DOOM VFR

 PlayStation 4
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 136 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 21 out of 136
  3. Negative: 25 out of 136
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  1. OutlawTX
    Dec 3, 2017
    4
    Man, what a disappointment. I was excited to have another game that uses the Aim Controller but the gun doesn’t even line up well with what you’re seeing. It doesn’t give the illusion that you’re holding the weapons. The tracking seems messed up as well. In smooth mode I find myself constantly a touch out of alignment and movement is incredibly clunky. I’m also not liking how you teleportMan, what a disappointment. I was excited to have another game that uses the Aim Controller but the gun doesn’t even line up well with what you’re seeing. It doesn’t give the illusion that you’re holding the weapons. The tracking seems messed up as well. In smooth mode I find myself constantly a touch out of alignment and movement is incredibly clunky. I’m also not liking how you teleport into enemies tto finish them off. I thought I’d be up close and personal, ripping em apart. Oh well. Eventually I’ll finish it simply because I paid for it but as of right now, I really regret buying it.… Expand
  2. Patol
    Dec 24, 2017
    3
    Graphics are not bad, but control over character is a pain, often game lose "orientation", this completely destroy gameplay experience...
    Felt like playing beta game and wasted money.
  3. alienux
    Jun 4, 2018
    10
    Doom VFR has been on of my most fun VR experiences to date. I played the game with the Aim controller and had a blast.

    The game gets a lot of flack for the gun swaying as you walk, which doesn't match the Aim controller movement in your hand, but to be completely honest, I never even noticed this when I played and didn't realize it was even a thing until reading about it after I    Doom VFR has been on of my most fun VR experiences to date. I played the game with the Aim controller and had a blast.

    The game gets a lot of flack for the gun swaying as you walk, which doesn't match the Aim controller movement in your hand, but to be completely honest, I never even noticed this when I played and didn't realize it was even a thing until reading about it after I completed the game.

    I'm glad I didn't let it bother me, because I had an incredible amount of fun playing Doom VFR.    … Expand
  4. Youmustdienow
    Dec 1, 2017
    7
    Beat game in 2 hrs. Has 8 levels during main campaign that feel like DLC remixes from Doom 2016. Has bonus Doom 1 stages that you can unlock to extend replay value. Played game mostly with aim controller. Had to tweak a few settings so it felt less casual. Turned on left stick movement with smoothing cam rotation. I don’t suffer from motion sickness so avoided any nonsense that tried toBeat game in 2 hrs. Has 8 levels during main campaign that feel like DLC remixes from Doom 2016. Has bonus Doom 1 stages that you can unlock to extend replay value. Played game mostly with aim controller. Had to tweak a few settings so it felt less casual. Turned on left stick movement with smoothing cam rotation. I don’t suffer from motion sickness so avoided any nonsense that tried to aid me. Jumping is completely gone which makes no sense because this game can make people sick by teleporting and bouncing on launch pads. My biggest complaint is the grenade shooter. Want to desperately focus on my normal gun, but the grenade hand is always in my sights. I tried playing with move, but that set up has no way to turn off motion sickness restrictions. Can’t even rotate cam so it’s completly impossible to play that way to begin with. Normal ds4 controls are doable, but again has grenade hand always in plane view while normal gun is moving. If that grenade hand ever gets an option to be disabled then it would be a much better game. Doom never had duel weapons. Who thought it would be a good idea for an unneeded weapon to always block the player’s view? Also even more bad news. No BFG or chainsaw. I guess the broken teleporting feature sacrificed the additional buttons needed for extra weapons. Btw, teleporting is worse than playing Kinect in the dark. God help us if VR relies on teleporting in future games. If so, VR would truly be doomed.… Expand
  5. brat1111
    Feb 28, 2018
    1
    What a let-down. I was looking forward to this game but it's horrible mainly because the way you move in the game, so clunky and I feel disoriented so fast. Garbage.
  6. Bigbossbyu
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    Doom VFR is amazing in VR. These are some of the best graphics I have ever seen in VR. If you liked the regular Doom, you’ll love this spin off in VR.

    Graphics on PS4 Pro: 10/10. Some of the best, if not the best graphics I’ve seen in VR. Amazing. It really helps to create an atmosphere, and being there with the headset is unreal. Overall I’d give the game a 9 or 9.5/10. However I    Doom VFR is amazing in VR. These are some of the best graphics I have ever seen in VR. If you liked the regular Doom, you’ll love this spin off in VR.

