Tainted Fate

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In "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.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

40%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music3 positive mentions

The game features a fun and engaging story with a lot of gore and humor.
Graphics are pleasing, and the world feels expansive with detailed environments and good enemy design.
The gameplay is satisfying, with mechanics that allow for creative combat and a variety of locomotion options in VR.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including game-breaking issues and unpolished mechanics.
Combat can feel repetitive and lacks variety in enemy types, leading to a stale experience over time.
AI behavior is often poor, with enemies appearing unexpectedly and lacking strategic depth.

story
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and offers a full single-player campaign, enhanced by impressive music and enjoyable gameplay elements like special abilities and boss fights. However, players may find it challenging to follow the narrative if they don't pay close attention to the dialogues. Overall, it stands out in the VR genre for its compelling storyline, despite some technical issues.
- “But it's actually a full-blown single-player story with awesome music, fun gameplay with special abilities, boss fights, and so on.”
- “- 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.”
- “It actually has a story worth playing through, something I don't see much in other VR games.”
- “I'd say get this game if you want to play a VR game with a full story campaign.”
gameplay
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highlighted as a standout feature, offering a full single-player experience with engaging mechanics, special abilities, and boss fights, despite some minor AI bugs. However, some players note that the mechanics can become repetitive over time. Overall, the game delivers a fun and immersive gameplay 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, this game delivers.”
- “+awesome gameplay”
- “I bought this thinking it would be a standard $15 VR game, but it turned out to be 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.”
music
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its intensity and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, contributing to a captivating atmosphere that keeps players engaged. Many users appreciate the soundtrack's energetic and hardcore elements, which complement the game's action and story. However, despite the strong musical component, some players express concerns about other issues within the game that affect their overall recommendation.
- “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.”
- “I love the music; it really made me feel like a carnivore.”
graphics
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with many players finding them pleasing and enjoyable, though not on par with AAA titles. Some initial reservations about the visuals are outweighed by the game's overall charm, suggesting that the graphics complement its unique style.
- “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.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for being fun and ridiculous, with standout voice acting that enhances the comedic experience.
- “This game is fun, funny, and ridiculous.”
- “The voice acting is hilarious.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the emotional impact of the game's music, noting that it effectively enhances the immersive experience and evokes strong feelings, likening it to a visceral connection with the game's themes.