BONELAB

 PC
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. 4P.de
    Oct 6, 2022
    61
    Balance issues in combat and puzzles make Bonelab more of a physics playground with mod support than a well-done VR shooter.
  2. Road to VR
    Oct 5, 2022
    50
    Bonelab is similar to its predecessor in key ways—both the good and the bad. The game's physics driven world can be refreshingly immersive in the way that almost everything interacts together. But physics sometimes make the game less fun and even frustrating to play, especially when it comes to the game's many climbing segments. While there's lots on offer, including a campaign and several replayable mini-modes, they all suffer from the same core problems which is boring enemies with little variety, poor encounter & puzzle design, and bland weapons. In lieu of having those things provided for you, you'll have to extract your own fun by challenging yourself to execute stylish kills and physics-shenanigans with the game's all-you-can eat slo-mo feature. While the game repeats most of Boneworks key issues, this time around if offers proper modding support which could improve things significantly— that is... if the game's community is willing to spend the time building the toys this sandbox should have had from the start.

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 30
  3. Negative: 8 out of 30
  1. ItsKb
    Oct 1, 2022
    9
    I have completed the main story, have tested out all the game's main mechanics and I am very impressed, the avatar swapping is a very niceI have completed the main story, have tested out all the game's main mechanics and I am very impressed, the avatar swapping is a very nice touch that makes the game a lot more re-playable since it really enhances the amount of freedom in what you can do. The story itself is also quite engaging, and feels like it's on the same level of depth as it's predecessor, although a bit shorter as it's taken a small backseat to the game's larger intent (No you don't actually need to complete minigames to progress if you're wondering) The whole minigame side is a bit of a controversial decision but personally I think it works really well, and provides a lot more to do than in Boneworks after completing the main story, even if slightly impacting the narrative, but I think it's been worth it so far.

    Oh and don't get me started on the sound design, this game has done that part extremely well, and the score by Michael Wyckoff is absolutely amazing!

    I will note I initially had some issues with object collisions, but it's seemed to be fixed by a recent update.

    All in all, I highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoyed the original boneworks or is a fan of vr, but not to the general casual player who is prone to motion sickness, as this game will most likely make you paint your walls at times.    … Full Review »
  2. Joebobjoe
    Oct 7, 2022
    8
    this game is better in all ways than the first one. the only minor nitpick is that the driving needs some work but the shooting is excellentthis game is better in all ways than the first one. the only minor nitpick is that the driving needs some work but the shooting is excellent and the guns feel good to shoot. There is a lack of content in the bone lab hub, but hopefully, the mods will improve this. finally, the story is nothing to write home about and you must read clipboards to understand which can get tedious.… Full Review »
  3. ThatsPrettyEasy
    Oct 2, 2022
    10
    Awesome physics, really cool ajusting your body to the characters, just really fun game at all and also provides a challenge, i think a littleAwesome physics, really cool ajusting your body to the characters, just really fun game at all and also provides a challenge, i think a little more teaching would be good… Full Review »
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