Lightblade VR

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Lightblade VR is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Andreas Hager Gaming and was released on May 31, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"Lightblade VR" is a virtual reality training simulation where you can wield self-illuminated plasma blades and deflect laser beams. The game features the ability to fight with one or two blades, master four training modes, and unlock various blade colors and hilt designs. It also includes a Desert Temple mission where you can fight against another blade master. Please note that this is a fan-made game not affiliated with any related franchises.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,054 reviews

gameplay32 positive mentions

story10 negative mentions

The game provides a fun and immersive experience of wielding lightsabers in VR, making players feel like Jedi.
The graphics and sound design are well-executed, enhancing the overall experience.
At its low price point, the game offers good value for fans of the genre, even if it lacks extensive content.

The game is very short and can be completed in under an hour, leading to a lack of replayability.
Gameplay can become repetitive, as the mechanics allow players to easily cheese through challenges by holding the lightsabers in a fixed position.
There is a significant lack of content and variety, with only one main game mode and limited challenges available.

gameplay
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and basic mechanics, primarily revolving around lightsaber simulation, which some players find enjoyable while others deem it repetitive and lacking depth. While the physics and controls are praised for their smoothness, many reviewers express a desire for more content and variety to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game offers decent fun for its price, but its limited gameplay may not sustain long-term interest.
- “The physics are refreshingly real without detracting from the smooth and flawless gameplay.”
- “The graphics are great and the gameplay is very smooth.”
- “Perfect controls, good graphics, and extremely fun 'lightblade' gameplay.”
- “Now, in literally the first minute of gameplay, you will have already experienced what this game has to offer, which is just deflecting shots over and over and over.”
- “Sounds and graphics are bad, but gameplay takes the cake with how bad it is; you literally just hold the controllers in place in front of you in order to beat the entire game.”
- “It's a disservice to the concept of gameplay to say this game features it in any shape or form.”
story
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a substantial story, with players noting that it primarily consists of repetitive training missions and combat scenarios without narrative depth. While some users appreciate the sandbox nature of the gameplay, many express a desire for more content, including unlockable missions and a cohesive story progression. Overall, the absence of a story is seen as a significant drawback, though some players remain hopeful for future updates that could introduce narrative elements.
- “I'm fine with that though, just being a little nit-picky, I enjoy sandbox games just as much as I do story-driven campaigns.”
- “I wish this were a $15, $20, or $30 game that made use of hologram targets, saber throwing, better upgrades and customizations, more locations, some kind of story progression, force powers, etc.”
- “There is probably some room for a little narration and story in the future, just some suggestions.”
- “This could just be due to having the whole legal issue of EA being the only company with rights to make Star Wars games, but there is no story.”
- “Don't expect any story, you're just defending yourself against a training drone.”
- “It doesn't have a lot of content to it outside of laser deflection training and one mission.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their high quality and immersive design, particularly the realistic depiction of lightsabers, which enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers noted the polished visuals and effective sound effects that align well with the Star Wars theme, although some suggested minor improvements could be made. Overall, the graphics are considered excellent, especially for a one-person project, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment.
- “The graphics are fantastic for a one-person project, and excellent against any standard.”
- “The visuals and sound effects are high quality, matching the familiar snap-hiss and whoosh of the lightsaber we love so much.”
- “As far as the graphics are concerned, they are very well polished and the controls are very basic, intuitive, and the haptic feedback with the sabers makes you feel like you are actually holding them while reflecting and destroying things, and the sound effects are fantastic!”
- “Graphics do the job, though to be honest the only thing you're really going to care about is the look and glow of your blades.”
- “Whilst the 'lightblades' could use a little more graphic and sound work (especially on the sound side), the feel of the lightblade in your hand is spot on.”
- “Sounds and graphics are bad, but gameplay takes the cake with how bad it is, you literally just hold the controllers in place in front of you in order to beat the entire game.”
replayability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it highly replayable for honing skills or trying different playstyles, others feel it lacks substantial content and replay value after initial completion. Many agree that it serves well as a short, enjoyable experience, particularly for introducing friends to VR, but some missions are not replayable, limiting long-term engagement. Overall, the game may benefit from additional content to enhance its replayability.
- “Great game, a little bare in how much content there is, but has very high replay value.”
- “Also endless replay value for those wanting to hone their lightsaber skills for the inevitable day when Ben Kenobi arrives at their door.”
- “I was able to complete most of the challenges in about 2 hours, but the replay value is enormous!”
- “There is no replay value for me.”
- “Unless there are updates, this game doesn't have any replayability.”
- “Almost no replayability outside of demoing it for others.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is widely criticized for its lack of an engaging soundtrack and ambient sounds, which detracts from the overall experience. Players suggest that incorporating iconic music, such as the Star Wars soundtrack, would significantly enhance the atmosphere and excitement during gameplay. While some users enjoyed playing their own music in the background, the absence of a dedicated score is seen as a major flaw.
- “Well worth €3.99, playing with the Star Wars soundtrack on Spotify and the effects of the blades clashing, along with the overall feel of the vibrations in the controller and the sounds, makes my hair stand up.”
- “Game is a great concept, but needs background music to set the scene, more robots, faster robots, and multiple directions of combat.”
- “But I'd say the biggest flaw it has right now is the lack of ambient sound and music.”
- “It's missing the low hum in rooms and the sounds of soft winds along miles of open desert, and of course an appropriate soundtrack that ramps up when the action starts.”
- “Repetitive sounds, no music, no variation in gameplay aside from that one stupid time where you're tasked to avoid using the thing that the game is named after.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and boring, often requiring a significant time investment to progress. The simplicity of combat mechanics, such as holding a lightsaber in front of the character, contributes to the monotony, leading to a lack of engaging narrative or depth during these grinding sessions. Despite these drawbacks, many feel the game's price makes it a worthwhile purchase.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It gets boring and tedious incredibly quickly, mainly due to the fact you can hold the lightsaber in front of your face and practically win.”
- “For its price, it's an absolute no-brainer, even though one can't expect story or engagement through grinding.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is described as having a "sick" sense, which some players find off-putting, particularly in relation to the game's completion. There are suggestions that alternative humorous elements, such as foottracking, could enhance the comedic experience. Overall, opinions on the humor are mixed, with some appreciating its dark tone while others find it unappealing.
- “You know what's really funny for me.”
- “Would be funny if the other was used for foot tracking or something.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is highly inconsistent, with many users reporting frequent crashes and bugs. However, some players noted that when functioning properly, the game offers a good frame rate and is relatively inexpensive.
- “It was inexpensive, bug-free, with a good frame rate.”
- “The game crashes so often and is incredibly buggy.”
- “The stability issues make it nearly unplayable.”
- “Frequent crashes and bugs ruin the overall experience.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is widely criticized, with users labeling it a cash grab due to its minimal content and perceived lack of effort in development. Many feel it should be offered for free, as it resembles more of a tech demo than a fully realized game.
- “I kind of feel like this was a cash grab by the creator, as it has almost no content and almost certainly represents less than a week's worth of work using Unity or Unreal Engine.”
- “A tech demo, not a game, a cash grab that should most definitely be free.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized, with users noting that despite its limited environment, performance issues persist, indicating a lack of effective optimization.
- “For a game which is essentially a small room, the performance is pretty bad, so I imagine this is not very well optimized.”