Project Terminus VR

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Project Terminus VR is a single player and multiplayer survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by CVR and was released on August 10, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Project Terminus VR" is a story-driven horror game with cross-buy and cross-play capabilities. Players must manage limited resources while navigating a chaotic city with unprecedented events. The game focuses on a gripping horror experience with natural VR interactions and a peaceful atmosphere abruptly shattered.

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Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

story8 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game offers an immersive VR experience with great atmosphere and fun mechanics, especially when played in co-op.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and have shown commitment to improving the game, which has a lot of potential.
The game features a variety of environments and gameplay mechanics that keep players engaged and provide a thrilling horror experience.

The game suffers from significant jankiness, including issues with graphics, physics, and controller functionality, making it feel unpolished.
Players have reported frustrating gameplay experiences due to bugs, such as items getting stuck and memory leaks causing crashes.
The requirement to register an account to access the full game has raised concerns about privacy and accessibility, leading to dissatisfaction among players.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and engaging, while others feel it lacks depth and could benefit from a dedicated story mode and more save points. The initial missions are praised for setting a strong mood and offering a premium indie experience, but there are calls for improvements to attract a broader audience, particularly those who typically avoid survival games. Overall, the narrative aspect shows potential but requires further development to enhance player experience.
- “The story so far is interesting and you want to proceed to find out what is going on.”
- “By far one of the best VR story games I've played.”
- “Interactions and especially the UI/UX are very neatly done and the first mission really set the mood.”
- “Also the story was alright so I would give the game 2/5.”
- “Also having a story mode without a survival aspect could attract more people that usually avoid 'survival' games.”
- “The interactions and especially the UI/UX are very neatly done, but the story lacks depth.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the highly realistic lighting and detailed environments, particularly in VR, while others criticize the overall quality as janky and reminiscent of older systems like the PS1. Despite these shortcomings, many players appreciate the game's atmosphere and performance stability, especially given its early access status. Overall, while the graphics may not be top-tier, they contribute positively to the immersive experience.
- “Best VR game in the history of virtual reality! It has everything in terms of graphics and story, and there is no game that can do what they did (GOAT of VR games).”
- “While the graphics are not the best, they look great in VR and the lighting is highly realistic!”
- “Graphics are really good, and there was a lot of detail put into the environment.”
- “This game is not worth $20; it has unrealistic physics and not detailed graphics.”
- “It has PS1 graphics, and things in drawers get stuck and don't come out.”
- “The graphics kind of suck (sorry), but it's still in early access, so I don't bother too much since the atmosphere it still gives is quite good.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Project Terminus is described as basic, focusing on weapon collection and stealth mechanics, with a notable lack of sound from enemies, which detracts from the experience. However, the game excels in creating a tense atmosphere, enhanced by impressive ambient sounds that contribute to immersion. Overall, while the mechanics are well thought out and have potential for refinement, there are some drawbacks that affect the thriller experience.
- “Has some amazing atmosphere and fun mechanics.”
- “Premium indie gameplay.”
- “Project Terminus has a very Half-Life: Alyx type feel, although I would argue the atmosphere in this game is way more tense and has you constantly jumping at every little noise. The ambient sounds in this game are pretty amazing and just add to the realism and immersion. Gameplay mechanics seem well thought out and I am sure will be refined as the game continues to be developed.”
- “The gameplay is very basic, with you finding weapons to kill enemies or finding lockers to hide in. Unfortunately, nobody makes any noise when walking (except yourself).”
- “It still has some gameplay drawbacks that detract from the overall 'thriller' experience.”
- “Project Terminus has a very Half-Life: Alyx type feel, although I would argue the atmosphere in this game is way more tense and has you constantly jumping at every little noise.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its tension and immersion, with ambient sounds enhancing the overall experience. Despite criticisms of the graphics, players find the oppressive environment engaging, especially when played with friends. The game is compared to "Half-Life: Alyx" for its intense atmosphere, which keeps players on edge.
- “Has some amazing atmosphere and fun mechanics.”
- “I have not tried the multiplayer yet, but again a great idea to play the game with friends and not wandering around alone in that oppressing atmosphere.”
- “Project Terminus has a very Half-Life: Alyx type feel, although I would argue the atmosphere in this game is way more tense and has you constantly jumping at every little noise. The ambient sounds in this game are pretty amazing and just add to the realism and immersion.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users highlight that effective optimization is characterized by the ability to run smoothly in windowed mode with consistent audio playback, without encountering graphic issues or performance problems—features that are often lacking in various games.
- “Running in the background in windowed mode while playing constant audio and not having graphic issues or performance problems is what many games lack.”