Pistol Whip

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 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: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  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. GamingTrend
    Nov 18, 2019
    90
    Pistol Whip is insanely fun, downright hectic, and excellent for parties. While the seven levels won’t last very long, the soundtrack and compelling rhythmic gameplay carry this one to stratospheric heights. Embrace your gun kata, and pick this up.
  3. 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.
  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: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. adhominem
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    I love this game! Like Superhot meets Beat Saber or the John Wick simulator.
  2. 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
  4. zkawai
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Awesome game, it's like beat saber if you like guns, and you can do pretty awesome stuff from the get go,(Though I do recommend going hardcoreAwesome game, it's like beat saber if you like guns, and you can do pretty awesome stuff from the get go,(Though I do recommend going hardcore for actual learning instead of just feeling like a badass all the time... But if that's your jam, the game also let's ya customize to your heart's content.) and it has a really stylish look with a very good and rather fitting soundtrack to boot. Just left me wishing for more! But the devs are always updating, and there's already more on the horizon,so...

    TL/DR 10/10, money well spent.    … Expand
  5. 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.
  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

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