Metal: Hellsinger VR

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"Metal: Hellsinger VR" is a rhythm-based shooter game that places you in the role of a half-demon, tasked with battling through Hell. The game is designed for virtual reality, allowing you to wield an infernal arsenal and move to the beat of an original metal soundtrack, composed by Two Feathers and featuring vocals from renowned metal artists. Experience the epic campaign, Archdevil difficulty, and various challenges, all reimagined for VR.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

music6 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game translates well to VR, providing an intense and immersive experience that combines fast-paced shooting with rhythm-based gameplay.
The soundtrack is exceptional, enhancing the overall experience and making it a must-play for metal music fans.
The VR mechanics, such as weapon handling and movement, add a new layer of fun and challenge, making it feel like a unique adaptation of the original game.

The game suffers from clunky controls, particularly with weapon switching and reloading, which can disrupt the flow of combat.
Visuals and performance issues are present, with some players noting poor graphics and bugs that detract from the experience.
The game may induce motion sickness for new VR users due to its fast-paced nature and lack of intuitive controls.

music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The music in "Metal: Hellsinger VR" is widely praised for its killer soundtrack, which perfectly complements the rhythm-based gameplay of shooting demons to the beat of heavy metal tracks. Reviewers highlight the exhilarating experience of syncing actions with the music's BPM, creating a unique blend of shooter and rhythm gaming reminiscent of titles like "Doom" and "Beat Saber." The standout tracks, particularly "Stygia," "Dissolution," and "No Tomorrow," contribute to an unmatched auditory experience that enhances the overall gameplay.
- “The soundtrack is what sold it to me, and the idea of combining shooter and rhythm gaming works beautifully.”
- “Shooting enemies to the rhythm of bass metal music feels great.”
- “Metal: Hellsinger VR is a rhythm-based VR game that tasks you to slay demons on the beat; it has a killer soundtrack and great gameplay, giving off a huge Doom x Beat Saber vibe.”
- “When you die, the music dies with you.”
- “But be warned: this is a game that lets you run pretty fast as you want to keep track with the soundtrack's BPM.”
- “The gameplay is unmatched in any VR game and the songs... oh my god, the soundtrack is without equal.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The gameplay is fast-paced and engaging, reminiscent of "Doom Eternal," with a unique rhythm-based mechanic that requires players to sync their actions to the beat for maximum effectiveness. While the motion-based controls can initially hinder clarity and precision, they ultimately enhance the experience, especially in VR, where mechanics like quick weapon reloading and movement options are well-optimized. Despite a learning curve, players find the gameplay enjoyable and unmatched in the VR genre, complemented by an exceptional soundtrack.
- “At first I was lost, but the gameplay is really fun and fast.”
- “The game is fast-paced just like Doom Eternal; the only difference is you sync your shots with the beat in order to maximize damage, and this adds another element to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is unmatched in any VR game, and the songs... oh my god, the soundtrack is without equal.”
- “The controls – which on paper sound fun with a lot of motion-based attacks and mechanics – remove clarity and precision in a game that is built around both.”
- “Almost zero thoughtfulness on adapting the original game's mechanics.”
- “Overall, I enjoy it although it takes a while to learn the game mechanics in VR.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The story of the game is highly praised, described as "top notch" by users. However, the overall experience is marred by technical issues such as poor visuals and glitches, particularly in the tutorial, which detracts from the gameplay.
- “The story is top notch.”
- “The story is top notch.”
- “Another quest game 'ported' to Steam, poor visuals, glitched out in the tutorial.”
- “No button felt intuitive (on a Quest 2) and having to look out for visual clues while wiggling your shotgun to quick-reload is a hard no.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the poor visuals and glitches, particularly in the tutorial, describing them as akin to smartphone-level graphics. Conversely, others praise the graphics quality on the Quest 3 and virtual desktop, highlighting the satisfactory graphics options available in the PC VR version. Overall, the experience seems to vary significantly depending on the platform used.
- “Graphics-wise, it is really good too, and if you are a metal lover, it is a must-have game.”
- “The graphics are really good on the Quest 3/Virtual Desktop.”
- “I am very happy with the graphics options in this PCVR version.”
- “Another quest game 'ported' to Steam, poor visuals, glitched out in the tutorial.”
- “What further drags the experience down is the smartphone-level graphics.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The game's optimization is primarily tailored for standalone headsets, with little to no adjustments made for PC VR, leading to mixed experiences. While some users praise the overall performance and VR controls, the lack of PC VR optimization is a notable drawback.
- “Good optimization.”
- “A lot actually, VR controls are well developed and the game is optimized for VR both in a performance sense and gameplay sense.”
- “A lot actually, VR controls are well developed and the game is optimized for VR both in a performance sense and gameplay sense.”
- “You can clearly tell the game was optimized to run on standalone headsets with zero optimization for PC VR.”
- “You can clearly tell the game was optimized to run on standalone headsets with zero optimization for PC VR.”
- “A lot actually, VR controls are developed and the game is optimized for VR both in a performance sense and gameplay sense.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including bugs that cause enemies to get stuck in walls, necessitating restarts. Additionally, players have noted that the experience in VR is not satisfactory.
- “The game is buggy; enemies got stuck in walls, forcing me to restart. It doesn't feel good in VR.”
- “The game is buggy; enemies got stuck in walls, forcing me to restart. It doesn't feel good in VR.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While players appreciate the cool concept and base game, the VR version has been noted to induce dizziness after a short playtime, which detracts from the overall emotional experience.

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