Shibainu - VR Katana Simulator
- July 11, 2022
- Hound Games
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PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Reviews
- Surprisingly addictive and satisfying to cut through targets, making it a great exercise game.
- Immersive and realistic physics enhance the challenge of cutting techniques, appealing to katana enthusiasts.
- The game has received positive feedback for its detailed sword mechanics and overall enjoyable experience despite being in early access.
- Hit detection and tracking issues lead to frustrating gameplay, with swords often passing through targets without cutting.
- Limited weapon variety and lack of multiplayer options detract from the overall experience.
- The game is still in development, with some players feeling it has not been updated or improved sufficiently over time.
- story8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the game's story, focusing instead on technical performance and compatibility issues with the Oculus Quest 2. Overall, the narrative aspect remains unaddressed, leaving the story's quality and engagement level unclear.
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally good for an early access title, with minimal bugs or glitches reported. However, players have noted issues with hit detection, particularly at high speeds, leading to frustrating moments where weapons pass through targets. Additionally, there are some inconsistencies in handling items with the left hand compared to the right.
“But hit detection glitches at high speeds and my sword passes through targets often enough to get annoying.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the new mechanics and optimizations that enhance the gameplay experience, particularly enjoying the tameshigiri simulation. However, there is a desire for more interactive environmental details to further enrich the gameplay.
“The new mechanics they implemented, as well as the optimization, make the game feel like it should. The tameshigiri has become something of a simulation with a big bang for your buck.”
“The mechanics are so satisfying; I just hope for more environmental details to interact with.”
“The mechanics are so satisfying; I just hope for more environmental details to interact with.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The recent optimization update has significantly enhanced gameplay, making it a standout title for many players. The new mechanics and improvements have elevated the overall experience, particularly in the tameshigiri feature, which now offers greater value and enjoyment.
“I need to say that the new optimization update has made this one of my top favorite games ever.”
“The new mechanics they implemented, as well as the optimization, make the game feel like it should, and the tameshigiri has become something of a simulation with a big bang for your buck.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a strong sense of wholesomeness, which some users feel may be overly sentimental for a single developer's project. This sentiment suggests a desire for a more balanced approach, potentially indicating that a larger team could enhance the emotional depth and complexity of the game.
