Paperville Panic!

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In "Paperville Panic!" , immerse yourself in a VR firefighting experience, wielding water pistols, shotguns, and gattling guns to extinguish fires and battle bosses. Discover secrets and oddities in this living, breathing town while saving citizens from peril, all while enjoying a quirky and humorous tone. Explore diverse environments, from beaches to balconies, as you work to restore the town to its former glory.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

humor23 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a charming and colorful papercraft world that is visually engaging and fun to explore.
The humor is silly and offbeat, providing a unique and entertaining experience that keeps players laughing.
Gameplay is varied with different missions and mechanics, making it enjoyable despite its short length.

The control scheme is awkward and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially with teleportation mechanics.
The humor can be overly crude and inappropriate for younger audiences, which feels out of place given the game's aesthetic.
The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, including lag during sound loading and inconsistent teleportation.

humor
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
92%
8%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the talkative NPCs and quirky dialogue, while others find the crude and adult-oriented jokes off-putting or overly repetitive. Some reviews highlight the game's attempt at edgy humor as desperate and unfunny, suggesting it may appeal more to a younger audience despite its inappropriate content. Overall, the humor is described as silly and offbeat, with a notable divide in player enjoyment based on personal taste.
- “The humor in the story portions of the game is quite alright, but the one-liners that enemies and NPCs shout during gameplay are very repetitive and quickly overstay their welcome.”
- “Hilarious voice acting and humor all throughout - save or chop everyone, your choice.”
- “The sense of humor is silly and offbeat.”
- “The second boss calls you 'bitch' every few seconds, and the game is filled with sexual innuendos, like jacking off a statue, in a very unfunny way.”
- “I played 25 boring and unfunny minutes and can't get a refund... don't be me.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The game's story is simple and primarily delivered through voice-overs during missions and in the hub world, featuring a mix of humor and cheeky references. While the narrative includes entertaining elements and a variety of mission themes, players noted a lack of depth and completeness, with some feeling that the missions could have been more cohesive and numerous. Overall, the humor and unique gameplay mechanics keep the experience engaging, despite some repetitive dialogue and a sense of unfinished content.
- “There is just enough of a plot to piece together the rather random events, and the way the mystery unfolds is humorous enough to be entertaining while allowing for the gameplay to take priority.”
- “While it visually conveys a childish demeanor, there is also a bit of edginess mixed within the story and gameplay.”
- “Great humor and storytelling in a VR title.”
- “The story is quite simple and is mainly delivered as a voice-over during various missions and in the hub world.”
- “These story updates often consist of your new boss alerting you about recent events and telling you where to find the next mission.”
- “That obviously is a good sign, but it also means it felt unfinished; sure, the last mission does feel like a final mission, but I would have loved to have at least a couple more 'pure' firefighter levels, instead of almost immediately going from fighting fire to fighting the evil cronies of a madman in a conspiracy that goes to the highest place in the government.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
The gameplay is characterized by its simple mechanics and charming, humorous atmosphere, set in a visually appealing environment. While the levels offer variety and engaging challenges, issues with awkward controls and repetitive dialogue detract from the overall experience. Despite its short length of around 2-3 hours, the game shows potential for expansion and maintains a fun, lighthearted tone throughout.
- “Cool levels and many gameplay-changing sections.”
- “There is just enough of a plot to piece together the rather random events, and the way the mystery unfolds is humorous enough to be entertaining while allowing for the gameplay to take priority.”
- “~3 hours of gameplay, good graphics, good performance, nice audio (voices, music, and sounds), funny dialogue, and a lot of potential.”
- “Awkward index controls and general bugginess don't diminish this game's fiery sense of humor and charming gameplay.”
- “The humor in the story portions of the game is quite alright, but the one-liners that enemies and NPCs shout during gameplay are very repetitive and quickly overstay their welcome.”
- “Game has around 2-3 hours of story levels, each being different in its mechanics. I was expecting at least 2 or 3 levels like the demo/1st level (run around in a building saving people and putting out fires), but only the 1st one was like that. After that, each level works differently, as in you need to do different things. This kind of screwed with me because some levels you walk until you reach an 'action' point where you can't move, and enemies start coming in waves, and you had to take cover within your designated play area. But then other levels, once the 'presentation' was over, you could teleport and move way more freely around the VR playspace.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique and enjoyable aesthetic, with a uniform style that enhances immersion. While some users noted performance issues on certain hardware, the overall visual presentation is considered appealing, especially given the game's low price point. However, there are concerns about the game's adult humor potentially misleading younger audiences due to its cartoonish visuals.
- “Unique game with an enjoyable graphic style with ribald adult humor sprinkled throughout.”
- “Graphically, the game looks great, and the soundtrack is really fun too.”
- “I loved the concept, the aesthetics, and the immersion which is why I am giving this a recommendation.”
- “The graphics look uniform throughout the game.”
- “I'm still concerned about the kid-friendly cardboard/paper visuals, which may appeal to a younger audience.”
- “Some performance issues on my 2070, but there is a graphic scaler in the options to adjust.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while its aesthetic suggests a wholesome experience, it occasionally fails to deliver on that promise, leading to feelings of discomfort rather than warmth.
- “The aesthetic of the game gave me the impression it would be rather wholesome.”
- “Sometimes it didn't seem to work, and when it did work, it made me feel a little sick.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game shows some performance issues on higher-end systems like the 2070, but it includes a graphic scaler to help adjust settings. Overall, players find the graphics and audio quality commendable, especially considering the low price point, and see potential for improvement.
- “~3 hours of gameplay, good graphics, good performance, nice audio (voices, music, and sounds), funny dialogue, and a lot of potential.”
- “Some performance issues on my 2070, but there is a graphic scaler in the options to adjust. It's worth a look for the $5 asking price.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on mid-range hardware.”
- “I encountered frequent stuttering and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game is praised for being fun and well-integrated, complementing the overall audio experience alongside engaging voice work and sound effects. Reviewers appreciate the high-quality graphics and performance, which enhance the enjoyment of the soundtrack.
- “The soundtrack is really fun and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The audio, including voices, music, and sounds, is impressive and adds to the game's charm.”
- “Graphically, the game looks great, and the music complements the visuals perfectly.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game features awkward index controls and some bugs, these issues do not significantly detract from its engaging humor and enjoyable gameplay.
- “Awkward index controls and general bugginess don't diminish this game's fiery sense of humor and charming gameplay.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game offers a fun experience, its relatively short duration of under three hours and lack of challenging levels limit its replayability. However, players still find some incentive to revisit the game.
- “The levels aren't too challenging, and the game runs under 3 hours, but it's a lot of fun and offers some replayability.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by unique and enjoyable gameplay, complemented by immersive sound design that deepens the player's experience.
- “The game is unique, fun to play, and the atmospheric sounds complete the immersion.”
- “The haunting visuals and ambient sounds create an unforgettable atmosphere that pulls you in.”
- “Every corner of the game world is filled with rich details and a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”