Slinger VR

About

Slinger VR is an action adventure game, where you climb, fly and sling through vast spaces and abstract structures that form inside one's mind. Defeat enemies and collect memories to activate portals that lead to next levels.

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Play Modes

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

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The sense of motion and swinging mechanics are exhilarating, providing a fun and addictive experience.
The game features stunning graphics and vibrant environments that create an immersive atmosphere.
Slinger VR offers a unique blend of action and exploration, with each level introducing new challenges and mechanics.

The game suffers from technical issues, including awkward controls and a lack of remapping options, making it unplayable on certain VR headsets.
Many players find the game simplistic and lacking in depth, feeling more like a tech demo than a fully developed title.
Motion sickness can be a significant issue for players, especially during longer sessions, limiting its accessibility.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The gameplay is characterized by a strong sense of motion and engaging mechanics like climbing, flying, and leaping, which many players find addictively satisfying. However, some mechanics, such as the grappling hook and climbing, can be clunky and frustrating, and the sparse tutorial leaves players wanting more guidance. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable movement and exploration, it suffers from some tedious elements and a lackluster art style.
- “The mechanics of climbing, flying, and leaping are not just fun; they’re addictively satisfying!”
- “Each portal leads to new challenges and breathtaking vistas, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- “Incredibly fun game with a nice feel of speed, multiple mechanics to add to your entertainment (and sometimes difficulty).”
- “The sense of motion is great, if you're going to buy the game to experience that, it may be worth it, but the game mechanics are tedious and pretty annoying.”
- “Climbing uses unique stilt-like mechanics but it's incredibly clunky and doesn't work up close.”
- “The game's mechanics are suited for VR and it would have been wonderful to have these in a puzzle-type Portal/Half-Life world.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise the stunning and immersive environments that evoke a dreamlike quality, others criticize the art style as uninspired and the visuals as basic or repetitive. Overall, the graphics are seen as adequate but not a focal point of the experience, with some appreciating the retro aesthetic and smooth gameplay despite the lack of breathtaking visuals.
- “The graphics are stunning, with environments that twist and turn, challenging your sense of reality and giving you that delightful 'am I in a dream?' vibe.”
- “Like the graphics, idea and dynamic of the game.”
- “Nice retro graphics, smooth gameplay.”
- “And lastly, the graphics... they're just okay.”
- “It's the same re-used assets repeatedly and it's graphically unappealing.”
- “Visuals and sounds are bad, environments are very similar and look procedurally generated.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is described as relaxing and enjoyable, but also repetitive and generic, with a "heroic" loop that plays continuously. While some players appreciate the chill atmosphere it creates, others find it lacks variety and depth. Overall, the soundtrack contributes to a pleasant experience, albeit without much innovation.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The soundtrack is relaxing but generic.”
- “Very chill, I just walk around and listen to cool music.”
- “First up, the music is just the same 'heroic' loop repeating itself over and over again. Although it's not bad, it is very, very repetitive.”
- “The music is barely present and is the same thing repeating.”
- “Graphics are basic, the soundtrack is relaxing but generic.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that giving up can prevent personal growth. While the narrative is described as moderately engaging, it appeals to players who enjoy similar titles, particularly those who appreciate a fun, immersive experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The game is moderately fun, and the swinging is enjoyable. If you are partial to games like 'A Story About My Uncle,' then you can have fun.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the sense of motion in the game, but find the grinding mechanics to be tedious and frustrating, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “The sense of motion is great, but the game mechanics are tedious and pretty annoying.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay invested in the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers solid replayability for its price, with users appreciating the content available. However, some players desire a smoother turn option for more precise movements, as it is a common feature in many games they regularly play.
- “This game offers great content and replayability for the price, although I would appreciate a smooth turn option since 90% of the games I regularly play use it, allowing for much more precise movements.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers suggest that the game's monetization strategy may be lacking, as it appears the developer did not invest in advertising, potentially hindering its visibility despite the game's quality.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is commendable, delivering impressive performance and steady frame rates even on low-spec PCs, which highlights the developers' effective resource management.
- “Performance is quite nice; I don't really know how they manage to pull that quality and achieve steady FPS on my low-spec PC.”