Takelings House Party
- July 25, 2019
- DimnHouse
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamTakelings House Party is a frantic, physics-based party game where players must work together to destroy household items and defeat invading aliens called Takelings. Use a variety of weapons and tools to cause chaos and wreak havoc in different rooms of the house. With local and online multiplayer options, it's a fun and crazy party experience that will keep you and your friends entertained for hours.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus VR
Reviews
- Fantastic party game that brings friends and family together in a hilarious VR experience.
- The game is easy to set up and allows for multiple players using smartphones as controllers, making it accessible for everyone.
- The kitchen level is particularly fun and engaging, providing a lot of laughs and chaotic moments.
- The game currently has very limited content with only three levels, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
- There are significant issues with remote play functionality and the app for mobile controllers, which can hinder the experience.
- The game has been in early access for a long time with little new content or updates, leading to concerns about its future development.
- humor18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, providing a hilarious experience that resonates with both seasoned VR players and newcomers alike. Players report uproarious laughter during gameplay, especially in group settings, with memorable moments that lead to chaotic and funny interactions. Overall, it is considered a must-play for those looking to enjoy a fun and comedic gaming experience with friends and family.
“This game is hilarious.”
“All in all a hilarious game with friends and family!”
“Not only does remote play work like a dream, but this game is a chaotic, disastrous, hilarious mess in the best way possible.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally fun and entertaining, particularly for VR players, but suffers from a lack of content and variety, with only three maps and a few minigames available. Many mechanics are poorly explained, leaving players to figure them out on their own, which can lead to confusion. While the asymmetric gameplay offers some unique experiences, the overall limited gameplay and inconsistent mechanics detract from the potential enjoyment, highlighting a need for more levels, challenges, and clearer instructions.
“The gameplay is legitimately fun and entertaining for everyone playing (especially the person in VR), but it's suffering from a lack of content.”
“There are only a few stages to play with, but the asymmetric gameplay adds infinite variety as PC players join in the fun on the same device.”
“More levels would be awesome, challenges, more items, additional mechanics, etc. The game is just so fun and I want more!”
“The kitchen has the most potential to be fun with lots of players, but even then the gameplay and content is so limited that your players are tired of it in minutes.”
“The gameplay on many stages has mechanics that are never mentioned anywhere; it's kind of just up to the players to figure out how to do things.”
“Game is fun, but it only has 3 minigames, so the variety in gameplay runs out very quickly.”
- stability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report smooth performance after upgrading their systems, others experience frequent glitches and bugs, particularly in certain mini-games and levels. The game is generally well-received when it functions properly, but issues with freezing and bugs detract from the experience for some users.
“The controls with the smartphone work great, and the game is well-made and bug-free.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, providing a stable experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to focus on strategy without worrying about technical issues.”
“It freezes at a whitish background with the Takelings picture flashing.”
“Buggy and somewhat confusing.”
“Very buggy and you need a lot of room.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the game's story, focusing instead on the technical aspects of playing the game using various VR setups. There is no mention of narrative elements or character development, indicating that the story may not be a central focus for users.
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some users find it excellent for parties and appreciate the customization options, others feel that the limited number of games and maps reduces long-term replay value.
“This is an excellent VR experience suitable for parties, introducing new people to VR, and generally the replay value is excellent.”
“Wish there were more than 3 games for the money, but what's there is excellent and has a lot of replay value.”
“Even at this early stage, there is an ample amount of customization and a huge replayability factor.”
“The three different maps have about a game's worth of entertainment each, but almost zero replayability.”
“Not much replay value.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that once the initial setup is complete, the game runs smoothly without any noticeable lag, providing an engaging experience for the whole family.
“But after it is set up, it all runs smoothly.”
“It really gets the whole family involved; I was concerned that there would be some sort of lag, but it runs smoothly.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the ease of setup for "Takelings," as it allows for quick engagement without the need for extensive preparation, making it suitable for party play. However, the mention of grinding is absent, suggesting that the game may not heavily rely on repetitive tasks.
