Defector

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  • Summary: Overcome impossible odds and survive certain death scenarios in the undercover spy thriller that VR has been waiting for. You'll need every advanced weapon, cutting-edge technology, and deceptive tactic in your arsenal. Good luck agent. [Oculus]

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. IGN Italia
    Jul 11, 2019
    85
    Defector, although not without its flaws, is an action-shooter that takes advantage of VR very well and inserts narrative cues that should not be underestimated.
  2. 4Players.de
    Jul 19, 2019
    83
    A wild, intense ride perfectly suited for VR. It lacks detail in certain areas, but this nonetheless is something special.
  3. GMW3
    Jul 11, 2019
    80
    Defector is such a mixed bag. The production values are top-notch as you’d expect from Twisted Pixel and Oculus Studios, and Defector employs great ideas for an exciting adventure, most of the time. A little more gameplay variety would’ve been nice, jumping out of windows, rappelling down ravines, climbing the Effiel Tower in a suit, you know, stupid spy stuff. It should have been Oculus Rift’s answer to Blood & Truth, however, the experience just misses the mark.
  4. Shacknews
    Jul 11, 2019
    80
    Twisted Pixel Games and Oculus have created a wonderfully immersive and polished VR experience with Defector. Your journey will leave you wanting more so much so that you’re almost bound to go back for seconds. The graphics, sound design, voice acting, and freedom of movement are a great representation of what VR gaming can be today, and everyone should give it a try.
  5. The Games Machine
    Aug 7, 2019
    80
    Are you ready to play the role of a badass secret agent? Despite some undeniable flaws, Twisted Pixel's game let you do it with style. Poor interactivity with the environment and mini-games can awaken abruptly the player from the feeling of "presence", but the variety of action and a fair degree of replayability make Defector a remarkable example of a virtual reality mix, balanced between adventure and action.
  6. GamingTrend
    Jul 23, 2019
    75
    Defector represents some of the best interactive elements in VR, with combat, gunplay, spycraft, and a little bit of puzzle work. While the wheels occasionally fall off on that puzzle aspect, and the story does feel a bit truncated, the ride is a blast while it lasts.
  7. Road to VR
    Jul 11, 2019
    55
    Defector serves up some high-octane set pieces that are clearly inspired by the myriad of Mission Impossible films, but is hobbled by a lackluster arcade shooter and toothless interactions with NPCs to boot. Its bog standard action movie narrative is mostly forgettable, but users may forgive many of Defector's cons considering its $20 launch price.

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  3. Negative: 2 out of 3
  1. MeowMix1209
    Oct 15, 2019
    6
    Average game, rushed ending. It showed a lot of promise with the E3 demos, so I'm not sure what happened. Disappointing for an Oculus StudiosAverage game, rushed ending. It showed a lot of promise with the E3 demos, so I'm not sure what happened. Disappointing for an Oculus Studios title. Worthwhile playthrough if you can grab the game on sale.… Expand
  2. DCJY
    Jul 21, 2019
    2
    I was really looking forward to this game but it is absolute trash and not worth your time even for free. The narrative and writing isI was really looking forward to this game but it is absolute trash and not worth your time even for free. The narrative and writing is terrible. The controls and inventory system are broken.

    The game is packed full of boring repetitive tasks to make it longer, such as rolling dice for 30 minutes so you can progress. The dialogue system isn't fun either. This is probably the worst game I've played in VR and definitely the most disappointing.    … Expand
  4. criticalmiracle
    Jul 17, 2019
    0
    first VR game (of +20 action titles) which made me feel uncomfortable and even motion sick. i got no problem from the freefall-mission butfirst VR game (of +20 action titles) which made me feel uncomfortable and even motion sick. i got no problem from the freefall-mission but from the simple walking, endless boring scenes/ looking around inside airplane.. a lot of RPG style talking(choosing answers) is not what u expect from the action loaded trailers. there is a bug with oculus rift S which makes the game even more annyoing and allmost unplayable. i quiet the game after 30mins (didnt even kill one enemy at that poin) of unpleasant experience. also i saw yt reciew claiming after first good mission game gets worse..but i didnt even make it until there… Expand

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