"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.
The game offers a fun and engaging cover-based shooting experience reminiscent of classic arcade games like Time Crisis.
There is a wide variety of weapons and upgrades available, allowing for customization and progression.
The game runs smoothly on the Quest 3 after initial launch issues, providing a decent VR experience.
The game suffers from numerous bugs, including random black screens and crashes, making it unplayable for many users.
The AI is basic and predictable, leading to repetitive gameplay with little challenge.
The graphics and overall presentation feel dated, resembling a mobile game rather than a polished VR title.
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by solid mechanics and a fun, immersive experience, reminiscent of classic arcade shooters like "Time Crisis" and "Virtua Cop," featuring cover mechanics and weapon upgrades. However, some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with a few criticizing the progression system and overall variety. Despite these criticisms, many appreciate the addictive nature of the gameplay and the extensive content available, suggesting a rewarding experience for fans of the genre.
“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-the-rail 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.”
story
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The game's story is minimal and largely non-existent, focusing instead on a series of repetitive, on-the-rails missions with simple objectives. Players progress by completing these missions and earning stars, which unlocks further content, but the lack of a compelling narrative or depth leaves much to be desired. While the gameplay offers fun upgrades and customization, the thin plot and limited mission variety suggest a rushed development process.
“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.”
“There really isn't anything in the way of an actual story, but there really didn't need to be one.”
graphics
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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 clear visuals, especially in VR, while others criticize the low-budget feel, polygonal designs, and lackluster character models. Overall, the graphics are considered satisfactory for the type of game, but improvements are desired by several players.
“Graphics are beautiful and very smooth (Radeon R9 290X OC, i5 4960K OC).”
“Great graphics.”
“Graphics may not be the best looking but it runs fantastic, which I will take over better graphics any day at this point.”
“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.”
stability
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Overall, the game's stability is improving, with many users noting a reduction in bugs and glitches due to ongoing developer updates. However, some players still experience occasional freezes in the menu and frame rate drops, along with minor graphical issues. While the game is generally considered bug-free, the artwork and character animations have received criticism.
“I also experienced several freezes in the game menu, requiring a restart, and occasionally the frame rate would just tank for a few seconds.”
“The tutorial was a little buggy in the beginning, but I restarted and it was fine.”
“There are a few minor graphics glitches with the handguns, but I'm sure that this will be addressed with the updates.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game reminiscent of mobile titles, noting that while the weapon progression system can feel tedious and requires replaying levels for upgrades, it is not excessively demanding in terms of time investment. The absence of in-app purchases is appreciated, but the need to grind for better weapons to complete the final mission has led to some frustration. 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.”
replayability
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The game offers significant replayability, primarily through achievement chasing and the pursuit of collecting stars and additional rewards in various levels. Players have noted that the engaging mechanics, such as using different weapons, contribute to a high replay value.
“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 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.”
“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.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the in-depth weapon customization that significantly affects both performance and aesthetics. Overall, players find the optimization to be flawless.
“In-depth weapon customization that impacts both the performance and look of the weapons.”
“Optimization - perfect!”
music
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The music in the game is consistently praised for being super cool and polished, delivering a rocking sound that enhances the adrenaline-fueled experience.
“Music - super cool, super polished, and rocking music brings an adrenaline storm.”