Taskmaster VR
- June 19, 2024
- Scallywag Arcade
Get on SteamTaskmaster VR brings the hit TV show to virtual reality, challenging you to complete a variety of tasks in a competition judged by the Taskmaster. With a range of items and no single solution, players are encouraged to think creatively and solve the problems in their own way. The game features a creative mode and requires skill, patience, and precision to master the tasks.
Reviews
- Captures the essence of the Taskmaster show with familiar audio, props, and Easter eggs, making it enjoyable for fans.
- The tasks are creative and allow for silly, abstract solutions, providing a fun and chaotic experience.
- The developers are actively working on improvements, with patches already issued to address some issues.
- The controls and physics are janky, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, including items getting stuck or flying unexpectedly.
- Many players experience severe motion sickness, making the game unplayable for some, despite adjustments to settings.
- The game feels short and lacks content, with some tasks being repetitive and the overall experience not living up to the expectations set by the show.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being frustrating and unfulfilling, with a lack of engaging mechanics that could enhance the experience, such as a "pass the headset" feature. Additionally, those unfamiliar with the source material may find the game lacking compared to other VR options available.
“But that's not enough to redeem it for me when the gameplay itself is frustrating and unfulfilling.”
“If this had a 'pass the headset' type mechanic, it sure would make the current lobby not feel so desolate and lonely.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its familiarity and integration with the audio cues. The soundtrack enhances the overall experience, complemented by engaging banter and clever fan service, including enjoyable easter eggs. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The good: it's taskmaster, it's familiar with the audio, sounds, and musical cues.”
“I generally like it; I love the show, so all of the music, the props, the locations, and having Alex and Greg bantering is fun. The fan service is great.”
“From the little easter eggs to the music and sound effects, it’s incredible.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs affecting controls and physics, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Issues such as unresponsive movements, problematic object interactions, and invisible barriers detract from the overall enjoyment, making it feel as though the developers did not adequately test the mechanics.
“Controls are a buggy mess.”
“This game is short, buggy, and the physics will annoy you (not in a quirky funny way... although with multiplayer, it could be fun to laugh while others are battling the physics).”
“I found so many issues doing fine movements because my hands would get stuck on something or the pickup point for an object was buggy (it feels like the devs never tried to pick up the briefcase in the garage). Objects would phase through things when they should collide, or your body (which is invisible) manages to get caught on something, preventing you from bending in a way that feels natural.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is relatively short, taking about 2.5 hours to complete, but players have reported significant issues with playability on the Quest 2, particularly when streaming wirelessly.
“I completed the main story in about 2 and a half hours.”
“Unplayable on the Quest 2.”
“I stream wirelessly to a Quest 2 and it’s hard to play.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as having a familiar yet overly cartoonish art style, which some players find off-putting. However, the visuals are generally considered enjoyable, particularly in the exploration of the game's environments, and the character audio adds to the replayability despite mixed opinions.
“The game visuals are nice and fun to wander around the house. I know some didn't like the audio of Greg/Alex, but I thought it was fine, considering they obviously chopped them up to reflect the choices the player made, which does give it more replayability.”
“I appreciate the familiarity with the series, but the art style is questionable. It's way too cartoony, and while Greg and Alex look okay, the overall aesthetic is disappointing.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game. It detracts from the overall experience.”
“The character designs are overly simplistic and don't match the tone of the game, making it hard to take the story seriously.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding amusement in the buggy physics, particularly in multiplayer scenarios. However, the humor is not intentional or quirky, leading to mixed feelings about its effectiveness. Overall, while there are moments of laughter, they stem more from frustration than clever design.
“Admittedly, it's funny when it happens and it doesn't matter.”
“This game is short, buggy, and the physics will annoy you (not in a quirky funny way... although with multiplayer, it could be fun to laugh while others are battling the physics).”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized due to notable bugs and performance issues, which detract from the overall experience.
“Of course, I have to mention the bugs and performance issues.”
“The game runs poorly on my system, despite meeting the recommended requirements.”
“Frequent frame drops and crashes make it nearly unplayable at times.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers good replayability, allowing players to extend their experience by exploring a wide variety of quirky items and tasks scattered throughout the environment.
“It does have replayability, and you can certainly stretch out the tasks much longer with the plethora of weird stuff you find lying around.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, making it hard to put down.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the game fresh, encouraging multiple runs.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
“The repetitive nature of the gameplay means that replaying it feels more like a chore than a fun experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game received criticism, with users feeling that certain moments, such as a scene involving a melon, lacked impact and failed to resonate, resulting in low scores.
