Raw Data (2016) · Tastebuds

Raw Data is a made-for-VR multiplayer first-person combat game. It features whole-body gameplay with an in-game avatars, interactive weapons, dynamic defenses, badass upgrades and swaths of challenging enemies.

Shooter Strategy Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Indie Action Science fiction robots pax west 2017Oculus VR, PlayStation VR, PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR

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Hardcore GamerJason BohnOct 20174.5/5
While one mode is a bit technically spotty, that becomes immaterial when the entire package is brought into focus. Raw Data is absolutely the game that every VR owner should play. It has humor, scares and a metric crap ton of cool ways to blow things up, all with some major replay power to keep headset on and sweaty. It just feels great to play and looks sharp while doing it. Raw Data can convince people of what virtual reality can do and stands as the best overall title for the platform.
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The PlayStation BrahsBrandon MayflowerOct 2017
Raw Data that much more better. But you do get a lot here; Immersive VR…check. A story with heroes…check. Being able to move in 360 degrees with enemies coming at you…check and leaderboards…check. It’s all here and for that, you are truly getting an Intense VR Sci-Fi Combat game to add to your library that will be experienced for a long time.
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Attack of the FanboyKyle HansonOct 20174.5/5 stars
Raw Data is like the final solid release of VR gaming's first wave, and the beginning of the second. It's gorgeous and features a large, expansive world, but it does still offer the same wave based shooter gameplay that has dominated the VR space. It does it much better than most of its competitors though, and the added touches of turrets, multiple weapons, and special abilities really bring it to a new level.
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PlayStation UniverseJohn-Paul JonesNov 20176.5/10
In spite of a lack of different enemies and occasionally unreliable motion controls, Raw Data nonetheless stands as one of the more intuitive and satisfying shooters available on PSVR.
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PlayStation LifeStyleBlake GrundmanOct 20177/10
When you take a step back and look at what Raw Data is attempting to accomplish on the PSVR, it's remarkable what they were able to pull off. Better yet, it's one of the few VR experiences that I've played that feel like they've graduated from extended tech demo to a fully formed gaming experience. Unfortunately, while the ambition is certainly there, it feels like the hardware is once again preventing a standout title from achieving its potential greatness. Raw Data is an experience that is most definitely worth exploring, just don't expect your eyes to be overwhelmed with what they see. Suit up soldier. It's about time you cause an oil clean-up in aisle everywhere.
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About the game

Platforms: Oculus VR, PlayStation VR, PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR
Developer: Survios
Publisher: Survios
Released: July 14, 2016
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective: First person, Virtual Reality
Engine: Unreal Engine 4

IGDB rating 6.9/10 from 10 ratings.

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