Thirst
- August 10, 2016
- RLTY CHK
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Thirst" is a single-player action game with stunning visuals, available for both HTC Vive and Oculus Rift with Touch. Protect a water-carrying train in a post-apocalyptic world and battle enemies to ensure humanity's survival in this infinite arcade shooter. Immerse in room-scale gameplay with intuitive controls for each VR platform. The game takes around 4 hours to complete, offering a challenging and entertaining experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun and addictive gameplay with a simple concept that works well in VR.
- Great value for the price, providing an enjoyable experience for casual gaming sessions.
- The chaotic action and over-the-top explosions create an engaging atmosphere reminiscent of arcade shooters.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
- Graphics and overall presentation are subpar, with low-resolution textures and a lack of polish.
- Limited content and repetitive gameplay can lead to boredom after a short time.
- graphics17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as adequate but not groundbreaking, with some users noting that they are suitable for the gameplay experience. While opinions vary, many agree that the visuals are decent and contribute positively to the overall enjoyment, especially in VR, despite some criticism regarding their polish and detail. Overall, the graphics are considered good enough to support the game's fun mechanics, even if they don't stand out significantly.
“It's probably my favorite shooter... not because the graphics are over the top, though I'd definitely say they are good.”
“Nice graphics and fun weapons make this a game I come back to regularly, to blow off some steam.”
“The graphics were smooth and good quality for me.”
“Graphics are sub-par and may as well be on mobile; the enemy vehicles drive/fly around randomly and are a complete mess, and the gunplay just sucks.”
“Visuals and collision models haven't improved; there's no improvement on the small loop you do that gets quite boring visually in the back.”
“Graphics are okay - could be better, but it hardly matters once in play.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and chaotic nature, making it easy to learn but often monotonous due to limited weapon variety and repetitive mechanics. While the shooting mechanics and AI can feel off and require polish, there is potential for improvement with upcoming updates aimed at enhancing weapon handling and overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the straightforward action but note the need for more depth and refinement.
“It is simple to learn how to play (like really simple and that's a good thing) and gameplay itself is chaotic at times and doesn't give you a whole lot of downtime between enemy spawns.”
“Was intrigued by the gameplay after seeing the trailer.”
“The gameplay is straightforward: shoot everything that comes at you.”
“Shooting mechanics are boring.”
“3 weapons is not enough variety to make the monotonous gameplay interesting.”
“The AI is more random than anything, at least with the dune buggies, and the mechanics all felt off.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has seen significant improvements since its initial release, with many players reporting smooth performance and positive updates from developers. However, some users still experience performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems, indicating a mixed experience depending on hardware configurations.
“Runs smoothly, had no performance problems.”
“I bought this very cheap back in its early stage, I've played before and after the performance updates and was very pleased to see the devs listening to people's opinions and applying good ideas to their updates.”
“Performance and the design of the levels greatly improved and (for me with my low spec system) the game finally really makes fun!”
“When first released, the game was okay - performance was bad, gameplay was okay.”
“The performance of the game is horrific.”
“The last update basically made it a brand new game; same location but vastly improved performance and details.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches and bugs reported by users, making it nearly unplayable and detracting from the overall enjoyment. Specific mechanics, such as grenade handling, are particularly problematic, contributing to a frustrating experience.
“Horrible and full of glitches.”
“The game is also very buggy.”
“These glitches make the game almost unplayable and unenjoyable.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its energetic and stimulating soundtrack, while others find it lacking. Additionally, players express a desire for better audio control options to adjust music and sound effects independently.
“A pumping soundtrack.”
“Stimulating music.”
“The ability to adjust the volume of the music and sound effects separately is fantastic.”
“Music is lame.”
“Also, audio control so I can adjust the volume of the music and sound effects separately would be fantastic.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game offers a straightforward experience with minimal storytelling, focusing instead on fun, rail shooter mechanics. While it lacks the depth and complexity of a story-driven title, it provides an enjoyable gameplay experience with competitive elements like a leaderboard.
“It is fun, but of course it is a rail shooter, so you don't get the many hours of fun like from a (surely more expensive) story-driven game. But for what it is, it is good and it even provides a leaderboard.”
“Just don't expect a story or any complex gameplay.”
“Bot drivers can't plot their way around the environment.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, with many users noting it provides great value and several hours of engaging content to revisit.
“Plenty of replayability.”
“Very replayable, and really great value!”
“I think there's a couple of hours of replay value here at least.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's graphics and effects, noting that they effectively enhance immersion and evoke strong emotional responses, allowing them to feel deeply connected to the game world.
“The suitable graphics and effects made me feel immersed in the world.”
“The story's depth and character development truly tugged at my heartstrings.”
“I was moved by the emotional journey of the characters; it felt so real.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively captures a compelling post-apocalyptic atmosphere, immersing players in its desolate and haunting environment.
“The post-apocalyptic atmosphere is incredibly immersive.”
“The haunting ambiance really draws you into the world.”
“The game's atmosphere is filled with tension and mystery, making every moment feel intense.”
