ZombVR
- November 17, 2017
- DonkeyKwon Games
Immersive SP and Coop MP VR COD-style zombie shooter with free-range or teleport motion, area unlocks and upgrades. Various other game modes like Sniper Defense, Onslaught, shooting range, raining heads. Realistic gun and melee combat including sniper rifles and swords.
Reviews
- The game has interesting concepts and potential for fun, especially in multiplayer.
- The developer is active and responsive to community feedback, showing commitment to improving the game.
- There are various gameplay modes and a decent selection of weapons, which adds variety to the experience.
- The game is plagued by bugs, poor optimization, and performance issues, making it unplayable for many users.
- The controls are clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The game feels abandoned by the developer, with many players noting a lack of updates and support since its release.
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are reminiscent of older titles like Second Life from 2006, featuring clunky UI and various graphical issues. While not top-notch, the visuals are considered acceptable for an early access title, with a score of 5/10 for VR graphics, and they provide a solid foundation for the desired gameplay experience.
“Yes, bugs need sorting out and the gameplay expanding, but (and this is really important) it has the basis of what many VR users are desperate for: free motion, good graphics, and zombies - thank god!”
“Graphically, it reminds me of Second Life in 2006.”
“From the clunky UI to the graphical issues, to the enemy AI, to the bad gun physics and sounds.”
“The graphics aren't top-notch, but it's understandable for an early access game.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Zomb VR offers an immersive experience with impressive graphics and free motion, making it a standout in the zombie genre for many players. However, it is still in early alpha, with some bugs and limited gameplay options that need improvement. Overall, it shows promise but requires further development to fully realize its potential.
“Zomb VR is a game with great immersion; the special effects, options, gameplay, and possibilities make it my favorite zombie game now.”
“Yes, bugs need sorting out and the gameplay expanding, but it has the basis of what many VR users are desperate for: free motion, good graphics, and zombies - thank god!”
“It was so bad it was hilarious. I had recorded gameplay and was hoping to make a short video with the song.”
“Yes, bugs need sorting out and the gameplay expanding, but it has the basis of what many VR users are desperate for: free motion, good graphics, and zombies.”
“It's very early alpha gameplay.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from poor optimization, with performance issues noted even on capable hardware like the GTX 970, although some players report smooth gameplay. There are also minor bugs, such as zombies spawning in unintended locations. However, there is optimism that future updates will improve optimization.
“The performance is really smooth for my GTX 970 on all modes, and the zombies are huge!”
“I love the way the game is built; a lot of improvements are inbound, and I'm sure that the game will become more optimized with time.”
“The game is just poorly optimized.”
“Performance 3/10”
“But I love the way the game is built; a lot of stuff is inbound, and I'm sure that the game will become more optimized with time.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for enhancing the atmosphere, with particular acclaim for the end-of-the-world song and the quality of the zombie male voice sound. Overall, the soundtrack is considered strong, complementing the game's audio effects effectively.
“The music adds an atmosphere, and the zombie male voice sounds really nice.”
“The music is pretty great, and the audio for everything else (guns, headshot sounds, etc.) seems to be shaping up well.”
“The only highlight was the song about the end of the world.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, shaky, and laggy, with noticeable glitches and subpar animations. However, there is optimism that these issues will be addressed before the full release.
“Buggy, shaky, laggy.”
“There are still a couple of glitches, and the animations can be a lot better, but I assume those will be worked on near full release.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by the music, which effectively complements the game's setting, while the zombie male voice adds a unique and engaging auditory element.
“The music adds to the atmosphere, and the zombie male voice sounds really nice.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
“Every detail contributes to the haunting atmosphere, from the ambient sounds to the eerie visuals.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with users noting that there is little to no narrative to engage with.
“There doesn't seem to be any story to speak of.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as unintentionally amusing, with players finding the poor quality of certain elements to be hilariously entertaining, leading some to create content around these moments.
“It was so bad that it was hilarious; I recorded gameplay and was hoping to make a short video with the song.”