VAR: Exterminate

83%
Game Brain Score Based on 46 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • atmosphere
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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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  • Windows
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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews
graphics8 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • Excellent graphics and gameplay mechanics with a satisfying difficulty curve that enhances replayability.
  • Fun and engaging wave shooter experience with a variety of upgrades and abilities to customize gameplay.
  • Great for both beginners and experienced VR players, offering a simple control scheme and enjoyable zombie combat.
  • Limited content with only a few weapon types and repetitive gameplay can lead to a lack of variety.
  • Performance issues such as a locked frame rate and subpar graphics detract from the overall experience.
  • Progression can be frustrating due to the need to replay levels to unlock higher difficulties and content.
  • graphics13 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful visuals and high detail, particularly in VR, while others criticize the frame rate limitations and certain textures, such as the zombies' appearances. Overall, many players find the graphics to be a significant improvement over earlier VR titles, contributing positively to the immersive experience. However, issues like "soapy" visuals and inconsistent frame rates detract from the overall quality for some users.

    • “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 and artwork look nice, and there are a number of different zombies that come at you.”
    • “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.”
    • “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 really are no worse than usual games - 2D, 3D, etc.”
  • gameplay9 mentions

    The gameplay features excellent graphics and well-thought-out mechanics, with a difficulty curve that starts challenging but becomes manageable. However, it suffers from repetitiveness and lacks immersive survival elements, offering limited variety after initial play. While shooting mechanics are solid, some players noted odd recoil, but overall, the game is polished with active developer support for improvements.

    • “Excellent graphics, gameplay mechanics, and a difficulty curve that begins at very challenging and gradually becomes quite reasonable.”
    • “It looks pretty decent, and so far the gameplay is stellar.”
    • “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, exploration, or survival mechanics.”
    • “Play 1 minute of this game and you will see all the gameplay variety there is to see.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    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 report feeling 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, an 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 a 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.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its atmospheric quality, serving as a crucial 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.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game is praised for its high replayability, particularly due to its engaging wave-only shooter mechanics and roguelite elements that introduce variability. Players find it consistently fun, making it a standout in the genre for 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.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    Overall, users note significant improvements in optimization for VR games, highlighting better graphics, controls, and performance compared to earlier titles. The progression system and long-term upgrades are also praised for enhancing gameplay and fitting various play styles, making recent VR offerings competitive with traditional 2D and 3D games.

    • “The progression in terms of long-term upgrades is excellent, unlocking features that enhance your play style and improve the overall performance of your gear.”
    • “The game excels in graphics, animations, audio, atmosphere, gameplay, and offers a variety of upgrades, perks, and progression options that enhance performance and enjoyment.”
    • “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.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game's story is relatively short, taking about 16 hours to complete all missions and mutations, but it is noted for its high quality compared to many other titles. However, there are technical issues, such as compatibility problems with Quest 2.

    • “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.”
    • “Didn't work on quest 2.”
  • stability1 mentions

    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 nearly impossible to enjoy.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
    • “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
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