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So, Zombie Army VR. It’s finally here, blasting its way onto VR headsets like, well, a horde of zombies. It’s like the old-school flatscreen game, only now you’re dodging and weaving in all directions. Picture this: Nazi zombies everywhere, and you’ve got these cool WWII guns. Green neon everywhere, but in VR, it feels like the world’s gone all post-apocalyptic rave on us. Even though it’s doing its best to shake its roots, it feels kinda too tied to its old-school game vibe. Almost like trying to fit into your favorite jeans from high school.
Let’s break it down. Rebellion Games is running the show, making it work on Quest, SteamVR, and PSVR 2. Oh, and I checked it on Quest 3 – not too shabby. Set your calendars for June 12th, 2025. Thirty bucks and you’re in.
So you’re this elite ‘Deadhunter’ squad member, going on missions – blasting zombies and hunting for our squad leader Hermann Wolff’s daughter. Story? Not so much. More of a background hum while you’re busy making zombie brains splatter. If you’re looking for a deep dive into lore and backstories, maybe try somewhere else?
There’s a story in there, kind of, mostly while you’re waiting to load the next level. But the real fun? Replay those missions. Get a friend on co-op if you can, ’cause everything’s better with a buddy, right? Sadly, I played solo, but I bet it’s a blast with a friend covering your back.
The weapons? Oh, it’s like walking through a WWII museum, only you get to shoot everything. Pistols, shotguns, those scoped rifles that make you feel like a sniper in a movie. And here’s the kicker – some levels have these massive machine guns. I mean, it’s overkill in the best way possible.
And we’ve got grenades, mines, and TNT just waiting to be tossed. Pull the pin? Sure. But there’s also this click-and-throw option. Makes it easier but kind of breaks that whole immersive vibe. I mean, throwing infinite grenades? Not as thrilling.
Upgrades are all over – hit up workbenches at breaks and checkpoints. Wanna get really geeky? Go to the gun range, rack up those XP points. Get upgrade packs by completing challenges. Ever try shooting 300 zombies without a health boost? Yeah, good luck with that!
XP – that’s the game. More zombies you pop, more XP you bank. It’s that rush, you know? Though, I’ll admit, wish they’d jazzed up the upgrades. Mags, stability, penetration—cool, but where are the scopes I need for all these dark scenes, huh? Guess you’ll just have to wing it.
Need a melee weapon? Look around. You can’t keep one, but it’s fun for a change. And seriously, using a gun to whack a zombie? Surprisingly satisfying.
Scoped rifles? OH MAN. That fullscreen view? Didn’t love it. Zombies were coming from all angles, couldn’t see squat. What’s a scope good for if the action’s up close and personal, right?
Zombies. Oh man, what a crew. From walkers to flying sniper zombies. Yup, you read that right. They fly. Models and movements were on point. Those moans? Gives you chills.
Nevertheless, you never get more than a dozen zombies on you at once. They could’ve amped it up a notch, I think. Bosses? Meh. Felt like fancy distractions. Spawn some zombies, shake it up a bit. Waiting for a “whoa” moment that never really arrived.
Right, let’s talk immersion. Feels like it’s halfway between a true VR experience and its flatscreen origins. Manual reloading was cool, but honestly, toggled auto-reload halfway through. It was frying my brain keeping up with the horde and ammo balance.
The graphics though? Pretty slick. The Quest 3 ran it like a charm. Everything looks like the apocalypse just happened.. Maybe it did? Force-grabbing items was a bit meh, but guns had weight. Made the action feel, real, you know?
And moving around? It’s got all the standard VR movement basics. Those cinematic kill shots though, they can jolt you out of the zone. Turn ’em off if they mess with you.
In the end, Zombie Army VR is a wild ride. Might stumble a bit here and there, sure, but when it clicks, it’s a blast.
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