Farpoint

 PlayStation 4
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 254 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 196 out of 254
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 254
  3. Negative: 28 out of 254
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  1. Sherak
    May 22, 2017
    10
    Its a solid 7 like the critics say..... If it was 2D!!! but it ain't its VR and you have a gun and you shoot monsters that tower above you like Blackpool tower... Thus it is a solid 10.. like no other experience before it.
  2. kraenk
    May 20, 2017
    10
    It's really sad how unprofessional some of the reviews this is getting are.. This is easily one of the best experiences I've ever had in VR and it stands on its own feet being played with the fantastic Aim Controller...just comparing it to other non-VR shooters is amateurish and simply wrong...

    Guys, if you do. own a PSVR this is a must-buy...just make sure you buy the bundle as it    It's really sad how unprofessional some of the reviews this is getting are.. This is easily one of the best experiences I've ever had in VR and it stands on its own feet being played with the fantastic Aim Controller...just comparing it to other non-VR shooters is amateurish and simply wrong...

    Guys, if you do. own a PSVR this is a must-buy...just make sure you buy the bundle as it surely lacks without the great controller.

    Would give it an 8.5 but rate it a 10 to counter the VR-haters and XBots.    … Expand
  3. gustave154
    May 18, 2017
    10
    If you are looking for the best first person shotter game for your PSVR this is the game to get. Outstanding voice acting, gorgeous visuals, interesting story and an immersive environment gives Farpoint the edge over other games of its kind. Make no mistake this game will justify your PSVR purchase.
  4. lipnox
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    This is exactly what I want from psvr games, amazing story, great gameplay, challege modes with weapon upgrades to keep the fun going along with multiplayer pvp and co op. it may be a bit pricey with aim controller but I would say this is a need to own psvr games and is as essential to psvr as halo was for the original xbox.

    Pros - great story, great gameplay, amazing use of psvr    This is exactly what I want from psvr games, amazing story, great gameplay, challege modes with weapon upgrades to keep the fun going along with multiplayer pvp and co op. it may be a bit pricey with aim controller but I would say this is a need to own psvr games and is as essential to psvr as halo was for the original xbox.

    Pros - great story, great gameplay, amazing use of psvr

    Cons - ending was iffy and it feels like there could have been another 2 chapters at the end to flesh out what happens and give us a second boss fight.

    10/10    … Expand
  5. Bitek
    Dec 28, 2017
    10
    Farpoint should be used by developers as a guidance how to make A+ VR title. it is just one great VR game. Playing this game with the aim controller is a must. pdual shock 4 just does not feel right in this game.
  6. jlplatten
    May 18, 2017
    10
    If you ever wanted to know what it feels like to be a Starship Trooper, this is the closest you'll ever get to that experience. If you have a PSVR, I highly recommend getting this game, but make sure you get the PSVR Aim Controller as well, because using the DualShock4 will not cut it.
  7. JazGalaxy
    May 17, 2017
    10
    Farpoint is a generic first person shooter THAT YOU ARE INSIDE! That alone is worth the cost of admission, to me. I play a standing up and an explosion early in the game startled me so much it nearly knocked me off my feet. I feel like I'm the kids in commercials I used to mock growing up as they dodged and crouched playing NES games. But in Farpoint, all that is for real.
  8. JazzyJay
    May 17, 2017
    10
    As a gamer that played Castle Wolfenstein when it first arrived on PC and later played Doom and Doom 2 when they first hit the scene I remember the feeling I got when I played them back then. The feeling that everything just changed. Most people won't remember that they weren't particularly "pretty" when they arrived. There where platformers and scrolling shooters that looked muchAs a gamer that played Castle Wolfenstein when it first arrived on PC and later played Doom and Doom 2 when they first hit the scene I remember the feeling I got when I played them back then. The feeling that everything just changed. Most people won't remember that they weren't particularly "pretty" when they arrived. There where platformers and scrolling shooters that looked much better and even told stories better. The lesser graphics and even their lame attempts at story telling didn't change the fact that there was a new dimension opened up. THIS GAME HAS IT. It has something new albeit clumsy and awkward but my playing so far has me convinced, a new era of gaming has arrived. Nothing I played on VR up to now prepared me for how this made me feel. WOW! is all I can say. Enjoy if you have PSVR, if not, I'm sure the next gen will be better. This however is the start.… Expand
  9. kingofgames
    Jun 1, 2017
    10
    I'm giving the game an 10 but it is more of a 9 This is a must own game for if you have the VR. The graphics, while grainy, are pretty high up for the VR. The world is detailed and you truly feel like you are the one on a distant planet. One peeve I have is I wish the worlds were a bit more interactive.Best vr game to date.period.
  10. RandomLetters27
    Jun 5, 2017
    10
    Well that's it: flat "shooters" are no longer shooters, because you don't actually aim and shoot like you do in Farpoint with the Aim controller. From now on I'll be calling flat shooters "Crosshair Management Sims" instead. :)

