Virtual Hunter

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Virtual Hunter is a single player and multiplayer open world sport game. It was developed by Korpi Games Oy and was released on January 15, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Virtual Hunter" is a virtual reality hunting game that allows players to hunt a variety of animals in different environments. The game features realistic graphics and sounds, as well as a skills-based shooting system. Players can track and stalk their prey, set up ambushes, and customize their weapons for the perfect hunt.

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graphics5 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and immersive VR hunting experience with great weapon handling and realistic animal behavior.
It has a solid foundation with a large open world, good graphics, and a trophy room feature that enhances the gameplay.
The developers are active and responsive to community feedback, showing commitment to improving the game with regular updates.

The game is still in early access and suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with the tutorial, controls, and graphics optimization.
Animal variety is currently limited, and players often experience long periods without encountering wildlife, which can lead to boredom.
Many players report frustrating control mechanics, particularly with weapon handling and item management, making the gameplay feel clunky.

graphics
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them decent and visually appealing, while others criticize issues like pop-in effects and inconsistent performance, particularly on lower-end systems. Many users express a desire for improved clarity and detail, especially for long-distance visibility, and suggest that enhancements could significantly elevate the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are not considered top-tier, they are deemed acceptable for the game's context, with room for improvement.
- “Great graphics with a lot of options to tune for performance.”
- “The graphics aren't superb, but for what the game is, it really does look beautiful.”
- “Animal behaviors and graphics are definitely in the early access phase but not horrible.”
- “Generally, I would not be too concerned about graphic quality, but in order to see what you're hunting at far distances, some clarity would be nice.”
- “Maybe it's just my computer/settings, but unless I figure out how to improve the graphic quality without constant choppiness, I likely won't play it all that much.”
- “Absolutely horrendous weapon controls; it was almost impossible to grab the rifle from my back and totally impossible to operate the bolt action. Really poor graphics, on the whole a very frustrating and unimpressive experience.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including lag, stuttering, and crashes, particularly on lower-end hardware and certain VR headsets. While some users noted improvements and the ability to adjust settings for better performance, others reported that the game struggles to maintain stable frame rates even on high-end systems. Overall, there is a consensus that the game requires further optimization to enhance stability and performance across various setups.
- “Great graphics with a lot of options to tune for performance.”
- “Good performance/stability and very few bugs.”
- “Optimized much better since last I played.”
- “I have a 3080 with the Vive Pro 2, and unless I have the game on mostly low settings along with my headset display on 'performance' 2448x1224, I get quite a bit of lag, jitter, or freezing.”
- “If you have a Quest 2, don’t even bother. I couldn’t even get through the tutorial; buttons and joysticks don’t respond properly, constant crashing, and you have to stand in one spot the whole time or you end up with your gear in front of you instead of behind you. Very poor optimization.”
- “The game is poorly optimized. I have a 3060 Ti and an i7 12700KF, which runs most VR games steadily at 120 frames. This game had a hard time running 72 frames with frequent drops, especially the first couple of minutes after fast traveling.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the realistic gun mechanics and enjoyable hunting experience, while others criticize the fluidity of core mechanics, such as handling weapons and tracking animals. Although improvements have been noted, significant issues remain that detract from the overall experience, leading to calls for further refinement before it can be fully recommended.
- “The absolute best option for VR hunting and mechanics like The Hunter: Call of the Wild.”
- “It has super realistic gun mechanics and is so fun to hunt down animals.”
- “There's a lot of attention to detail with the gun mechanics and other aspects.”
- “And I don't think it's fair to ask every game to be H3VR, but this was unmanageable. Very bad experience on what should be a basic mechanic in this game.”
- “Unfortunately, the mechanics aren't nearly as fluid, so you'll find yourself fumbling with the bolt on a rifle or something in your quick belt slot a little more often than you'd like.”
- “Right now, the core gameplay has some major issues that I'd like to see sorted before I could recommend this.”
story
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The story aspect of the game appears to be engaging and enjoyable for players, particularly on the Oculus Quest 2, where it is described as a fun and refreshing experience. However, technical issues such as crashes and poor optimization have hindered the experience for some users, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction, especially on other platforms like the HP Reverb G2. Overall, while the narrative seems promising, the gameplay experience is marred by significant performance problems.
- “It ran smooth for my Quest 2 and using a 2060.”
- “I'd love for this to get on the Quest 2 gaming platform so it can be supported further.”
- “Still going through the process of getting over eyestrain, but for the hour I did play so far on the Oculus Quest 2, it was a breath of fresh air, super fun, and hope to see continued updates.”
- “The story feels more like a standalone quest game than a PC VR experience.”
- “I couldn't even get through the tutorial; the buttons and joysticks don’t respond properly, and the game constantly crashes.”
- “I re-bought the game because the reviews were looking good, but sadly it wouldn't show on my Quest 3, so I have returned it again.”
stability
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The game is reported to be quite buggy, particularly with hand tracking, but despite these issues, players find it to be a solid experience for an early access title. Performance is generally good, with some users noting smooth operation on specific hardware setups like the GTX 1070 and Quest 2.
- “I have a GTX 1070, and it runs great on the Quest 2.”
- “Very, very buggy with hands.”
- “Far too buggy.”
- “For being in early access and still very buggy, it's a solid game!”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its charm and immersive quality, though it is somewhat undermined by poor mechanics related to shooting and scanning.
- “The game has a fantastic atmosphere that draws you in and keeps you engaged.”
- “The immersive environment and attention to detail create a captivating atmosphere.”
- “The haunting soundtrack and stunning visuals contribute to an unforgettable atmosphere.”
emotional
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Players have noted that the game delivers a profound emotional experience, often described as one of the most intense emotional rollercoasters encountered in virtual reality.
- “Needless to say, this was one of the biggest emotional rollercoasters VR has ever sent me on.”