Overkill VR
- March 10, 2017
- Craneballs Studio
- 38h median play time
Get on Steam"Overkill VR" is a virtual reality shooter game set in a dystopian future, where you lead the Resistance against the oppressive Faction. The game features a vast arsenal of customizable weapons and 22 levels across four areas to battle the Faction forces. With its immersive VR gameplay, you can experience different combat scenarios and take down enemies using a variety of guns and upgrades.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging cover-based shooting experience reminiscent of classic arcade shooters like Time Crisis.
- There is a satisfying weapon customization system that allows players to upgrade and modify their guns, enhancing gameplay.
- Despite some bugs, the game runs smoothly after initial launch issues, providing a decent amount of content for its price.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including freezing and black screens, making it frustrating and sometimes unplayable.
- AI behavior is simplistic and repetitive, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement during gameplay.
- The graphics and overall presentation feel dated, resembling a mobile game rather than a polished VR experience.
- gameplay52 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this title is characterized by solid mechanics and a fun, immersive experience, particularly in VR, with a mix of cover-based shooting reminiscent of classic arcade games like "Time Crisis." However, some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with a reliance on simple mission types and a progression system that feels constrained. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable shooting mechanics and a variety of upgrades, it may not sustain long-term engagement for all players.
“Mechanics and gameplay are solid and fun, on par with other VR shooters.”
“The gameplay is really fun, and there hasn't been an on-rails wave shooter yet, or at least none have caught my attention, until this.”
“Immersive and fast-paced gameplay deserves to be called a masterpiece.”
“Apart from that, it is quite repetitive gameplay without any storyline.”
“Unfortunalty, the gameplay isn't where it drops the ball.”
“As bland and uninspired gameplay-wise as its name suggests.”
- story39 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players noting that it primarily revolves around completing missions and objectives rather than a cohesive narrative. While the gameplay offers a variety of mission types and customization options, the repetitive nature and thin plot leave much to be desired. Overall, players find the mission structure engaging but agree that a more developed story would enhance the experience.
“Graphically, it's not the best I’ve seen and the audio reminds me of something from a time long ago (maybe an arcade shooter), but the amount of customization and the intelligence of having varying objectives in a mission is brilliant.”
“Thin story, but progression in the form of levels, better guns, and equipment.”
“Rated against the length of story in other VR games, this seems about the right amount of content for the price, especially with how fun it is to play.”
“Apart from that, it's quite repetitive gameplay without any storyline.”
“Cringy voice acting, janky weapon attachments, and a plot that is wafer thin.”
“It's clear that this game was structured for far more missions than they actually have, suggesting they abandoned the game before finishing it.”
- graphics31 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while they are not groundbreaking, they are decent and run smoothly. Some users appreciate the clarity and polish of the environments, while others criticize the character models and overall art style as lacking depth. Overall, the graphics are considered satisfactory for the gameplay experience, though improvements could enhance the overall presentation.
“Graphics are beautiful and very smooth (Radeon R9 290X OC, i5 4960K OC).”
“Great graphics.”
“Graphics for the environment are really nice but the character models are kind of meh.”
“You really feel the low budget with its graphics and poorly voiced lines.”
“It is pretty bug free but features terrible artwork and character animations.”
“Not very pretty - the graphics are quite polygonal and textures for many objects are flat/static pictures.”
- stability5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is relatively stable with few bugs, though users have reported minor graphical glitches and occasional freezes in the menu that necessitate restarts. The developers are actively addressing these issues, leading to improvements in stability over time. However, some players still experience temporary frame rate drops and initial tutorial bugs.
“I also experienced several freezes in the game menu, requiring a restart, and occasionally the frame rate would just tank for a few seconds.”
“There are a few minor graphics glitches with the handguns, but I'm sure that this will be addressed with the updates.”
“The tutorial was a little buggy in the beginning, but I restarted and it was fine.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game reminiscent of mobile titles, with a progression system that often requires replaying levels to unlock upgrades, even after completing secondary challenges. While the game avoids excessive grind typical of mobile games and does not include in-app purchases, some users still feel the need to grind for better weapons to complete the final mission. Overall, the grinding is present but not overwhelmingly punishing.
“The weapon progression system made me think of mobile games, and felt kind of grindy.”
“The progression/unlock system feels heavily inspired by mobile games, though thankfully there's no in-app purchases and it's not balanced to require 1000 hours of grinding to unlock each new gun or upgrade.”
“"Grindy" in nature, as the upgrades don't necessarily follow your progress throughout the game, requiring you to replay levels even after you've completed all of the secondary challenges.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through achievement chasing and high replay value in its levels, encouraging players to revisit them for stars and additional rewards. Players appreciate the variety in gameplay, particularly enjoying the levels featuring heavy machine guns.
“At least, with this wave shooter, there is actual achievement chasing to be had, which could greatly extend the replay value of the game.”
“The game seems to be fairly replayable.”
“The replay value of the levels is high; to get all the stars or additional money, I've even grown to like the ones with the heavy machine gun.”
“Seems to be fairly replayable.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is highly praised, particularly for its in-depth weapon customization that significantly affects both the performance and aesthetics of the weapons, leading to a perfect optimization experience.
“In-depth weapon customization that impacts both the performance and look of the weapons.”
“Optimization - perfect!”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its polished quality and energetic rock elements, effectively enhancing the gameplay experience and creating an adrenaline-fueled atmosphere.
“The music is super cool, polished, and delivers a rocking experience that brings an adrenaline rush.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall atmosphere and excitement.”
“Each track is carefully crafted, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
