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
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging cover-based shooting experience reminiscent of classic arcade shooters like Time Crisis.
- There is a good variety of weapons and upgrades available, allowing for customization and progression throughout the game.
- Despite some bugs, the game runs smoothly after initial launch issues, providing an enjoyable gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including freezing and black screens, which can make it frustrating and unplayable at times.
- Many players find the AI to be basic and repetitive, leading to a lack of challenge and excitement during gameplay.
- The game feels outdated and lacks polish in graphics and sound design, making it feel more like a mobile game than a full-fledged VR title.
- gameplay50 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as solid and enjoyable, featuring a mix of "on-rails" shooting mechanics reminiscent of classic arcade games like Time Crisis, with a strong emphasis on cover mechanics and weapon upgrades. However, some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with many mission types feeling like simple variations of the same core mechanics. Overall, while the mechanics are praised for being fun and immersive, the experience can become monotonous over time.
“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, the gameplay is quite repetitive without any storyline.”
“Unfortunately, all of this is ruined by the gameplay.”
“As bland and uninspired gameplay-wise as its name suggests.”
- story38 mentions
- 11 % 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 repetitive missions without a substantial narrative. While the mission structure allows for progression through objectives and star rewards, the overall experience feels more like a series of challenges than a cohesive story. Despite the thin plot, some players find the gameplay enjoyable and engaging, with a variety of upgrades and mission types that keep the action flowing.
“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 functional for the gameplay experience. Some users appreciate the smooth performance and clarity, while others criticize the low-budget feel, generic art style, and lack of detail in character models. Overall, the graphics are considered satisfactory for the type of game, with a few players expressing a desire for improvements.
“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's stability is generally good, with most users reporting it as bug-free, though some minor graphical glitches and occasional freezes in the menu have been noted. Developers are actively addressing issues, leading to improvements in stability over time, but players have experienced 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, some users still feel the need to invest significant time to obtain better weapons for final missions. Overall, the grind is present but not overwhelmingly punishing.
“The weapon progression system made me think of mobile games, and felt kind of grindy.”
“Though, 6.5 hours in, and I have completed 19 of the 20 completable levels, and am grinding for better guns in order to beat the last mission.”
“"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.”
“It 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 performance and aesthetics, leading to a seamless and enjoyable gameplay 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 adrenaline-fueled experience.
“The music is super cool, polished, and brings an adrenaline rush with its rocking beats.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Each track is carefully crafted, making every moment feel epic and engaging.”
