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"VRZ Torment: The Hellstorm" is a virtual reality horror game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. Players must scavenge for resources and survive against hordes of the undead while uncovering the mystery behind the apocalypse. The game offers a variety of weapons and locations, with a focus on immersive VR gameplay and jump scares.

  • PC
  • Windows

Reviews

73%
Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews
story5 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique movement system that allows for immersive exploration without the nausea often associated with VR.
  • The atmosphere is well-crafted, creating a tense and engaging experience as players navigate through dark environments filled with zombies.
  • The developers are actively updating the game and responding to community feedback, showing a commitment to improving the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including frame rate drops and crashes, making it frustrating to play.
  • There is a lack of clear objectives and direction, leaving players feeling lost and unsure of what to do next.
  • The combat mechanics are inconsistent, with issues such as unreliable hit detection and the need for excessive ammo to defeat enemies, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
  • story32 mentions

    The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it engaging and immersive, particularly praising the voice narration and the escape-the-island premise. However, many reviewers criticize the narrative for being disjointed and lacking depth, with some expressing frustration over technical issues that hinder progression. Overall, while there are elements of a story and exploration, the execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a sense of confusion and a desire for more coherent storytelling.

    • “The escape the island story has merit and depth with a decent sized area to explore and plenty to do.”
    • “The story is well told and the narrator has a fantastic voice and demeanor.”
    • “This game has an awesome story that gets you fully submerged into adventure, plus with multiple options to finish it and with a huge arsenal of firearms and melee weapons it has been one of the best hours I have spent in a game in 2017, if not in my entire life.”
    • “There isn't much of a story, but you do have a voice narrator that sounds like the guy from Postal just saying random stuff, some of it is useful but most of it isn't.”
    • “Idiotic story aside (I can't believe it was written by someone actually working with Vampire: The Masquerade, it just feels like a lump of random ideas put together to fill in a nonsense story) the game technicals are terrible, it should still be in early access, the UI is clunky, grabbing sometimes works, sometimes it doesn't, zombies spawn out of thin air and everything works juddery like hell.”
    • “As of now there is no story, just an island with guns laying around and you kill zombies.”
  • graphics31 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the immersive environments and decent textures, particularly in the "ultra" settings, while others criticize the overall quality as outdated and lacking crispness. Many users note issues with optimization and performance, leading to frame rate drops even on capable hardware. Despite these concerns, some find the graphics satisfactory and fitting for the game's atmosphere, especially after recent updates.

    • “The 'ultra' graphics setting makes for a wonderful looking game, especially if you're using teleportation locomotion.”
    • “The map is huge, complete with abandoned dark buildings, a huge hedge maze, and a large body of water. The graphics are simply beautiful, and the textures on things like the rusting pickup are top-notch.”
    • “Graphics are good; they’re immersive, and the environment feels real.”
    • “The graphics are not very crisp compared to others; the zombies look tiny.”
    • “Visually, the game is pretty rough, sporting some oddly low-res textures and primitive graphics from 10 years ago.”
    • “I'd say this game is a little bit rough even as an early access, with average graphics, jitters, and shabby sounds.”
  • gameplay19 mentions

    The gameplay is described as a work in progress, with many users noting a beta-like feel due to laggy menus and broken mechanics, particularly with reloading and item interactions. While some players appreciate the engaging elements and frequent updates, they also express frustration over unfinished features and a lack of intuitive mechanics, such as ammo acquisition and stealth options. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further refinement to enhance the player experience.

    • “But the gameplay is what really hooked me.”
    • “The mechanics are there: you have a place to explore, things to interact with, quests and enemies to shoot.”
    • “Reloading feels good, really good movement mechanic, they seem to be updating often at the moment.”
    • “The reloading mechanic is mostly broken.”
    • “A year later and still getting updates but still retains that unfinished/unpolished feel, just small elements throughout and nothing game breaking, but is immersion breaking when you're battling the mechanics of the game.”
    • “Just lazy development where very basic mechanics just don't function properly.”
  • atmosphere9 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is widely praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, effectively creating a sense of isolation and tension. Reviewers highlight the impressive graphics and ambient sounds that enhance the experience, particularly during dusk and night settings, making it a compelling choice for fans of spooky environments that focus on psychological horror rather than jump scares. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.

    • “The atmosphere is painfully good.”
    • “The atmosphere is effing amazing as the story begins at dusk, or magic hour, the sun is setting and the darker it gets and the lower your ammo, the more terrifying that grunt is you hear from behind you!”
    • “So long as they actually get enough support to finish the game properly this will be a must have for anybody who likes a spooky atmosphere that doesn't rely on jumpscares to get your heart going.”
    • “It's unfortunate because the concept, atmosphere, and modeling in this game are top notch.”
    • “The atmosphere is certainly creepy like before with the various ambient sounds and zombie types.”
    • “So long as they actually get enough support to finish the game properly, this will be a must-have for anybody who likes a spooky atmosphere that doesn't rely on jumpscares to get your heart going.”
  • optimization8 mentions

    Overall, users acknowledge that while the game requires further optimization, recent updates have significantly improved performance, particularly for those with mid-range graphics cards like the GTX 1080. Many players appreciate the visual enhancements but still encounter performance issues, suggesting that a more tailored optimization feature could enhance the experience.

    • “Much better performance.”
    • “I should also note that finding an acceptable performance setting is no longer an issue on my GTX 1080.”
    • “Edit: there have been at least 5 updates and every one of them has improved performance.”
    • “It could definitely use some optimization, but that's not a deal breaker.”
    • “Keep up the good work, you've done a nice job refreshing the whole level. It was still poor performing, but it looked very nice. Hopefully, the one setting down can fix my performance issues.”
    • “Needs optimization.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game's stability is criticized for being plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, leading some players to view it as an unfinished tech demo rather than a polished product. While it has potential and offers an engaging experience, the current technical issues detract significantly from its overall enjoyment.

    • “Potential, but way too buggy.”
    • “I think this game can be good, but right now it is a buggy tech demo, and frankly, I am getting tired of developers trying to sell me buggy tech demos when there are crazy good ones out there for free.”
    • “There are a few glitches, but all in all it's fun and does a good job of making you feel like you are always on edge.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Players find the game's replayability promising, especially with potential future updates that may introduce more chapters and playable areas. At a reasonable price, many feel it offers more content and replay value compared to other VR titles, though some suggest that randomization of items and deeper story elements could enhance the experience further.

    • “The developers have mentioned the possibility of adding more chapters and additional playable areas, which could significantly expand the game.”
    • “Replayability is good, but I believe that random spawns for guns and ammo, along with more actual story elements, will greatly enhance the game.”
    • “The developers have mentioned the possibility of adding more chapters and additional playable areas, which could potentially expand the game significantly.”
    • “I would recommend this game without a doubt; for £15, it offers more content and replayability than many VR games I've purchased in the past.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in Vrz Torment is derived from its ironic design choices, particularly the incompatibility of certain features with the Virtuix Omni, despite the game being marketed for VR arcades that utilize this technology. Players find it amusing that the game requires no special setup yet still presents unexpected challenges.

    • “Vrz Torment is one of the few games I know of that has native Virtuix Omni support, so no special configuration or animal sacrifices are necessary. Unfortunately, some of the design decisions are not Omni-compatible, which is hilarious since the game includes a commercial license specifically for VR arcades that intend to use the game with an Omni.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when it comes to restarting, which can detract from the overall experience.

    • “This makes restarting a little tedious.”
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Play time

40hMedian play time
40hAverage play time
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