    Graphics on PS4 Pro: 10/10. Some of the best, if not the best graphics I’ve seen in VR. Amazing. It really helps to create an atmosphere, and being there with the headset is unreal.

    Overall I’d give the game a 9 or 9.5/10. However I rated it a 10 to balance out some of the ridiculous low scores.

    Gameplay: 9/10. Same Doon gameplay you know and love. However the controls don’t feel quite optimized as well as most games. The Aim controller is a blast to use, but the implementation feels just a little off compared to Farpoint. Still my preferred way to play bough!

    Lasting appeal: 9.5/10. One of the best showcases for VR. Although a little short, it has plenty or replayability. And for half the price of a regular game, I can’t recommend it enough. Take some time to learn the controls and it’ll be a must have for any VR collection.    … Expand
  7. JimmieReview
    Dec 2, 2017
    8
    A no-brainer if you got a PSVR. Its Built for VR, which you really can tell. Control-scheme is perfect for VR, and because of this they manage to capture the same feeling of original doom but in VR. Its hectic, without being nausea inducing. Graphics and animations are perfect and the gunplay feels good. The only minus is the shortness of the game, I beat it in approximately 4 hours whichA no-brainer if you got a PSVR. Its Built for VR, which you really can tell. Control-scheme is perfect for VR, and because of this they manage to capture the same feeling of original doom but in VR. Its hectic, without being nausea inducing. Graphics and animations are perfect and the gunplay feels good. The only minus is the shortness of the game, I beat it in approximately 4 hours which is just too little for a 30USD game. I hope we could see multiplayer for this one, it has potential to be really cool. Hope they add some more stuff to it. Anyways, this is a must have if you bought a PSVR, defently one of (if not the best) the best psvr games out there.… Expand
  8. 2LazyGamers
    Dec 1, 2017
    8
    This review is based primarily on one key component being used - The PSVR aim controller

    The game plays fluidly and movement feels normal. Strafing is easy and natural and most of the time equal to that of a typical PS4 controller primarily because of the aim controls inclusion of double joysticks. I own a Vive, Oculus and PSVR and I can tell you now - PSVR Aim controller is where    This review is based primarily on one key component being used - The PSVR aim controller

    The game plays fluidly and movement feels normal. Strafing is easy and natural and most of the time equal to that of a typical PS4 controller primarily because of the aim controls inclusion of double joysticks.

    I own a Vive, Oculus and PSVR and I can tell you now - PSVR Aim controller is where Doom VFR is best played.

    Do not play this game without a PS4 aim controller and you will be happily sucked into the hellish nightmare that is Doom VFR    … Expand
  9. Jacketrooper
    Dec 4, 2017
    10
    Anyone under 30 should just shut the **** up and be grateful that they get to play a legend, Doom available in VR.

    The work that they complain about is made possible with years of development and technology and a horde of hands of original doom.

    If you don't like it, then stop complaining about it and get something else.
  10. Bitek
    Apr 9, 2018
    10
    I ended up finishing the game with aim controller and i loved it. it is solid 10 out of 10 with aim controller.

    I pre-ordered this game last night and I did go through the practice session this morning. So far I love it. I've been playing the game with the move controllers. It does take a little bit of time to learn how to properly use move controllers (thus the training session) but    I ended up finishing the game with aim controller and i loved it. it is solid 10 out of 10 with aim controller.

    I pre-ordered this game last night and I did go through the practice session this morning. So far I love it. I've been playing the game with the move controllers. It does take a little bit of time to learn how to properly use move controllers (thus the training session) but once you get into it, it feels natural.
    You move yourself by teleportation and this method works well in the game. You can even use teleportation to kill stunned monsters. The most important thing is that Doom VFR feels like Doom. It is fast and relentless. The monsters are coming in waves and they are coming at you hard so you need to keep moving. You can upgrade your armor and weapons like in Doom. There are several difficulty levels. I only played on middle difficulty settings. Graphics and animations are very good. The experience is so much more immersive in VR than on television. I did not feel any nausea when playing it for half hour or so this morning. The game is awesome and I want to see more !    … Expand
  11. gusman
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    Bethesda is doing the best VR games for now. This is a must buy, just don't play with the Move, play with Aim controller or DS4 to have full locomotion. The action is frantic, the graphics are gorgeous and combining teleportation and full locomotion is the way for VR games to do movement right.

