The Sniper VR
- August 25, 2017
- iVRstudio
Get on Steam"The Sniper VR" is a virtual reality game that simulates the life of a sniper. Players must complete various missions, using a variety of weapons and stealth techniques to take out targets and evade enemies. With realistic graphics and immersive gameplay, this game offers a unique and exciting experience for VR enthusiasts.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique stabilization mechanic that makes aiming and hitting distant targets more manageable, enhancing the overall sniping experience.
- Missions are varied and unique, providing new challenges that keep gameplay interesting and engaging.
- The game has potential for improvement, with responsive developers who are actively working on updates and bug fixes.
- Controls are clunky and often non-functional across different VR systems, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Many players report significant bugs, including mission glitches and issues with weapon handling, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game lacks proper sight adjustments and tracking for mission progress, making it difficult to keep track of objectives during intense firefights.
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the missions varied and unique, while others criticize the mission briefings and overall execution as frustrating and poorly designed. Many feel that the lack of tracking for mission goals and the clunky controls detract from the experience, suggesting that the developers could improve the narrative coherence and gameplay flow. Overall, while there is potential for a compelling story, execution issues hinder the player's enjoyment.
“On the topic of missions, they are varied and unique.”
“Really, the missions are great.”
“While this could be great to replay a mission, showing where the whole story fits together in hindsight, it's annoying the first time though.”
“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 devs.”
“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.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
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 played has a 3-minute segment where I was needed to do something for the family; I just skipped that.”
“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.”
“Whilst I don't mind the challenge of getting them in the head, 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 locations 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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
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 design of the home base.”
“The graphics style is quite good; 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.”
