MudRunner VR

About MudRunner VR

MudRunner VR is a single player open world racing game. It was developed by Saber Interactive Inc. and was released on October 23, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Ultimate Off-Road Experience In VR - Face the challenges of harsh weather and terrain in fully immersive VR for the first time! Tackle treacherous mud, fierce rivers, rocky paths, and more, to reach your goals. 8 Unique All-Terrain Vehicles—Vary your playstyle by stepping into 8 unique vehicles, each with distinct attributes, including flatbeds, repair modules, log carriers and more! Explore…

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45%Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

emotional2 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

Immersive VR experience that places players directly inside off-road vehicles, enhancing presence and realism.
Detailed vehicle interaction including manual controls, getting out of the vehicle to use the winch, and tactile dashboard elements.
Engaging and meditative gameplay for fans of off-road and simulation genres, with a faithful MudRunner-like feel.

Poor optimization causing frequent crashes, freezing, and performance issues even on high-end PCs.
Lack of steering wheel support and finicky controls leading to frustration and reduced driving precision.
Various bugs and glitches including control snapping, loading issues, VR motion sickness, and inconsistent interaction zones.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10% positive mentions, 80% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions
The story mode offers a mission-driven experience with an open-roam element, focusing on vehicle choice and terrain strategy. While some players find it enjoyable and engaging, others report frustrating bugs and control issues that hinder progression, especially in early missions. Overall, the narrative has potential but is marred by technical problems and limited mission variety.
- “I've done the first 3 missions so far, and I can say I am loving it. Yes, there are bugs, but basically 90% of VR games do from my experience. I love it so far and will update my review as I get further into the game.”
- “Edit: I've finished the main story after 6 hours, and it looks like there is a lot more (missions in free play).”
- “I like how interactive the game is, and that you get a new truck almost every mission that has different sets of controls.”
- “The first story mission has frustrating controls where the e-brake bar is difficult to release or apply, often engaging itself repeatedly. This causes long delays of over 30 minutes just trying to get the vehicle moving again, which ruins playability.”
- “I experienced multiple bugs during the story missions: the fuel can glitched making me repeat the first mission, controls malfunctioned causing crashes, and in mission 3 the winch hook would not attach to the truck. These issues led me to ultimately request a refund after 74 minutes of pure frustration.”
- “When loading the story or free-play modes, the game becomes wildly unstable and crashes, often taking me back to the loading menu. This severely impacts the ability to play through the story mode.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 36% negative mentions
Optimization for the game is inconsistent, with many users reporting poor PC and VR performance, including frame rate drops and control issues, especially on high settings or with certain VR controllers. While some find optimization average or adequate, others note significant glitches, visual stuttering, and discomfort during play, indicating the need for further polish and improvements.
- “It also optimized insanely well, and looks pretty good.”
- “Performance according to vd overlay is rock solid (as you would expect from a 3060ti on medium settings), however visually it is far from smooth especially when using smooth locomotion, suspect this may be an issue with the game itself.”
- “Optimization is average, could be better.”
- “Because the story is good and controls are okay, but the problem is optimization. I have 8GB VRAM 3060ti, and when I put settings to high, I suddenly get 0 FPS, including in VR, causing motion sickness.”
- “The game is fun, but the optimization is disgusting.”
- “First of all, PC optimization is bad; there is a strange spacewarp effect when you move which shouldn't be there.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions
The graphics prioritize environmental realism over high-end visuals, resulting in a simpler but serviceable presentation that runs well on VR platforms. While not particularly impressive or complex, the VR perspective adds depth and scale that enhance the overall experience. Some users note design inconsistencies and feel the graphics seem tailored more for standalone VR than PC VR.
- “Visually, the game focuses on environmental realism rather than high-end graphical spectacle.”
- “While the graphics may not push the limits of modern hardware, the VR perspective adds depth and scale that enhance the experience significantly.”
- “Graphics is alright for a VR title, runs good on high on 3070.”
- “Well yes the graphics are okay and not mindblowing; also, the different terrain types are somewhat confusing and seem to be illogical frustrating mud patches, but as a whole it is a lot of fun!”
- “It has a lot of potential, but nothing wants to respond to your movement, and the diff lock breaking your whole truck while you just want to use it for 1 second makes it very annoying. Also, the graphics were made for Quest 2 and not PC VR.”
- “Performance is a bit of a disappointment too; the graphics are not very complex.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions
The gameplay offers a unique VR adaptation of the Mudrunner off-road simulation, emphasizing immersive and methodical expedition-style driving across varied environments. While it retains mission-based challenges, the VR controls can be difficult for some, and the slow pace may not suit all players, making the experience distinct from the original game.
- “Mudrunner VR is a virtual reality adaptation of Saber Interactive’s well-known off-road simulation series, bringing the rugged and methodical gameplay of Mudrunner into a fully immersive environment.”
- “Gameplay revolves around completing various missions spread across multiple environments.”
- “These mechanics help reinforce the feeling that the player is not simply controlling a truck but actively participating in an off-road expedition.”
- “Additionally, the transition to VR introduces some control challenges that can make precise driving more difficult, particularly for players who are not accustomed to simulation-style gameplay in virtual reality.”
- “Another issue is that the slow-paced nature of the gameplay may not appeal to everyone.”
- “It has the trucks from MudRunner but the gameplay is not similar.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game suffers from frequent crashes, freezes, and buggy controls, making it largely unplayable despite adequate hardware. Many users report stability issues that significantly impact the gameplay experience.
- “The game often freezes or crashes, but I don't think it's because of my computer.”
- “Dude, I love the Mudrunner games and have been playing since Spintires, but this game is unplayable; every time I try it, it freezes and crashes despite having plenty of PC power.”
- “Game is extremely buggy and unplayable.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding in the game is characterized by realistic sound effects like engine rumbling and tire grinding, enhancing immersion. However, gameplay can feel tedious when using vehicles without 4WD, especially during early muddy sections.
- “As with other MudRunner games, using anything without 4WD is very tedious; the first few parts of the campaign/tutorial in a RWD sedan and going through muddy sections is tedious as hell.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users note that while the motion controls for the steering wheel help reduce motion sickness compared to VR controllers, the game's performance issues still cause discomfort and nausea, impacting the overall emotional experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its visually appealing and immersive environment, providing players with beautiful views that enhance the overall experience.
- “You'll get beautiful views and a captivating atmosphere.”