Vader Immortal: Episode I

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Metro GameCentral
    May 29, 2019
    80
    It’s actually quite hard, and has its own minor unlockables, which further justifies the already perfectly reasonable asking price.
  2. The Games Machine
    May 21, 2019
    80
    The first episode of Vader Immortal shows all the potential of this VR series: a new way to immerse in the Star Wars universe, perfectly inserted in its narrative canons. The interactive experience is very short but the level of immersion is incredible, far beyond what a simple 360-degree VR movie could ever do.
  3. Hobby Consolas
    May 20, 2019
    78
    It's hard to resist the dark side of the force... even if it's a short one. Vader Immortal Episode 1 last 45 minutes, and always leaves the feeling of being a collection of game mechanics used on other VR games (puzles, climb...). But the immersion and the atmosphere are so good that you probably won't mind.
  5. Game Informer
    May 9, 2019
    78
    Outside of an odd tutorial sequence that completely derails the experience for a few minutes, the action and story flow nicely from moment to moment, creating a fun ride into the inner workings of the Dark Side. The lack of involvement you may have as a character is a minor quibble in an otherwise fascinating Star Wars story that puts its iconic villain in the spotlight more than I expected. I can’t wait to see where this series goes next, as the tease at the end implies the Force will be explored in big ways.
  6. Everyeye.it
    May 20, 2019
    77
    At the end of the credits all that remains is the regret for a very reduced longevity, which leaves us with the desire to discover more deeply the story drafted by David S. Goyer.
  7. IGN
    May 9, 2019
    75
    Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Story - Episode 1 is mechanically simple, but it does a fine job of letting you bask in Star Wars surroundings and the impressive presence of Darth Vader himself.
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  1. Destructoid
    May 14, 2019
    Despite just offering a taste of what's to come with Vader Immortal, the first episode has me hooked and I want more.
  2. UploadVR
    May 9, 2019
    Vader Immortal isn’t perfect. It’s very much the first part of a larger series, one that leaves you wanting more of each of its individual elements. But it’s a significant step forward for VR, bolstering a line-up of experiences that emphasize audience emotions over playable technicalities. The pay-off, it successfully argues, is richer than any immersive Star Wars experience before it. ILMxLAB once labeled this as ‘story-living’ over storytelling. A touch hyperbolic, perhaps, but I’m inclined to agree.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. agentbinky
    Dec 1, 2022
    0
    The first time you see an eight foot Vader looming over you and booming the command "You should prove useful" you will likely feel a bit ofThe first time you see an eight foot Vader looming over you and booming the command "You should prove useful" you will likely feel a bit of intimidation as I did. The guy is practically mythological at this point.… Full Review »
  2. Gna-1
    Aug 13, 2022
    10
    a good game, but only with a vr helmet, and without it, the game could have come out worse than the new star wars movies
  3. mugen_is_here
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    It's a great game!

    Pros: * Star wars theme * Darth Vader looks intimidating * Lightsaber battles feel fun. You can actually block    It's a great game!

    Pros:
    * Star wars theme

    * Darth Vader looks intimidating

    * Lightsaber battles feel fun. You can actually block attacks + deflect projectiles

    * Great story

    * Holy duck visuals that make you gasp at the larger-than-life world

    * VERY well tested for difficulty. NO difficulty spikes that take you out of the experience. You're always in control and it's an extremely fun casual game.

    Cons:

    * My only complaint about this game is that it's very short. I think I must have finished this in 20-30 mins. And there's no replay value.    … Full Review »
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