Action Hero Review: Lights, Camera, Action!

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is still a great game and it’s no wonder that people are talking about it today. Action Hero is not afraid to show its influences and while this title doesn’t make a revolutionary leap forward, it does scratch that familiar itch. Release Date

Superhot VR : Out now

Developer

: Fast Travel GamesPrice
$19.99Half of Action Hero’s magic lies in its setting and as an unnamed actor, you play the protagonist while filming five movies that serve as your levels. QuestPlatforms
: (played on Quest 3)
Release Date: Out now
Developer: Fast Travel Games

Price:

$19.99

Half of Action Hero’s magic lies in its setting and as an unnamed actor, you play the protagonist while filming five movies that serve as your levels. The parodies range from The Matrix to heist movies. Between unexpected raptors and ninjas inexplicably armed with guns, it’s a humorously campy premise that refuses to take itself too seriously.

Gameplay footage captured by UploadVR on Quest 3

Each movie gets delightfully more unhinged as you advance. The films are divided into four sections that act as checkpoints. Each section contains five scenes. Slow-motion gaming is similar to Superhot VR in that it allows you more time to consider the environment. There are many weapons to choose from, including throwing stars, shotguns, and swords. Using items like a shield causes them to break, so you need to be careful.

Action Hero screenshot shows you aiming a gun at a motorbike rider as a nearby car explodes — What’s particularly great is how this approach lets you get creative. You can grab a weapon from an enemy and use it in melee combat to conserve bullets. Or you could throw it into a barrel of explosives for multiple killings. Who knows if these enemies would kill each other by themselves if left alone? Each movie ends with a satisfying finale. Although it’s not frustrating, dodging lasers can be annoying in the second film as they would often hit me even though I thought I had avoided them. Still, no reshoot costs are too great for perfect cinema, and repeated fails helpfully grant you a golden pistol with unlimited ammo.

Screenshot captured by UploadVR on Quest 3Gamescom demoWhat’s also appreciated is how customizable the difficulty is. I feel accomplished when I finish movies in the harder difficulty, but the ability to turn down the heat with ‘Relaxed mode’ is also welcome. I thought that one strike would be enough to end my life, but now you have the option of adding extra lives or even infinite ones. We would also like to see more options for ammunition, laser sights and enemy projectile speed.

Action Hero does not allow you to freely move between levels. Instead, it teleports you from one area to another as you advance. You can accelerate time by pressing A or X. You can turn off the screen shaking and controller vibrations, display your ammunition and choose between two director voices. This part also includes headshots and destructible items destroyed, as well as earning points by regularly fast-forwarding. This provides good replayability as the awards come in four ranks: bronze, silver, gold, and platinum.

Completing movies unlocks the next one, and beating the whole campaign unlocks a Director’s Cut version with more challenging and increasingly unhinged directorial demands. But I have to respect their vision. Of course, every film requires 800% more Raptors. What movie would not be improved greatly by the addition of more raptors? Who can afford that? Apparently, this director’s company. The escalation is a fun twist on existing films. My biggest worry is Action Hero’s visuals. Fast Travel targets Quest Pro and Quest 3/3S, but some of the environments and effects on Meta’s new headset could be better. It’s not just the explosions that feel plain. They look like a red cloud with orange and yellow blemishes. This isn’t always noticeable during the action when your focus is split, but for a game focused on heavy action set pieces, it’s a little disappointing.

Action Hero also doesn’t need long to complete, either. I played on default settings, but made some adjustments during the tougher sections. It took me about five hours with several reshoots to complete the campaign, and Director’s Cut version of each film. It’s possible to clear it faster with easier settings. It’s left me wanting more, and Fast Travel states more movies are planned in future content updates.

Action Hero screenshot shows ninjas in masks attacking someone holding a sword as the surrounding village burns

Screenshot captured by UploadVR on Quest 3

Beyond the movies and subsequent Director’s Cut editions, Action Hero also includes a “Weekly Shot Challenge” with a more competitive approach. It combines four random scenes into one film to produce a completely incomprehensible movie. Your scores are then placed on an online leaderboard. It’s nothing exceptional since you’re still playing the same scenes, though it’s an interesting twist on the usual proceedings.

Action Hero Review – That’s A Wrap

Action Hero screenshot shows raptors jumping towards you with a massive explosion visible in the background — Action Hero successfully walks that fine line between being approachable for VR newcomers while offering a thrilling campaign for more established players. The game ends a bit too fast and there’s not the best visual presentation, but that’s no reason to ruin a fun action title with an amusing premise. The spirit of Superhot VR lives on in Action Hero, and I’ll be first in line when those additional movies premiere.

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