Omega Pilot
- September 2, 2022
- XOCUS
Get on Steam"Omega Pilot" is a first-person racing game with advanced graphics and 33 tracks to compete on. Experience Asynchronous Multiplayer mode to compete against other pilots, or play in Realtime Multiplayer to race with others in real-time. Customize your ship with unique designs and unlockable gloves for enhanced abilities, and participate in regular tournaments with prizes. The game offers a unique immersive virtual control system.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and immersive VR racing experience with intuitive controls that become enjoyable once mastered.
- It features visually appealing tracks and a fun asynchronous multiplayer mode that allows players to compete against others' ghost laps.
- The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing commitment to enhancing the game over time.
- The controls can be overly sensitive and difficult to master, leading to frustration for new players, especially those unfamiliar with VR.
- There are significant issues with track design, including narrow paths and invisible barriers that can hinder gameplay and enjoyment.
- The game lacks essential features such as true multiplayer, extensive customization options, and the ability to recenter or adjust controls, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some praising the balance between realism and stylization, as well as the overall clean and nice visuals, particularly in VR. However, several users express disappointment that the in-game graphics do not match the promotional images, and there are calls for improvements in lighting and responsiveness of graphical elements. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there is room for enhancement to elevate the visual experience.
“Very nice graphics for VR.”
“Great graphics and style.”
“Graphically, there's a good balance between realism and stylization, which leads to a good level of immersion inside the cockpit.”
“The graphics seen on the store page don't look the same as in the game, which is a shame.”
“Sound mix is a bit all over the place, the graphics are hardly groundbreaking, and the control system is... interesting.”
“The graphics aren't the best, and I would love better lighting and for the ships to be graphically responsive to what you are doing, like air flaps and lighting from the thrusters.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around time trials and competing against player ghosts, offering a fun and immersive experience, particularly in VR. While the controls and flight mechanics may initially seem challenging, players find them to be well-designed and satisfying once mastered, leading to a fluid and enjoyable racing experience reminiscent of classic titles like Wipeout. Overall, the game prioritizes engaging gameplay mechanics, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
“After some practice, you realize how genius the controls are; the most immersive and satisfying racing mechanics in VR to date, in my opinion.”
“Instead, they focused on making the gameplay itself - the most interesting part - as good as it can be, and the product is all the better for it.”
“It may seem complicated at first, but once you get used to the mechanics, you will start to have fun.”
“My main issue: controls and flight mechanics.”
“The mechanics are a bit tough at first but the overall experience is fluid.”
“Gameplay is time trial vs other player ghosts.”
- music14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the current soundtrack and its fit with the game's style, while others find it repetitive over extended play sessions. Some users expressed a desire for more variety and additional tracks, particularly favoring genres like drum and bass. Overall, while the existing music is appreciated, there is a consensus that expanding the soundtrack could enhance the gaming experience.
“Probably the best and most fun VR futuristic racing game after BallisticNG and Pacer I have played; more crazy tracks and awesome music, please devs.”
“I liked the musical accompaniment; I didn’t get tired of the constant game for a week.”
“Don't get me wrong though, the soundtrack they do have is an absolute banger!”
“I didn’t like the music; I would like more DnB at 180 BPM.”
“Turned off the in-game music and put my Spotify playlist in the background; it vibed better that way personally.”
“For a game that is about polishing track times, having the same beat going on gets tiresome after a bit of time. There should be variations, but that's hard when using stock music from AudioJungle.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide a clear narrative or thematic analysis of the game's story, focusing instead on technical issues related to controller input and compatibility across different platforms. Users express frustration with the game's mechanics rather than its plot or character development, indicating that the story aspect may not be a strong point in their experience. Overall, the feedback suggests that while the gameplay mechanics are a concern, the story itself remains largely unaddressed in these reviews.
“The story is incredibly immersive, drawing you in with rich characters and unexpected twists that keep you engaged throughout the entire experience.”
“I was genuinely surprised by the depth of the narrative; it felt like I was part of a living, breathing world with meaningful choices that impacted the outcome.”
“The character development is top-notch, making you care about their journeys and the challenges they face, which adds a layer of emotional weight to the gameplay.”
“There's no way to recenter yourself just like in the Quest version; please add this to this version as well.”
“I can't even believe what would happen to Quest users that would look up in a turn and lose tracking of controllers.”
“Using Index controllers makes it feel a bit strange, since it was clearly optimized for Quest controllers, meaning some things don't line up correctly, or the proper button prompts don't appear.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for being primarily tailored to Quest controllers, leading to misaligned controls and missing button prompts when using index controllers. Additionally, players have reported significant optimization issues, including limited video settings that hinder performance and navigation, suggesting a need for more refined adjustments to enhance gameplay experience.
“This could be done subtly in a way that wouldn't feel like a hindrance to the vehicle's performance and make the drifting feel like a deliberate action, rather than 'oof, well I guess I'm going that way now.'”
“Using index controllers feels a bit strange, as the game was clearly optimized for Quest controllers. This results in some misalignments and improper button prompts.”
“I turned down the available video settings that Steam provided, which allowed me to navigate the menu and play the game. However, it still suffers from major optimization problems and a lack of video settings.”
“The optimization could be improved to make the drifting feel like a deliberate action, rather than an unintended direction change.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by numerous issues, including inconsistent hitboxes, glitches that provide unintended advantages, and visibility problems, with some maps receiving patches while others remain unaddressed.
“Many have invisible or janky hitboxes, glitches that allow you to get a head start (although some maps appear to have been patched, but not all for some reason), walls that are basically invisible, and visibility issues to boot.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating both its immersive quality and distinctive art style.
“I very much enjoyed the atmosphere and the art style of the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the initial tracks engaging and note that they offer significant replayability, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
“The tracks available at release are interesting and offer a lot of replayability.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh, thanks to the variety of challenges and paths.”
“The game encourages multiple runs with its dynamic events and unlockable content.”
