MudRunner VR
- October 23, 2024
- Saber Interactive Inc.
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a highly immersive experience with good graphics and attention to detail in vehicle controls.
- Many players find the game enjoyable and fun, especially for those who appreciate a more relaxed driving experience.
- The game has great potential and could be a unique addition to the VR driving genre, appealing to fans of the series.
- The game lacks support for racing wheels, which many players feel is essential for a driving game in VR.
- There are significant performance issues, including bugs, optimization problems, and frame rate drops that make the game unplayable for some users.
- Controls can be finicky and unresponsive, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially with the sensitivity of the steering input.
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is described as quest-based rather than offering a sandbox experience, with players expressing mixed feelings about its execution. While some enjoy the interactive elements and the variety of trucks introduced in each mission, others find the narrative to be only mediocre and have encountered stability issues during gameplay. Overall, the story mode is seen as a significant feature, but its quality and performance may vary.
“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 can say I love it so far and will update my review as I get further into the game.”
“It's very quest-based rather than sandbox and freedom.”
“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.”
“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.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is inconsistent, with some players experiencing significant glitches and performance issues, particularly in VR, leading to discomfort. While others report solid performance metrics on capable hardware, visual smoothness remains a concern, especially during smooth locomotion. Overall, optimization appears to be a mixed bag, requiring further improvements.
“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; I suspect this may be an issue with the game itself.”
“Though it is a bit glitchy at times and seems to be pretty poorly optimized.”
“The first major issue that needs solving is performance; I've been playing VR games for 800+ hours and this is the first in a long time 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.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs that render it unplayable and detract from the overall enjoyment. Many players have expressed their dissatisfaction to the point of seeking refunds due to these issues.
“The controls were also buggy.”
“The game is extremely buggy and unplayable.”
“Edit: I'm refunding the game; it's a bit buggy and not very fun.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered acceptable, though some users find them underwhelming and lacking complexity. Additionally, performance issues have been noted, contributing to a sense of disappointment in this aspect.
“Performance is a bit of a disappointment too; the graphics are not too complex.”
“Graphics are okay!”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay features trucks reminiscent of MudRunner, but it diverges significantly in mechanics and overall experience.
“It has the trucks from MudRunner, but the gameplay is not similar.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate.”
“The missions are repetitive and lack variety, leading to a dull experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the emotional experience of the game is negatively impacted by performance issues, with some feeling queasy during gameplay, which detracts from their overall enjoyment and immersion.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when using vehicles without 4WD, as navigating muddy sections in a rear-wheel-drive sedan can be frustrating and slow, especially during the early campaign/tutorial stages.
“As with other MudRunner games, using anything without 4WD is very tedious. The first few parts of the campaign/tutorial in a RWD sedan while navigating through muddy sections is incredibly frustrating.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the overall experience.”
“I found the grinding mechanics to be overly tedious, often feeling like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
