RAYGUN COMMANDO VR

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics4 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 shooting and dodging mechanics, reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.
Despite its short length, the game offers enjoyable moments and is suitable for quick play sessions, especially in social settings.

The game lacks depth and variety, with minimal content and repetitive gameplay that can become boring quickly.
There are issues with clarity in gameplay mechanics, such as reloading and enemy behavior, which can lead to confusion.
The graphics and overall polish are basic, which may detract from the experience for some players.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and rudimentary, with a lack of depth and realism, but it offers a surprisingly solid experience that can be enjoyable despite its short duration of 10-45 minutes. While the shooting mechanics are functional, they could benefit from additional polish and features, such as a cover mechanic and audio cues. Overall, the game is easy to pick up and, despite its flaws, provides enough fun to be worth downloading, especially given its free price point.
- “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
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
30%
40%
The graphics of the game are generally described as average to bland, with some users noting a lack of aesthetic variety and blocky enemy models. While the visuals do not impress, they are functional and do not detract from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. Players appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of early sci-fi classics, suggesting potential for improvement in future updates.
- “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.”
- “Between the aesthetics, music, and action, this game feels *exactly* like a traditionalistic early 1980's sci-fi classic vibe.”
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game lacks a substantial narrative, offering only a minimal visual story backdrop to its gameplay, which primarily focuses on defending a spaceship from invaders. Players can expect simple mechanics and a straightforward shooting experience rather than a deep or engaging storyline.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's music 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 limited, the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making it a highlight of 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 traditional early 1980s sci-fi classic vibe.”
- “Good music, well designed, and fun.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers a short playtime of 10-20 minutes, and players generally find it lacks replayability.
- “The whole game lasts 10-20 minutes, depending on your skill level, and there is no replayability.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied content means that after the first playthrough, it feels repetitive and dull.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the emotional aspect of the game is heightened by the thrill of stealth and surprise, as taking down enemies from hiding spots creates a sense of empowerment and excitement.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.
- “I was laughing my first time just out of how fun it was, and even with almost half a year with the HTC Vive, no game has made me laugh like this since I first put it on.”