    Farpoint is the kind of game I've wanted ever since the FPS genre was invented, and man does it deliver. Aim, shoot, one-hand shotgun to the side, duck, spin,    Well that's it: flat "shooters" are no longer shooters, because you don't actually aim and shoot like you do in Farpoint with the Aim controller. From now on I'll be calling flat shooters "Crosshair Management Sims" instead. :)

    Farpoint is the kind of game I've wanted ever since the FPS genre was invented, and man does it deliver. Aim, shoot, one-hand shotgun to the side, duck, spin, aim down sights, hip fire, run one way while looking another while shooting in a third.....and gun-high-five your co-op buddy when the dust settles. This kind of gameplay has simply never been possible before on a gaming console. Ever. Ever. End of story.

    Oh wait, the story! My goodness, the story is way more amazing than I expected. Dark, touching, thought-provoking. A stunning example of what characters and narrative in VR can be. I am still vaguely haunted by one scene eye-to-eye with a life-sized character.

    Farpoint sets a new bar for PSVR and for shooters in general. All things are possible after this. Get it, get an Aim, and enjoy.    … Expand
  11. Kenms
    May 17, 2017
    10
    This game is a perfect opportunity for probe PSVR, a shooter with really good history and fun in every time shooting the monsters in this amazing planet, if you search a game for enjoy with friends this is your game, coop is excellent and the arcade mode is very fun, buy it if you wish!
  12. 123repeater
    May 17, 2017
    10
    I'm baffled by these "professional" reviews, so I'm giving this a 10, even though its more like an 8. The gameplay is solid, the immersion with the Aim controller is unprecedented, and the graphics are the best I've seen on PSVR (PS4Pro). This is an impressive first entry with Aim compatibility. Must try for any VR fan.
  13. TheRealWitblitz
    May 19, 2017
    10
    VR done right! Developers take note. Personally for me this is a 10 considering the humble beginnings of gaming in general, if you had to tell a 10 year old me that I would be able to walk around on an alien planet holding a gun as if I were there... Secondly, play standing so you'll get some exercise too :)
  14. omochadreams
    Jun 1, 2017
    10
    Wow, well done. Consider this is a first real VR first-persion shooter with many awesome features.
    When I was playing Farpoint for the first time, I felt like playing Doom for the first time back in 1993.
    It may have its drawbacks but overall it creates a 10 out of 10 experience. Just make these cutscene skip-able ;) Update: End of May 2017, they have released a patch that made the    Wow, well done. Consider this is a first real VR first-persion shooter with many awesome features.
    When I was playing Farpoint for the first time, I felt like playing Doom for the first time back in 1993.
    It may have its drawbacks but overall it creates a 10 out of 10 experience. Just make these cutscene skip-able ;)

