X Rebirth VR Edition

59%
Game Brain Score Based on 185 reviews
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VR Headset Compatibility Information Our game supports the original Oculus Rift and HTC Vive headsets via OpenVR. Thanks to OpenVR, it is also likely compatible with several other newer headsets, though these have not been tested. Please note that compatibility with Oculus Quest 2 may be limited due to the removal of the capacitive thumb button on its controllers. X Rebirth VR Edition is the late…

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59%
Audience ScoreBased on 185 reviews
graphics16 positive mentions
story5 negative mentions
  • The game offers a wonderfully immersive experience with full VR controller support, allowing players to physically explore the cockpit and interact with controls.
  • Performance is great, and the graphics are impressive, providing a sense of scale and presence in the vast universe.
  • The game has a campaign that teaches players the ropes, but also allows for exploration and mission-taking at their own pace.
  • The control scheme can be confusing and unintuitive, requiring patience to learn, and some players have reported issues with specific controller compatibility.
  • There is a lack of support for modern VR headsets and controllers, leading to frustration for users of devices like the Oculus Rift S and Index controllers.
  • The game has not been updated to fix bugs or improve features since its initial release, leaving many players feeling abandoned by the developers.
  • story75 mentions

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized for being generic and lacking depth, with many players noting that the main campaign is absent in the VR version, leaving a sandbox experience with minimal narrative. While some missions offer a semblance of a storyline, they often feel repetitive and bug-ridden, leading to frustration among players. However, community mods can restore some of the original game's lore and missions, providing a more engaging experience for those willing to seek them out.

    • “The story campaign, which you can activate with the mod, contains nice lore and has some twists, but there are points where you really have to be patient and may need to research online, especially if you are not hardcore familiar with the game mechanics.”
    • “While the majority of the game is sandbox, there is a story you can follow if you want.”
    • “There's also animated NPCs, and while outside of the plot their conversation is pretty limited, being able to get out of your ship and walk around a station and talk to these NPCs makes the universe feel more alive.”
    • “The story campaign is not included in the VR version, and the presented VR version has a different plot line.”
    • “The storyline is boring, repeating the same tasks over and over.”
    • “I can tell why it's still in early access, as I've encountered missions with missing passages of NPC text, and the main campaign plot feels incomplete due to the removal of connecting cinematics for VR.”
  • graphics43 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally considered decent to good, with some users praising their quality, especially in VR, while others note that they can appear outdated or lack realism compared to contemporary titles. Many players appreciate the ability to run the game on lower-end hardware without significant performance issues, though some report graphic bugs and inconsistencies, particularly in VR mode. Overall, while the visuals may not be cutting-edge, they are often described as enjoyable and suitable for the gameplay experience.

    • “Graphic quality is excellent for the time and still nice to look at today and has the advantage of not requiring a very powerful GPU.”
    • “The graphics are wonderfully detailed and smooth.”
    • “With an i7 5820k and an overclocked 980ti, I can supersample this to 1.8x and have absolutely stunning graphics.”
    • “If you run it in 'Oculus mode', however, the VR is totally busted, with tearing, one eye being laggy, and generally speaking, visuals being corrupted.”
    • “The graphics just don't carry it in VR.”
    • “But that experience is ruined by the mediocre graphics and poor UI, as well as motion sickness.”
  • gameplay34 mentions

    The gameplay experience is heavily influenced by the VR platform used, with a clear design focus on HTC Vive and Valve ecosystems, leading to compatibility issues on other headsets like Pico 4 and Oculus Rift S. While the game offers a rich and engaging combat experience reminiscent of classic space games, it suffers from a convoluted interface and unintuitive mechanics that require significant time investment to master. Despite these challenges, players appreciate the depth of gameplay and the potential for extensive hours of engagement, particularly for those willing to navigate its complexities.

