Arktika.1

 PC
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. GameSpot
    Oct 24, 2017
    70
    While Arktika relies heavily on familiar mechanics, it definitely uses the unique powers of VR to create a shooter with a tense atmosphere and exciting gunplay. The mix of excellent graphics and surprisingly intense battles makes this one of the more enjoyable action games available on Rift.
  2. UploadVR
    Oct 10, 2017
    70
    Arktika.1 is caught between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand, it’s an extremely polished shooter with a longer-than-average campaign (for VR) and a structure closer to more traditional entries into the genre rather than the many wave-based alternatives available on headsets. On the other, its repetitive missions, unbalanced weapons and upgrade system and limited locomotion eventually took their toll, resulting in initially exciting levels with diminishing returns. The search for VR’s shooter king continues.
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 16, 2018
    60
    The highly entertaining gunplay is unfortunately undermined by a weak story, annoying puzzles and unnecessarily restricted gameplay. But fans of the genre will probably enjoy it anyway. [Issue#282]
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  5. 4P.de
    Oct 13, 2017
    57
    While the visuals of this postapocalyptic action are crisp and immersive, the AI as well as the unimaginative attack patterns make this a rather dull shooting gallery.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. muldjord
    Oct 15, 2017
    10
    RoboRecall was good. Arktika 1 is better. At least in my opinion. I've always been fond of the looks of the Metro games and this is right upRoboRecall was good. Arktika 1 is better. At least in my opinion. I've always been fond of the looks of the Metro games and this is right up that alley (makes sense, same developer). Not only is it more atmospheric, it also has some horror elements thrown in for good measure. Using shadows and light in creative ways to change the mood and feel of the different locations and how you handle them. For instance, the more open boss-like areas are always well-lit. While the tunnel passages are dark and gritty, with enemies to match. It gives the game great diversity.
    I love the gun customization options. You could argue that the game is a bit on the easy side. But to be honest, that is how I like it. I just wanna feel like a bad-ass! Touch controls are really well implemented. Puzzles are also quite good, although a bit on the easy side. But I guess that's to be expected. It is a shooter after all. But easy as they are, they are quite creative in how to let the player manipulate the surroundings.
    My only real gripe is with the teleportation system. There's no other option than that. No free locomotion. I caught myself wanting to move all the time, but you can't. Or, rather, you can, but only to the few fixed teleport locations. It's not that it doesn't work, because it does, it's that I miss the freedom to explore. In other words, there absolutely no exploration in this game. And that's a bit sad.

    Looking over the existing VR games, this is definitely one of the gems. If you buy this and Lone Echo, you are set for many, many hours of fantastic VR gaming.    … Full Review »
  2. TuTAH_1
    Mar 2, 2023
    5
    (обзор написан 8 окт 2020)
    Плюсы:
    * Хорошая графика * Взвод револьвера ощущается очень натурально * Частое взаимодействие с объектами **    (обзор написан 8 окт 2020)
    Плюсы:
    * Хорошая графика
    * Взвод револьвера ощущается очень натурально
    * Частое взаимодействие с объектами
    ** Хорошая русская озвучка
    * Есть разрушаемость объектов. Не Red Faction, конечно, но тоже неплохо
    * Вроде какой-то сюжет...

    Минусы:
    **** Только телепорты только в определенные места. Сильно урезанная свобода перемещения мною сильно чувствуется, из-за невозможности перемещаться стрейфом, мир не ощущается таким объемным, эффект погружения сильно падает
    * Руки проходят сквозь стены. Очевидно из предыдущего пункта, но тем не менее.
    * Липсинк в русской озвучке. Более отвратительного липсинка я нигде не видел, а это VR игра, в которой мелочи очень заметны.
    * Фонарик. Почему-то все разработчики игр думают, что фонарик - это лазер, способный рапространять свет в очень ограниченном радиусе, вне которого вообще никакого освещения не происходит. Я не требую добавлять поддержку RTX для реалистичного освещения, ведь достаточно же сделать крошечное освещение вне радиуса фонарика, чтобы он выглядел более-менее реалистично
    * Фонарик. Свет от фонарика - спрайт. СПРАЙТ!!! В VR игре! Боже, кто это придумал?!

    Игру может быть и стоит попробовать, если вы новичок в VR, но покупать её я бы вам не рекомендовал. И четверти своей цены не стоит.

    Оценки:
    Общая: 2.3/5
    Графика: 4.2/5
    Геймплей: 0.2/5
    Физика: 0/8    … Full Review »
  3. Senna
    Oct 15, 2017
    10
    A rich VR experience with ever gorgeous visuals from 4A games. Mechanically its not much different from other VR game out there. But visuallyA rich VR experience with ever gorgeous visuals from 4A games. Mechanically its not much different from other VR game out there. But visually breathtaking with a captivating campaign. A bit too good looking for a 30 dollar VR game I'd say. Buy this game and support a brilliant developer like 4A games.… Full Review »
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