Wanted Killer VR
- May 23, 2018
- Playsnak
Get on Steam"Wanted Killer VR" is a immersive VR shooter game that features an innovative movement system called "Tactical Teleport," allowing players to dodge bullets and traverse environments in slow motion. Players can choose from four characters, each with unique abilities, and progress through a single-player campaign. The game encourages community involvement in shaping its development, making for a dynamic and engaging VR experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique teleportation mechanic combined with bullet time, providing a fun and engaging gameplay experience.
- Stylized graphics reminiscent of Borderlands and a solid variety of weapons enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates, making it a promising title for future improvements.
- The game suffers from technical issues such as choppy performance and awkward controls, which can detract from the experience.
- Many missions revolve around escorting or defending objectives, which can feel repetitive and frustrating.
- The multiplayer functionality is unreliable, making it difficult for players to connect with friends for co-op gameplay.
- graphics22 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cel-shaded art style, which many players find polished and reminiscent of titles like Borderlands. However, there are notable concerns regarding performance issues, such as frame rate drops and a lack of in-game graphical options, which detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are appealing and enhance the arcade feel, some players feel that the actual performance does not live up to the promotional screenshots.
“Pretty sweet shooter for the Oculus Rift, great physics and graphics.”
“Very fun arcade-y shooter game with a nice cel-shaded graphics style.”
“The graphics are phenomenal, the tutorial is well put together, and gameplay is out of this world.”
“My biggest complaint is that the game needs lots of performance enhancements and has no in-game graphical options.”
“The frame rate is too slow and I have an MSI Gaming X GeForce 1080 graphics card and 32 gigs of RAM.”
“The only thing I thought it had going for it was the art style, but even then the screenshots were practically bullshots compared to what I saw.”
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story in the game is largely underdeveloped and feels generic, primarily conveyed through text menus rather than engaging narrative elements. Players note that the missions are repetitive, often revolving around escort and defend mechanics, which can lead to frustration due to poor design and a lack of clear objectives. While the action and gameplay mechanics are enjoyable, the overall storytelling experience is considered lacking, reminiscent of low-budget mobile games.
“The movement and weapons handling works well, decent graphics, and a story mode that sort of works.”
“The mission selection hub gives a good idea of what's to come and where the developer wants to go.”
“I only played a couple of story missions so far and briefly checked out the survival mode but can already tell that I'll be playing this game much more.”
“The campaign is a little generic; the story is basically in text form in menus.”
“So it has the voice acting and story of a low-budget mobile game; free movement is slow and the teleporting is only in select zones.”
“Its a shame because I really like the riot shield character, and if the missions were not so poorly designed, I would give this game a proper thumbs up.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by solid shooting mechanics and unique features like teleportation and slow-motion, which enhance the experience. While some players note that the game can feel janky and rough around the edges, it remains engaging, especially in co-op mode. Overall, the combination of simple yet effective mechanics and a visually appealing art style contributes to an entertaining experience, with room for improvement in areas like AI and animations.
“Solid shooter with good game mechanics.”
“Good cell shaded action with a unique slow motion mechanic.”
“Nice and simple gameplay, with a mix of locomotion and teleport that works superbly, especially with the bullet time aspect.”
“The gameplay is weird.”
“Well, the entire game is built to discourage that gameplay.”
“The gameplay is very simple: small and closed maps keep you busy with different objectives while you shoot and dodge in an already known and abused wave shooter formula.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and often unnecessary, leading to a tedious experience, especially after a few missions. The requirement to replay less enjoyable missions for unlockables contributes to a sense of frustration, prompting some to abandon the game early on.
“There's a grinding system that somehow exists for no reason other than to just keep you grinding.”
“The one black mark I'd put on this review is that the game feels somewhat grindy after a few missions.”
“Unlockables require plenty of replay, which isn't uncommon in games, but usually it's the most tedious missions that need multiple playthroughs. For me, that was enough to pick something else up without looking back after a couple of hours of play.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its fitting style, complementing the vibrant graphics and fast-paced gameplay. Reviewers appreciate its energetic vibe, which enhances the overall experience, alongside the engaging sound design of the weapons.
“I like the stylized graphics; it reminds me of Borderlands, and the music is great.”
“Right down to the music and movement style.”
“The cel-shaded look, delightful corny 80s action dialogue lines, the weapons (especially the shotgun) have a great sound and blast to them, and the music really fits the quick flow of it all.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The audio quality is subpar, and the music doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant performance issues and lacks in-game graphical options, leading to a need for substantial optimization improvements to ensure smoother gameplay.
“My biggest complaint is that the game needs lots of performance enhancements and has no in-game graphical options.”
“The developers have to fix something in order for the game to run smoothly.”
“My biggest complaint is that the game needs a lot of performance enhancements and has no in-game graphical options.”
“The optimization is terrible; I experience constant frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“There are significant issues with loading times, making the overall experience frustrating.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the character designs are praised, the overall character development is lacking, suggesting that depth and growth in the characters are not effectively portrayed.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is perceived as thoughtful and well-implemented, indicating that it is not merely a rushed attempt to generate revenue.
“The monetization system feels exploitative and heavily favors players who are willing to spend money.”
“I can't enjoy the game without being constantly bombarded by ads and in-game purchases.”
“It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, making it frustrating for free-to-play users.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game currently exhibits some bugs and occasional jerky performance, but users are optimistic that these issues will be resolved as it is still in early access.
“It's a bit buggy and jerky at times, but since it's early access, I'm guessing that'll improve later.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered several glitches that disrupted gameplay and made it frustrating.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently praise the atmosphere, highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances their overall experience.
“I really love the atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive and captivating.”
“The game's atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
