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 surreal and immersive mudrunning experience, making players feel like they're really there.
- There is a good variety of trucks with different controls, providing a sense of progression as players complete missions.
- The graphics are sharp and clear, contributing to the overall immersive experience in VR.
- The controls are terrible and buggy, making the game frustrating to play, especially with the lack of wheel support.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including freezing, crashing, and stuttering, making it unplayable for many users.
- The interaction zones and responsiveness are sluggish, leading to a disjointed experience when trying to interact with the environment.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % 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 enjoyment despite some bugs and instability issues. While the narrative is considered "okay" by some, the interactive elements and variety of trucks introduced in each mission add to the overall engagement. Players appreciate the structured progression through the story mode, even if it can lead to mission failures requiring restarts.
“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.”
“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'm glad this is no longer a quest exclusive!”
“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 a mixed bag; while some users report solid performance on capable hardware, others experience glitches and visual inconsistencies, particularly with smooth locomotion, leading to discomfort during gameplay. Overall, it appears that optimization needs further refinement to enhance the user experience.
“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.”
“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.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has received significant criticism for its stability, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and buggy controls, rendering it largely unplayable. Many players have expressed frustration, leading some to seek refunds due to these issues.
“Dude, I love the MudRunner games and have been playing since Spintires, but this game is unplayable. Every time I try to play, it freezes and crashes. I have plenty of PC for this game.”
“Game is extremely buggy and unplayable.”
“Edit: I'm refunding the game; it's a bit buggy and not very fun.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express mixed emotions regarding the game's controls, noting that while the motion controls for steering are less nauseating than VR controllers, the overall performance issues have led to feelings of queasiness. This suggests that the emotional experience is marred by technical shortcomings, impacting player immersion.
- 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 offers a distinctly different experience, diverging from the mechanics and style of that game.
“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.”
- 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 find the grinding mechanics to be overly tedious, as it often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real progress.”
