Thief Simulator VR

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Thief Simulator VR is a single player simulation game. It was developed by GameBoom VR and was released on November 5, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Thief Simulator VR, become a virtual thief and steal from houses in free-roam sandbox neighborhoods. Observe targets, gather intel, and execute burglaries using high-tech equipment. Sell stolen goods and avoid getting caught, all while managing time to maximize loot.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 895 reviews

gameplay29 positive mentions

graphics18 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and immersive experience of being a thief in VR, with engaging mechanics like lockpicking and driving.
The variety of tools and interactions with the environment enhance the gameplay, making it feel more realistic and enjoyable.
Despite some bugs, the game has a lot of potential and is fun to play, especially for fans of the original Thief Simulator.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including lag and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
Controls can be clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration when trying to interact with objects or navigate the environment.
The graphics and overall optimization are lacking, making the game feel less polished compared to other VR titles.

gameplay
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Thief Simulator VR offers an immersive experience that simulates the life of a thief, featuring mechanics like lockpicking, stealth, and driving getaway vehicles. While the interaction with the environment and the use of VR technology create a unique atmosphere, many players have noted issues with clunky controls, technical bugs, and AI behavior, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the game remains appealing to fans of stealth and sandbox gameplay, providing a compelling, if imperfect, virtual thievery adventure.
- “The feeling of physically picking locks, sneaking past unsuspecting homeowners, and exploring environments by reaching out and interacting with objects lends a unique dimension to the gameplay, making the player truly feel like a modern-day cat burglar.”
- “The game also incorporates driving mechanics for getaway vehicles, adding another layer of excitement and strategy as players must carefully plan their escapes.”
- “Great thief minigame mechanics like lockpicking, scoping out locations, and learning people's schedules, trying to remain unseen, etc...”
- “I found the gameplay to be boring.”
- “The gameplay is clunky, the driving controls are so twitchy that I usually just abandon my car and go around on foot; the NPCs are stiff robots. This is not the kind of game that might eventually get saved by a future update.”
- “The gameplay itself is repetitive and unpolished.”
story
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as engaging but inconsistent, with some players enjoying its detailed missions and character progression, while others find it buggy and frustrating, leading to interruptions in gameplay. Many reviews highlight the disparity between the PC and Quest versions, with the latter being less polished and more prone to technical issues. Overall, while the narrative offers a fun crime simulation experience, it may not appeal to those seeking a more refined or immersive story-driven game.
- “The story line is quite amazing, has a few text overhead issues but nothing too bad.”
- “This game has a long, good story that I still enjoy playing after beating the game twice on the 2D version.”
- “Great mechanics, and just an overall fun progressive storyline.”
- “The game’s niche appeal means it may not attract everyone, particularly those looking for a more polished or story-driven experience.”
- “Storywise, they just tell you what houses to go to for a few levels, which I really don't think is a very fun way of being a thief.”
- “However there are some issues like the story being too short; you can be heard by security guards on the other side of the property while barely moving.”
graphics
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Thief Simulator VR" have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the art style is atmospheric, the overall graphical fidelity is subpar and reminiscent of older titles. Some users appreciate the stylized visuals that prioritize gameplay mechanics, while others criticize the low-quality textures, bugs, and performance issues that detract from the experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as acceptable for some, but many agree that significant improvements are needed to enhance the visual appeal and optimize performance.
- “Visually, Thief Simulator VR opts for a stylized but atmospheric design rather than hyper-realistic graphics.”
- “Sure, the graphics have nothing on Boneworks or other 'premium' VR games, but the graphics are still very much good enough.”
- “The graphics are damn good for a VR title.”
- “The graphics are just terrible and I didn't feel like I was in an actual neighborhood.”
- “Graphics are barely acceptable; nighttime is too dark with no brightness adjustment, picking up items is glitchy, NPCs walk with no animations, and steering the vehicle doesn't work half the time.”
- “The graphics are dated (mind you this is an early access review), but really the most egregious offender to make this game one of the worst I've ever played is how poorly the controls are designed.”
stability