    I see a lot of people complaining about controls, and this is because of how they're playing    Bethesda is doing the best VR games for now. This is a must buy, just don't play with the Move, play with Aim controller or DS4 to have full locomotion. The action is frantic, the graphics are gorgeous and combining teleportation and full locomotion is the way for VR games to do movement right.

    I see a lot of people complaining about controls, and this is because of how they're playing the game. If you want the best experience do this: play with Aim controller, enable smooth turn, enable left stick movement, use triangle to turn 180º and play seated. This game is very fast, like original doom, so trying to play it standing and turning yourself isn't a good option.

    It's a jewel.    … Expand
  12. AmrKassem
    Dec 3, 2017
    9
    I hated Doom 2016, and I never understood what everyone likes about it. However, the moment I tried out Doom VFR, I was instantly hooked. The visuals are simply the best on PSVR, hands down. The only issue I found is the aim controller support, which simply sucks. That said, if you play with a Dual Shock 4 you will have a great time. I strongly recommend this game for any PSVR fan and/orI hated Doom 2016, and I never understood what everyone likes about it. However, the moment I tried out Doom VFR, I was instantly hooked. The visuals are simply the best on PSVR, hands down. The only issue I found is the aim controller support, which simply sucks. That said, if you play with a Dual Shock 4 you will have a great time. I strongly recommend this game for any PSVR fan and/or any Doom fan.… Expand
  13. anticooper
    Dec 5, 2017
    8
    when i got use to the aim controller i really enjoyed this game. the teleportion mixed with locomotion really works great in this game. its a little short but i think its fair for the price.
  14. satchmo
    Dec 4, 2017
    10
    I loved playing this game. The sheer feeling of speed, freedom and destruction is unparalleled in anything else I have played in VR so far. I was using the aim controller with smooth locomotion and had no issues with sickness, although I have played a lot of VR this year so have my VR legs. Zipping around with the teleporter feels natural and the guns look incredible and are lots of funI loved playing this game. The sheer feeling of speed, freedom and destruction is unparalleled in anything else I have played in VR so far. I was using the aim controller with smooth locomotion and had no issues with sickness, although I have played a lot of VR this year so have my VR legs. Zipping around with the teleporter feels natural and the guns look incredible and are lots of fun to wield. I didn't play the game from last year, so seeing all the old doom baddies in VR was an amazing trip down memory lane. It's a short experience, but I'm going back in for another play through on the ultra violence difficulty. The zombie arm that holds your grenade launcher is distracting when playing with the aim - it would be great if there was a setting to hide it, but it's hardly a deal breaker. Fantastic experience, it really makes you feel glad to be alive!… Expand
  15. FreedomFighters
    Sep 1, 2020
    1
    I’ve gone on record numerous times with my love for “DOOM,” specifically the 2016 reboot. The series itself is just rip-roaring fun, and the remake not only respectfully modernized the games, but also made them especially fun to re-experience. So, as someone that’s been loving a lot of VR games lately, I was as excited as anyone to find out that “DOOM” would be making its way to VR, andI’ve gone on record numerous times with my love for “DOOM,” specifically the 2016 reboot. The series itself is just rip-roaring fun, and the remake not only respectfully modernized the games, but also made them especially fun to re-experience. So, as someone that’s been loving a lot of VR games lately, I was as excited as anyone to find out that “DOOM” would be making its way to VR, and when I eventually got my own PlayStation VR, I knew I had to eventually try the game for myself. It’s a shame, then, that I have to admit that playing “DOOM VFR” (great title, by the way) was an incredibly crushing experience, and that it’s a pretty miserable game.
    In terms of positives…there’s really very little I can say. I guess I can appreciate how the game actually stays true to the 2016 “DOOM” game in regards to its design, though I feel like praising that just feels like me appreciating the game for doing the bare minimum. Other than that…I like that the story is a little different? And they picked some cool levels from the original game?
    Yeah, that’s all I’ve got. Really, in every other way, “DOOM VFR” is unbelievably disappointing. While I’m glad it told a new story in its short time, the new protagonist is about as flat and lifeless as they can come, without anything that makes his story worth following. Visually, some of the levels feel a bit downgraded graphically, but that’s to be expected and it’s not the most gaping issue I have with the game. What is, however, is the actual gameplay…which is frustratingly awful. This game may just be the buggiest and glitchiest VR game that I’ve played, as it’s prone to constant lock-ups and freezes that make you want to rip your hair out completely. I know, it’s a Bethesda game and they always ship with bugs, but wow, it’s like they didn’t even try here. Also, the game uses multiple forms of control, but honestly, at least of the ones I played with (since I sadly didn’t get to try the Aim Controller), none of them feel all that fun. The Move controllers make the movement feel really clunky, and it can be hard to focus on moving and shooting at once, and while using a DualShock 4 does mitigate some of that, the fact that you aim with your head can feel really awkward. Also, no matter what controller you use, this game is sickness-inducing. I know it’s “DOOM,” and therefore, it’s supposed to be fast-paced, but seriously, I salute anyone that can get through this game without ever feeling like you’re going to projectile vomit. I’d like to believe I’ve gotten my legs with VR, having played so many VR games, but this game left me with headaches, nausea, and a bunch of general discomfort. It’s the rare example of a VR game that, honestly, is only fun to play when you take the VR headset off. And I mean that literally, at one point, the game was making me so uncomfortable, I took the headset off, sat it on my lap, and continued the game, moving the headset when need be. Doing that was more fun than keeping it on.
    It honestly hurts me to give “DOOM VFR” such a low score, because I really wanted to love this game, but quite frankly, this just feels like an insult. There’s plenty of fun to be had with the PlayStation VR, but I feel like this game is among the peripheral’s weakest games. Even the most hardcore “DOOM” fans are encouraged to stay away from this game, and stick with the fantastic new games that we’ve gotten. They’re even more exciting, even more hellacious, and there’s a good chance they won’t make you nearly as sick as “DOOM VFR” will.
    Final rating: 1 out of 10 “Inconceivable”    … Expand
  16. Voodoo123
    May 11, 2018
    5
    +Great visuals
    +Excellent sound
    +'That' Doom gameplay -Grenade launcher always in the way -Teleport gameplay madness I have been playing with the aim controller with smooth turning for maybe couple hours now and I felt very impressed by the visuals. Soon after playing though the game very rapidly flips from roaming around solving simple puzzles to suddenly ramped up to 11 hardcore    +Great visuals
    +Excellent sound
    +'That' Doom gameplay
    -Grenade launcher always in the way
    -Teleport gameplay madness