    Update: End of May 2017, they have released a patch that made the game more precise and the overall experience even better. Great work!    … Expand
  15. alexdeejay82
    May 18, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Per chi possiede ps vr è un titolo da prendere assolutamente.
    Graficamente rende benissimo (ps4 pro) e l'aim è sicuramente la nota più positiva , preciso rapido e intuitivo. Sparare sarà coinvolgente e naturale come non lo è mai stato. La storia è molto gradevole,inizia molto bene. Contiene anche due ottime modalità ; Entrambe molto divertenti, la coop è davvero tosta,con un paio di colpi si muore subito. Il compagno può rianimare,ma occorre tempo e se ti sparano addosso non è per nulla facile. La sfida è un orda a scorrimento,dove bisogna passare dei checkpoint per guadagnare tempo. Ci passerò molto tempo una volta finita la storia principale !! Portarsi il fucile al viso e prendere la mira tramite il mirino è veramente fico. Massimi voti per il gioco.    … Expand
  16. darek79r19
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    The best PS VR game I have played so far. I wish I had played with the aim controller, I hope the PS VR 2 will have equally good games. Fantastic use of weapons, interesting story in the background, amazing second part of the game. It's worth a game.
  17. gusman
    May 17, 2017
    10
    Wonderful game. Impulse gear has done an extrremely good job. The graphics aren't precislely next-gen, in 2D it looks like a game from 3 years ago, but in VR it achieves the goal to make you belive in the environment you are, it really makes you feel in an alien planet inside a pressurized suit surrounded by alien creatures. And the most notable part, all at 90fps with no drop. The AimWonderful game. Impulse gear has done an extrremely good job. The graphics aren't precislely next-gen, in 2D it looks like a game from 3 years ago, but in VR it achieves the goal to make you belive in the environment you are, it really makes you feel in an alien planet inside a pressurized suit surrounded by alien creatures. And the most notable part, all at 90fps with no drop. The Aim integration also is marvelous, tracking 1:1, you feel you're holding a gun in your hands, after 10 minutes playing you will forget about the aim and you will care about your shotgun or rifle.

    Only bad thing, who the heck thought purple lava was a good idea?

    Hope to see more titles like this.    … Expand
  18. PreyingOcelot
    May 18, 2017
    10
    Perfect VR shooter, better than ANYTHING ON XBOX. FACT................................................................................................
  19. BobaGabe
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Farpoint is the high water mark for FPS VR games. The aim controller is outstanding. The campaign is interesting and has a lot of variety. The co-op mode is the best of PSVR. And if you want a really challenge there is the Challenge mode.
  20. Dudus_Montem
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Game changer for VR. I already played quite some games on PSVR, but this one nails it to my opinion. It is easy to see what future improvements thare can be to the game and to the VR technology. But in the here and now, this is absolutely amazing. Buy it.
  21. Philip1961
    May 17, 2017
    10
    OMG!!! Its amazing!!!.to all the negative vr people,try it before dissing it!!.
    Imagine if call of duty ,battlefield ect were vr??
    Farpoint is the first in a long line ,that will use the new farpoint gun,there are already 5 games comeing in june ,that use the gun,and sony have 25 planned for this year alone!!!
    Farpoint co op Omg!!!!
    This game is fun,and amazing,hopefully just the start.
  22. Daviddam
    May 17, 2017
    10
    Got this game today and in one word: GREAT, for me the best game till now for The Ps vr, the aim controller works perfect and the graphics are awesome for what you can get on the psvr;) I was afraid to have motion sickness just like what I got with Robinson Journey but nothing at all, they've really achieved something here, more of this!
  23. yghtim
    May 31, 2017
    10
    If this game was a regular 2d tv fps this would be a lazy boring fps. not enough guns, not enough interesting event happening in the world.

    But when you are standing up with a VR headset and holding this gun in your hand (Aim Controller) its just explainable. As big fan of the old Halo games im actually feeling like a spartan when im playing Farpoint! it doesn't matter that the game    If this game was a regular 2d tv fps this would be a lazy boring fps. not enough guns, not enough interesting event happening in the world.

    But when you are standing up with a VR headset and holding this gun in your hand (Aim Controller) its just explainable. As big fan of the old Halo games im actually feeling like a spartan when im playing Farpoint! it doesn't matter that the game play is kinda empty, when you are standing behind a wall taking cover from aliens fire power, or standing back to back with your friend defending your ground from incoming crawlers, its just a dream come true! This is no doubt the best VR experience that has ever existed! if you own a VR headset you MUST BUY THIS! this is just so god damn amazing! the campign it self takes this game to the top vr game, but the real fun begins at coop!
    Though the missions are kinda short and few, i can just keep on playing them over and over and over trying to complete the highest difficulty levels. Its just so amazingly fun to run around with your gun!. That is like the biggest point here, RUN! you cannot compare this game to any other one spot standing or teleporting vr shooters out there, its when you can actuly run around and take cover behind different objects the true fun begins!

    For the time being, i would give this 11/10 because right now, there is just nothing that can compare with this! but there are definitely room for improvements!

