Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay

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In Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay by ILMxLAB, Poe Dameron's sidekick needs your help. Repair BB-8 and his astromech droid friends, each with their own unique personalities, so they can roll back into the fight against the First Order. Aboard General Leia’s ship in the depths of space, you’ll need to work quickly before battle breaks loose just outside the droid repair bay.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 365 reviews

graphics28 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Cute and charming experience that captures the essence of Star Wars.
Free to play, making it an accessible and enjoyable introduction to VR.
Fun gameplay with interactive droids, great graphics, and intuitive controls.

Extremely short, lasting only about 10-20 minutes, leaving players wanting more.
Repetitive gameplay with limited depth and variety in tasks.
Some technical issues, such as audio problems and lack of guidance, can detract from the experience.

graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
11%
9%
Overall, the graphics in the game are highly praised, with many users noting their high quality, polish, and immersive design. The visuals are described as beautiful and engaging, particularly for a VR experience, and they effectively enhance gameplay. While some reviews mention that the graphics may not meet the highest expectations set by industry leaders, they still deliver a visually appealing experience that captivates both new and seasoned VR users.
- “Audio, graphics, and concept is just incredible and a beautiful experience for new VR users, but still engaging enough to entertain long-time VR users for a short session.”
- “The graphics are polished, the mechanics are good, the sound is well-known.”
- “Fantastic visuals, great animations, awesome music, and a heart-pounding ending.”
- “Visuals 6.5/10”
- “Graphics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ .”
- “What surprised me was the quality of the graphics.”
gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
58%
10%
The gameplay is generally described as short, lasting around 10 to 20 minutes, with a focus on simple, repetitive mechanics centered around fixing droids. While the experience is immersive and visually appealing, it lacks depth and replayability, making it feel more like an atmospheric demo than a fully fleshed-out game. Despite its brevity and simplicity, many players find it enjoyable, especially as a quick VR experience for Star Wars fans.
- “Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay is a short Star Wars VR game that was created to promote Star Wars Episode 9, but the game is a must-play for any Star Wars fan. The game offers a short 15 minutes worth of gameplay, but the interactivity makes this game feel very immersive.”
- “The mechanics are simple and easy to grasp, and I like how fun it is just swapping out some dead components in an astromech!”
- “The gameplay is quite simple; it seems to be more of an atmospheric demo than anything!”
- “Short experience with very little gameplay or replayability.”
- “A short game with a repetitive gameplay loop about fixing robots.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
67%
20%
The game's story aspect is generally perceived as minimal or lacking depth, with some users expressing a desire for a more developed narrative that could support RPG elements. While one reviewer describes it as a "cute interactive short story" with pleasant animations, others feel it does not offer a compelling or engaging storyline, leaving room for potential expansion in future iterations.
- “I could build a whole RPG/character story off of a game premise like this, and I'd love to see Star Wars explore more like it.”
- “A cute interactive short story with some nice animations.”
- “It’s not a story the Jedi would tell you.”
- “☑ no story”
- “☐ story?”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited, with some players noting that it offers a decent experience for newcomers and includes unlockable achievements that can enhance replay value for those interested. However, many reviewers express a desire for more content or longer gameplay to improve replayability.
- “Pretty good for a free game and its replayable.”
- “There's even some neat replay value if you want to hunt the achievements.”
- “The game has unlockable achievements which has replay value if you are into this sort of stuff.”
- “Great as an entry level VR experience with some limited replayability.”
- “Short experience with very little gameplay or replayability.”
- “Might be a good little game to demo newbies, but zero replayability and not much of a payoff at the end.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
88%
The monetization aspect of the game is primarily centered around its role as an advertisement, particularly for the latest Star Wars movie, which some users found tolerable due to its engaging presentation. While the game is free, there are concerns that this model often implies the presence of microtransactions or a lack of depth in gameplay. Overall, the advertising integration is seen as polished and clever, but it raises questions about the value of free content.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel exploitative, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a variety of ways to earn in-game currency without having to spend real money.”
- “The optional purchases enhance the experience without being necessary to progress, which is a refreshing approach to monetization.”
- “Its nothing more than advertising for the latest Jedi movie but it looks and feels great.”
- “Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay is a quick 10-20 minute VR experience that is basically an advertisement for The Last Jedi.”
- “A short and dead simple interactive advertisement with surprising polish.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and enjoyable, particularly for newcomers to VR. While some reviews note that the game is short, its comedic elements contribute to a fun and engaging experience, making it a delightful addition to early VR gaming.
- “A very neat little game that is a good game to play early in your VR experience, since it helps you understand and use the concept of VR in a good way, on top of being a pretty funny game too.”
- “This game isn't very long but in a short amount of time it will make you believe that you are in the Star Wars world. It's funny, it's intuitive, and most importantly, it's fun!”
- “Very funny and a very good VR experience.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Overall, the game is praised for its impressive graphics and smooth performance, contributing to a visually appealing experience. However, some users reported occasional stuttering, suggesting that adjustments to settings may be necessary for optimal play. The combination of good design and performance enhances replayability and enjoyment.
- “Bonus stuff, achievements that supply replayability, good non-verbal communication, and really nice set design with good performance to boot.”
- “It's an easy game, with 10-15 minutes of content at most, but it has really good graphics, great performance, and the sound is perfect!”
- “Smooth performance!”
- “I had some stuttering in this game similar to Doom; I think I need to turn down the supersampling option.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with many users noting its unique and immersive qualities, suggesting that it serves more as an atmospheric experience than a complex gameplay challenge.
- “I absolutely liked the unique atmosphere of the game.”
- “The gameplay is quite simple; it seems to be more of an atmospheric demo than anything!”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and impact, contributing to the overall experience with fantastic visuals and animations. However, some users feel it can be overly loud, overshadowing important sound effects, and express a desire for the inclusion of official Star Wars music in the introduction.
- “Fantastic visuals, great animations, awesome music, and a heart-pounding ending.”
- “I would have liked the experience to incorporate the official Star Wars music in the introduction.”
- “My only complaint is that the music is too loud and gets in the way of some of the sound effects, most notably the binary beeps and boops that the droids speak.”
- “My only criticism would be that I would have liked the experience to incorporate the official Star Wars music in the introduction.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic investment of time for random chance achievements, which detracts from the overall experience, especially in a promotional demo.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's a tedious, random chance achievement that should have never, ever, ever been put in a simple promotional demo.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers an enjoyable initial experience, but users report significant bugs that affect overall stability.
- “Fun for a first experience, but very buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that ruined my gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its delightful and wholesome nature, providing an enjoyable emotional experience despite its brief 15-minute playtime.