Twilight Pioneers

About

Twilight Pioneers is an action-packed, first-person view Eastern fantasy adventure ARPG in VR, offering an extraordinary gaming experience. Immerse yourself in sensational visuals and outstanding gameplay, embarking on a thrilling journey through a richly detailed world. Fight against formidable enemies and bosses in this captivating virtual reality adventure.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 178 reviews

graphics15 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and immersive environments, making it one of the best VR experiences available on Daydream.
Gameplay mechanics are simple yet enjoyable, allowing for easy navigation and combat, which enhances the overall experience.
The fact that the game is free, with no ads or in-app purchases, is a significant plus, making it accessible to a wide audience.

The lack of a save feature is a major drawback, making it difficult for players to return to the game without losing progress.
Many players experienced technical issues, including crashes on startup and choppy audio, which detracted from the gameplay experience.
Controls can feel clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration during combat and navigation, especially for new players.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
11%
11%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and intensity, with many users highlighting the fantastic temple settings and overall visual quality. While the gameplay is also commended, some players experienced performance issues on lower-spec devices, leading to graphical glitches. Overall, the visuals are considered exceptional and a significant strength of the game.
- “Beautiful artwork and gameplay.”
- “Great graphics and smooth gameplay, got a little dizzy and sick when I rushed the game without stopping for breaks.”
- “What an awesome and insane graphic VR game!”
- “Started getting 'crystalized' graphics on the screen because the phone and screen were overworked.”
- “As for those that want better graphics, perhaps you should get an HTC Vive/Oculus Rift and a nice $2000 gaming PC instead.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
23%
8%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its simplicity, smooth mechanics, and beautiful graphics, providing a comfortable VR experience. However, some users reported issues with lag and performance on certain devices, as well as a few complaints about unintuitive controls and animations. Despite these drawbacks, many found the combat mechanics engaging and enjoyable.
- “The mechanics are simple, just maneuver around and swing your weapon, and coupled with the slow pace of the enemies, it made for a comfortable experience in VR.”
- “Beautiful graphics and solid gameplay; the controls are almost perfect, just a slightly bigger trigger area would make it better.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are exceptional; however, my Z Force's SD 820 seems to be underspec'd to be able to keep up with the graphical load.”
- “The gameplay is weird, unintuitive, and the animation just looks super cheap.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it shallow or nonsensical, while others appreciate the graphics and the potential for deeper storytelling in future updates. Despite the criticisms, there is a recognition of the immersive VR experience and the recent expansion of the narrative with new areas. Overall, while the foundation is promising, many feel that the story could benefit from further development and complexity.
- “Great VR experience and story.”
- “The last update added so many new areas to the story.”
- “Well done graphics and story line.”
- “The story does make pretty much no sense to me though.”
- “The story seems kind of shallow.”
- “Will likely buy the next chapter, but it seems there could be more of a story line.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is highly praised for its epic quality, particularly during boss battles, where it enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the pumping soundtrack that complements the action and graphics effectively.
- “The music during the boss battles is beyond great, with epic weapons and pumping beats that enhance the experience.”
- “The soundtrack is fantastic, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere and keeping the adrenaline high.”
- “The combination of good graphics and an energetic music score makes every moment feel intense and engaging.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features a monetization model that is entirely free of in-app purchases and advertisements, providing a seamless experience for players.
- “No in-app purchases and no ads!”
- “The game offers a fair monetization model that doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game is completely free to play without any hidden costs.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization is lacking, with users noting that performance improvements are necessary for a smoother experience.
- “The game needs significant work on performance.”
- “Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops.”
- “There are major issues with optimization that affect gameplay.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game experiences significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes occurring at the startup screen.
- “The game frequently freezes on the startup screen.”
- “I experience constant crashes that make it unplayable.”
- “The stability issues are so severe that I can't progress in the game.”