    I have been playing with the aim controller with smooth turning for maybe couple hours now and I felt very impressed by the visuals. Soon after playing though the game very rapidly flips from roaming around solving simple puzzles to suddenly ramped up to 11 hardcore shooting demon gameplay (a little jarring to hop from one to the other so quickly in VR). Feels enjoyable to play but once THAT GRENADE LAUNCHER got stuck in my players view at all times my heart sank a little. Ultimately DOOM VFR is a less focused 'VR experience' than most, but the core doom gameplay loop saves it from feeling disappointing.    … Expand
  17. Spidor
    May 19, 2018
    0
    Imagine the new Doom in VR... and completely unplayable. Built for the PSVR Move controllers, you are unable to turn less than 180 degrees, and strafing left and right are both mapped to right facing buttons. This control scheme is a relic from the PC version, which uses the 360 degrees of mapping provided by the Vive. Yes, the Vive is better than PSVR, but if you're not planning to makeImagine the new Doom in VR... and completely unplayable. Built for the PSVR Move controllers, you are unable to turn less than 180 degrees, and strafing left and right are both mapped to right facing buttons. This control scheme is a relic from the PC version, which uses the 360 degrees of mapping provided by the Vive. Yes, the Vive is better than PSVR, but if you're not planning to make your game compatible with the PSVR, how about... don't... release it...?

    A patch that allows different control layouts or full key remapping would have helped. Support for turning would have helped. In its current state, the game is completely unplayable. DO NOT BUY.    … Expand
  18. KayVen17
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    Das war ein wilder Ritt. Ich war komplett geflasht vom Adrenalin. Manch einer dürfte stören, dass es so kurz ist, aber für mich ist es eine Stärke. Ich möchte keine 20+h Spiele für VR. Ich liebe kurzweilige, aber intensive VR-Action.
  19. TheFonet
    Dec 9, 2017
    7
    Ok, so I feel kind of obligated to change my review after finishing the game.

    For the price, you can´t really ask for much more. This game offers a lot of content and honestly one of the best VR experiences for VR on PSVR. Despite having serious control issues when playing it with Move controllers (check my original review), it is totally playable if you do it standing up. I will    Ok, so I feel kind of obligated to change my review after finishing the game.

