The Sniper VR

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The Sniper VR is a single player simulation game. It was developed by iVRstudio and was released on August 25, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Shaky hands? Hate the VR Shiver in Sniper Games? Well this game is for you! Try out our stabilization system which completely removes the VR Shiver and allows you to be a great sniper even with shaky hands! Just squeeze the trigger slowly before shooting to stabilize then make precise adjustment

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features impressive mechanics such as bullet travel time, drop-off, and wind simulation, making it challenging and rewarding to hit distant targets.
The stabilization feature significantly reduces hand shake, making it easier to aim and shoot accurately, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The missions are varied and unique, providing new challenges that keep the gameplay engaging and interesting.

Controls are clunky and often non-functional, leading to frustration, especially on different VR systems like Vive and Oculus Rift.
Many players report bugs and glitches, such as missions not progressing correctly and issues with weapon handling, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game lacks essential features like sight adjustments and a clear progress tracking system during missions, making gameplay feel tedious and frustrating.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of engaging missions and poor briefing, leading to frustration among players. While some missions are noted for their variety and uniqueness, the overall execution suffers from clunky controls and difficulty spikes, making it hard to track progress and enjoy the narrative. Players express a desire for improvements in mission accuracy and pacing to enhance the storytelling experience.
- “On the topic of missions, they are varied and unique.”
- “Really, the missions are great.”
- “Especially once you earn enough to pay for a better rifle with a scope - you gotta do a few missions to earn this, but it's worth the effort.”
- “The controls are clunky, the missions aren't too interesting, the mission briefing is pretty poor, and the missions are just frustrating and hard.”
- “Moral of the story: lazy developers.”
- “While this could be great to replay a mission, showing where the whole story fits together in hindsight, it's annoying the first time through.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally seen as light and entertaining, with a solid stabilization mechanic for ranged shots that enhances precision, especially for players with unsteady hands. However, reviewers suggest that adding sight adjustment mechanics could increase the challenge and depth of the experience, while also advocating for a more forgiving damage system that allows for multiple body shots to take down enemies.
- “Excellent stabilization mechanic for ranged shots.”
- “I could recommend the game to someone looking for light entertainment, but I feel the challenge would be much more interesting if sight adjustment mechanics were added in the mix.”
- “The link shows my gameplay of it, and also from what I know, the latest patch during the first mission I play, there is a 3-minute segment where I was needed to do something for family; I just skipped that.”
- “Whilst I don't mind the challenge of getting them in the noggin, I don't think it would have taken away from the gameplay if they still died with a few shots to the body. So far, most move location if you hit them... keep that in, but have, say, three shots to kill them or one in the head to get the job done properly.”
- “For those with shaky hands, there is a mostly unknown mechanic where you aim close to the target, half pull the trigger, and the scope movement will slow, allowing you to aim with better precision. I see this being a big thing in sniper games to come.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the unique art style and its charm, while others express a preference for a more realistic approach. Overall, the visuals are considered decent, but opinions vary on whether the current style enhances or detracts from the experience.
- “I love the art style and the narration, as well as the home base.”
- “The graphics style is quite appealing; I wouldn't have minded a more stylized approach like in Sniper Elite.”
- “I'm not a big fan of the art style, but it certainly has its charm.”
- “The graphics style is alright; I wouldn't have said no to a Sniper Elite-stylized game.”