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, which can hinder gameplay and cause frustration, such as freezing, NPC issues, and unresponsive controls. While some players find the experience enjoyable despite these technical problems, many recommend waiting for further updates and optimizations before diving in. Overall, the stability of the game is a significant concern, with many users reporting it as a "buggy mess."
- “The game runs great, it looks okay, grabbing works fine and the crowbar stays in its place.”
- “I see a lot of complaints about the game crashing, but after a few play sessions and a couple of hours, I've had the game crash once when a guitar I was holding got stuck to my hand (knuckles controller). Aside from that, there haven't been any issues, and it runs great on an Index, 5800x/3090.”
- “It isn't buggy, but there are some issues trying to grab stuff and put them in your backpack - this is typical in VR when the controllers get too close.”
- “The game is super buggy but so fun you look past those issues at first. The game is hard to get into because you can't get into any of the bigger houses, but after about two hours you will have too much to do and it's so good.”
- “So buggy it makes it basically unplayable. Driving is horrible; I crashed multiple times due to the controllers just flying up and down and making it impossible to steer.”
- “The game needs more work just to make it function; it has way too many glitches and problems with it.”
optimization
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players experiencing significant performance issues, including stuttering and bugs, particularly in VR. However, others report smooth gameplay on higher-end systems, suggesting that performance can vary widely based on hardware. While recent updates have improved optimization for some, many still feel that further work is needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “I played this game on my old computer (with 2 GTX 980s and a low-gen i5) and on my newer computer (with a GTX 1080 Ti and an i7-7700K) and the game ran very well on both. With the GTX 1080 Ti, I experienced zero performance problems, and on the GTX 980 with the highest graphics, I had very minor performance issues, which were quickly and easily solved by turning down the graphics a bit. So performance is not an issue at all.”
- “Performance issues have gotten better since the developers are always updating the game with fixes.”
- “The game is great; it just needs a little more optimization.”
- “The game itself is buggy and not optimized at all.”
- “First off, the performance is terrible.”
- “A bit of a majorly unoptimized mess and handles terribly.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently express that grinding in the game is excessive, often requiring significant time investment to progress or acquire items. Many reviewers feel that the grinding aspect detracts from the overall experience, with some suggesting it feels tedious and time-consuming. Overall, while the game has its merits, the grinding element is a common point of frustration among users.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I can't be bothered grinding this game; it takes way too long to get money in the game. 6/10.”
- “My biggest complaint is really that it's just a little grindy at points.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as both abundant and varied, with many hilarious moments that enhance its immersive experience. However, some players noted that repetitive scenarios diminished the comedic impact, while others found charm in the game's flaws, likening it to a "so bad it's funny" experience. Overall, the humor is a significant aspect, though its effectiveness can vary based on individual experiences.
- “It has tons of moments that are hilarious, but also is very in-depth and immersive, making for a pretty complete title.”
- “Even if stealing isn't your thing, this game is funny and immersive.”
- “Quite a funny experience.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is limited, but it effectively enhances the atmosphere and complements the scenes when it does play. Overall, while the quantity is low, the quality serves its purpose well.
- “There isn't too much music to hear, but for the music that does play, I think it does a good job emphasizing the scene well enough.”
- “There isn't too much music to hear, but for the music that does play, I think they do their job emphasizing the scene well enough.”
- “There isn't too much music to hear, but for the music that does play, I think they do their job emphasizing the scene well enough.”
- “[0.4] sound & music”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's sandbox design encourages experimentation with various strategies for infiltration and escape, significantly enhancing its replayability. Players appreciate the ample content and engaging storyline, which provide enough variety to keep them entertained for many hours.
- “The sandbox nature of the game means there’s no one right way to succeed, fostering replayability as players experiment with different methods of infiltration and escape.”
- “Thief Simulator has a lot of replayability and a decently large storyline, and there is enough content to keep you busy for dozens of hours.”
- “Very much simple and replayable; I recommend.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional experience of the game is negatively impacted by technical issues, such as poor performance and uncontrollable character movement, which can lead to feelings of discomfort and frustration for players.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Thief Simulator VR features a stylized yet immersive atmosphere, prioritizing artistic design over hyper-realistic graphics to enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “Visually, Thief Simulator VR opts for a stylized but atmospheric design rather than hyper-realistic graphics.”