Time Carnage VR
- April 10, 2018
- Wales Interactive
Get on SteamTime Carnage VR is a virtual reality-based wave shooter game that transports players across various timelines. Equipped with an arsenal of weapons, players must survive against hordes of enemies in settings ranging from prehistoric times to the future. The game features a variety of challenges and customization options to enhance replayability.
Reviews
- Great looking environments and graphics that impress players.
- Unique weapon management and reload system adds a tactical layer to gameplay.
- Fun and easy to pick up, making it a good choice for newcomers to VR shooters.
- Enemies feel repetitive across different eras, lacking variety in gameplay.
- Technical issues and bugs can lead to frustrating experiences, such as crashes and weapons not firing.
- Limited movement and basic mechanics may lead to a lack of engagement for some players.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique reload mechanic that encourages weapon variety and adds strategic depth, despite being a basic wave shooter. While the graphics are often described as outdated and the gameplay can become repetitive, the atmospheric environments and simple mechanics provide an enjoyable experience for players seeking straightforward action. Overall, it offers fun and engaging moments, though it doesn't significantly innovate within the genre.
“The reload mechanic is the most unique I've seen.”
“It brings some unique mechanics to the genre.”
“Don't let the simple stand in place wave shooter mechanics fool you - this game is wicked fun.”
“The graphics are faded and outdated, and gameplay gets pretty repetitive.”
“It's a basic wave shooter with lousy graphics and mechanics.”
“The beautiful environments are very well done, but the gameplay is basic and adds very little new to the VR wave shooter catalog.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them faded and outdated, while others praise them as beautiful and well-designed, contributing positively to the overall experience. Despite criticisms of cheapness in certain elements, many users appreciate the unique stage designs and the game's ability to deliver a visually appealing experience, especially in the context of wave shooters. Overall, while there are varying opinions, the graphics are generally seen as a strong point that enhances gameplay.
“Lots of content and great graphics, plus, you can even play on flat screen if you want to take a break from VR or just compare the difference.”
“Excellent graphics, nice weapon-loadout system, excellent feel to the aim, good sound and music, multiple modes, nicely laid out progression unlocks.”
“Pros: 1) Beautiful game (not the best but it's up there), but graphics are great and the stages are all really nice and unique.”
“The graphics are faded and outdated, and gameplay gets pretty repetitive.”
“I thought the graphics, ragdolls, and guns all felt cheap and rushed, but somehow the whole gameplay meshes together perfectly.”
“It's a basic wave shooter with lousy graphics and mechanics.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, focusing instead on a simple premise of time travel and combat against waves of enemies, which some players feel doesn't require a deep narrative. The experience is primarily driven by gameplay rather than a complex storyline.
“Great little premise of being dropped into different periods in time and doing battle with waves of enemies with all the firepower you can muster; let’s face it, you don’t really need a story for this one.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its visually appealing environments that enhance the overall experience, complemented by a straightforward yet effective shooting mechanic. This combination creates an engaging and immersive atmosphere for players.
“The game features good-looking and atmospheric environments, combined with a simple but excellent shooting mechanic.”
“The atmosphere is truly immersive.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often described as generic and tends to become repetitive quickly, although it is complemented by excellent graphics, sound, and a well-designed weapon-loadout system.
“Excellent graphics, nice weapon-loadout system, excellent feel to the aim, good sound and music, multiple modes, nicely laid out progression unlocks.”
“The music is pretty generic and gets old/repetitive quickly.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
“I found the music to be uninspired and forgettable.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its impressive performance, with well-designed enemy models and high-quality sound effects and voice work contributing to a smooth gaming experience.
“The enemy models look fantastic, and the sound effects and voice acting are well done. The performance was excellent as well.”
“The game runs smoothly with impressive optimization, allowing for a seamless experience even in intense moments.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains high frame rates and visual fidelity without any noticeable lag.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be highly unstable, with players experiencing unexpected deaths, such as dying in one hit despite having full health, particularly when using certain weapons like the willbreaker grenade launcher.
“It's super buggy; sometimes you will die in one hit with full health for no reason while using the Willbreaker (grenade launcher).”
