Stand Out
- May 17, 2019
- raptor lab
- 6h median play time
"Stand Out" is a VR-exclusive battle royale game where players parachute onto an island, scour for weapons, and fight to be the last one standing as a deadly force field shrinks the arena. With a wide range of weapons and the ability to drive vehicles and do parkour, it offers a unique and immersive combat experience. The game is designed to deliver the ultimate VR showdown, providing players with an adrenaline-pumping fight for survival.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and immersive battle royale experience in VR, allowing players to engage in intense firefights and strategic gameplay.
- The inventory system is intuitive, allowing players to stick weapons and items anywhere on their body, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- The game has a decent player base, with quick matchmaking times and a community that is generally friendly and supportive.
- The graphics are subpar, resembling older games, and the overall visual quality is lacking, which detracts from the immersive experience.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with weapon handling, movement, and sound, which can lead to frustrating gameplay.
- The game lacks a proper tutorial, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and controls, leading to a steep learning curve.
- graphics161 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, low-quality, and reminiscent of older gaming systems like the Nintendo 64 or PlayStation 2. Common complaints include poor textures, visual bugs, and a lack of polish, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these graphical shortcomings, some players still find the gameplay enjoyable, suggesting that while the visuals are lacking, the fun factor remains intact.
“Smooth natural movement, clear not blurry graphics, and brilliant simple game mechanics.”
“The landscape graphics are at least as good or better than PUBG, the guns are better than PUBG, great job on the bushes, grass, and general foliage.”
“Honestly, there are not many cons, as long as you don't expect Battlefield 1 level graphics and are comfortable with smooth locomotion, you should get this game.”
“Turning is awful, shooting sucks, your character rotates themselves while trying to aim, overall not polished, horrible graphics, textures that seem like they've been stretched for a mile and a half longer than they were meant for, in some spots you can see right through the map, and you walk on water like you're Jesus.”
“The graphics are horrible, the sound effects are even worse.”
“Graphics are like Nintendo 64.”
- gameplay143 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this VR battle royale game is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, smooth movement, and exciting gunplay, reminiscent of titles like PUBG and Onward. However, many users note significant issues such as underdeveloped mechanics, bugs, and poor graphics, which detract from the overall experience. While the core gameplay is enjoyable and has potential, it requires further polish and updates to reach its full capabilities.
“Still my favorite VR shooter - not the best looking for sure, but it's got excellent climbing mechanics, decent gun handling, great inventory system, and is still challenging.”
“The gameplay is smooth, graphics are nothing fancy but the gameplay is great.”
“The fact that this game is in VR and plays extremely smoothly in server, along with the fact that the map is small, filled with choke points and POIs, and finally there is always something going on at all times during the game, gives it that high-octane feeling that I feel PUBG lacked.”
“Unfortunately, the game feels underdeveloped, mechanically bugged, and abandoned at the same time.”
“The gun mechanics are not there, and I think most of the players are just bots. There is no healing, no response to hits, and the shooting feels like you're wielding a Nerf gun.”
“But as of now, it is nothing but a quick early alpha test with buggy and uncomfortable gameplay mechanics.”
- stability53 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- -4 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its significant stability issues, with many users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and poor graphics that detract from the overall experience. While some players find enjoyment in the chaotic nature of these bugs, the consensus is that the game feels unfinished and lacks polish, often resembling an early access title rather than a fully developed product. Overall, players recommend caution, as the game's stability problems can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
“The game itself is actually good at its core; the weapons look great, fire well, and there are no glitches when trying to pick anything up. Just improve the sound for the guns and the directional audio.”
“I appreciate the stability of the game; it runs smoothly without any major issues, allowing me to fully enjoy the gameplay experience.”
“The overall performance is impressive, with minimal lag and no crashes, making it a reliable choice for long gaming sessions.”
“Still just as buggy and unfinished as when I bought it, but now there are games like Population 1 that are far superior in features, visuals, and polish.”
“The game is super buggy and feels like a free, poorly made demo you have to pay for.”
“The game's servers never work, and if you really want to be pissed off, buy this game because when you're in mid-game and it just freezes and lags the whole time, it will just make you wish you threw your money in the trash.”
- optimization30 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed reviews; while many players report smooth performance even on lower-end hardware, there are significant concerns regarding level design, graphical quality, and various bugs that detract from the experience. Some users highlight the need for further optimization and texture improvements, while others appreciate the solid net code and minimal lag. Despite its optimization issues, the game remains enjoyable and has potential for future enhancements.
