Syndrome VR

22%
Game Brain Score Based on 11 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • story
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Syndrome, a sci-fi survival horror game that places you in a living hell inside a doomed starship. Find out what happened to your lost crew. Run. Hide. Fight. Survive. Includes a Survival Game mode in Full VR.

  • PC
  • Virtual Reality
  • Windows
  • Oculus VR
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

22%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game features good graphics and effective use of lighting, creating a tense atmosphere.
  • The base campaign has an interesting storyline and can be fun to play.
  • Previous owners of the original game received the VR mode for free, which is a nice addition.
  • The gameplay is clunky, with a messy control scheme and poor enemy AI, making combat feel unengaging.
  • The VR mode feels tacked on and lacks proper support, with issues like having to launch it separately and limited functionality.
  • The game is riddled with technical problems, including low resolution support and inaccurate hitboxes, leading to a frustrating experience.
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics of the game, released in 2017, are generally praised for their quality, with users highlighting the impressive visuals, effective lighting, and overall aesthetic appeal.

    • “The visuals look nice, especially for a game from 2017.”
    • “Pretty good graphics and sounds; I love the lighting, sounds, and the overall feel of the game.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay has been criticized for being clunky and frustrating, with issues such as poor hitbox accuracy and difficulties in obtaining weapons and ammo. Overall, players find the experience lacking and unenjoyable.

    • “However, the gameplay itself is pretty bad.”
    • “It's a pain to get it working, and then the gameplay seems clunky. You feel dead before you can get any weapons, and the ammo tracking and hitboxes are all inaccurate.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story features an interesting storyline, but players note that it is not available in VR mode, which is limited to a separate gameplay experience similar to Star Wars Battlefront.

    • “The storyline is incredibly interesting and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
    • “The narrative is captivating and adds depth to the overall experience.”
    • “The story mode offers a rich and immersive experience that draws you in.”
    • “There is no VR support for the story mode.”
    • “You can't play the story in VR; it's limited to a mode similar to Star Wars Battlefront.”
    • “The story mode feels disconnected from the VR experience.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its effectiveness, creating a tense and immersive experience that enhances gameplay.

    • “At first, I have to say, the atmosphere works very well.”
    • “The atmosphere is incredibly tense.”
    • “The game creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is derived from its perceived shortcomings, with players finding amusement in its flaws and overall poor execution.

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