Virtual Warfighter

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Virtual Warfighter is a multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by MDA Digital and was released on September 2, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Virtual Warfighter" is a military tactical simulation game that places players in the role of a combatant in a variety of realistic scenarios. The game features a wide range of weapons, customizable loadouts, and both single-player and multiplayer modes. Players must use strategy and skill to complete objectives and defeat the enemy in this intense, immersive combat experience.

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graphics8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features excellent weapon handling and immersive mechanics, making it enjoyable for VR FPS fans.
Developers are active and responsive, frequently releasing updates and engaging with the community to improve the game.
The graphics and level design are impressive, with a lot of potential for future content and gameplay modes.

The player base is extremely low, making it difficult to find matches or engage in multiplayer gameplay.
The game currently lacks essential features such as AI bots and sufficient content, which limits replayability.
Movement mechanics are awkward, with issues like head-based movement and no strafing, leading to a less natural gameplay experience.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their clarity and immersive quality, especially for first-generation VR headsets, with many reviewers considering them superior to competitors like Onward. While the visuals are described as great and realistic, some users noted issues with blurriness in specific areas, such as gun logos and sights. Overall, the game's graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, though there are suggestions for further improvements in character movement and additional content.
- “The game's visuals are also great and very clear, which is a vital aspect for first-gen commercial headsets.”
- “Personally, I think this game has the nicest graphics of the big four VR shooters.”
- “The physics in this game are great, the graphics are very nice, weapon handling is very realistic, and the game itself is extremely immersive.”
- “Also, the visuals are blurry on the gun logos/branding, and when looking down the sights.”
- “Very similar locomotion and graphics.”
- “Virtual Warfighter has better visuals and is played at a faster pace; it feels more like Counter-Strike.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Wirtual Warfighter is praised for its solid weapon handling and engaging mechanics, likened to a blend of Pavlov and Onward, making it a standout FPS for VR enthusiasts. While players appreciate the graphics and overall design, there are calls for improvements in character movement and the addition of more maps and weapons. Upcoming features, including bots and voice chat, are anticipated to enhance the experience further.
- “The gameplay is great, weapon handling is very good.”
- “Wirtual Warfighter is definitely one of the best Vive games out there right now if you like FPS shooters with a Counter-Strike-style gameplay.”
- “In my eyes, in terms of gameplay, it's in the middle of Pavlov and Onward.”
- “The character movement definitely needs work; I'll agree with most other people there, and there will need to be more maps and weapons added.”
- “With the addition of VOIP and maybe a few changes to the movement mechanic, this will be a go-to VR shooter.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability has improved significantly due to recent optimizations and updates, with players noting a smoother experience compared to its initial buggy launch. While some users still encounter occasional issues, many report that the game runs well even on lower-end hardware. However, concerns about player activity and server availability persist, indicating a need for better communication from the developers to attract a larger player base.
- “Thanks to careful optimization, it runs great too.”
- “This game also runs great, even on my underpowered machine running a GTX 770 (unlike Onward).”
- “It's early days, for sure (as I write this, the game's only been out a few hours), so the game scope is limited, but what there is works well and seems bug-free.”
- “At the beginning when this game first launched on Steam, I was excited for it, but it was too buggy, so I quit playing. I tried again 2 months ago, and no one was on; it seemed to be abandoned. Now I jumped on because I saw the devs haven't abandoned it and have made some updates. It feels more solid now, and the maps look good, but they need to let everyone know that they have been working on it and that it's good to play now. As of now, I still can't find anyone on it and no servers, and I'm ready to play. So devs and others, get the word out that this game is not dead; it's gotten better, and they are still going to keep making it better. Let's get this game busy because, in my eyes, it looks to be better than Onward. I think so; let's get it rolling.”
- “Ok... so the game is pretty buggy at the moment.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game is praised, with users reporting smooth performance even on older hardware configurations. Regular updates and effective net code contribute to a positive experience, particularly in the VR competitive shooter context.
- “Virtual Warfighter is a very good VR competitive shooter with great locomotion, great performance, regular updates, good net code, and a sympathetic community.”
- “To be more clear, it now runs very smooth with great performance and the locomotion is like in Onward.”
- “Performance is really good.”
- “Optimization is a major issue; I have an older i7, GTX 970, and 12GB of DDR3 RAM, and while I can run this game flawlessly at first, it quickly deteriorates.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization problems, making it unplayable on mid-range hardware.”
- “Despite having decent specs, the game frequently drops frames and stutters, indicating poor optimization.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the movement mechanics, which involve gliding based on the player's gaze, can feel unnatural and disorienting, leading to feelings of motion sickness. This aspect detracts from the overall emotional experience of the game.