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The Burst

53%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
stability, grinding
53% User Score Based on 60 reviews

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"The Burst" is a high-speed VR shooter set on a desert prison planet, where you must eliminate an infamous warlord and restore order. With an array of weapons, enemies, and explosive parkour movement, players can experience intense action and let their creativity run wild. Ditch the traditional stick movement and use your hands and body for a full range of motion in this wild and intense world.

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53%
Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • The game features a variety of weapons and environments, providing a fun and engaging experience.
  • The parkour mechanics and movement are enjoyable, allowing for a dynamic gameplay style.
  • The game has a unique art style and an interesting story that adds depth to the gameplay.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and janky mechanics, making it frustrating to play at times.
  • Enemy AI is often described as braindead, leading to unchallenging combat encounters.
  • The controls, particularly for jumping and reloading, are inconsistent and can detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring enjoyable parkour mechanics and innovative ideas, but marred by inconsistent and poorly explained mechanics, such as edge grabbing and weapon upgrading. While some players appreciate the immersive experience and continuous level design, others find significant friction with basic mechanics that detract from the overall enjoyment. With potential for improvement through updates and polish, the game could evolve into a more cohesive experience.

    • “The parkour gameplay is quite fun.”
    • “I really liked the level design and the continuous gameplay, no loading at all; every mission continues like a Half-Life game.”
    • “It combines a lot of mechanics from different VR games and makes them new and fresh.”
    • “Anytime there's a praiseworthy mechanic, there are 2 awful mechanics to go along with it.”
    • “There were so many game mechanics that were just not explained or introduced at all.”
    • “Whatever it is, the demo worked perfectly in this regard, but now the grabbing mechanics are incredibly janky.”
  • story
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a story with characters and voice acting, which many players appreciate, although some find it difficult to fully grasp the narrative's relevance and goals at times. While the main story elements are generally easy to follow, pacing and character development can be confusing, leading to mixed feelings about clarity. Overall, the presence of a thoughtful story enhances the experience, setting it apart from other VR titles, despite some critiques regarding its execution and coherence.

    • “I like that there is an actual story with characters and voice acting.”
    • “The main parts of the story were easy to understand and follow, which makes for a good playable game.”
    • “Just an odd direction choice, but otherwise the story is being delivered in a fun way that flings you into a post-war world away from Earth without much setup, but does explain lore at well-chosen moments of travel.”
    • “The story is a little hard to follow at times; pacing and character weirdness made me unsure if I fully understood what was going on with the characters at all times. However, I enjoyed the characters, and there was some solid voice acting. Mostly, though, I liked that there was some thought put into it instead of just being constant action.”
    • “The Burst VR suffers from problems that most indie games do on their launch: bugs that everybody will see (but the devs somehow didn't), tanky and buggy enemies that stand around and yell at you, crappy controls, confusing puzzles, and a story that only the devs with their insight can enjoy.”
    • “Needed more setup and clarity for the story beats.”
  • graphics
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a stylized lower poly aesthetic that is visually appealing and well-designed, making it suitable for lower-end systems. While the art style enhances the game's atmosphere, particularly in urban areas, some players noted that the simplicity can lead to difficulties in distinguishing interactive elements from the background. Overall, the visuals are not graphically intensive and have room for improvement, particularly in texture quality and pop-in issues.

    • “The visuals are stylized quite heavily to this lower poly aesthetic; it's a choice look that I enjoyed and helps run the game on lower-end systems. Though sometimes the simplicity of it can make it harder to identify what are background objects and what is interactive, most notably climbing ledges.”
    • “When it comes to visuals, while it's not graphically intensive, it does have a nice art style that makes the world feel interesting, especially as you make your way into the denser, more urban areas.”
    • “Far from perfect, the visuals are inspired by post-apocalyptic games and movies and render it pretty well in the headset with some gritty ambient, which is great for a post-apocalyptic game. However, graphically, it's stylized as a cartoon, so no miracles there.”
    • “The visuals are stylized quite heavily to this lower poly aesthetic; it's a choice look that I enjoyed and helps run the game on lower-end systems. However, sometimes the simplicity of it can make it harder to identify what are background objects and what is interactive, most notably climbing ledges.”
    • “There also seems to be some regression from the demo in terms of graphics, as I am noticing a lot more pop-in. However, it seems to be mostly in the right eye, so perhaps the error lies in the spectator camera - just a guess.”
    • “The art style is neat, but the texture quality leaves something to be desired.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting its great quality and the effective use of metal tracks during combat, which enhances the overall experience. The sound design complements the gameplay well, contributing to a cool and engaging atmosphere.

    • “The music is fantastic, adding a great atmosphere to the game.”
    • “The sound design is excellent, and the metal music during combat is a must-have.”
    • “Awesome music that enhances the overall experience.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly at 120Hz without performance issues. While the graphics and style are decent but not exceptional, their simplicity contributes to the overall smooth performance.

    • “Performance was good, played at 120Hz with no performance issues.”
    • “The graphics and style are good but not the best, but because of their simplicity, the game runs smoothly.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences occasional stutters and freezes during transitions between sections, but gameplay remains stable during action sequences. Common issues found in many indie titles at launch, such as bugs, unresponsive enemies, and poor controls, also affect the overall stability of the game.

    • “There were some stutters/freezes when it seemed to be between sections and loading the new areas, but never during the action.”
    • “The Burst VR suffers from problems that most indie games do on their launch: bugs that everybody will see (but the devs somehow didn't), tanky and buggy enemies that stand around and yell at you, crappy controls, confusing puzzles, and a story that only the devs with their insight can enjoy.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is criticized for its long, empty driving sections that feel purposeless and detract from the overall experience. While these segments have the potential to be atmospheric, they suffer from inadequate set dressing, leading to a sense of aimlessness.

  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a second job or life is necessary to keep up with the demands.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”

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5h Median play time
5h Average play time
3-6h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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