    Here is a list of things i wish will come in the next VR shooter with the Aim Controller:
    More Enviroments (Not just desert and rocks everywhere)
    More weapons
    Granades (if that is possible somehow?)
    More than 2 player coop
    pvp multiplayer
    vehicle riding (Like sitting in a helicopter shooting down at enemies

    Here is a list of things i dont like in Farpoint:
    Unlimited ammo
    No proggression
    To short coop mission
    No story or objective in coop missions
    No reloading on the assault riffle?    … Expand
  24. momo74
    May 16, 2017
    10
    Farpoint is the best game for PS VR:
    + the story... until 3/4
    +++ the spider boss (and all spider)
    +++++++++++++ the gameplay is awesome (shotgun, missile, sniper)
    + environnement (background) are beautifull
    ++ no motion sickness after consecutive play time

    --- the end of story WTF (pity)
    --- the "others" ennemies less dangerous (pity)
    -------------------- lake of boss (so saaaaaaad)
  25. etmatrix01
    May 17, 2017
    10
    Ok, I just played for a few hours with the pro and this is the most immersive game to date.

    Farpoint is to VR what halo was to FPS...

    It has flaws but you just have try it. Once you're tried it and are actually transported to an alien world for the first time, you'll never forget it.
  26. alexfpowers
    May 17, 2017
    10
    This game is so fun. It's really brings you into the world. with the gun controller brings even more fun. Do not take this game not like any other fps takes it like a first view on the fps VR game. It's amazing.
  27. Tall
    May 17, 2017
    10
    This is truely a real NexGen experience. The game itself is for sure not a 10, but considering the experience you get cause of VR it is one of a kind. Highly recommended for all VR owners.
  28. ZyankaIi
    May 16, 2017
    10
    very good game... I hope more games like this release in the next couple of months. It has a perfect Story (for VR). I really enjoyed it. But u need to play this with the Aim Controller
  29. Neurolyte
    May 17, 2017
    10
    This has been the most immersive game I have played on VR yet. It caters more to the "hardcore" gamer. I hate using that term but it actually takes strategy that a non-gamer would have difficulties with. Other VR titles thus far anyone can pretty much pick up and play. It is a GREAT vr experience plus more, I really don't understand how this is being reviewed so low by critics? It's solidThis has been the most immersive game I have played on VR yet. It caters more to the "hardcore" gamer. I hate using that term but it actually takes strategy that a non-gamer would have difficulties with. Other VR titles thus far anyone can pretty much pick up and play. It is a GREAT vr experience plus more, I really don't understand how this is being reviewed so low by critics? It's solid for being the first full blown fps in vr. On any platform. The Aim controller is by far the only way to really play. The Aim controller is unbelievably fun. This deserves much higher than the critic reviews. I made an account just to post this review.… Expand
  30. 02lewism
    May 18, 2017
    10
    This is it! I can see why people are comparing this game to doom, if you just concentrate on the PSVR system this has never been done before. This is the game that is going to push the bigger developers in to realising that you can make a FPS game for VR without making people throw up all over themselves. If you try and compare it to "non-VR games" then yes it's just average, but this is aThis is it! I can see why people are comparing this game to doom, if you just concentrate on the PSVR system this has never been done before. This is the game that is going to push the bigger developers in to realising that you can make a FPS game for VR without making people throw up all over themselves. If you try and compare it to "non-VR games" then yes it's just average, but this is a VR game and what the development team have done is amazing. You actually feel like you are there, you can feel the enemies around you and you do your absolute best to stay alive, but if it gets too much you can just turn that gun around on yourself and end it all. Best game i've ever played for VR well worth the price.… Expand
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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 62
  3. Negative: 1 out of 62
  1. LevelUp
    Jan 17, 2018
    78
    Farpoint is weak as a shooter but strong as one of the most complete PS VR experiences. Playing it with DualShock 4 is acceptable but definitively the best way to shoot aliens is with the terrific PS VR Aim Controller. If you put aside the boring level design you’ll have pretty good shooting action with the additional challenges.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 29, 2017
    60
    Farpoint did not come out exactly as expected. The new Aim controller may show some potential for the future, but it was not successful in fixing errors of a weaker content. Moreover, the campaign is too short. [Issue#277]
  3. CD-Action
    Sep 25, 2017
    60
    Short, simple, derivative and somewhat undercooked, but VR does make a difference. Shortage of serious VR games lowers the bar significantly, so you can pick up Farpoint, but do not expect the messiah VR needs. [09/2017, p.53]
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