Went in thinking it might be some copyright-distinct VR co-op S.T.A.L.K.E.R., but that is not what I found.
It is alike in theme, and maybe a bit in atmosphere, as S.T.A.L.K.E.R., but Roadside Picnic would end up being a closer resemblance.
Singleplayer is really enjoyable when you get going, having a nice combination of small missions and special story missions. The gunplay and gun-creation is really well done and enjoyable, making for great combat encounters. While enemies are not very diverse, their AI offer up a decent challenge and make sure you aren't careless in the Radius.
Anomalies are admittingly more tedious than enjoyable but without them the game would just be a shooter. I'd suggest downing their damage and spawnrate a bit.
The game isn't perfect though, especially for one that now claims that it's left early access.
The story, while the missions are enjoyable, are narratively bland. The characters in the story are hard to give a damn about.
Co-op, while funny, is GLITCHY, as hell. So if you want pure atmospheric serious gameplay, the game will try to ruin it for you, you'd be better served going in expecting ♥♥♥♥ and giggles (with the occasional gunfight) in co-op.
And sadly, singleplayer itself also has glitches, less than co-op, but still bad;
- Broken levelling rewards; free health at main base not working at correct level
- Sound of enemies disappearing after you've died, needing a restart or you're missing vital audio cues
- Subtitles not matching dialogue correctly
- And last but worst; gun disappearing off of belt, nowhere to be found, RIP stashed mosin, you'll be dearly missed.
So, don't expect a perfect game, but singleplayer at least still is REALLY enjoyable and immersive... if you can play it.
It's very demanding on PC specs and older VR headsets will not work for it.
If you want a more stable singleplayer experience, for older PCs/VR, try Into The Radius 1.
