Full game Imaginati Studios · Twentieth Century Fox
Crisis on the Planet of the Apes VR
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Synopsis
"Five years since its outbreak, the Simian Flu has wiped out half of humanity and left other primates...evolved. Now at the crossroads of two species’ destinies, you are an ape with advanced intelligence, captured and held prisoner in a heavily guarded scientific facility as mankind desperately searches for a cure. Your mission: confront human aggression as you climb, jump and shoot through the chaos of an apocalyptic world to escape with your fellow apes and return home to Caesar."
What it’s like
Crisis on the Planet of the Apes VR offers a visceral, high-octane escape fantasy set within the cinematic timeline. You inhabit the body of an intelligent ape, leveraging unique climbing and jumping mechanics to navigate a claustrophobic research facility before bursting into a chaotic, apocalyptic world. The experience is defined by its exceptional production values; the VR implementation feels polished and immersive, with detailed visuals and atmospheric sound design that effectively convey the tension of being hunted. While the narrative serves primarily as a backdrop for action rather than a deep emotional journey, the gameplay loop of climbing, shooting, and evading is tight and engaging. It captures the spirit of the films through environmental storytelling and iconic set pieces, delivering a brief but memorable thrill ride that prioritizes spectacle and physical interaction over complex plot or character development.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodPolish / PerformanceVisuals / ArtAudio / MusicCombatGameplay / MechanicsPacing
Keep in mind The experience is quite short, lasting only a few hours, which may feel unsatisfying to players seeking a substantial campaign. Additionally, the narrative is thin and relies heavily on prior knowledge of the film franchise for context.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, empireonline.com, opencritic.com, uploadvr.com.