    For the price, you can´t really ask for much more. This game offers a lot of content and honestly one of the best VR experiences for VR on PSVR.

    Despite having serious control issues when playing it with Move controllers (check my original review), it is totally playable if you do it standing up.

    I will certainly replay it and enjoy it much more if they update the game allowing the player to remap the buttons of the left Move controller with rotation.

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    Doom VFR is simply a disappointment compared with Skyrim VR, it is almost like Id team have been in a cave for a year and don´t know how the preferred/standardized locomotion systems are on VR.

    People who prefer teleportation and X degree snapped rotation won't find that in the game. People who prefer free movement using move controllers and smooth rotation won't find that either. The game should be a perfect fit for playing with Move controllers, but it isn´t. Instead, you´ll find 4 useless buttons (strangely mapped) that translate the player view forward/backward and left/right and it can´t be remapped. One of the successes of Skyrim is that it allows the player to customize the controls, I still hope they update the game adding some new options for that.

    Graphically the game is stunning, Id engine works really well on the platform and I hope to see more games from them on VFR.

    GUI interaction is, unfortunately, surprisingly wrong too, with inconsistencies in how you interact with UI buttons and panels, sometimes you can click things in a laser pointer pen fashion and sometimes you simply can´t, like when you get a confirm dialog.

    I really hope they update they update the game listening to player´s feedback, so they game can convert the game into something somehow enjoyable, so far, at least for me, it isn´t.    … Expand
  20. msstorey
    Jun 4, 2018
    7
    Not a bad experience at all, but definitely feels like a half finished product.
  21. CoreGamer1408
    Jun 19, 2023
    7
    One of the best VR titles for sure in the look department and for movement wise. The fast paced combat in the small darker rooms helped the general low rez pixellated look of PS/VR. This game looses point for being a standalone VR title and not part of the base game like some other VR titles. The most off putting thing about this game is the players VA vs what they do and have to face. HeOne of the best VR titles for sure in the look department and for movement wise. The fast paced combat in the small darker rooms helped the general low rez pixellated look of PS/VR. This game looses point for being a standalone VR title and not part of the base game like some other VR titles. The most off putting thing about this game is the players VA vs what they do and have to face. He sounds like a well adjusted flower salesman on the calmest of days.

    After trying several different VR games the motion sickness has finally gone. Still with all that plastic and rubber on the head? Head overheat happens pretty quicky. Yeah even when using a massive floor fan to try and counter it. Maybe I need to use PS/VR in the winter or something?    … Expand
  22. Valcristus
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Graphics: 85
    Sound: 10
    Gameplay: 75 / 85
    Apeal/Fun: 75

    A correct translation of Doom essence to the VR. Its sad that the motion controls are worst than using the controller, i thinks they lose an opotunity there but the game deserve more people come and enjoy it.
  23. bonafide1977
    Dec 10, 2017
    9
    Bethesda has done it again, bringing us another VR offering to strengthen the platform. With PSVR hitting $199 and the PS4 pro at $350 VR is affordable, and with games $29 reaching near triple A quality VR's time is approaching.

    Doom VFR brings a taste of Doom to VR, in my opinion the dual shock is the perfect way to play and video of gameplay won't do it justice. If there is a flaw    Bethesda has done it again, bringing us another VR offering to strengthen the platform. With PSVR hitting $199 and the PS4 pro at $350 VR is affordable, and with games $29 reaching near triple A quality VR's time is approaching.

    Doom VFR brings a taste of Doom to VR, in my opinion the dual shock is the perfect way to play and video of gameplay won't do it justice. If there is a flaw in this game, it is the puzzles. Way too many puzzles that break the pacing, I would much rather blast my way though any scenario.

