Poly Runner VR

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Poly Runner VR is a single player action game. It was developed by Lucid Sight, Inc. and was released on April 18, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

PolyRunner VR is an addictive, high-quality experience that tests your skills against an other-worldly, ever-changing landscape rather than testing your ability to maintain control of your stomach. This engaging virtual world offers more interesting, challenging terrain the further you progress.

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Single-Player

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Simple and accessible gameplay with intuitive controls, including head tilt, look direction, and gamepad support.
Low likelihood of motion sickness for many players, making it comfortable for VR newcomers and prolonged play.
Engaging and addictive endless runner experience with varied obstacle placement and different levels of difficulty.

Very basic and minimalistic content with limited variety, leading to quick boredom and repetitive gameplay.
Lack of features such as checkpoints, altitude control, motion controller support, and meaningful gameplay modes.
Visual quality is low with simple low-poly graphics, harsh polygonal shapes, and prevalent screen door effect that detracts from immersion.

gameplay
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The gameplay is very simple and straightforward, focusing on avoiding obstacles across monochromatic levels with two difficulty modes. However, an off-center ship view and minimal content limit the overall experience, making it more suitable as a brief, basic VR demo rather than a fully engaging game.
- “There are two difficulty modes, normal and hard, with the latter simply speeding up the gameplay.”
- “One major flaw is that the ship is always somewhat off center of your vision, making it possible to accidentally hit a structure due to this mechanic offset.”
- “The goal is simple: to make it as far as possible without crashing into the many obstacles. The gameplay is split into various levels that are mostly monochromatic and duochromatic in nature.”
- “One major flaw is that the ship is always somewhat off-center in your vision, making it entirely possible to accidentally hit a structure due to this mechanic offset.”
- “The gameplay is extremely simple, not as complex as even most endless runners on phones, but it does provide a basic VR experience for free.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals with simple, harsh polygonal shapes and minimal textures, which may deter many gamers. While the colors are vibrant and the VR visuals are decent, the overall visual presentation is basic, reflecting a mobile or arcade-style game with limited visual complexity.
- “I think it was probably a mobile game or something because the graphics are really simple and don't even have textures, but the 3D effect is good and it's a fast-paced arcade game that keeps you engaged for several minutes.”
- “Visuals in VR are nice, but overall it's a very simple game that gives you about 20 minutes of fun.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
- “While the colors are vibrant, the graphics are simple; made out of mostly harsh polygonal shapes, thus the name of the game.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is not specifically detailed in user feedback, with mentions focusing more on technical performance across different VR platforms rather than narrative content.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that grinding in the game may require extra resources or effort, such as needing a second life, indicating it can be challenging or time-consuming.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is described as pleasant and well-crafted, contributing to a tightly controlled and engaging experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers short and simple gameplay that makes it highly replayable, providing a quick and enjoyable experience when looking for something easy to pick up and play.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game runs smoothly and efficiently on a system with an i5 6600k and an overclocked R9 290, indicating good optimization without performance issues.
- “i5 6600k and R9 290 OC run without performance problems.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game received generally negative feedback, with users finding it unimpressive or lacking quality.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly without issues, making it a promising foundation for shooter or racing genres.