Z.O.N.A Project X VR
- August 25, 2023
- AGaming+
- 39h median play time
Get on SteamZ.O.N.A SUVival Project X VR offers a tense, explorable post-apocalyptic world in the Chornobyl Zone, with a diverse environment, dangerous anomalies, and an engaging storyline. The game includes a raid system, realistic weapon handling, and regular updates. Immerse yourself in this atmospheric and unpredictable VR survival experience.
Reviews
- The game captures the STALKER atmosphere well, with impressive graphics and sound design that create an immersive experience.
- The developer is very active in updating the game, responding to community feedback, and adding new features regularly.
- The weapon mechanics and inventory system are engaging, providing a satisfying experience when managing gear and combat.
- The game suffers from various bugs and clunky controls, particularly with the inventory and weapon handling, which can disrupt gameplay.
- Enemy AI is often lacking, making combat feel less challenging and more frustrating at times.
- The voice acting and translations are subpar, with many lines feeling awkward or poorly written, detracting from the overall experience.
- story56 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as having a decent plot with engaging elements, but it suffers from issues such as linearity, poor voice acting, and translation problems. While players appreciate the campaign's length and the option to choose between story missions and raids, many find the narrative underwhelming and lacking in depth, with some calling it bland and predictable. Overall, the story provides a foundation for gameplay but leaves much to be desired in terms of execution and polish.
“There is a wealth of content here between a full story campaign and raid locations that randomize both enemies as well as loot every time that you enter.”
“The game is set in the Chernobyl exclusion zone in an apocalyptic future - you have to complete a series of missions for the mysterious pastor, each one more challenging than the last.”
“There is an interesting storyline to the game, with a dark sense of humor and although it is linear in structure, there are plenty of places to explore off the beaten track where you will find weapons and ammunition stashed away - the campaign itself took about 15 hours to complete.”
“The biggest issues I had with the game were the storyline, the voice acting, and the maps.”
“Even then, the actual script was just so disappointing with such a bland story and most of the 'twists and turns' not being surprising at all.”
“Story is bad, translation is worse, settings are a joke.”
- atmosphere38 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and haunting qualities, reminiscent of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, with excellent sound design and detailed graphics that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the unsettling and captivating environments, though some note that technical issues can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the atmosphere is considered one of the game's strongest aspects, creating a unique and intense experience.
“It has an amazing atmosphere, excellent sound design and despite it not being advertised as a horror game, it's remarkably unsettling to traverse this rusted, abandoned and irradiated world.”
“The graphics combined with great sound effects and the amazing special effects create one of the best and most intense atmospheres I have ever experienced in a game.”
“The atmosphere in the game is simply outstanding.”
“I know it helps atmosphere, but I have to turn down the sound to keep playing.”
“Gave the game an hour, but sadly this game is very buggy. The atmosphere itself is good, but when controls don't work as supposed, it makes the game less fun.”
“The atmosphere of the game is there, even if the map design needs more polishing and love for details.”
- graphics25 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals, detailed environments, and immersive atmosphere that enhance the overall experience. However, some users noted issues with performance and graphical fidelity, particularly at lower settings, while others criticized the art style and certain animations. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's ambiance, creating a captivating and intense atmosphere.
“The graphics combined with great sound effects and the amazing special effects create one of the best and most intense atmospheres I have ever experienced in a game.”
“The graphics and atmosphere impress with their level of detail, creating the illusion of complete immersion.”
“The graphics are stunning and truly immerse you into the game world.”
“The graphics, even when set to max, look terrible.”
“UI, graphics, story, animation, and the absolutely horrid AI-generated voice acting; it's all just so beneath the quality of a finished product from any sized team.”
“- minimal graphics options”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by rewarding loot mechanics and a smooth VR experience, but it suffers from a lack of structure and realism, with basic and sometimes clunky weapon mechanics. While the game captivates players with its atmosphere and graphics, many feel it needs refinement in its mechanics, accessibility, and overall depth to enhance the experience. Players have noted the potential for improvement, particularly in gun customization and clearer guidance for newcomers.
“Great VR with updates that add new mechanics to improve the game.”
“For a VR game that is still in active development, it runs incredibly smoothly, has really detailed high-quality graphics, realistic weapon mechanics, and a really haunting/anxiety-inducing atmosphere.”
“I've just started playing and I already want to leave a review because the game truly captivates from the first moments of gameplay.”
“Just feel like it needs a bit more structure to the overall gameplay loop.”
“The gun mechanics are basic and clunky, and there are no gun mods other than different magazine sizes you might stumble across during each level, but certainly no gun sights (in fact, one or two of the weapons seem to be missing their iron sights).”
“It feels like it's going for a much more arcade-style of gameplay compared to something like 'Into the Radius', and I personally would prefer it to feel much more realistic than the game currently does.”
- optimization9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while some users report solid performance and significant improvements since launch, others experience issues with image errors and subpar performance on certain hardware configurations. Recent updates have addressed many of these concerns, enhancing graphics and overall gameplay experience.
“Honestly, very solid optimization so far and great potential for sure!”
“Happy to report many fixes, additions, and optimizations since launch have been added - this game (and the dev) deserves your attention!”
“New firearm audio and muzzle flashes, improved weight to the guns, reimagined areas, audio effects, and optimizations have all been added since release, at a very fast rate.”
“To solve the eternal battle with image errors, performance problems of Windows and graphics cards in VR games!”
“Performance and render quality are not good enough (at least with a Quest 3, tried with both a 3080 and a 4080).”
“Updated - 5/14/23 - happy to report many fixes, additions, and optimizations since launch have been added - this game (and the dev) deserves your attention!”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being quite buggy, with issues such as a malfunctioning inventory system and inconsistent AI behavior. While players appreciate the atmosphere and the developer's responsiveness to bug reports, many feel that the game requires significant polishing and improvements to enhance the overall experience. Despite being in development, there are no major game-breaking glitches reported, but the frequent bugs detract from enjoyment.
“Gave the game an hour, but sadly this game is very buggy. The atmosphere itself is good, but when controls don't work as supposed, it makes the game less fun.”
“Game is very buggy.”
“Did all the troubleshooting and nothing worked.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Users find the music in the game to be occasionally annoying, with some expressing a desire for an option to turn it off entirely.
“Sometimes the music is very annoying.”
“It would be nice to have an option to turn the music off.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its cleverness and wit, often delivering unexpected punchlines that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and comedic timing, which contribute to an engaging and entertaining atmosphere. Overall, the humor effectively complements the gameplay, making it a standout feature.
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The character development in the game draws comparisons to the Stalker series, particularly in terms of voice acting and character designs; however, some players feel it falls short of expectations, leading to mixed feelings about its overall effectiveness.
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
“Despite the interesting premise, the characters don't evolve in meaningful ways, leaving their stories feeling incomplete.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users generally find the replayability of the game to be high, citing multiple paths, varied character choices, and dynamic environments that encourage exploration and experimentation. Many appreciate the inclusion of different difficulty levels and unlockable content, which further enhances the incentive to replay. Overall, players feel that the game offers enough diversity to keep them engaged for multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers a multitude of choices that significantly alter the storyline, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
“With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back to this game time and again to try something new.”
“The dynamic world and random events ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same, keeping the experience exciting and unpredictable.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
“The game offers a linear experience with no real variations in outcomes, which severely limits its replayability.”
“After finishing the main story, I found myself with no desire to replay it. The side quests felt repetitive and uninspired.”
