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Venture's Gauntlet VR

86%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
stability, story
86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

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"Venture's Gauntlet VR" is a VR action-platformer game where players must navigate through 9 intense stages filled with dangerous obstacles and challenges, such as killer drones and laser grids, to prove themselves worthy of the Venture name and fortune. With comfortable locomotion controls and breathtaking visuals powered by Unreal Engine, players must swing, run, and climb their way through the gauntlet while uncovering the secrets of the Venture family. This game is sure to provide an epic and immersive experience for players.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • Venture's Gauntlet VR offers an engaging and immersive fitness experience, combining physical activity with exciting gameplay that keeps players motivated.
  • The game features beautiful environments and a variety of challenges, providing a unique and enjoyable workout that can be both fun and rewarding.
  • Many players appreciate the intuitive controls and the sense of accomplishment from overcoming obstacles, making it a compelling choice for VR enthusiasts.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and at times unplayable, especially for users with certain VR hardware like the Index controllers.
  • There is a lack of essential features such as a jump mechanic and save points, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences and hinder progress.
  • Despite its potential, the game has not received timely updates or fixes from the developers, leading to concerns about its long-term viability and support.
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it frustrating due to poor movement mechanics and a lack of jumping ability, while others appreciate the engaging mechanics and variety of maps and puzzles. The game is noted for its immersive VR experience, though some feel that certain mechanics, like grabbing, need refinement to enhance the overall challenge and enjoyment. Overall, while the graphics are praised, the gameplay experience can be inconsistent.

    • “With its engaging gameplay and convenience, this game provides an excellent avenue for a quick and enjoyable workout.”
    • “It features engaging mechanics and offers a variety of maps and puzzles to explore.”
    • “It adds a touch of uniqueness to the overall experience, enhancing the VR gameplay in such an immersive way!”
    • “This game features no possible way to jump, the movement system is garbage, and overall gameplay is lackluster.”
    • “The graphics are really nice, but the gameplay is a little bit lacking.”
    • “Frustrating gameplay: this game features no possible way to jump, the movement system is garbage, and overall gameplay is lackluster.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in Venture's Gauntlet VR are generally praised for their impressive quality and immersive experience, especially given the scale of the map and obstacle course. However, some users noted that the final release version suffered from a "questified" downgrade, introducing visual glitches and bugs that detracted from the overall experience. While the visuals are appealing, the gameplay has been criticized as lacking in depth.

    • “If you are ok with those things, I still recommend it because the graphics and immersion are great.”
    • “I always wanted an obstacle course that had high-end graphics.”
    • “Impressive graphics considering the scale of the map and obstacle course laid throughout it.”
    • “Venture's Gauntlet VR looked promising in early access, but the release version severely downgraded the graphics and then added visual glitches and game-breaking bugs.”
    • “The graphics look like they were made for the Quest (they even feature Quest as the headset of choice in their ads).”
    • “There's so many parkour or climbing games with cartoony graphics.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of Venture's Gauntlet VR has been criticized for its numerous bugs and visual glitches, particularly following its release version, which downgraded graphics quality. Users express disappointment, noting that the game is plagued by game-breaking issues that detract significantly from the experience.

    • “Venture's Gauntlet VR looked promising in early access, but the release version severely downgraded the graphics and then added visual glitches and game-breaking bugs.”
    • “Game is super buggy.”
    • “Had hoped it would be like Bone Labs parkour, but this was way too buggy.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews primarily focus on the graphics, noting that they appear specifically designed for the Meta Quest 2, which is prominently featured in the game's advertising. However, there is no substantial commentary on the story itself, suggesting that it may not be a standout aspect of the game.

  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, complementing the impressive level design and landscapes. Players appreciate how the soundtrack adds to the immersive atmosphere while navigating through various challenges.

    • “Awesome music and level design, lots of climbing and traversing obstacles.”
    • “Loving the landscapes and music too!”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have noted that the game's weather and setting effectively evoke a strong emotional connection, immersing them in the experience of hiking through the Scottish Highlands. This atmospheric detail enhances the overall emotional impact of the game.

  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a strong desire for a multiplayer version of the game, highlighting that the humor present in its current form would be even more entertaining in a multiplayer setting. Overall, the game's humor is well-received and seen as a key element that could enhance the experience further.

    • “Hope they get to deliver a multiplayer version as that would be hilarious.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is considered reasonably replayable, suggesting that players find enough value and variety in the experience to return to it multiple times.

    • “The game offers a high level of replayability, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh.”
    • “Each run feels unique due to the diverse character builds and random events, making me want to dive back in.”
    • “The variety of challenges and unlockable content ensures that there's always something new to experience.”
    • “It is reasonably replayable.”

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