Salvage Op
- December 12, 2016
- D.W.S.
Get on SteamEngage in a series of Salvage Operations on deep space vessels which have been overrun. This virtual reality shooter uses a teleport mechanic which is friendly to those with motion sickness. Wield multiple weapons, interact with objects, and overcome your fears with a head mounted flashlight as you explore multiple challenging levels.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a good atmosphere and level design, reminiscent of horror titles like Dead Space.
- The music and lighting contribute to a creepy vibe, enhancing the overall experience.
- There is potential for future updates and improvements, as the game is being patched regularly.
- The controls and gun mechanics are poorly implemented, making the shooting experience unsatisfying.
- The enemy AI is simplistic and often broken, leading to unengaging combat.
- The game suffers from performance issues and lacks meaningful content, making it feel incomplete.
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Salvage Op" is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its effective level design and creepy ambiance reminiscent of "Dead Space." However, some users noted issues with lag and described parts of the environment as bland, suggesting that while the game has potential, it may need further refinement to fully realize its atmospheric goals.
“At first glance, Salvage Op looked like it would be a nice, atmospheric, dungeon crawler-style shooter.”
“I thought the level design and the atmosphere the game was going for was done well.”
“Lags like crazy and has a bland atmosphere.”
“So far, this is shaping up to be a very creepy game... it feels a bit like Dead Space in terms of atmosphere.”
“The low-lit environment adds atmosphere.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting abysmal graphics and performance issues, particularly after an update to Unreal Engine 4.14. Many consider it one of the worst VR experiences in terms of performance, suggesting that even potential fixes like async repro cannot compensate for the overall poor quality.
“The graphics and optimization are abysmal.”
“This is the second worst VR game performance I've played so far, just behind 'Guardian War VR'.”
“I got this after they updated to Unreal Engine 4.14, so I don't know about the previous performance, but this is just terrible.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its poor mechanics and lackluster enemy design, leading to an overall negative experience. Many users feel that even attempts to improve performance cannot compensate for the fundamental issues in gameplay.
“It just couldn't carry the game mechanics and enemies.”
“Gameplay is horrible.”
“Ok, the game's performance is bad; we can band-aid that with async repro, but how about the gameplay and mechanics?”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the quality, many criticize the overall optimization and performance, noting that even on lower settings, it struggles to maintain a smooth frame rate. Additionally, the dark environments limit visibility, relying heavily on a helmet spotlight for illumination.
“The graphics are good, but the game is dark, and all you have is a helmet spotlight to see, which is controlled by your HMD.”
“The graphics and optimization are abysmal.”
“Even at the lowest graphical preset, this game can't sustain a 90fps experience on my 980 Ti.”
“Terrible graphics, performance, enemies, and price.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, contributing to a creepy atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Users appreciate how the sound design, along with the lighting, effectively sets the mood.
“The music and lighting definitely gave the game a creepy vibe.”
