Wandering in Space VR
- June 19, 2023
- MOONSEER VR
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Wandering in Space VR" is a FPS ROGUELITE SCI-FI game for VR, where you must survive in space with a variety of weapons and upgrades. As a soldier with no memory, you'll battle mutants, cyborgs, and rebels while uncovering the truth behind a catastrophic doomsday. Left-handed mode and battles with other players are coming in 2023 Fall. Fight to evolve and prepare for an intense journey.
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and atmosphere, providing an engaging sci-fi experience.
- It offers enjoyable gameplay with a roguelike style that encourages replayability and resource collection.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and have made significant improvements since launch.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players find the gun mechanics and overall gameplay unsatisfying, with poor enemy animations and hit detection.
- The game feels abandoned by the developers, with a lack of updates and support leading to a disappointing experience.
- graphics17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the overall visuals, environments, and weapon designs, while others report issues such as graphical glitches, frame rate drops, and subpar enemy designs. Many users note that performance varies significantly depending on hardware, suggesting that while the graphics can be impressive, they may not reach their full potential on lower-end systems. Overall, the game is seen as visually appealing but in need of further optimization and improvements.
“Excellent game with very good graphics and storyline.”
“Really nice graphics, and the weapon design is so cool.”
“The graphics and overall atmosphere (environments, lighting, sounds, etc.) are pretty tight (though mob running animations could use some love).”
“The graphics (especially combatants) are not more than okay.”
“Some more graphical improvements need to be done.”
“I experienced constant frame rate drops down into the 40s with an RTX 3080 and i9 processor no matter what I changed the graphic settings to.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players enjoying the roguelike elements and the satisfaction of upgrading weapons, while others criticize the mechanics, controller mapping, and level design as lacking depth. The gun mechanics are frequently mentioned as a weak point, and some find the gameplay repetitive despite the potential for improvisation. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, significant improvements are needed in various gameplay features.
“Currently my 3rd most hours played VR game. I got it since about day one and waited for the review because a lot of work had to be done, but the bare-bones game was already there and, most importantly, fun and not done after 1 hour because of the roguelike style of gameplay.”
“Very much enjoying the gameplay!”
“Gameplay: 8/10 - very satisfying when making your own weapons more powerful using what you gathered through the levels.”
“I don't like the game mechanics, the mapping of the controller functions, the level design, or the gameplay in general.”
“The gun mechanics and overall gameplay is the weakest part.”
“But the gameplay, character animations, the writing, the voice acting... all need work.”
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as a standard sci-fi narrative involving a crisis in space and zombie combat, but it lacks depth and coherence, with several plot holes noted by players. Many users express a desire for a more extensive single-player story mode, as the current content feels limited and underdeveloped, with some even rating the story as mediocre. Overall, while the foundation for a compelling narrative exists, it remains largely unfulfilled, leading to disappointment among players seeking a richer storytelling experience.
“Excellent game with very good graphics and storyline.”
“Simply addictive, deserves a longer story and more attention.”
“It has a standard sci-fi storyline, in which you wake up during a crisis in space and you are required to kill zombies.”
“But I hope for a full story mode one day, because the bones are there for that too for sure... while I was 'tutorialing' the first time I was sure it was a regular storyline single player... which is not, sadly... because the little 30 min-1 hr at the start need to be expanded on all the other maps.”
“So I definitely am not here for the story, for the grind, or for getting to a higher level; these are meaningless.”
“The story is also full of plot holes, like the oxygen thing.”
- stability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Overall, users report improvements in stability following recent updates, with previous issues like crashes and freezes being largely resolved. However, some minor glitches, including graphic and audio issues, still persist but are typical for new game releases.
“Since the last updates, the game runs great!”
“The stability of the game has significantly improved after the recent patches.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs since the last update.”
“The game freezes and my hand got stuck right above the holster.”
“Some areas still need work due to small glitches.”
“The usual graphic and audio glitches are present, as is common with any new game.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues such as frame drops and stuttering, particularly after the initial tutorial. While some players with high-end hardware, like the RTX 3090, experience stable performance, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from poor optimization, making it unplayable for many.
“Performance is fine using Valve Index at 250% resolution with RTX 3090 - got solid 90 fps.”
“As a game, it looks nice and plays interesting for the first 30 minutes - but it is stuttering something awful - no matter which graphics settings you put on.”
“This game is just another generic clunky low-budget indie zombie-in-space shooter with poor optimization.”
“After the tutorial mission, the performance takes a nosedive and the game becomes unplayable.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant focus, often feeling repetitive and tedious as they work to upgrade their gear for survival in higher levels. The rogue-like dungeon crawler design necessitates continuous grinding for better weapons and armor, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
“Much more than grinding for an item which is likely to not be as fun as they imagined.”
“It is rather a rogue-like dungeon crawler, which makes you keep grinding until you have the good enough guns/armors to survive the next level!”
“The gameplay focuses much on grinding/upgrading.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive graphics, immersive environments, and effective use of lighting and sound, creating a visually appealing experience. While it draws comparisons to horror games like Cosmodread, the atmosphere leans more towards action than horror, particularly highlighted in the engaging shuttle scenes. However, some users noted that certain animations, like mob running, could be improved.
“The atmosphere in space is quite good; the shuttle scene is also amazing.”
“The graphics and overall atmosphere (environments, lighting, sounds, etc.) are pretty tight, though mob running animations could use some love.”
“Looks very good and plays well with great atmosphere.”
“The game reminds me a lot of Cosmodread in the way you collect resources from each run and use them in your future runs, though I feel the atmosphere is more action-focused than horror.”
“The graphics and overall atmosphere (environments, lighting, sounds, etc.) are pretty tight, though the mob running animations could use some love.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for featuring adult channel advertisements on the official Discord server, which some users find inappropriate.
“The official Discord server is riddled with ads for adult channels.”
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“I feel pressured to spend money just to enjoy the game fully.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game significantly enhances the intensity of the experience, contributing to a more immersive atmosphere.
“The music makes the experience more intense.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay.”
“The music elevates the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players recognize significant potential for replayability, suggesting that the game could be engaging for extended periods. However, there is concern that certain design choices could undermine this potential, risking a decline in replay value.
“I feel that there is a big potential for this game, and I can see how it could easily be one that players continue to enjoy indefinitely. However, there is a fine line that could prevent it from being perfect and diminish its replay value.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more; every playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple paths and endings, this game offers endless possibilities, making each replay a unique experience.”
“I feel that there is a big potential, and I can see how this could easily be a game that players continue playing indefinitely, but there is a fine line that could ruin it from being perfect and make it a game that lacks replay value.”
