Virtual Battlegrounds

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Virtual Battlegrounds is a multiplayer first-person shooter game set in a realistic battle royale environment. Players must scavenge for weapons, equipment, and resources while fighting to be the last one standing. The game features destructible environments, a dynamic weather system, and a variety of game modes for up to 20 players.

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Reviews

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 382 reviews

gameplay32 positive mentions

stability47 negative mentions

The gunplay is enjoyable and feels satisfying, with decent weapon handling and reloading mechanics.
The climbing and zipline mechanics add a fun layer of verticality and movement to the gameplay.
The graphics are decent for a VR game, and the overall concept of a VR battle royale is exciting.

The game suffers from a lack of players, leading to mostly bot matches and a diminished experience.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, including issues with inventory management and weapon handling.
The game feels incomplete, with limited content and features, making it hard to recommend at full price.

gameplay
76 mentions
42 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its solid mechanics, immersive experience, and enjoyable gunplay, with unique features like climbing and ziplining adding depth. However, many players report issues with freezing and lag, particularly on certain VR systems, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game shows promise and has fun elements, it suffers from a low player count and some unrefined mechanics that need improvement for a more polished experience.
- “Solid game, mechanics are fantastic, much more fun and realistic than Population One in my opinion.”
- “Amazing game with smooth movement mechanics and great gunplay.”
- “The gameplay feels very smooth and natural.”
- “Unfortunately, the gun interaction mechanics are fiddly and not satisfying.”
- “The second strike against the game at present is the poorly implemented gunplay and interaction mechanics.”
- “Mechanics are clunky, hand animations feel like placeholders, and everything seems very pre-alpha.”
graphics
53 mentions
25 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent visuals for a VR title, while others criticize them as outdated and buggy. Many users report performance issues, including long loading times and graphical glitches, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, while some find the graphics acceptable, others feel they fall short of expectations, especially given the game's early access status.
- “Graphics are nice and the gameplay isn't overly janky like most VR shooters.”
- “Graphics are great, gameplay is very good, weapon calibration is decent, and elements that I love include ziplines, skins, skydiving, scope options, and climbing on anything, which is so fun to do in VR.”
- “Graphics are very nice for a battle royale type game.”
- “I don't recommend this game, for now... graphics are bad, ugly UI and animations.”
- “For starters, the graphics are straight out of the early 90's and that's being generous.”
- “The graphics are ridiculously bad (think worse than every asset flip out there) and the models and textures are some real 15-year-old amateur work.”
stability
47 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is widely reported to be extremely buggy and unstable, with frequent crashes, freezing issues, and various glitches affecting gameplay. While some players find enjoyment in the mechanics and potential of the game, many recommend caution due to its current state, especially for those sensitive to technical issues. Overall, it appears that significant improvements are needed before the game can be considered stable.
- “The game is extremely unpolished, unfinished, incredibly buggy, and just broken, not to mention the game has a steady 20-player count.”
- “Glitchy biggest, games keeps crashing and spent most of the time dealing with glitches to the point of the game being unplayable.”
- “Too buggy and low quality at this time for my taste.”
optimization
39 mentions
8 % positive mentions
77 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a significant concern among players, with many reporting poor performance, lag, and stuttering even on high-end systems. While recent patches have improved some issues, players feel that the game still requires substantial optimization to provide a smoother experience. Many are hopeful for future updates to enhance performance and address existing bugs, but caution potential buyers about the current state of the game.
- “The most recent patch fixed a lot of performance and bugs for me.”
- “This game is pretty good as it is, but I'm excited to see what this game is like after a few updates when it's a lot more optimized and polished.”
- “The devs have been quick to get patches out for many of the important ones, such as performance bugs, but the game has a long way to go before it's considered a 'smooth' experience.”
- “This game is horribly optimized.”
- “The engine they built this game on is poorly optimized at this point; plenty of games I play on Rift are more stable with better graphics and frame rate, which in an online twitch shooter is a big issue.”
- “Overall maybe not worth the purchase just yet, not until the developers do a large optimization pass, and polish up some smaller issues.”
story
13 mentions
23 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a narrative component, with multiple users stating there is no story mode and describing it as focused solely on survival and competitive gameplay. Players seeking a rich storyline should look elsewhere, as the experience is primarily centered around marksman skills rather than storytelling.
- “I don't like battle royales, never played them, but in VR it's a different story.”
- “That being said, I think my playtime speaks the real story here (92 hours on 4/19).”
- “The execution is a different story.”
- “If you're looking for a story mode, look elsewhere as this is just survival of the best marksman.”
- “☒ no story”
- “☒ no story”
music
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the main menu lobby music as frustrating and unappealing, likening it to amateur selections. While some enjoy the fun music in the lobby, there is a strong desire for improvement, particularly for more instrumental and ambient tracks, as the current soundtrack detracts from the overall experience.
- “Fun music in the main lobby.”
- “Would greatly prefer instrumental music.”
- “I get past the splash screen to an elevator with piano music, and it lets me look around for about half a second before the screen fades to black permanently, until I restart the game.”
- “The main menu lobby music is atrocious, and when you're loading (or at least trying to) only to be booted to the main menu lobby and greeted with that frustrating music, it really does grind on the ears.”
- “And get rid of that lobby music; it's beyond awful.”
- “I understand adding some ambient soundtrack, but this sounds like some 15-year-old picked his favorite song for his Minecraft channel.”
monetization
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-40 % neutral mentions
80 % negative mentions
Reviewers express frustration with the game's monetization strategy, suggesting that the current price of £15 is too high and may be contributing to its decline in player base. Many believe that transitioning to a free-to-play model or lowering the price to $5, along with implementing cosmetic in-game purchases, could help revive interest and attract more players. Additionally, there is a strong call for better advertising to increase visibility and engagement with the game.
- “I would love to see it go free-to-play or $5 and add in-game purchases for cosmetics.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel exploitative, which is refreshing.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without pressuring players to spend money.”
- “I for one would love to see it go free-to-play or $5 and add in-game purchases for cosmetics.”
- “It died, but could definitely be revived if more advertising was done.”
- “Perhaps the devs should go on an advertising spree, get the word out there that this is fun... and then drop the price.”
humor
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdities, such as comically breaking windows and intentionally quirky controls, which contribute to a lighthearted experience. Players find the community interactions and Discord banter to be particularly entertaining, with many sharing laughs and forming friendships through gameplay. Additionally, the intentionally poor audio adds to the overall comedic effect, enhancing the fun of player interactions.
- “Funny things like brushing up against a window instantly breaks it, and the way the controls work is very video gamey.”
- “They are adding things all the time, and the Discord is hilarious.”
- “The community is great and funny; I even made a new friend yesterday. We played 5 1 vs 1 games because the lobby was empty.”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and challenging, particularly noting that activities like swimming can be difficult and may require additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Swimming is very tedious and can be hard to do sometimes.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game currently lacks significant replayability, suggesting limited incentives to play it multiple times.
- “There isn't much replayability currently.”
- “The game lacks incentives to play through again.”
- “Once you've completed it, there's little reason to return.”