Tainted Fate
- May 28, 2018
- Misfit Village
Get on SteamIn "Tainted Fate," a violent VR game, players assume the role of a horror, wield demonic abilities to dismember enemies, and face epic bosses. With no HUD, the game immerses players through hand-selected abilities, fading colors indicating damage, and haptic feedback. Bosses are colossal, and various defeat strategies are encouraged.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a fun and engaging story with a lot of gore and satisfying gameplay mechanics.
- Graphics are visually appealing, creating a sense of a vast and immersive world, complemented by a great soundtrack.
- Offers a variety of locomotion options and gameplay features, including puzzles and boss fights that enhance the VR experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and lacks polish, with issues like game-breaking glitches and unresponsive AI.
- Combat mechanics can feel repetitive and unrefined, with limited enemy variety and awkward object handling.
- As an Early Access title, it feels unfinished, leading to a stale experience that may not hold players' interest for long.
- story12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game features an engaging and full-fledged single-player story that stands out in the VR genre, complemented by impressive music and enjoyable gameplay elements like special abilities and boss fights. However, players may struggle to follow the narrative if they don't pay close attention to the dialogues, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite its storytelling strengths, some users noted significant issues with the game that affect their recommendation.
“It actually has a story worth playing through, something I don't see much in other VR games.”
“But it's actually a full-blown single-player story with awesome music, fun gameplay with special abilities, boss fights, and so on.”
“I'd say get this game if you want to play a VR game with a full story campaign.”
“The story is hard to follow if you don't pay attention to the dialogues between what I assume is my character and someone else.”
“The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player, making it difficult to stay invested.”
“The plot twists are predictable and the character development is minimal, leaving the story feeling flat.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a standout feature, offering a full single-player story with engaging mechanics, special abilities, and boss fights, complemented by great music. While some users noted that the mechanics can become repetitive and there are minor AI bugs, these issues do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
“But it's actually a full-blown single-player story with awesome music, fun gameplay with special abilities, boss fights, and so on.”
“The gameplay is the main thing here, and let me tell you, does this game deliver.”
“+awesome gameplay”
“I bought this thinking it would be a standard $15 VR game (half an hour of so-so repetitive gameplay).”
“The mechanics get really stale, really quick.”
“There's some bugs with the AI, but nothing that ruins the gameplay.”
- music10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its intensity and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, with many users noting it as a standout feature that complements the story and action. The soundtrack is described as "hardcore" and immersive, effectively engaging players and adding to the overall atmosphere. However, despite the strong musical elements, some reviewers express concerns about other significant issues within the game.
“But it's actually a full blown single player story with awesome music, fun gameplay with special abilities, boss fights and so on.”
“+great soundtrack”
“+love the music, really made me feel like a carnivore”
“The music is so hardcore it makes you want to just rip all the guys to pieces.”
“The music is so hardcore it makes you want to just rip all the guys to pieces.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many players finding them pleasing and suitable for the game's style, despite not being top-tier. Some initial reservations were noted, but the unique charm of the game ultimately enhances the visual experience.
“The graphics are great.”
“The graphics are good, not AAA for sure, but it’s pleasing to look at.”
“I was a bit put off by the graphics at first, but the game is such wonderful schlock it suits it perfectly.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for being fun, funny, and absurd, with particular commendation for the voice acting that enhances the comedic experience.
“This game is fun, funny, and ridiculous.”
“The voice acting is funny.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the emotional impact of the game's music, noting that it effectively enhances their immersive experience and evokes strong feelings, likening it to a visceral connection with the game's themes.
