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RAYGUN COMMANDO VR

88%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
graphics, story
88% User Score Based on 144 reviews

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"Raygun Commando VR" is an arcade-style, Sci-fi on-rails shooter in room-scale VR, offering fast-paced action for shorter play sessions. With a variety of enemies and weapons, players must fend off attacks while dodging and leaning to avoid incoming projectiles. The game provides a nostalgic, arcade-like experience with intuitive controls and immersive environments.

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RAYGUN COMMANDO VR screenshot
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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 144 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
graphics8 negative mentions
  • The game is free and provides a fun, immersive experience, making it a great introduction to VR shooting.
  • Gameplay is engaging with a mix of dodging and shooting, reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.
  • Despite its short length, the game offers enjoyable mechanics and decent enemy variety, making it worth a download.
  • The game is very short, lasting only about 10-20 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.
  • Graphics and audio are basic, lacking polish and depth, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • There are limited movement options and no configuration settings, which can hinder gameplay for some players.
  • gameplay
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as short and simplistic, with a duration of 10-45 minutes depending on player engagement with achievements. While the shooting mechanics are rudimentary and lack realism, the game compensates with a decent soundtrack and surprisingly enjoyable mechanics, making it worth downloading despite its brevity. Overall, it offers a fun experience, though it could benefit from additional polish and depth.

    • “What the game lacks in aesthetic variety between stages, it makes up for with a decent soundtrack and genuinely fun gameplay.”
    • “However, the gameplay is surprisingly solid enough that if it were more than an hour long, I'd actually pay upwards of $5-10 for it, which really isn't bad.”
    • “That might sound dumb but it really makes the gameplay more difficult and as a result more fun.”
    • “The shooting mechanic is rather rudimentary - it doesn't feel realistic or engaging.”
    • “There's no story and the mechanics are simple.”
    • “There is no cover mechanic, as you spawn in the middle of the corridor and you cannot move more than your static room-scale play area you set in room-scale setup.”
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally described as average to bland, with some reviewers noting blocky enemy models and uninspired environments. While the visuals do not stand out and lack aesthetic variety, they are deemed sufficient for gameplay, which remains enjoyable despite the graphical shortcomings. Overall, players appreciate the fun factor of the game, even if the graphics do not impress.

    • “Between the aesthetics, music, and action, this game feels *exactly* like a traditionalistic early 1980's sci-fi classic vibe.”
    • “To the developer - please don't change the 'on rails' style of this game, just continue making more content, improving the graphics and create leaderboards and achievements.”
    • “If you require a few more drips of the battle dome aesthetic, and you also want something to shoot, you now have an option.”
    • “The visuals are pretty bland, from boring environments to blocky enemy models.”
    • “Nothing special, especially no good graphics, but still fun for a quick round.”
    • “The graphics are average.”
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a substantial narrative, focusing instead on simple mechanics where players defend their spaceship from invading forces. While there is a minimal visual story element, it primarily resembles a science fiction shooting gallery experience.

    • “There's no story and the mechanics are simple.”
    • “There's no story, but you pretty much just have to defend your spaceship from the onslaught of invaders that are trying to board it.”
    • “It’s like a science fiction shooting quickdraw shooting gallery with a light visual story.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for being well-designed and enjoyable, effectively complementing the gameplay and evoking a nostalgic early 1980s sci-fi atmosphere. While the aesthetic variety between stages may be lacking, the decent soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making it a fun addition to the game.

    • “What the game lacks in aesthetic variety between stages, it makes up for with a decent soundtrack and genuinely fun gameplay.”
    • “Between the aesthetics, music, and action, this game feels exactly like a traditionalistic early 1980's sci-fi classic vibe.”
    • “Good music, well designed, and fun.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players indicate that grinding in the game is so demanding that it may require a second life, suggesting it can be excessively time-consuming or challenging.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has a short duration of 10-20 minutes, and users consistently note a lack of replayability, suggesting that once completed, there is little incentive to play again.

    • “The whole game lasts 10-20 minutes, depending on your skill level, and there is no replayability.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a strong sense of excitement and empowerment through gameplay mechanics, particularly when engaging in strategic actions like hiding and shooting. This creates an exhilarating emotional experience that enhances their enjoyment of the game.

  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game to be genuinely entertaining, with many noting that it elicited laughter even after extended playtime with VR. The comedic elements are highlighted as a standout feature, making it a memorable experience for users.

    • “I was laughing my first time just out of how fun it was, and even with almost half a year with the HTC Vive, a game hasn't got me laughing since I first put it on, well at least until now.”

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