Virtual Fighting Championship

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"Virtual Fighting Championship" is a boxing-inspired VR game that focuses on brutal, free-formed combat with a strong emphasis on PVP. The game features weekly and seasonal fights hosted on the official Discord server, as well as a single-player campaign with tactful AI opponents. A variety of fitness training modes are also available to players. This game is not a simulation, but rather a more lighthearted and less serious take on virtual boxing.

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+15

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 131 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music1 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and immersive PvP fighting experience in VR, with responsive controls and engaging combat mechanics.
The developer is very active and responsive to community feedback, regularly updating the game and adding new features.
The multiplayer aspect is fun, especially when played with friends, providing a good workout and a sense of community.

The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches, which can lead to a frustrating experience.
Single-player content is currently limited and feels underdeveloped, with many players expressing disappointment in this aspect.
There are issues with hit detection and clunky mechanics, which detract from the overall combat experience.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
70%
13%
Gameplay in this game is generally praised for its responsiveness and organic feel, allowing players to utilize real-life boxing skills effectively. While some users noted issues with mechanics and matchmaking, the overall experience is considered fun and engaging, particularly in PvP modes that emphasize skill over random flailing. The game is still in early access, with potential for improvement and additional content, but it has already established a solid foundation for a compelling VR fighting experience.
- “The standard PvP mode fight mechanics are 'anything goes', so you'll need to learn to adapt if you're a boxer. (A boxing purist mode is to be released soon.) There are also character perks to be aware of in order to perform at your best.”
- “Gameplay feels responsive and accurate; the net code is so impossibly smooth even when playing with an opponent on a different continent.”
- “The PvP experience succeeds where others have failed (like Creed and Boxing Apocalypse). The actual gameplay requires you to be skillful and thoughtful rather than just a wiggle-fest.”
- “Not impressed with the wobbly mechanics; give it a try and see for yourself.”
- “I might come back to this later, but at this stage, I'll give it a thumbs down since I waited a long time to try out PvP, and I don't think anyone was online playing this game. The subscription/login system restricts gameplay, which doesn't make sense since I don't think any other important platforms are playing this game.”
- “Overall, this game is not exactly polished around the edges. The gameplay is definitely there, but understandably so, it is still an early access game. I'm very afraid that this game didn't get the spotlight it deserves and caused damage to the player base.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the polished visuals and satisfying effects, particularly in VR, others criticize the overall quality, citing issues like low-resolution textures and a lack of detail. Despite being an indie title, it shows potential, but there are significant areas for improvement.
- “The graphics in this game are pretty good for an indie title.”
- “Great work with the graphics, keep it up!”
- “This mode can actually be compared with GORN; the graphics, hit-reaction, and sound effects are very polished and satisfying.”
- “Terrible graphics and textures; the main menu has you surrounded by a blurry galaxy and some janky rectangles going up and down to look 'trippy'.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story is noted for its flexibility, allowing for a variety of potential play designs and genres, which excites players about future developments from the developers. While the current narrative may not be strictly defined, it serves as a strong foundation for innovative storytelling possibilities.
- “The foundation of this game (the current combat system) will offer huge potential for other play designs. VFC doesn't seem to be strictly bound by any type of game genre or storytelling, so I'm super hyped for what the dev can pull off in the future.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game has been widely criticized as "god awful" and "cringy," with users also noting the lack of options for audio adjustment and the absence of a pause button during matches.
- “No pause button to exit matches, no options for audio adjustment for music or in-game sound. The music is god awful and cringy.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, with amusing interactions during combat and the use of hand gestures leading to funny moments. The surreal experience of engaging in playful fights, combined with satisfying mechanics, contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere. Overall, the humor enhances the enjoyment of the VR experience.
- “One of the best experiences I've had in VR yet! I just had this very funny fight with a person (hope voice comms will be added into the game soon, dev). This is literally everything I thought 'Striking Vipers' would be; it's surreal.”
- “Hitting people in the face with Karl's fiery fist feels so satisfying, and throwing people into the sky with a finishing blow made me burst out laughing.”
- “There are hand gestures in the game, and it felt so funny when that person tried to teach me how to use them by pointing to his hand with a thumbs-up gesture.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Users express disappointment with the game's optimization, highlighting a lack of essential features like a friend list and performance analysis, which detracts from their overall experience. Improved performance is necessary for them to confidently recommend the game.
- “The optimization in this game really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The performance analysis tools provided are incredibly helpful for improving gameplay.”
- “Developer, where’s the friend list, time booking system, and performance analysis?”
- “I expect better performance to enthusiastically recommend this game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by poor hit detection, leading to frustration as players experience disconnection between their actions and the game's responses, undermining the immersive experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experienced some technical glitches during the beta phase, which is typical for early access titles. Overall, stability issues are acknowledged but considered acceptable for this stage of development.
- “It had some technical glitches when I played, to be expected in a beta before early access.”