MarksmanVR

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MarksmanVR is a single player action game. It was developed by Jaemoon Choi and was released on September 19, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"MarksmanVR" is an immersive archery defense game set in a medieval environment, where you must fend off hordes of enemies with plausible projectile physics. The game features intuitive bow mechanics, boss battles at the end of each chapter, and combinational skills to aid in combat. Enemies range from medieval warriors to fantasy monsters, providing a wide variety of challenges for players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a satisfying gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for players.
The gameplay is challenging and offers a variety of levels, which keeps the experience engaging.
The developers are active and responsive, indicating potential for future improvements and updates.

The bow and arrow mechanics are frustrating, with issues in nocking the arrow and inconsistent aiming.
Players experience repetitive enemy encounters and a lack of movement options, which can lead to frustration during gameplay.
The game lacks a tutorial and clear explanations for skills, making it difficult for players to fully understand the mechanics.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality, particularly in the context of archery VR, with many users noting a significant improvement over older titles. However, some players have experienced frame rate drops and have pointed out that while the environments look good, the character models, especially the arms, appear less polished. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience, making it a standout in its genre.
- “The graphics look good from what I have seen so far, and with improvements, this could be a new favorite.”
- “Not only are the graphics better in this game, but the gameplay is satisfying and challenging, without it being too frustrating.”
- “By far, I think this is the best graphics archery VR game as shown in the trailer.”
- “I'm very, very late to PC VR, and clearly bow mechanics and graphics have leaped forward since this game.”
- “I also experienced some random frame rate drops with no way to change any graphic options.”
- “There are many archery games out there; however, many of them have old-school graphics that look like they belong in the early 2000s, and those games were not persuasive enough to put a 1.5lb HMD on my head.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustrations and satisfaction; while some players find the bow mechanics lacking and the enemy encounters overwhelming, others appreciate the challenge and improved graphics. The absence of a tutorial is noted, but the introduction of a helper line aids in familiarizing players with the aiming mechanics. Overall, the gameplay experience is seen as a work in progress, with potential for improvement.
- “Not only are the graphics better in this game, but the gameplay is satisfying and challenging, without it being too frustrating.”
- “The game doesn't have a tutorial, but starts you right away with a helper line to get you used to the bow/aiming mechanic.”
- “I'm very, very late to PC VR and clearly bow mechanics and graphics have leaped forward since this game.”
- “I was really hoping to avoid buying a pricier archery game, but the mechanics here are seriously lacking and the foes and voice work are repetitive and monotonous.”
- “It becomes extremely frustrating messing with the arrow/bow mechanic while getting quickly overrun by enemies, especially in some levels where you are placed way too close to the action.”
- “I really don't like the bow mechanics as the bow and hand don't quite meet right (although the update helped a lot and I hope to see more improvements).”