“Overall, greatly optimized game... runs very smooth, and we only have a GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GPU & i5-8300 CPU.”
“The performance in this game is excellent: minimal lag.”
“The guns themselves are actually pretty good, and the game seems well optimized, so I have to give it credit for that.”
“It could use some more variety in the house layouts, optimization, and texture work to name a few things not quite there yet, but even that can't stop me from playing this awesome game whose net code is very well optimized.”
“Really good foundation for a battle royale game; however, it's just covered in bugs and optimization issues at the minute. Plus, no squads means there's no playing with friends. I'll re-buy in a few months when there's been some more work done on it.”
“On a personal note, this game is fairly poorly optimized and the framerate is awful.”
- humor19 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players finding joy in the absurdity of mechanics like weapon snatching and the chaotic interactions that ensue. Many reviews highlight the comedic potential of gameplay moments, such as unexpected vehicle antics and the hilarious community interactions, particularly through proximity voice chat. Overall, the game delivers a fun and entertaining experience that keeps players laughing throughout their sessions.
“Mixed reality and this game are hilarious!”
“The community is hilarious and the gameplay is incredibly fun once you learn the controls.”
“A legit battle royale experience that can come with exciting shootouts as well as some hilarious moments.”
- monetization9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, with many reviewers noting its janky execution and resemblance to popular titles like PUBG. While some players see potential for improvement, the overall sentiment suggests that the developers are primarily focused on quick profits rather than delivering a polished experience.
“This is a quick cash grab with people who have decent ideas, but they can't put it on paper.”
“Total cash grab and is janky as all get out.”
“It seems to have appeared out of nowhere and looked like a cash grab clone of PUBG.”
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth and excitement, with players feeling that the narrative is overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and technical issues. Users express frustration over the game's pacing and the lack of strategic elements, leading to a perception that the experience is shallow and unengaging. Overall, the narrative fails to captivate, leaving players wanting more substance and variety in their gameplay experience.
“End of story.”
“From the second story, I noticed that an armed player was walking into my building and he saw me and took a shot.”
“The other player was slowly walking toward the 2nd story stairs.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, users express a mixed sentiment regarding replayability, with some highlighting it as a standout feature, particularly in the context of VR games. While one reviewer notes it has "10/10 replay value," others suggest that the game still requires improvements to fully realize its potential. Recent updates have reportedly enhanced the game's playability, contributing positively to its replayability.
“Game has 10/10 replay value.”
“A lot of fun and replayability.”
“Tl;dr - it needs work, but has the most replay value of any VR game I have tried yet.”
“I can't believe VR gamers are so starved for replayability that they would put up with 'games' like these.”
“It needs work, but has the most replay value of any VR game I have tried yet.”
“After the last update, it is more playable. Thank you, devs!”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players find it surprisingly engaging and a positive aspect amidst numerous bugs, others are frustrated by the inability to mute disruptive audio from other players. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience, but technical issues overshadow its potential.
“This game is riddled with bugs, but the gameplay (and surprisingly the music) is enough to draw me in.”
“When you add those mystifying changes to the pile of issues that have built up and are ignored by the dev, it adds up to an experience that I can't recommend.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report feeling a strong sense of motion sickness while playing, despite the game's slow pace and multiple movement options. This discomfort detracts from the overall emotional experience, suggesting that the game's mechanics may hinder immersion.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to long stretches of time spent walking without encountering others, which can detract from the overall experience. However, the presence of certain characters is appreciated for rank grinding purposes.
“The amount of players at one time makes the game a bit tedious when you walk around for 5-10 minutes and not see anyone.”
“Given all of this, their aim is not too good at a distance, so their presence is welcome for rank grinding.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is likened to that of PUBG, providing a familiar and immersive experience in virtual reality. Users appreciate the engaging ambience that enhances the overall gameplay.
“The atmosphere and ambience truly capture the essence of a battle royale experience in VR.”
“The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
“The game's atmosphere is rich and detailed, enhancing the overall experience and keeping you on the edge of your seat.”
“The atmosphere and ambience feel like PUBG in VR.”
“The game lacks a unique atmosphere, making it feel generic and uninspired.”
“The overall ambiance is dull and fails to immerse players in the game world.”