The Secret Pyramid

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The Secret Pyramid is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Linkup and was released on July 19, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A VR shooting game with Roguelite elements on the theme of ancient Egyptian tomb exploration.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The gameplay is fun with enjoyable shooting mechanics and a variety of weapons.
The graphics and sound design are well done, contributing to an immersive experience.
The game has potential for replayability with different upgrades and enemy behaviors.

Controls can be imprecise, leading to frustrating moments like getting stuck on objects.
The game lacks a save option after completing levels, punishing players for needing to leave.
It feels like an Early Access title with various bugs and performance issues, including frame rate drops.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews; while some players appreciated the well-done visuals and impressive sound, others criticized them as bland and lacking in detail, especially when compared to similar titles like Serious Sam VR. Additionally, the absence of graphical settings was noted as a drawback.
- “The graphics are well done and the sound is impressive.”
- “The graphics are good, the setting is cool, I like the weapons, the gameplay is fun, and while mummies are very similar to zombies, it's still not the same as the played-out zombie plot of the thousands of zombie shooters out there.”
- “The graphics are well done, but the sound is impressive.”
- “Controls are like Arizona Sunshine, but the graphics are a little worse.”
- “Bland visuals that look especially awful compared to Serious Sam VR games also set in Egypt.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game lacks a substantial story or campaign, with players noting it feels like another iteration of the overused zombie shooter trope, despite its enjoyable gameplay and graphics. While the setting and weaponry are appreciated, the absence of a compelling narrative detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game is okay, but there is no story or campaign.”
- “The graphics are good, the setting is cool, I like the weapons, and the gameplay is fun. However, the plot feels like a played-out zombie story from the thousands of zombie shooters out there.”
- “It worked on my Index, Meta Quest 3 via Steam Link, and HTC Vive system. It looked okay, played okay, and sounded okay.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game offers some replayability, though opinions vary; while some players find it enjoyable enough for multiple playthroughs, others feel that it lacks sufficient content to warrant more than 2-4 runs, especially for a rogue-like title.
- “While it may not be as good as Serious Sam, this game still has replayability for me.”
- “For a rogue-like that is supposed to be replayable, Secret Pyramid VR does not have enough content to justify more than 2-4 playthroughs.”
- “After a few runs, the lack of variety in levels and enemies makes it feel repetitive.”
- “The game quickly loses its charm as the limited mechanics and predictable outcomes lead to a lack of incentive for replaying.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game has some stability issues, noting it is "a little buggy."
- “Yes, it's a little buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its subpar optimization, with users expressing dissatisfaction regarding its performance.
- “It's not the best optimized game either.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay features solid shooting mechanics and a variety of weapons, but players have reported issues with getting stuck on objects, which can lead to frustrating deaths.
- “The shooting mechanics and weapons are good, but I've gotten stuck on objects numerous times and then I die.”