The Last Sniper VR
- September 22, 2016
- Robert Weaver
"The Last Sniper VR" is a virtual reality game that simulates the life of a sniper during wartime. Players must complete various missions, using their sniper rifle to take out targets from a distance while avoiding detection. The game features realistic graphics and sound effects, immersing the player in a tense and thrilling environment.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique perspective by allowing players to experience WWII battles from the Axis side, which is a refreshing change.
- The parachuting scene at the beginning is immersive and provides a thrilling experience.
- The graphics and atmosphere are well done, creating an engaging environment for players.
- The game is plagued by technical issues, including frequent black screens and compatibility problems with various VR headsets, rendering it unplayable for many users.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with basic AI and limited content that can be completed in under two hours.
- The controls are clunky and unrealistic, particularly the sniper mechanics, which detract from the overall experience.
- story90 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 91 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players noting that it primarily consists of missions without a cohesive narrative. While some missions, particularly the final stealth mission, are highlighted as enjoyable, the overall campaign is deemed too short and underdeveloped, leaving players wanting a more structured and engaging storyline. Many reviewers express a desire for additional missions and a richer narrative experience to enhance replayability.
“I have played the storyline several times over the 1.5 years I own this game; it keeps the fun it has in it.”
“I personally greatly enjoyed all of the missions; I do not mind playing bad guys in any way, I actually like it as some kind of refreshment between all of the games/movies which only show us the good guys succeeding.”
“Story: there is no story other than the things I could figure out myself.”
“Overall: 6.5/10 the game is alright, needs a story.”
“Great ideas, great concept, just wish it had a more developed story and was longer.”
- gameplay50 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of creativity and frustration, with mechanics that initially show promise but ultimately fall short. Players appreciate the immersive graphics and sound, but criticize the clunky shooting and reloading mechanics, basic AI, and linear gameplay that can feel repetitive. Overall, while some find enjoyment in the experience, many express a desire for improvements to enhance the overall gameplay quality.
“The creativity of the programmers in working within the confines of what was a new genre when they wrote it - they just found some mechanics that work amazingly well.”
“The gameplay is really fun; the planes flying by are pretty cool and well detailed. I would recommend it 8-10, it could be higher when they fix the scope issue, as it does get a bit annoying.”
“Very immersive, great graphics and sound, and I like the gameplay.”
“The shooting mechanics are awful; you have to hold the sniper rifle more than a foot in front of your face since you can't really see clearly through the scope if you hold it too close, and there's no way to stabilize the gun, apart from putting your physical arm underneath the gun hand, which doesn't look or behave naturally in-game.”
“Sadly it uses an extremely clunky teleportation mechanic to do this, and for the early part of it you just teleport right behind each enemy, who is always conveniently facing away from you, and shoot them point blank.”
“The AI is very basic, the gameplay is basic and runs poorly.”
- graphics34 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while they are polished and immersive, they do not reach AAA quality and can feel dated compared to modern titles. Some users appreciate the overall aesthetic and atmosphere, particularly in VR, while others point out areas needing improvement, especially in level design and AI. Overall, the graphics are generally considered good for the price, with a few standout moments enhancing the gameplay experience.
“Very good graphics and immersion for a VR title, even though it is a little short.”
“This is an amazing game with polished graphics and great mechanics!”
“Very immersive, great graphics and sound, and I like the gameplay.”
“It's not a AAA game graphic-wise or in depth, but it has something that keeps drawing me back.”
“I would say that the graphics are on par with FPS games from about a decade ago.”
“No immersive sound, braindead AI, poor level graphics/design.”
- replayability14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is generally viewed as low, with many users noting that the missions are short and lack significant incentive to replay. While some players find the experience enjoyable enough to warrant a purchase, the consensus leans towards a lack of substantial replay value.
“The missions are short but the experience and replayability make this a good buy.”
“Not much replay value.”
“Too short and not replayable.”
“Replay value is... meh.”
- stability12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs and unrealistic controls that detract from the overall experience. While some players noted that the game runs well on lower-end VR systems, the prevalence of unfinished mechanics and gameplay issues has left others feeling frustrated and dissatisfied.
“Runs great on my VR-entry level system (i5 2500k + GTX 980).”
“The controls are buggy and not realistic.”
“Buggy and unfinished.”
“A buggy, short, and hard-to-play mechanics is just not what I was after.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its immersive quality, effectively capturing the tension and ambiance of a WWII setting. Reviewers highlight the combination of polished graphics and sound design, which contribute to a chilling and engaging experience, making it well worth the price. Overall, players find the atmosphere to be a standout feature that enhances their enjoyment of the game.
“Gives you the chills when you play it, captures the atmosphere well and was an immersive experience.”
“An absolutely astounding game well worth its price tag, 'The Last Sniper' is a well-optimized first-person VR shooter set in WWII with amazing atmosphere, a decent amount of armament, and capable AI. I'd definitely recommend it to a friend; the $10 price tag is well worth the game, and overall, this game is a very fun and enjoyable experience.”
“- Polished, decent graphics, great atmosphere, great sound.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with players feeling that the $10 price tag does not reflect the short and unsatisfying gameplay experience. Many believe that the developers should focus more on creating quality content rather than prioritizing advertising.
“This is a cash grab for $10, if you ask me. When I played the game, I was stunned that it was over.”
“If they spent more time on making games instead of advertising them, I could actually play something worthwhile.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the optimization for touch controllers on the Oculus Rift is lacking, leading to a subpar control experience.
“I'm playing on Oculus Rift, and the controls are not optimized for touch controllers.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly highlighting the immersive experience of the first mission where they jump from a C-47 Skytrain as a paratrooper, which evokes a genuine sense of thrill and realism.