MENTAL
- February 20, 2020
- VR-CONNECTED
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"MENTAL" is an action-packed game with a deep story and over 150 side missions. Take down rival gangs, dismantle their bases, and climb or wall-run to explore every part of the city. Unlock, upgrade, and customize over 25 guns, and beware of the ever-watchful cops as you navigate the world of "Carbide" and rise to the top.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and fun open-world VR experience reminiscent of Grand Theft Auto, with a variety of gameplay mechanics.
- The developers are responsive and actively working on improvements, showing dedication to enhancing the game based on player feedback.
- The gunplay and parkour mechanics are enjoyable, providing satisfying combat and movement options that can lead to creative gameplay.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including lag and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
- Controls can be overly complicated and unintuitive, making it difficult for players to engage with the game effectively.
- Some gameplay elements, such as enemy AI and difficulty scaling, feel unbalanced, leading to frustrating experiences during combat.
- gameplay32 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by an open-world experience reminiscent of Grand Theft Auto, featuring random missions, humor, and a variety of ambitious mechanics. While many players find the gameplay satisfying and unique, especially for an early access title, some criticize it for lacking depth and intuitive controls. Overall, it appeals to those who appreciate indie games with freedom and detail, despite some bugs and the need for further polish.
“It took a bit to get used to a lot of the gameplay elements, but once you do, it's very satisfying.”
“For an early access game, this game has tons of unique game mechanics I haven't really seen before.”
“You do not need to make the gameplay complicated to make it fun.”
“The gameplay isn't that great, and a big sandbox that gives you lots of things is only good if there's a lot of stuff to do with them (H3 VR is a good example of lots of stuff, little to do).”
“Hopefully they will polish and work on mechanics before adding more weapons and stuff.”
“I would recommend everyone who cares about gameplay and action, not about story and a polished feel.”
- story27 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The game's story mode is described as surprisingly engaging, featuring challenging bosses and a mix of main and side missions that enhance gameplay. While some players appreciate the humor and ambitious mechanics reminiscent of an open-world experience, others note that the narrative is not the primary focus, with some missions feeling tedious. Overall, the story is seen as a solid foundation for the game, though it may not appeal to those seeking a polished narrative experience.
“Has a surprisingly cool story mode with bosses that will for sure kick your ass the first time you fight them (unless you're dual wielding LMGs or using the auto-shotgun, then they become pushovers).”
“After playing through the main story missions multiple times, and speaking with the devs about their ideas for the future of this game, I believe this game is top of the list for its type/genre.”
“There is a main story, and sometimes you need to fulfill side missions to earn enough money to buy a specific weapon which is required for the next main story mission.”
“There is no story; it's kind of like B&S, there are just arenas.”
“I would recommend everyone who cares about gameplay and action, not about story and a polished feel.”
“I'll be short and sweet: the game has many issues and support is terrible. The devs gave wrong info to resolve the first issue (black screen on loading game) which I resolved after hours on forums. The second issue is that 8 minutes into the game (during the second tutorial mission to learn to climb), the game just breaks and ends there.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both childish and vile, yet it effectively elicits laughter, particularly due to strong voice acting. Players appreciate the funny lines, amusing gameplay elements, and the overall entertaining experience, despite some minor bugs. The combination of humor and ambitious gameplay mechanics contributes to a fun open-world environment reminiscent of Grand Theft Auto.
“The game is funny and entertaining; I highly recommend it, and encourage everyone to join the Discord and leave feedback and ideas for the devs.”
“Funny open world, nice gameplay; it has some problems and bugs, but it's already big fun :)”
“Some suggestions here and there, but the system, the funny lines (some involving my favorite words), the gameplay, some hilarious choices of items, and everything else in it was worth the buy.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as having a consistent art style and being optimized, though they fall short of AAA quality, reflecting its indie roots. While the realistic gun and bullet physics are praised, there are calls for improvements in lighting and overall visual polish, as some users experience lag during gunplay. Overall, the game offers a vivid world with plenty to explore, appealing to those who appreciate indie titles despite the graphical limitations.
“It feels like it was made by a rather small indie team and for sure it is not a AAA title, but it has a consistent art style and there is a lot to do and to discover in this open and vivid world.”
“So if you don't need AAA gameplay and graphics, but can enjoy indie games with lots of details and freedom, it is worth a try.”
“Also, I think the game would really benefit from better lighting and visuals.”
“I love the stick figure action, but with better graphics, this game can seriously blow up.”
“It needs a lot more polish, and the graphics can be improved.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 69 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting severe performance issues such as stuttering and lag, even in low-demand scenarios. While some aspects like graphics and headset support are noted as optimized, the general consensus is that the game requires substantial improvements to its performance and control mechanics to be enjoyable.
“The graphics are optimized, providing a visually stunning experience.”
“The game features realistic gun and bullet physics, enhancing the overall gameplay.”
“Wide headset support allows for an immersive experience across various devices.”
“Performance was okay but could use some more optimizations and removal of some world objects such as way too many electricity poles down the sidewalks.”
“The game is poorly optimized; the controls for jumping are overcomplicated, and the running is downright bad.”
“Poorly optimized game so far; I would say that I'd come back and buy it if it were fixed, but I'm not going to lie to myself, I am not going to play this game, period.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been described as a "godly soundtrack" that perfectly complements the gameplay, particularly praised for its metal elements that enhance the combat experience. However, some users noted issues with the sound design, including a lack of ambient sounds and the music starting at an excessively loud volume, which can detract from the overall experience.
“The soundtrack, the godly soundtrack that just fits this type of game unlike others that are similar to it.”
“The nice metal soundtrack that just makes you want to destroy any opponent that comes your way!”
“The soundtrack, the godly soundtrack that just fits this type of game unlike others that are similar to it.”
“There is almost no sounds in the game, which when you turn the music off, because it's really blaring, the tutorial was silent up until the point you break the walls.”
“Sounds are not amazing and music starts way too loud.”
“There is almost no sounds in the game, which when you turn the music off, because it's really blaring, the tutorial was silent up until the point you break the walls.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players appreciate the developers' efforts in addressing glitches and improving stability over time, noting significant progress since the beta testing phase. However, some specific issues, such as buggy wall jumping, remain a concern.
“Wall jumping is super buggy.”
