Lethal VR
- November 8, 2016
- Three Fields Entertainment
- 2h median play time
Lethal VR’s lack of Global leaderboards means your high score chasing is restricted to local friends and family, but there’s still plenty here to keep you from taking your headset off.
Get on SteamLethal VR is an immersive Virtual Reality weapons experience created especially for the HTC Vive by Three Fields Entertainment, creators of Burnout, BLACK and Dangerous Golf. Step into our VR Weapons Range and prepare for your skills to be tested.
PC
Playstation 4
Virtual Reality
Windows
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- Lethal VR offers a fun and addictive arcade-style shooting experience with a variety of game modes and challenges.
- The gunplay is satisfying, and the game successfully evokes nostalgia for classic arcade shooters like Point Blank.
- The game is accessible and runs well on multiple VR platforms, making it easy for players to jump in and enjoy.
- The knife throwing mechanics are inconsistent and frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game lacks content and can be completed quickly, leading to concerns about its replayability and value at full price.
- There are issues with controls and tracking, particularly on certain VR setups, which can hinder gameplay.
- gameplay32 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simple and straightforward mechanics, making it accessible for players with no prior experience. While it offers enjoyable arcade-style mini-games with quick replayability, some users noted that the throwing mechanics feel off and the overall experience lacks mechanical depth. The game is best suited for those who appreciate casual, fast-paced action rather than tactical realism.
“Gameplay feels just great, but notice that you probably need room scale setup to play some levels (like Killhouse).”
“Great fun arcade-style gameplay, obvious and intuitive controls & interface, quick replay (no horrible waiting times... barely any loading at all really), extra and unexpected weapons are fun to use too.”
“Having such simple core mechanics doesn’t mean it doesn’t use VR to its fullest and after starting out the first few challenges in a basic arena, only to move on and have the whole room open up around you leaving you on a singular, floating platform as targets descend into place looks incredible.”
“If you're looking for mechanical depth, skip this title.”
“If you handle weapons a lot, you will notice the scale and mechanics feel a bit off and more arcade-like (at least for the pistols) than other tactical VR shooters out there.”
“Would prefer it as closer gameplay to the 'Police Trainer' arcade game.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising the clean aesthetic, good optimization, and polished visuals. While some noted the graphics as decent or simple, others highlighted the impressive physics and the ability to adjust graphic settings for enhanced fidelity. A few users suggested adding more environmental elements to enrich the visual experience, but the consensus is that the graphics contribute positively to the fun of the gameplay, especially in a VR target shooting context.
“Graphics and physics are awesome.”
“Also quite polished, with darn good graphics and no bugs whatsoever that I could see.”
“With its super clean aesthetic, awesome graphics and great optimization, this game is a must-have for anyone looking for some fun VR target practice.”
“The only reason I got this was because it was 'from the makers of Burnout.' The graphics looked pretty simple, and it looked like just another shooter for the Vive.”
“Graphically, I can't complain, but maybe add a few environmental elements to it.”
- replayability15 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers high replayability due to its variety of challenges and the motivation to improve scores, enhanced by global leaderboards. However, some users noted that certain aspects may feel repetitive or limited, suggesting that while the core gameplay is engaging, it may not sustain long-term interest for everyone.
“Simple and fun, well worth the small price (got it on offer for €11 on release day), now it even has global leaderboards to motivate you to push your limits and add replayability.”
“Slick, polished, completely replayable and all game.”
“There are a lot of varied challenges, and lots of replay value to get a better score.”
“It's just target shooting, but there's huge variety in there, a lot of replay value in trying to better your score.”
“[tracking issues on fringe targets, curving throwing knives, repetitive nature with little replayability, PSVR port from Vive version feels neutered]”
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, with only around 30 missions that can be completed in about an hour, leading to a perception of insufficient content for the price. Players express a desire for more engaging narrative elements, as the current design feels utilitarian and primarily focused on score chasing. Overall, the story aspect lacks depth and variety, leaving players wanting more.
“With around only 30 missions, which can all be beaten in about an hour, there is just not enough content to warrant the asking price.”
“[could do with more missions, little to aim for beyond score chasing, rather utilitarian design]”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences significant stability issues, particularly when played wirelessly on the Quest 2, with users reporting glitches that prevent progression and minor issues during gameplay, such as with knife throwing. Overall, these technical problems detract from the overall experience.
“I got it for $3 on sale, but the problem is I have a Quest 2, and when I boot up the game wirelessly through Virtual Desktop, the game glitches and stays stuck at the beginning. There's no way around it from what I've seen.”
“Minor glitches with knife throwing.”
“It's just that, as a game, there's not much else, and what's here is dragged down by glitches and repetition.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment with the lack of music in the game, suggesting that background music and varied soundscapes would enhance the experience. The absence of music is noted as a significant oversight, detracting from the overall atmosphere.
“Also, why does this game have no music?”
“Maybe some background music and different environments.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, featuring a clean aesthetic and impressive graphics, making it a highly enjoyable experience for VR target practice. Reviewers highlight its polished finish and overall fun gameplay.
“With its super clean aesthetic, awesome graphics, and great optimization, this game is a must-have for anyone looking for some fun VR target practice.”
“Fully finished, very well optimized and polished, and lots of fun to play!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some challenges can feel tedious and awkward, the pursuit of high scores adds an enjoyable layer of motivation.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is subtly integrated, particularly highlighted in the bonus round, where players can find amusing elements that enhance the overall experience.
“There is even some sort of humor to be found in the bonus round.”
Critic Reviews
Lethal VR Review - Non-Lethal
Lethal VR actually did work as a shooting range, as I discovered with other games. It's just that, as a game, there's not much else, and what's here is dragged down by glitches and repetition.
50%Lethal VR Review
Lethal VR’s lack of Global leaderboards means your high score chasing is restricted to local friends and family, but there’s still plenty here to keep you from taking your headset off.
80%Lethal VR
In all, Lethal VR isn’t an experience that will change your life like some VR games claim to do but it’s so easy to get lost in as it blurs the lines of reality, whilst being extremely entertaining. Having such simple core mechanics doesn’t mean it doesn’t use VR to its fullest and after starting out the first few challenges in a basic arena, only to move on and have the whole room open up around you leaving you on a singular, floating platform as targets descend into place looks incredible. It’s always walking that line between reality and impossibility. Mix that in with controls so obvious anybody can jump in and it’s easy to see what makes it a perfect ‘starter’ VR game. It’s certainly on my list of games to show to first-timers and I can only hope there will be a steady stream of DLC challenges to come. Releasing at a very honest price, I’d say Lethal VR is a must have and will be recommending it strongly.
80%
