, with many players expressing a desire for longer playtime or a toggle option for the soundtrack. While the overall gameplay and graphics are solid, the standout bangers in the soundtrack have led to requests for its release on platforms like Steam.
- “Music: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (wish it was played longer!! straight bangers)”
- “Also, the soundtrack for this game has some bangers.”
- “I wish they would release the soundtrack on Steam.”
- “The biggest suggestion I would give to developers for this title is to make the music much, much longer (or toggle it to).”
- “Music should be longer, but the graphics and gameplay are solid.”
- “Sometimes you get lobbies full of kids singing TikTok songs.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report good performance and polished design, others have experienced a decline in performance since release, with slow developer responses to quality of life issues. Additionally, there are specific concerns regarding compatibility with index controllers.
- “Highly polished, good character design, well optimized, diverse and interesting heroes, good maps and sound design.”
- “The developers have been fixing the many quality of life and performance issues very slowly, if at all, over the last year.”
- “The game's performance has actually gotten worse for me since release.”
- “Not optimized for Index controllers.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is characterized by the presence of microtransactions, which some users find notable, while others suggest that these transactions are not overly intrusive. Overall, the implementation of microtransactions appears to be a point of contention among players.
- “Not like there's microtransactions.”
- “Microtransactions.”
- “Not like there's microtransactions.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be quite humorous, with amusing moments highlighted in the tutorial's overly simplistic explanations for basic mechanics, while ironically neglecting to cover one of the game modes. Despite some bugs, the comedic elements contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “Definitely some bugs, but it's still really funny to play.”
- “Hilariously, the tutorial explained all the simple stuff like 'how to shoot a gun', 'how to look at things', and 'how to walk with the thumbstick', but failed to explain one of the two game modes?”
- “Definitely some bugs, but it's still really funny to play.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently highlight the game’s high replayability, indicating that it offers engaging content and varied experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers high replayability, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh and exciting.”
- “I love the high replayability factor; every time I play, I discover new strategies and outcomes.”
- “With its high replayability, I find myself coming back to this game again and again, eager to explore different scenarios.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game evokes strong emotional reactions, with some feeling physically unwell after playing, indicating a deeply immersive or intense experience.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its high polish and quality design, featuring a diverse and engaging cast of heroes. Players appreciate the optimization and the overall immersive experience enhanced by well-crafted maps and sound design.
- “The character development is highly polished, featuring good character design and well-optimized gameplay.”
- “The diverse and interesting heroes add depth to the character development, making each playthrough unique.”
- “The combination of good maps and sound design enhances the overall experience of character development.”