    While the graphics are limited by the PSVR's resolution, it still looks great, and the scope of the demons and added story really bring another perspective to Doom cast of characters. I love it, and would recommend this title alongside Resident Evil 7 and Skyrim VR.    … Expand
  24. marblemouth
    Dec 20, 2017
    9
    This game is so much fun - once you find a controller configuration that works. Admittedly the Aim controller is a bit wonky and hard to get used to. Doesn't work well at all for a lefty like me. And the Move controllers are absolutely unplayable. But once I switched to the Dualshock controller and enabled the Left Joystick Movement option in the settings... Wow, this game was fun andThis game is so much fun - once you find a controller configuration that works. Admittedly the Aim controller is a bit wonky and hard to get used to. Doesn't work well at all for a lefty like me. And the Move controllers are absolutely unplayable. But once I switched to the Dualshock controller and enabled the Left Joystick Movement option in the settings... Wow, this game was fun and frenetic just like the Doom 2016 release except now you're right there in the action. The controls are pretty much the same (with the Dualshock) except for the change from Glory Kills to Telefragging which is a mechanic that actually works quite well in VR. The only reason I'm not giving it a 10 is for having to spend an hour in the tutorials trying to find a workable control scheme and the fact that the first few levels are rather slow and tedious at times. But once it gets going, the game is fantastic.… Expand
  25. Essi_EA
    Feb 17, 2018
    8
    The game was very good The story of the game is robust The game is very smooth and excellent The scary environment has been working well with the psvr gun Aim psvr
  26. ErikGamer
    Oct 29, 2018
    8
    Finally got around to actually play this extensively - it's frankly larger than the "short VR experience" people try to convince you it is. Still doable in under 3 hours, but let's be frank: it's just possibly the best frantic shooting 3 hours you'll get on psvr.

    Let's get this right away: the move controllers just suck! They suck because there's no analog sticks and so any game    Finally got around to actually play this extensively - it's frankly larger than the "short VR experience" people try to convince you it is. Still doable in under 3 hours, but let's be frank: it's just possibly the best frantic shooting 3 hours you'll get on psvr.

    Let's get this right away: the move controllers just suck! They suck because there's no analog sticks and so any game with motion (like, 99% of all games) feel like a chore. The analogless moves are great for immersion: you're actually aimining, pulling the cord of your bow, grabbing objects with your own virtual hands, etc, but thanks to this real oversight by Sony, they're really useless for 99% of flatgame ports out there. This is a "native VR game", except it's really just a VR DLC apart from the original Doom game. It plays as frantic as flat Doom and there's really no way the moves work alright here, except to a few die-hard masochists.

    That rant about the Moves aside, game works like a charm either on ds4 or Aim, both with analog sticks. That's the way to play it, that's how the game shines. Being there in VR is an experience like no other. so, top game, a bit too short, 2 points deducted, one of them because had it some better rotation implementation for the Moves (it has just a 180 degree button), it might be a bit better...    … Expand
  27. XV_
    Aug 3, 2018
    6
    Is not by any means a great game but is entertaining to say the least, this is my first approach to VR and i kinda have a motion sickness problem after 40 minutes of gameplay. Putting the VR thing aside is a very basic and linear FPS but for what is worth is OK.
  28. captain_z1zzle
    Jun 4, 2018
    6
    DOOM in VR is actually amazing - except when it is not.
    The graphics are actually very nice, the gameplay is fast and frantic and is a lot of fun.
    Where they simply messed up are the controls. It would be a perfect match for the AIM, which they have added last minute support for. But NO left handed support? Are you joking? This is just nuts. You can kind of ignore the gun out of your    DOOM in VR is actually amazing - except when it is not.
    The graphics are actually very nice, the gameplay is fast and frantic and is a lot of fun.

    Where they simply messed up are the controls. It would be a perfect match for the AIM, which they have added last minute support for. But NO left handed support? Are you joking? This is just nuts.
    You can kind of ignore the gun out of your shoulder - but that is not ideal as well.

    When using the move's, it's very different, which I like, but the movement options are just **** there too. No proper rotation, no movement. That can be done better as many games have shown so far.

    If they would fix the controller issues, it would be an 8 or 9 easily. I am just sad, that it seems they have abandon the game. Smaller, indie devs have patched their games afterwards. But they do not seem to care.

    It is just sad to see such a great game being hindered by something silly like those controls - which is absolutely not necessary as we have been demonstrated by other devs.    … Expand
  29. GabiTheRabbit
    Feb 5, 2019
    7
    Pretty cool like for VR. Feels cheap compared to flat version, but still delivers decent amount of content like for vr game, especially counting unlockable retro levels. Graphics are nice but rather blury. I found it difficult to play with sticks, but nice and easy playing with dual shock. DS4 combined with teleporting makes this game rather easy even on highest difficulty level.Pretty cool like for VR. Feels cheap compared to flat version, but still delivers decent amount of content like for vr game, especially counting unlockable retro levels. Graphics are nice but rather blury. I found it difficult to play with sticks, but nice and easy playing with dual shock. DS4 combined with teleporting makes this game rather easy even on highest difficulty level.

