VR Invaders
- December 15, 2016
- MY.GAMES
VR Invaders is a totally average VR wave-based shooter that does absolutely nothing more than work competently. There are many more interesting games available on PSVR.
Get on Steam"VR Invaders" is a fast-paced virtual reality game where players take on the role of a futuristic fighter, battling waves of attacking robots. With intuitive controls and a variety of weapons, players must protect humanity by destroying the invading machines. As the game progresses, players face increasingly challenging enemies and environments, providing a thrilling and immersive VR experience.
Reviews
- The game is visually impressive with polished graphics and a fun, engaging gameplay experience.
- It features a variety of weapons and mechanics, including a unique bullet-time effect and destructible environments.
- The game offers a simple yet enjoyable wave shooter experience, making it easy to pick up and play.
- The game is quite short, with a campaign length of less than 2 hours, leading some to feel it is not worth the full price.
- There are reports of technical issues, such as sound problems and compatibility issues on certain systems.
- Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking the skill-based mechanics present in similar titles like Space Pirate Trainer.
- story11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story in "VR Invaders" is described as basic and not particularly compelling, yet it provides a narrative framework that distinguishes it from typical wave shooters. While the audio and voice acting are decent, some players find the cutscenes and dialogue excessive. Overall, the game offers an acceptable storyline that hints at potential future developments, making it somewhat engaging despite its simplicity.
“VR Invaders is a story-driven game.”
“For me, these wave shooters are entertaining for a bit, and because VR Invaders actually had a 'story', I was tempted to stick through it over just 'wave #' like most traditional wave shooters.”
“It's hard to shoehorn a decent story into a flying drone wave shooter.”
“Just be sure to turn the story mode off at the start options as it's just a load of talking during the game that gets annoying.”
“The story isn't mind-blowing, but there is a story with a possible sequel as this appears to be the first chapter in a series.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, with some users appreciating the visuals as reminiscent of retro styles, while others note that the overall aesthetic feels excellent. However, there are mentions of potential compatibility issues affecting performance, which may detract from the experience for some players.
“From the graphics to the voice acting, audio, and performance, the game feels excellent.”
“At the end, VR Invaders is a 'simple' wave shooter that is very easy to get into; it has nice graphics and a decent length campaign.”
“- Great visuals”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a polished wave shooter with intuitive mechanics, allowing players to focus on incoming enemies without motion sickness. It features a variety of weapons and a fun bullet time mechanic, though some players wish for more strategic power-up management. Overall, it is easy to pick up and enjoy, making it a worthwhile experience.
“Essentially it's a wave shooter with you standing on a platform that covers your back, so you focus on things coming towards you, which helps prevent motion sickness. Enemies are robots, so there's no blood, and the gameplay instructions are 'kill everything,' making it easy to get into and start playing.”
“Others are plasma, shotgun, laser, rapid-fire, dual wielding, so there is a good variety of weapons. As with other wave shooters, I wish I could grab power-ups and save them for later use instead of instantly using them when grabbed, but most if not all wave shooters use the same mechanic.”
“Absolutely wonderful gameplay, a great polished wave shooter, totally worth the money!”
“Essentially, it's a wave shooter where you stand on a platform that covers your back, allowing you to focus on things coming towards you. This design minimizes motion sickness, and since the enemies are robots, there's no blood. The gameplay instructions are simply 'kill everything,' making it easy to get into and start playing.”
“While there is a good variety of weapons like plasma, shotgun, laser, rapid-fire, and dual-wielding, I wish I could grab power-ups and save them for later use instead of having them instantly activate upon pickup. This mechanic, which replaces your previous unfinished power-up, is common in most wave shooters.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the music in both games, with a slight preference for the music in SPT over VR Invaders, while also noting that VR Invaders excels in environmental variety and gameplay mechanics.
“The music in this game is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel epic.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps the game fresh and engaging, adding to the immersive atmosphere.”
