Virvius

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Virvius is a single player survival shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Enfenyx and was released on April 6, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Virvius" is a horror-themed boomer shooter game inspired by 90's dark fantasy FPS, featuring a full weapon suite, 8 enemies, and Xbox controller compatibility. The game includes a demo with the first two levels and early access with ten levels, offering save slots, customizable UI color themes, and a soundtrack jukebox. The game is designed for an old-school experience, with difficulty levels and all default options set to the lowest setting at first boot.

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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game successfully captures the nostalgic feel of classic boomer shooters like Quake and Doom, with great attention to detail in its design and atmosphere.
Shooting mechanics are satisfying, with precise gunplay and a variety of creative enemies that provide a fun challenge.
The level design is engaging, filled with secrets and puzzles that encourage exploration and add to the overall enjoyment of the game.

Movement can feel floaty or unresponsive, which may detract from the overall gameplay experience, especially during platforming sections.
Some enemies may feel too similar to their Quake counterparts, potentially lacking originality.
As the game is still in early access, it may have rough edges and incomplete features that could affect gameplay.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay immerses players in a dark, hostile environment filled with biomechanical demons, where survival hinges on exploration and resource gathering. It evokes nostalgia with classic elements reminiscent of Quake, including various enemies, weapons, secrets, and interactive mechanics like switches and keycards. Overall, the experience is engaging and encourages sharing gameplay footage among players.
- “You are thrown into an extremely dark world full of metal, rust, mud, dirty water, and biomechanical demons, and you must survive by exploring the hostile environment to find as many weapons and resources as possible.”
- “It's quite incredible -- not to give anything away, but if you want to revive some of that nostalgia, you'll get it here: enemies, weapons, secrets, switches, text hints on-screen, buttons that interface with mechanical devices, even lasers and moving platforms, and keycards -- all quake style.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is characterized by a blend of dark, doom-laden themes and humor, creating an engaging atmosphere. While some users noted that the sound levels can be a bit quiet at times, the overall quality of the music is highly praised.
- “The music is very atmospheric and adds a unique depth to the game.”
- “The music is great and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly captures the mood and tone of the game.”
- “The music is very doom and gloom, and it is quite funny.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are noted for their unique atmosphere, drawing strong inspiration from classic titles like Quake and Doom, which some players find appealing. However, the movement mechanics can feel slippery, reminiscent of gliding on ice, which may detract from the overall experience, particularly during platforming sections. Overall, while the visuals may not suit everyone's taste, they contribute significantly to the game's aesthetic.
- “Graphics won't be for everyone, but they ooze with their own atmosphere.”
- “Graphics won't be for everyone but they ooze with their own atmosphere.”
- “If I have one complaint, it is that you sort of glide around when moving, kind of like a sliding-on-ice feeling, which I'm not a fan of when it comes to traversing the world and especially not during platforming sections.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is heavily influenced by a nostalgic 90's shooter aesthetic, characterized by detailed graphics and a vibrant array of enemies and weapons. While the graphics may not appeal to all players, they effectively contribute to a unique and immersive experience.
- “Graphics won't be for everyone, but they ooze with their own atmosphere.”
- “There's so much attention to detail in recreating that 90's shooter atmosphere, from the hordes of enemies to the variety of weapons.”