    Rather enjoyable experience. Very fast action like for VR game. In VR all those demons look huge and majestic. teleporting around and shooting enemies in face in slow motion is a lot of fun.    … Expand
  30. Jasonizer
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    Love Doom VFR with the aim controller. I haven’t tried it any other way and I don’t plan to. This game is brilliant and I hope the make another doom vr game!! Tracking is great, some times I have to aim my gun to the floor to line it up again but I have to rarely do this.

    Please release another Doom VFR! I will pre order it without hesitation.
  31. ezzDICTATOR
    May 17, 2019
    10
    Play on PlaystationVR, use the Aim Controller. That's really the only way to go.
  32. TankT72
    Sep 20, 2019
    6
    Abandonware... Tragic move control... There is a simple way to fix it but publisher doesn't care.
  33. tobivv
    Nov 27, 2019
    3
    UI is on the side of the screen making it impossible to read, the gameplay is clunky and is mostly about running around which is not so pleasant in vr
  34. Slywowzer
    Jan 5, 2020
    8
    It's awesome to see all the demons in VR. They look huge and terrifying. You have to play with the aim controller or the ds4 playing with the move controllers is awkward as hell.
  35. undulum
    Jan 26, 2020
    8
    Doom VFR remains overpriced at $40, two years after its release, for a title that relies so heavily on reusing assets from Doom 2016. Still, it brings an unprecedented level of immersion to the Doom series, and its gameplay focus on teleportation and telefrag kills keeps things fresh even as you retrace your steps through maps you've already played before, facing monsters you've killedDoom VFR remains overpriced at $40, two years after its release, for a title that relies so heavily on reusing assets from Doom 2016. Still, it brings an unprecedented level of immersion to the Doom series, and its gameplay focus on teleportation and telefrag kills keeps things fresh even as you retrace your steps through maps you've already played before, facing monsters you've killed repeatedly in the past.… Expand
  36. Leonidmalkoff
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр в виртуальной реальности. Для обладателей VR - must have.
  37. Shenandoah
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    The updates really has improved the game since it was released, especially on PS4 Pro. Makes a lot of fun to play with aim controller but the controls feels best with the dualshock for some reason. The weapons and shooting gameplay doesn‘t feel as good as it could. The game is really cool and all in all also addictive but could not reach the rating „perfect“ by a small margin.
  38. PlasmaGun
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Love it, even though the PS aim controller integration sucks (jerky af) and I hate the move controller teleporting too (nauseating af). Best way to play imo is on a standard controller with smooth movement and rotation.
    It’s a different story from Doom 2016, so it’s really nice to have a totally unique Doom VR experience.
    It really feels like you’re there, on a base on Mars and the Hell    Love it, even though the PS aim controller integration sucks (jerky af) and I hate the move controller teleporting too (nauseating af). Best way to play imo is on a standard controller with smooth movement and rotation.
    It’s a different story from Doom 2016, so it’s really nice to have a totally unique Doom VR experience.
    It really feels like you’re there, on a base on Mars and the Hell levels are extremely immersive.
    The weapons in VR feel huge and bada$$.
    Kicka$$ game.
    *Mic drop*    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#77 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#60 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 48
  3. Negative: 1 out of 48
  1. GameGrin
    Jan 2, 2019
    45
    While DOOM: VFR can be a fun game to play, the lack of ultra-violence and short playtime overshadow the fun that DOOM: VFR provides, especially at it's current price.
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  2. Worth Playing
    Feb 27, 2018
    70
    Doom VFR won't look as badass as the last main installment's version looked on regular televisions and gaming monitors, but such is the burden of enjoying it all in VR. Sure, you'll have to forfeit the complete run-and-gun tactic that was almost required, and you'll need to take more of a strategic approach until you're well versed in one of the three control schemes. It's easiest with the DualShock 4 controllers, miserable with motion controllers, and downright fun with the Aim controller, so the play style is up to you. It's not a masterpiece, but it's a pretty good start. It feels great that the game wasn't a quick money grab priced at the full $60, and it gets a pass due to the lack of VR titles, but any sequel that comes next will have to really step up to the plate. The motion controller difficulties can't persist, or it'll be a major downfall for the Doom franchise in the VR marketplace.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 22, 2018
    80
    A great example of how to adapt something on VR to create an experience that's familiar, and true to the game that spawned it but something all its own at the same time. [Feb 2018, p.92]
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