VR Giants
- June 14, 2023
- Risa Interactive
Get on Steam"VR Giants is an action-packed local co-op game for 2 players, where a VR player becomes a giant and a screen player controls a tiny person, working together to solve puzzles in a virtual world. The game promotes team communication, kindness, and fun experiences for all skill levels. A spacious 2m*2m play area and active movement by the VR player are required, ensuring a unique and engaging VR experience."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great local co-op experience that is fun for families and friends, with charming graphics and engaging puzzles.
- The game effectively combines VR and PC gameplay, allowing for unique interactions and teamwork between players.
- Accessible for players of all ages, making it a fantastic choice for casual gaming sessions with children.
- Some gameplay mechanics, particularly for the character David, feel unpolished and can lead to frustrating platforming experiences.
- The game currently lacks a significant amount of content and variety in puzzles, which may lead to boredom after extended play.
- Technical issues, such as lag during remote play and bugs, can detract from the overall experience, especially in its early access state.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its accessibility and wholesome nature, making it suitable for kids, though some players find the puzzles overly simplistic and the platforming mechanics frustrating, particularly for the character David. While the co-op VR experience is enjoyable, relying on playful interactions between players, the overall mechanics and graphics are basic yet functional. Despite some criticisms, the game offers a creative and diverse experience with a focus on learning new mechanics through collaborative problem-solving.
“Very wholesome gameplay that's accessible for kids.”
“Solid co-op VR gameplay.”
“The gameplay is creative and diverse, and the controls for both the PC player as well as the VR player are really good.”
“My main issue with the game is that David's gameplay is not good.”
“The puzzles are very simple and we haven't seen a single interesting one in the first 10 zones, which would be okay if the moment-to-moment gameplay felt better.”
“As David, you are constantly fighting the game's movement mechanics.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as cute and charming, with a playful art style that enhances the overall experience. While some users note that the visuals can be basic or disjointed, they often feel that the engaging gameplay compensates for any shortcomings. In VR, the graphics are particularly praised for their beauty, contributing to a fun and immersive environment.
“The graphics are really beautiful, even more so in VR.”
“Graphics are a little disjointed; however, the gameplay makes up for it, and once you're in and playing, you don't even notice.”
“Graphics are cute and detailed well.”
“I also really like the charming art style and the playful world design.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cute and interesting, effectively setting up a clever dynamic reminiscent of David and Goliath. However, it lacks depth in storytelling and is more suited for casual or party play rather than deep puzzle-solving, making it ideal for children.
“The story and execution is cute and interesting.”
“The story is a clever way of setting up Goliath and David.”
“Thus, the game is well suited for playing with children and for casual or party play.”
“Thus, the game is well suited for playing with children and for casual or party play - not so much for deep puzzle solving; neither is there much storytelling after the trailer.”
“The story is rather clever way of setting up Goliath and David.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its wholesome gameplay, making it accessible and enjoyable for children, evoking positive emotional responses.
“The gameplay is incredibly wholesome and accessible for kids.”
“I'm not very far in, but the experience is so wholesome!”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game primarily stems from the amusing interactions between players, particularly the comedic moments that arise from being thrown across the environment and the entertaining visual antics of a VR friend. These elements contribute to a lighthearted and enjoyable experience, especially for newcomers to virtual reality.
“The only saving grace is the fun interactions with the other player; since you stick to objects, you can be thrown vast distances, which is often hilarious.”
“It's pretty hilarious to see your VR friend moving around on the screen and in the room, especially if you're new to VR.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is enchanting and enhances the immersive experience, complementing the fun visuals and diverse environments. Players appreciate how the soundtrack contributes to the overall atmosphere, making the gameplay more engaging and enjoyable.
“The soundtrack is equally enchanting, immersing players further into the game's captivating world.”
“The visuals and music are fun, the puzzles force you to think and communicate as a team, and I especially like how the different environments require you to use different playstyles.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with puzzles that are serviceable but lack challenge, leading to a less engaging experience.
“The puzzles are subpar but serviceable; nothing that's really a head-scratcher, but rather more towards tedious.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, with little reward for the time invested.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
