StressOut
- December 10, 2020
- VRmadillo
Get on SteamGet ready to relieve your stress in the immersive world of StressOut! Destroy stores using incredible telekinetic powers while earning upgrades the entire way! New to Virtual Reality? Don't worry, the step by step tutorial ensures that even new players can have a blast obliterating everything in sight!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and satisfying destruction experience in VR, allowing players to manipulate and launch objects with fun mechanics.
- It serves as a great stress reliever, providing an enjoyable way to let off steam by smashing things.
- The developers are actively updating the game, showing potential for future improvements and additional content.
- The game is extremely short, with many players completing it in about 8 minutes, leading to concerns about replayability.
- Unrealistic physics and clunky controls detract from the overall experience, making interactions feel unsatisfying.
- Technical issues, such as crashes and problems with teleportation mechanics, hinder gameplay and frustrate players.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by enjoyable mechanics like telekinesis and object manipulation, reminiscent of titles like Portal 2 and Garry's Mod, which create a fun and casual experience. However, some players find the mechanics inconsistent and lacking depth, leading to a less engaging experience overall. Despite its early access status, the game offers a unique playground for casual destruction, though it may not satisfy those seeking more complex gameplay.
“For me, being able to use telekinesis and just launching objects out of my hand is fun, and I wish other games would adopt this method of gameplay.”
“From a design perspective, the game is a smash-up playground, and I think it's meant to relax and intrigue with unique mechanics.”
“Even though the game is in early access, I enjoyed fun mechanics like object manipulation that resembles a bit of Portal 2 and Garry's Gravity Gun.”
“The lack of physics or depth to the gameplay just really made this a snooze fest.”
“Even the upgrades of increasing your storage or making the shoot speed faster didn't improve the gameplay.”
“Even though the mechanics are kind of hit or miss at times, it's never game-breaking and it never really turned me off.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as a mix of chill and funky vibes, enhancing the gameplay experience, particularly during chaotic moments. While some users feel the current soundtrack is lacking, they express hope for improvements and suggest the inclusion of heavier genres like metal or trance to better match the action. Overall, the music is appreciated but seen as an area with potential for growth.
“The game takes the chill and funky vibe, which is supplemented well with dynamic music.”
“While the music is lacking at this point, it's still good and will probably improve.”
“If the devs added things like better soundtracks, sometimes people want to smash things up to the sound of heavy metal or trance; give us that option.”
“Cranking up Rage Against the Machine music and totally trashing the store felt really good.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in "Stressout" is perceived as light and humorous, focusing on casual destruction with unique mechanics, while hinting at a potentially darker narrative regarding the urgency of the player's mission. Players are encouraged to explore the underlying themes of time pressure and motivation.
“I recommend it to anyone that seeks casual destruction games with unique mechanics and some funny moments or maybe there's a darker story hidden somewhere - like 'why am I running against the clock'?”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in Stressout are generally well-received, featuring clean visuals and impressive destruction effects. However, some players feel that the low-poly style lacks detail in certain items and skill effects, which could enhance the RPG experience. Overall, performance appears stable across various setups.
“It's got good destruction and very good, clean graphics.”
“I'm playing Stressout on my Quest 2 through Virtual Desktop on Steam with my 1080 Ti graphics card, and I didn't see any performance issues so far.”
“My thoughts on graphics are that as a fan of low-poly, I'm still missing some details on items and some skill effects that would evolve through playthrough for that RPG feel.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that "Stressout" runs smoothly on the Quest 2 via Virtual Desktop, with no noticeable performance issues even when using a 1080 Ti graphics card. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be effective for a seamless experience.
“I'm playing Stressout on my Quest 2 through Virtual Desktop on Steam with my 1080 Ti graphics card, and I didn't see any performance issues so far.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated for its casual and quirky moments, often intertwined with unique mechanics, while also hinting at a potentially darker narrative that adds depth to the comedic elements.
“I recommend it to anyone who seeks casual destruction games with unique mechanics and some funny moments, or maybe there's a darker story hidden somewhere - like 'why am I running against the clock'?”
“The humor in this game is spot on, with witty dialogue and hilarious situations that keep you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game balances its chaotic gameplay with clever jokes and funny character interactions that make every session enjoyable.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express concerns about the game's replayability, particularly in the early stages, suggesting that it may not offer enough variety or incentive to replay after initial playthroughs.
“I enjoy this game, but my main concern is the replayability in the early stages.”
“The lack of variety in missions makes it hard to want to replay the game.”
“Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
