MudRunner VR

About

"MudRunner VR" is an off-road simulation game in virtual reality, where players face the challenges of harsh weather and terrain in eight unique all-terrain vehicles. The game features immersive environments to explore, and allows players to interact with their vehicle's cockpit, such as using the gear shifter and tablet to assist in missions. Experience the ultimate off-road adventure in a fully immersive VR setting.

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Play Modes

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

43%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game offers a strong sense of immersion and surreal mud-running action, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
Graphics are sharp and clear, providing a visually appealing experience, especially in VR.
The interactive vehicle controls and the variety of trucks available in missions add to the fun and engagement of the gameplay.

The game lacks racing wheel support, which is a significant drawback for a driving game, making controls feel less immersive.
It is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, including frame rate drops and instability, making it difficult to play.
The gameplay feels barebones and more like a tech demo than a fully developed game, with some players expressing disappointment in its overall execution.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The game's story mode is described as quest-based and interactive, with players enjoying the variety of trucks and controls introduced in each mission. However, some users report stability issues and bugs that affect gameplay, leading to frustration when missions are failed. Overall, while the story is considered "okay," it offers a structured experience rather than a sandbox approach.
- “I've done the first 3 missions so far, and I can say I am loving it. Now, yes, there are bugs, but basically 90% of VR games do from my experience. I will update my review as I get further into the game.”
- “Well, there's a story mode, and as of the time of me writing this review, I have completed half of it. It's okay.”
- “I like how interactive the game is, and that you get a new truck almost every mission that has different sets of controls.”
- “It's very quest-based rather than sandbox and freedom.”
- “When I load this up, I get to the menu without any issues... but the second I launch story or free-play, the game takes me to the loading menu and the game becomes wildly unstable.”
- “Well, there's a story mode, and as of the time of me writing this review, I have completed half of it; it's okay.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The game's optimization is inconsistent, with some players experiencing significant glitches and performance issues, particularly in VR settings, leading to discomfort. While it runs well on certain hardware configurations, visual smoothness, especially during locomotion, remains a concern that needs addressing. Overall, the optimization appears to be a mixed bag, with both commendable and problematic aspects.
- “It also optimized insanely well, and looks pretty good.”
- “Performance according to VD overlay is rock solid (as you would expect from a 3060 Ti on medium settings), however visually it is far from smooth, especially when using smooth locomotion.”
- “First major issue that needs solving is performance; I've been playing VR games for 800+ hours and this is the first in a great while which has made me feel a bit queasy.”
- “Though it is a bit glitchy at times and seems to be pretty poorly optimized.”
- “First major issue that needs solving is performance; I've been playing VR games for 800+ hours and this is the first in a great while that has made me feel a bit queasy.”
- “Performance according to the VD overlay is rock solid (as you would expect from a 3060 Ti on medium settings); however, visually it is far from smooth, especially when using smooth locomotion. I suspect this may be an issue with the game itself.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, freezing issues, and buggy controls, rendering it largely unplayable. Many players have expressed their frustration to the point of seeking refunds.
- “Game is extremely buggy and unplayable.”
- “Dude, I love the Mudrunner games and have been playing since Spintires, but this game is unplayable. Every time I try, it freezes and crashes. I have plenty of PC power for this game.”
- “Edit: refunding the game; it's a bit buggy and not very fun.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are generally considered acceptable but not impressive, with many users noting that they lack complexity. Additionally, performance issues have been highlighted as a disappointment.
- “Performance is a bit of a disappointment too; the graphics are not too complex.”
- “Performance is a bit of a disappointment too; the graphics are not too complex.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report mixed emotional experiences, with some feeling queasy due to performance issues and awkward driving controls. While the game has the potential to evoke strong feelings, technical shortcomings detract from the overall emotional engagement.
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay features trucks reminiscent of Mudrunner, but it diverges significantly in mechanics and overall experience, offering a distinct approach to vehicle handling and terrain navigation.
- “It has the trucks from MudRunner, but the gameplay is not similar.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when using vehicles without 4WD, as navigating muddy sections in the early campaign can be frustrating and slow. This sentiment echoes the experiences from previous Mudrunner titles, highlighting a consistent issue with vehicle performance in challenging terrain.
- “As with other MudRunner games, using anything without 4WD is very tedious. The first few bits of the campaign/tutorial in a RWD sedan and going through muddy sections is tedious as hell.”
- “As with other MudRunner games, using anything without 4WD is very tedious. The first few bits of the campaign/tutorial in a RWD sedan and going through muddy sections is tedious as hell.”