Pistol Whip

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

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  • Summary: Pistol Whip is an unstoppable action-rhythm FPS. Journey through a cinematic bullet hell powered by a breakneck soundtrack to become the ultimate action hero legend.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. UploadVR
    Nov 7, 2019
    100
    Pistol Whip’s multiple difficulties and modifiers like Deadeye and Dual-wield add depth to a game that’s more addictive and satisfying than Beat Saber. This is neither fully a shooter nor completely a rhythm game yet it ticks off both boxes and does so exceptionally quickly in a stylish package. The 10 launch songs, all in the same general musical style, are a bit limiting. Pistol Whip, though, is already the game that brings me back to my VR headset again and again, and I expect that to be the case for months to come. I’ll be in the group waiting for more official scenes to arrive, trying to finish a few more songs in Deadeye mode on hard, showing the game to others and hoping someone figures out how to add custom maps and songs.
  2. The Games Machine
    Dec 9, 2020
    90
    Pistol Whip is an excellent and original VR Rhythm FPS, now even more unmissable with the free 2089 DLC. Great on PC VR, but even better wireless on Oculus Quest or Quest 2.
  3. Cubed3
    Nov 30, 2021
    90
    It's hard to think of a better example of what VR does so well than Pistol Whip. An immensely enjoyable soundtrack that directly feeds into the core gameplay loop and some wonderfully vibrant visuals all add together with addictive gameplay to make this a fantastic experience. For a great workout it's perfect but with the modifiers allowing more relaxed gameplay, it also can appeal to those who just want some escapism. 2089 adds a new layer on top with an actual narrative tying together the gameplay, adding to what is already a pretty great package. The fact that all the content was added as free updates also goes to show not all VR games need to be extortionately priced.
  4. Road to VR
    Nov 8, 2019
    80
    By combining shooting, dodging, and rhythm, Pistol Whip gets you moving in a unique and compelling way. The game is at its best when it leads you into a strong sense of flow where dodging and shooting fuse into a cohesive dance. It isn't without occasional frustration—having your flow broken by seemingly unfair deaths can be annoying. A generous set of modifiers and options allow you to tweak the game in significant ways, especially the Dual Wield mode which changes (for the better, in my opinion) the way the game feels. Pistol Whip has undoubtedly strong fundamentals, though it seems like there's untapped potential waiting to be unlocked with better level mapping.
  5. Jeuxvideo.com
    Nov 22, 2019
    80
    Spectacular and intense, Pistol Whip is a clever mix of action and rhythm and delivers a solid VR experience, despite a certain lack of artistic variety.
  6. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 12, 2019
    80
    Pistol Whip is a music/action VR shooter built from recognizable elements that combine into a unique whole, and when it all comes together as planned it leaves the player feeling like an invincible gun-god dancing through the bullets.
  7. DarkStation
    Nov 18, 2019
    70
    There’s something to be said for a stripped down to basics game experience, without too many complications or intricacies that get in the way of the fun. Pistol Whip is entertaining and another of the growing list of successful arguments for VR as a near-staple for gamers. As a music game, it doesn’t have the depth or addictive appeal of Beat Saber. It can be fun and is one of the better action/arcade games in the VR space, but given its limited playlist and mechanics, I suspect it doesn’t have the long-term appeal of other, more fully-featured games.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. adhominem
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    I love this game! Like Superhot meets Beat Saber or the John Wick simulator.
  2. yusep
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    One of the best VR games I have played, next to beat saber and super hot.
    Really a must buy.
  4. SpazRus
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    This game knows what it is and what it wants to do. It's slick gameplay and awesome soundtrack lead to a VR experience that sticks with youThis game knows what it is and what it wants to do. It's slick gameplay and awesome soundtrack lead to a VR experience that sticks with you and will have you want to just dive back in and play "just one more round".… Expand
  5. mugen_is_here
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    This is definitely one of the best games on the Quest. This game does a lot of things right. Movement doesn't feel nauseating for some reason.This is definitely one of the best games on the Quest. This game does a lot of things right. Movement doesn't feel nauseating for some reason. You have an insane amount of guns to choose from. There are lots of bad guys and the timing feels just right. There are surprise elements. There are lots of levels to unlock.

    You can even tweak difficulty to either ramp it up or tone it down considerably. Which makes a big difference in the gameplay. This allows everyone to play according to their choice of difficulty. Very good job on that!

    Overall, a perfect game!    … Expand
  6. Auzik
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Do you want to feel like John Wick shooting bad guys to a banging soundtrack? Of course you do!

    I am relatively new to VR having just    Do you want to feel like John Wick shooting bad guys to a banging soundtrack? Of course you do!

    I am relatively new to VR having just picked up an Oculus Rift S 3 weeks ago. I have been interested in VR since the release in 2016 however did not want to mess around with sensors around the room for the "room-scale" experience.

    In the past 3 weeks I have been enjoying various experiences in VR, (Beat Saber, Superhot, Arizona Sunshine, Asgard's Wrath, Blade and Sorcery). I have been playing titles both large in scope and small.

    Pistol Whip is my favorite VR experience. The ultimate goal in VR is to make you feel awesome. Pistol Whip NAILS that and gives you a great workout all the while.

    I actually feel like John Wick moving through these fantastic abstract vignettes, changing my shooting position, dodging bullets and obstacles all while nailing my shots to the beat of the banging soundtrack.

    Get this game!    … Expand
  7. DonMega
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    Absolutely awesome VR game. Great workout, I couldn't walk for 2 days after. The music is good, you feel like John Wick and feel like youreAbsolutely awesome VR game. Great workout, I couldn't walk for 2 days after. The music is good, you feel like John Wick and feel like youre dancing with your pistol. Wish there was more levels and songs though, that's the only thing stopping me from giving it a 10/10… Expand
  8. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    8
    모드화가 쉽지 않을거라는게 유일한 단점...하지만 가격대비 분량은 벌써 가성비의 단계를 한참 뛰어넘었다. VR게임 필구목록중 하나...모드화가 쉽지 않을거라는게 유일한 단점...하지만 가격대비 분량은 벌써 가성비의 단계를 한참 뛰어넘었다. VR게임 필구목록중 하나...

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