Suicide Guy VR
- July 24, 2020
- Fabio Ferrara
In Suicide Guy VR, players navigate through surreal and absurd dreamscapes to save themselves from falling asleep forever. Each level features unique puzzles and environments, with the player's beer-loving character able to interact with various objects and use them to progress. The game's dark humor and challenging gameplay make for an entertaining and immersive VR experience.
Reviews
- The game features a simple yet funny story that provides a fun experience.
- It has clever puzzle designs that range from simple to complex, making it engaging for puzzle enthusiasts.
- The whimsical interpretation of a serious subject matter adds originality and humor to the gameplay.
- The controls are clunky and buggy, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Many players experience significant motion sickness and performance issues, making the game unplayable for some.
- The game lacks polish, with repetitive levels and a lack of improvements since its initial release.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is marked by clever ideas and appealing design elements, but is significantly hindered by clunky mechanics, particularly a frustrating jumping system that many players find difficult to navigate. Overall, the experience is described as uninspiring, with some elements feeling derivative of other games.
“Overall, the game has some clever ideas and nice design in parts, but it has some gameplay mechanics issues that hold it back.”
“[b]Gameplay[/b] is not bad.”
“Please, developer, fix the jumping mechanic. It's so hard I couldn't even get past the 3rd level.”
“I spent 25 minutes trying to get the controls to do what I needed, and the rest of the gameplay was absolutely uninspiring.”
“The clunky and boring gameplay doesn't help either.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the cute art style and fun levels, while others criticize the visuals as poor and overly demanding on performance. Lowering graphical settings has reportedly improved gameplay for some users, suggesting that the game's visual demands may not align with its simplistic aesthetic.
“The graphics are nice.”
“Levels are fun; the art style is great.”
“To start, the graphics are awful.”
“It doesn't seem reasonable for a game with these visuals to be so demanding.”
“The game ran fine for me once I lowered the graphical settings.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of dark comedy and whimsical storytelling, offering a fun and engaging experience through its colorful puzzles and VR elements. Players appreciate the amusing narrative and the variety of humorous interactions, including vehicle driving and object manipulation, which enhance the overall enjoyment.
“It has a simple but funny story and a fun experience.”
“I enjoy dark humor, so this game was right up my alley.”
“This is a funny and colorful puzzle game where you need to find a way to wake up through various dreams, and somehow it makes me recall the film Inception.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and clunky controls that hinder the overall experience. While some find it enjoyable despite these issues, many others are frustrated by the persistent technical problems and annoying audio.
“The game is clunky and buggy, with constant noise that becomes super annoying very quickly, and I just generally didn't find it fun.”
“The controls are just buggy for Vive.”
“Buggy and awkward to move around.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a simple yet humorous story that enhances the overall experience, making it an enjoyable puzzle game. Its originality in mission completion is highlighted as a key aspect that distinguishes it from others in the genre.
“It has a simple but funny story and a fun experience.”
“Overall, it's an okay puzzle game with the originality of its way to accomplish your mission being the thing that sets it apart.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting performance issues that negatively impact gameplay. Overall, there are concerns about the game's optimization affecting the overall experience.
“The optimization in this game is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers have focused on performance, ensuring that the game runs seamlessly without any lag.”
“The game's optimization makes it accessible to a wider audience, providing an enjoyable experience for both casual and hardcore gamers.”
“Performance issues are severely impacting the gameplay experience.”
“The optimization is so poor that it feels like the game is running on outdated hardware.”
“I can't enjoy the game when the frame rate drops are this frequent.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly noting that the controls can be cumbersome, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, but it felt more like a chore than fun.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is perceived as a low-effort cash grab, indicating that players feel the game prioritizes profit over quality and player experience.
“Just a low-effort cash grab.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and takes away from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”