Fracked bursts onto the Meta Quest scene as a thrilling arcade shooter in virtual reality, with both benefits and drawbacks.
While initially released on the PlayStation VR three years ago, Fracked appears to have been designed with standalone VR headsets in mind. In this primary-person shooter, speed and action reign supreme, prioritizing kinetic energy over intricate storytelling, resulting in a frenetic experience that’s more about the thrill of the ride than any deeper narrative implications.
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Our assessment of Fracked from nDreams (Synapse, Frenzies) delves deeper into its gameplay and storyline beyond the initial introduction. As you embark on this perilous quest, your ultimate goal becomes clear: vanquish the relentless horde of interdimensional foes besieging a mysterious mountain facility, where ancient secrets and sinister forces await discovery. While environmental sustainability is not the primary focus of Fracked, it plays a significant role in motivating your work.
The gameplay mechanics are undoubtedly the standout feature of Quest 3, delivering an exceptional experience. The adrenaline rush from dispatching hordes of adversaries with precision and flair is undeniably satisfying. As you wreak havoc, numerical scores appear in a nostalgic nod to classic arcade shooters, yet without the instant death or incessant requests for additional funds.
Despite this, many people, including myself, would likely be disappointed nonetheless. On Quest 3, Fracked delivers breathtakingly beautiful cel-shaded visuals, but its gameplay struggles to keep pace with the advancements in the VR market over the past three years. With just a few minutes of gameplay, Fracked’s model settles into a consistent pattern that remains largely unchanged throughout its short duration. Despite this, the ski segments remain at an excessively high level, and I wish there had been a complete game centered on the ski-shooting action.
While Fracked performs well on Quest 3 with minimal performance hits, it is not without its technical issues, featuring a noticeable number of bugs that detract from the overall experience. As I stood there, a sudden burst of random white speckles erupted across the screen in front of me, an unsettling sight that filled me with trepidation. In the midst of the second mission, I made the mistake of clinging to the drill for too long, which ultimately led to my character glitching out and getting caught, forcing me to rapidly reset to the most recent checkpoint.
When playing Fracked on PC VR or PSVR for the first time, there aren’t many significant differences to note here. While standalone headsets may offer flexibility, our evaluation reveals that the core remains unchanged over the past three years, with both positive and negative implications. Despite being on various platforms prior to the Quest, Fracked remains a robust and reliable shooting experience. When seeking an immersive experience that blends the excitement of an arcade game with the cinematic grandeur of a blockbuster film, you’re in luck! Please provide the text you’d like me to improve in a different style. I’ll return the revised text directly without any explanation or comment.
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