Stolen Steel VR

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Stolen Steel VR is a single player casual simulation game with a violence theme. It was developed by Impromptu Games and was released on February 22, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

An insanely exciting room-scale VR arena swordfighting experience featuring one-on-one fencing with AI opponents.

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Single-Player

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51%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept with enjoyable sword fighting mechanics that can be satisfying once mastered.
It offers a unique blend of stealth and action, allowing players to engage in creative combat scenarios.
The developers show promise for future updates and improvements, indicating potential for growth in gameplay and content.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including poor hit detection and unresponsive sword mechanics, which detract from the overall experience.
It lacks substantial content, feeling more like a tech demo than a fully realized game, with very limited gameplay time.
Many players report performance issues and a lack of support from the developers, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
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The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and overly short, with some players reporting only about 10 minutes of content. While certain elements push the boundaries of VR hand-to-hand combat, many feel the game is unfinished and lacks sufficient depth, making it hard to justify even a low price. Overall, the basic idea shows potential, but significant improvements are needed for a more engaging experience.
- “Many of the gameplay elements push the style of 'VR hand-to-hand combat games' farther than I've seen before.”
- “- enjoyable gameplay”
- “The basic gameplay idea is good but even if it was free I wouldn't bother with this unfinished game without some serious improvements.”
- “This game is very repetitive and short with just 10 minutes of gameplay.”
- “Even for 8 dollars, I feel right now there isn't even that amount of gameplay.”
- “This game is very repetitive and short with just 10 minutes of gameplay.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics in the game are generally described as decent, with some users noting that they are acceptable for a VR experience. However, there are mixed feelings, as some find the graphics to be merely "meh," suggesting room for improvement. Overall, the graphical quality is considered adequate but not outstanding.
- “The graphics are decent.”
- “The graphics are quite good for a VR game.”
- “The menu for graphical settings is user-friendly.”
- “Graphics are meh (it's a VR game, so that's fine).”
- “Decent graphics.”
- “Menu for graphical settings?”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs, particularly in sword handling and the teleport system. While parrying mechanics are somewhat acceptable, the overall gameplay experience is hampered by these persistent glitches, leading to a frustrating and short experience.
- “Very buggy and short.”
- “Sword handling is buggy.”
- “Buggy teleport system, and the game is slow enough paced to have a more normal movement system.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The story is centered around the theme of perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that giving up can prevent one from achieving their potential. However, many users feel that the narrative lacks depth and complexity, suggesting that the game could thrive even without a strong storyline.
- “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.”
- “There is no depth or story.”
- “Otherwise, there is no depth or story.”
- “There are so many different things they can do with this; they don't even need to worry much about a story!”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been criticized, with users reporting poor performance, particularly on mid-range hardware like the GTX 1070. Many attribute these issues to potentially subpar coding, especially in relation to VR wand movement tracking.
- “I have to assume it's poorly optimized coding to capture the VR wand movements.”
- “Performance was poor for me with a GTX 1070.”
- “I have to assume it's poorly optimized coding to capture the VR wand movements.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users consistently highlight the game's fun concept and commend its strong replayability, suggesting that it remains engaging and enjoyable across multiple playthroughs.
- “Simply a fun concept with great replayability.”
- “Simply a fun concept with great replayability.”