CyberThreat

Developer : Enigmatic
Released:
Platforms :
Action
Indie
Early Access
CyberThreat Poster

" Immersive VR action indie with jetpack freedom and fluid controls but notable performance issues "

CyberThreat Review

CyberThreat offers a unique VR FPS experience centered around an open city environment where players can teleport freely, enter buildings, and engage in intense battles against robotic enemies. The game features various modes including missions, survival, and open-world play, with the exciting addition of a jetpack that enhances vertical movement and combat dynamics.

Players praise the immersive scale, intuitive controls, and the adrenaline-pumping gameplay that evokes a feeling of being a superhero. However, the game is still in early access and faces notable optimization issues, with many users experiencing frame rate drops and stuttering even on high-end PCs. Performance improvements have been made through patches, but some frame drops and graphical glitches persist.

The AI and enemy variety are basic and repetitive, and some users report clipping issues and occasional bugs. The absence of multiplayer and a deeper storyline limits long-term engagement, though players remain hopeful for future updates that add these features. Overall, CyberThreat is a promising VR shooter with solid foundations but requires further polish and content expansion.

Highlights

Players especially enjoy the large open city environment allowing freedom of movement, including rooftop navigation and building interiors.

The jetpack mechanic is highly praised for adding thrilling vertical combat without causing motion sickness. The intuitive controls and variety of weapons contribute to an engaging arcade-style shooter experience.

Graphically, the game is considered decent with impressive scale and destructible environments, though not AAA quality. The fast-paced gameplay and immersive VR implementation receive consistent commendation.

Criticisms

Optimization remains a major concern, with frequent frame rate drops and stuttering reported even on powerful hardware.

AI is simplistic and repetitive, leading to monotonous enemy encounters. Some players experience clipping and collision bugs that disrupt gameplay.

The lack of multiplayer and a fully developed storyline reduces replayability. Controls can feel inconsistent, and the jetpack movement, while fun, can be abrupt for some.

Audio is sometimes repetitive, and players desire more weapon variety and mission diversity.

Pros

  • Open city environment with freedom to explore rooftops and buildings.
  • Exciting jetpack mechanic enabling vertical movement without nausea.
  • Intuitive and fluid VR controls enhance immersion and gameplay.
  • Fast-paced, adrenaline-filled combat with multiple enemy types.
  • Decent graphics with impressive scale and destructible elements.
  • Variety of game modes including missions and survival.
  • Active developer support with frequent updates and patches.

Cons

  • Performance issues cause frame drops and stuttering on many systems.
  • Enemy AI is basic and encounters become repetitive quickly.
  • Frequent clipping and collision bugs hinder smooth gameplay.
  • Lack of multiplayer limits long-term player engagement.
  • Storyline is minimal, reducing narrative depth.
  • Controls can feel inconsistent or awkward at times.
  • Jetpack movement can be abrupt and disorienting for some.

Rating Criteria

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Worth the Price

Explore the streets, buildings, and rooftops of a 14 block urban warzone with no limitations. Locomotion options include teleportation, touchpad sliding, arm running, jumping, climbing, and even flying.

Release Date Aug 18th 2016
Publisher Enigmatic, Leading Role
Developer Enigmatic
Required Age 0+
Platforms
Immersive
Innovative
Jetpack
Optimization
Repetitive

User Reviews

Mostly Positive (82)
75% Positive 25% Negative