"Mannequin is a 2v3 multiplayer survival action game, where two Agents with high-tech scanning equipment hunt for three shape-shifting alien Mannequins, who pose as humans and turn unsuspecting Agents into statues for victory. Set in a world grappling with an alien-induced time freeze, players must strategically decide who to trust in this nerve-wracking hide-and-seek cat-and-mouse game."
The game is fun and offers a friendly community, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
Recent updates have introduced skins that can be earned through leveling, providing players with a rewarding grind.
The gameplay is engaging and well-balanced, with a unique take on the prop hunt genre that works well in VR.
The player base is limited outside of prime time, making it difficult to find matches at certain times.
The game has compatibility issues with certain VR controllers, which are not clearly stated on the store page.
There are concerns about optimization and bugs, with some players experiencing lag and janky mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
50%
14%
The gameplay is praised for its smooth and polished mechanics, particularly in VR, with engaging features like posing and tactical decision-making that create tension. While the game offers intuitive and fun experiences, some players note a dwindling player base and that the gameplay can become repetitive over time. Recent updates have improved visuals and gameplay, and the developers are responsive to community feedback, making it a recommended choice for those seeking enjoyable gameplay.
“This feels like a smooth, well-polished gameplay loop in VR.”
“Gameplay is great, visuals have become stunning in its last updates, the Discord community is awesome, and the devs listen to their players.”
“The gameplay style breeds tension.”
“As a mannequin, mechanics such as posing, dashing, or draining orbs require the player to pose physically, think tactically, react quickly, and keep an open ear out for the agent's breath coming from around the corner.”
“More maps obviously (I know there are some on the way) and new mechanics.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a significant story, focusing instead on visuals and gameplay mechanics. Players express concerns about the repetitive nature of the game and a dwindling player base, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The only problem I have with this game is the quest user base.”
“However, $20 is quite steep considering how repetitive this game gets, and the game is pretty much dead on arrival player-base wise because it already came out on quest and all of the questies have already come and gone, so the only players left are dedicated fans and PCVR players who just want to try it out.”
“Most of the lobbies are full of quest kids; it's not the game's fault, but it's still worth mentioning.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics have received high praise for their stunning quality, with many users noting significant improvements in recent updates that elevate the visual experience. Overall, the visuals are described as impressive and comparable to upgraded quest graphics, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
“The visuals look good, like upgraded quest visuals.”
“Graphics left me speechless!”
“Gameplay is great, visuals have become stunning in its last updates.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game requires further optimization, as players report being able to run more demanding titles at higher frame rates, indicating performance issues with the current build.
“Could use some more optimization, as I can run far more intensive games at 120.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as moody and immersive, creating a compelling and engaging environment for players.
“It's moody and atmospheric.”
“It's moody and atmospheric.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game is well-received overall, but many users express that its replayability is lacking, suggesting limited incentive to play it multiple times.
“The game is great, but the replayability is lacking.”
“The game is enjoyable, yet it doesn't offer much in terms of replayability.”
“While the game is fun, I found the replayability to be quite limited.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely absent, as users express a lack of connection or impact from the gameplay, focusing instead on the mechanics of killing agents rather than any deeper narrative or emotional engagement.