Metal: Hellsinger VR

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Metal: Hellsinger VR is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Lab42 and was released on October 3, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Step into the half-demon body of The Unknown and feel the pulse of metal rage through you. Metal: Hellsinger VR redesigns the acclaimed rhythm shooter from the ground up, placing its infernal arsenal straight into your hands and the fires of Hell at your feet. Experience an unparallelled state of flow as you move, dash, and aim in full VR. Enjoy a range of features from the original game, includi…

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Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fantastic mix of fast-paced action and rhythm mechanics, reminiscent of Doom and Beat Saber.
The VR implementation is generally well-received, with many players enjoying the immersive experience and the killer soundtrack.
Once players get accustomed to the controls, the gameplay feels tight and rewarding, making it a fun experience for those with strong VR legs.

The VR version suffers from poor implementation issues, including clunky weapon switching and problematic reload mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
Many players experienced technical issues such as audio latency and glitches, which hindered gameplay and enjoyment.
The tutorial and user interface are considered awkward and inefficient, making it difficult for new players to navigate and learn the game.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by fluid rhythm mechanics and fast-paced action, reminiscent of titles like Doom Eternal, where players sync their attacks to the beat for maximum impact. While the controls initially lack clarity due to their motion-based nature, they ultimately enhance the experience, especially in VR, where mechanics like quick weapon reloads and movement options are well-optimized. Although there is a learning curve, the overall gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, bolstered by an exceptional soundtrack.
- “Once you get past the tutorial and play for an hour or so, the gameplay feels very tight.”
- “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.”
- “A lot of mechanics just work well in VR, like quick weapon reloads having you flick your weapon a certain way, and all the movement options from the flatscreen version (air dashing combos and whatnot) all just work!”
- “Almost zero thoughtfulness on adapting the original game's mechanics.”
- “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.”
- “Overall, I enjoy it although it takes a while to learn the game mechanics in VR.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Metal: Hellsinger VR" is a standout feature, with a killer metal soundtrack that enhances the rhythm-based gameplay, allowing players to shoot demons in sync with the beats. Reviewers praise the soundtrack as unmatched, with specific tracks like "Stygia," "Dissolution," and "No Tomorrow" highlighted as exceptional. The combination of fast-paced action and heavy metal creates an exhilarating experience reminiscent of blending "Doom Eternal" with rhythm games like "Pistol Whip."
- “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.”
- “The gameplay is unmatched in any VR game, and the songs... oh my god, the soundtrack is without equal.”
- “But be warned: this is a game that lets you run pretty fast as you want to keep track with the soundtrack's BPM.”
- “When you die, the music dies with you.”
- “The gameplay is unmatched in any VR game and the songs... oh my god, the soundtrack is without equal.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is highly praised, described as "top notch," but the overall presentation suffers from technical issues, such as poorly executed cut scenes and glitches during the tutorial. Players also report frustrations with controls and visual cues, which detract from the immersive experience. Despite these drawbacks, the graphics on the Quest 3 and PC are noted to be significantly better than on the Quest version.
- “The story is top notch.”
- “Cut scenes were not transposed into VR well, NPC character models flailing in the tutorial level. Additionally, I ran into an issue where starting the game refused to go full screen, forcing me to walk over to the PC and hit alt+tab to get the game to read some inputs. For example, it says to press 'A' to start the tutorial level with the Meta Quest 3, but it wouldn't read it because the game wasn't the 'focus'.”
- “Another Quest game 'ported' to Steam, with poor visuals and glitches in the tutorial.”
- “No button felt intuitive on the Quest 2, and having to look out for visual clues while wiggling your shotgun to quick-reload is a hard no.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some users praise the visuals on platforms like Quest 3 and appreciate the graphics options available in the PCVR version, others criticize the overall quality, describing them as poor and reminiscent of smartphone-level graphics, with glitches noted during the tutorial.
- “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
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The game's optimization is notably tailored for standalone headsets, with little to no adjustments made for PC VR, leading to mixed experiences. While some users praise the performance and gameplay optimization for VR, others highlight the lack of PC VR support as a significant 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.”
- “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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for bugs, such as enemies getting stuck in walls, which can disrupt gameplay and necessitate restarts. Additionally, the VR experience is reported to be unsatisfactory, further detracting from overall stability.
- “The game is incredibly buggy; I had an enemy get stuck in a wall, forcing me to restart. It really doesn't feel good in VR.”
- “Frequent crashes and glitches make it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating; I often encounter game-breaking bugs that ruin my progress.”
emotional
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While the base game has a cool concept that resonates with players, the VR version can induce dizziness, detracting from the overall emotional experience and immersion after extended playtime.

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