    • “There are lots more mods out there, game-mechanic stuff / new sectors, you can adjust the game to your liking.”
    • “This game has less focus on the management style of gameplay that the X series usually has, and more focus on action/combat.”
    • “Gameplay, while not as varied and broad as in X3, still gives you the most complete space game experience you can have in VR.”
    • “Moreover, much of it is hidden behind wholly unintuitive peculiarities of the game's interface and rules that are not in any way spelled out, so you'll need to spend a lot of time searching through poorly done tutorials and gameplay videos on YouTube in order to figure out how to even start doing any of it.”
    • “But the worst thing for me is that it's basically just X Rebirth but in VR - the interface and gameplay are pretty much identical with no changes made to take advantage of the medium.”
    • “Some of it looks very dated and repetitive - such as on stations, 'oh how I wish for just some variation' and the gameplay not very well thought out.”
  • optimization18 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players praise its great performance and VR-friendly adjustments that reduce computing power requirements, others criticize the significant reduction in game content and AI traffic, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, several users report performance issues, particularly around stations, indicating that further optimization is needed despite the game's impressive visuals and fluid combat mechanics.

    • “Since it was optimized for performance, which is critical in VR, it requires less computing power for the same FPS as the non-VR version, so I'll play this one as a 'lite' version of Rebirth on my laptop with an Intel GPU.”
    • “It looks amazing, the performance is terrific and it has great voice acting.”
    • “The engine seems fantastically well optimized, fluid in multiple ship combat, buzzing around capital ships the same.”
    • “The original game content was butchered for the sake of 'performance' and to make it 'VR friendly' for motion-sensitive players.”
    • “Meanwhile in space, the number of stations and AI traffic was drastically reduced once again in the name of performance (or better said, terrible optimized VR implementation).”
    • “It's a scaled back universe (for performance reasons), only the performance is still pretty poor.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many users noting significant bugs and issues that hinder gameplay, including startup problems and unintuitive mechanics. However, some players acknowledge the developers' efforts to improve the game over time, suggesting that while there are still minor glitches, they do not detract significantly from the overall experience. The VR controller implementation has also been criticized for being particularly problematic.

    • “Would not start after trying all troubleshooting steps I could find.”
    • “This game is incredibly buggy and unintuitive.”
    • “The implementation of the VR controller is buggy and also non-functional in the main menu.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with players noting its quality and emotional impact, particularly in familiar zones. However, the atmosphere is somewhat diminished by the presence of empty environments, such as deserted cafeterias and music clubs, which contrasts with the vibrant audio experience.

    • “I really enjoy the music in this game.”
    • “The X games have always had great music.”
    • “For the most part, you'll find empty cafeterias, empty music clubs (with music playing and the audio of a crowd, but nobody actually there), and empty hallways.”
    • “When that music hits and the computer starts talking zones you know so well, it's beyond perfection.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be less tedious compared to similar titles, with a more vibrant universe that reduces the overall grind. However, the outdated menu design can make navigation feel cumbersome, and the requirement to manually collect points around stations can be both tedious and uncomfortable in VR.

    • “The menu design is outdated and feels tedious to work with.”
    • “Normally, you have to fly around a station to pick up all the points; not only is this tedious, but it also stands a good chance of making you sick as a dog in VR.”
    • “Not as pretty as Elite Dangerous, but the universe feels alive and a thousand times less grindy.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is enhanced by well-designed stations and meaningful traffic, creating an immersive and engaging environment for players.

    • “The nice stations and meaningful traffic really enhance the atmosphere.”
    • “The immersive environment draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
    • “The attention to detail in the surroundings creates a captivating atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
    • “Despite the potential, the game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
    • “The environments are bland and forgettable, which detracts significantly from the overall atmosphere.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Users highlight the game's strong replayability, often recommending it over titles like Skyrim due to its immersive experience and engaging content that encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “I recommend this even over Skyrim, despite its lack of immersion and replay value.”
    • “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
    • “The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, lacking meaningful choices or variations.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply impactful, often feeling heartbreak due to their attachment to previous titles in the series, despite acknowledging that these games require significant investment to fully appreciate.

    • “It was also heartbreaking as I had loved the other X games, although, in truth, they have all taken a lot of getting into.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Reviewers note that the monetization strategy is misleading, as the advertised use of Vive controllers is not fully realized in the game, leading to disappointment among players.

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5hMedian play time
16hAverage play time
2-42hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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