VAR: Exterminate

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VAR: Exterminate is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by VAR LIVE International Ltd and was released on May 16, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

VAR: Exterminate; Zombie rough-lite shooter that promises raw exhilarating horror with vast replay-ability. Designed exclusively for VR, immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic city overrun by zombies.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Addictive gameplay with excellent graphics and a satisfying difficulty curve that enhances replayability.
Unique roguelite mechanics with build and deck randomization, allowing for various playstyles and strategies.
Fun and engaging wave shooter experience, suitable for both VR beginners and experienced players.

Limited weapon variety and lack of movement options can make gameplay feel repetitive and dull over time.
Technical issues such as a locked frame rate and subpar graphics quality detract from the overall experience.
Progression can be frustrating due to the need to replay levels to unlock higher difficulties and content.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
62%
13%
The gameplay is described as addictive and well-designed, featuring solid mechanics and a gradual difficulty curve, making it accessible for newcomers. However, some players find it repetitive and lacking in variety, particularly in terms of enemy types and exploration elements. While the shooting mechanics are generally praised, there are concerns about the overall depth and engagement for veteran players.
- “Addictive gameplay; one of the best wave shooters I've played.”
- “Excellent graphics, gameplay mechanics, and a difficulty curve that begins at very challenging and gradually becomes quite reasonable.”
- “The gameplay is thoroughly thought out, allowing you to play and relax without any glitches.”
- “The gameplay is also repetitive and dull.”
- “This is not an immersive zombie survival game; it features no movement, exploring, or survival mechanics.”
- “Play 1 minute of this game and you will see all the gameplay variety there is to see.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
23%
18%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful visuals, detailed textures, and effective lighting effects, while others criticize the frame rate limitations and certain graphical inconsistencies, such as "soapy" visuals and low-quality zombie designs. Overall, many players find the graphics to be a significant improvement over previous VR titles, contributing positively to the immersive experience. However, performance issues like variable frame rates and locked fps at 45 can detract from the overall visual experience.
- “Beautiful graphics, a bunch of action and clear controls - an ideal shooter for both VR beginners and experienced users.”
- “As I have already mentioned, the graphics in this game are so brilliant that I got real enjoyment from all textures, locations, and details for the whole period of gaming, and my eyes didn't get tired of looking around for such a long time.”
- “The graphics are pretty great with nice lighting, VFX, and textures.”
- “The graphics are not impressive and the zombies have paper mache looking faces and a strange dithering texture up close.”
- “The only couple of cons: very soapy graphics (need to turn off antialiasing) and 30 fps hand movement.”
- “On my RTX 3080 (on very high graphical settings), I was getting variable frame rates at times, but it was running okay for the most part.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The story is delivered through two chapters filled with missions set in various environments, providing a polished experience despite its relatively short length of 16 hours. Overall, players find the narrative quality to be superior to many other games, although there are some compatibility issues with the Oculus Quest 2.
- “It definitely feels quite polished and runs well on my system on the highest settings, running on an Oculus Quest 2 through link.”
- “Didn't work on quest 2.”
- “There are various different environments to experience across two chapters filled with missions.”
- “I finished with 3 stars all missions and all mutations in just 16 hours; it's not very long, but still much better quality than most games.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its realism, enhanced by immersive sound design and an atmospheric soundtrack that contributes significantly to the overall experience. Players feel a strong sense of tension and engagement, likening the experience to real life, thanks to the combination of graphics, audio, and gameplay elements.
- “For a game of this genre, the atmospheric soundtrack is one of the main components of the game.”
- “This is a game with an incredible atmosphere and a powerful tension.”
- “Surround sound allows you to feel that atmosphere; I thought it was the game called real life and was ready to die, but no, of course.”
- “However, despite the ease of use, the weapon feels quite realistic, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the game, and all this is complemented by excellent sounds of the environment.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is highly praised for its atmospheric quality, serving as a key component of the overall experience. Reviewers consistently highlight the immersive soundtrack, with one rating it a perfect 10/10 for its amazing composition and surround sound.
- “For a game of this genre, the atmospheric soundtrack is one of the main components of the game.”
- “Soundtrack 10/10.”
- “Amazing music and immersive surround sound.”
- “For a game of this genre, an atmospheric soundtrack is one of the main components of the game.”
- “For a game of this genre, an atmospheric soundtrack is one of the main components of the game.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game offers high replayability, particularly praised for its fun factor and roguelite elements that introduce variability. Players find it refreshing for a wave-only shooter, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times. Overall, it stands out in the genre for its engaging mechanics and replay value.
- “A lot of fun throughout with a great deal of replayability.”
- “Not very often is a wave-only shooter scoring so high on the replayability meter, but this game is just so much fun!”
- “The roguelite style is also a welcomed change and provides lots of variables to increase replayability.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the optimization of VR games has significantly improved, with recent titles like "VAR: Exterminate" showcasing enhanced graphics, controls, and performance that rival traditional 2D and 3D games. Players appreciate the long-term upgrade systems that allow for personalized play styles and overall better gameplay experiences.
- “The progression in terms of long-term upgrades is good, unlocking things that help you fit a certain play style and improve the overall performance of your gear.”
- “The combination of graphics, animations, audio, atmosphere, gameplay, upgrades, perks, progression, performance, price, and fun creates a motivating experience.”
- “First VR games were really bad, not optimized, bad control, graphics, realization, but now... I see a rapid development of VR games - they became much better and they are really no worse than usual games - 2D, 3D, etc.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the gameplay is well-designed and stable, with no glitches, allowing for a smooth and relaxing experience.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered multiple bugs that disrupted my gameplay and forced me to restart.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating; I lost progress due to unexpected shutdowns.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players have noted the absence of an ads option for monetization, which may limit opportunities for free-to-play engagement and revenue generation.
- “The game lacks an option to watch ads for rewards, which feels like a missed opportunity for players who prefer not to spend real money.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
- “I find the in-game purchases to be overpriced, which detracts from the overall experience.”