Fast Action Hero

What a mess. This is an abandoned early access game from 2016. The graphics are outdated and the gameplay is ridiculously dull. Teleportation is fixed to very few nodes. And when you teleport, sometimes the red lasers remain stuck in the air. The pistols are worthless because they are highly inaccurate. The frame rate is also awful, with it dropping into the 30s on the so-called "fastest" setting using an RTX2080 and an i9 processor. The controls are also terrible on a Valve Index and the voice acting is atrocious as well. The whole thing feels empty and cheap. Seriously, pass on this one.

Very intense and amusing. I was waiting for a 'realistic rail shooter', you get even to choice somewhat of a position most cases. I personally don't want robots or 'scare the thing our of you' zombies, i want some fun die-hard action. I enjoyed it very much so far, had to take a break to catch a breath, and i hope the game will grow further. I found it very amusing, don't expect incredible GFX, it's a bit like Super Hot but just without the pause, more realistic GFX and a choice of weapon (mostly)

Very reminiscent of Time Crisis, only this version has elements of destruction, bullet times, and lots of blood.
A very Arcadey feel. You can select dual weapons at any time, destroy pillars, windows, walls, and the locomotion mechanics are awesome. You don’t teleport (which everyone hates) or even move using the analog stick. You are given several waypoints throughout each level that you can seamlessly move toward, much like you can in classic time crisis games. It’s flawlessly done, and doesn’t make you feel nautious at any point. The action is relentless. If you want to feel like Neo, and shoot hundreds of people in a matter of minutes, this is the game for you. A very fun over the top arcadey shooter that’s fun in 15-20 minutes bursts.

Fast Action Hero can be summed up in one word: Boring. I went into this game with high hopes and was a bit disappointed with what the game is, at least at the moment. The title "Fast Action Hero" makes it seem like it's going to be an exciting fast-paced experience, having you shoot the hell out of enemies in heart-pounding gunfights, and to be fair, you do shoot the hell out of enemies, but it's no where near as exciting and heart-pounding as the title and description suggests. I played it for about ten to fifteen minutes, and that includes the time I spent in the training mode, which thankfully, didn't take very long to get through, as the game in general is very simplistic, which isn't a bad thing at all, I like simple shoot-em-ups, especially in virtual reality, but this just didn't do it for me. I wasn't expecting something really spectacular, as I'm sure the whole point of this game was to be very simple, point and shoot while sitting behind cover, often peeking out of cover and shooting when the enemies are exposed. Unfortunately, I found myself just crouching or sitting on my knees the entire time, rather than actually getting into and out of cover and running and dodging bullets on my way to a better vantage point behind maybe a desk or anything else that would provide decent protection against bullets. The hit detection for the player is a bit off. For example, you could see a bullet coming at you in slow motion and move out of the way of the bullet and clearly dodge it so it should miss, but it'll still hit you regardless of how far from the bullet you had moved. In order to get around the area, you need to teleport, that's perfectly fine, except that teleporting is very limited, only getting more available teleport positions after killing a certain amount of enemies. No big deal, right? Well, it can be a big deal when the only bit of cover you had has been completely destroyed by the enemies bullets, so now not only is that cover no longer available, but you can't get behind anything else until you've killed enough enemies, and at that point they're all shooting at you, hitting you with almost every bullet as you frantically try to kill them all to get another teleport point to progress. Hey, wait a minute, isn't there usually some badass music playing during big fight scenes in action movies? Well not in this action game, there's no music during fights at all, so you're stuck listening to the obnoxious sound of your controllers vibrating every time you fire a bullet, the sound of the bullets being fired from the guns, and the enemies bad voice acting while they awkwardly shout insults at you and threaten your life, over..and over..and over again...it's true torture. With all-around boring gameplay and lack of any music during gunfights to make it seem like an action movie, like the game likes to claim that it takes after, horrible cringy voice acting and the same few lines of dialogue being shouted over and over again every few seconds, I personally don't think that this games is worth the money, even at it's low base price of $11.99. I know it's in early access, but that doesn't mean the game shouldn't have basic things like music or more than four or five lines of dialogue, which isn't actually that bad, but it just makes it seem so bland and underwhelming. If you find this on sale for five bucks, then go right ahead and get it, because it's not a bad game, it's just lacking atmosphere and personality, which doesn't make it an exciting game you'll want to play for more than ten minutes.

I give this game a:

4/10

This game isn't bad but it's very bare and feels just empty and underwhelming. I think the devs have something here, but it just isn't there yet, and probably won't be there very soon, but if they play their cards right with this, I think it could turn out just fine. Just wait a while before buying this game and see what the devs do with what they have here.

Ever play Virtua-cop back in the day?

This game is basically that, but in VR. I was afraid this game wasn't going to get anymore updates, but a big new one just dropped today, so hell yeah!

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1 year update since my original review:

I stopped playing for awhile to wait for more updates, and after coming back, it's like a whole new game! A ton of polish has been added, and this game is *clearly* a labor of love.

Sooo many features have been improved and expanded upon - I love it! I'm definitely going to be dumping a bunch more time into this after the last updates.

The destructible environments + improved bullet time are fantastic, and make everything feel like a cross between the Matrix lobby shootout + Virtua Cop.

OK shooter, but with many shortcomings and litte content.

+ Destructible environments
+ Auto reloading (optional)

- Terrible movement system (teleport to predefined spots witch is hard to hit during combat)
- Only two maps

Overall: Meh

Loving this game. It's one of the few games that tricked me into trying to actually use a vr object support myself. Tried to put my hand on a wall the look around the corner to shoot and luckily didn't fall head first into my tv. Also briefly tried to put my gun on a nearby desk and luckily my controller landed on some thick carpet. The movement can be a little weird, but I like being able to switch positions and take cover. Some of the cover being destructible is a nice touch, the mall level is especially good at that with the stuff on the shelves. I like the weapons so far too, especially having both akimbo and one handed weapons. I'd love some more though, shotgun and semi-auto pistols maybe. It's also pretty tough, getting trough a level on medium is a challenge for me. Playing with the revolvers is tough too, I switch it down to easy to have fun with those. I can so vividly remember being in the hotel parking lot shooting out of the front office door holding it open with one revolver while I shot at people with the other... very good game.

My experience with FAH is not so good.

If you hide behind something and peek out they KNOW where your head will be. You can't fake them out.

Player movement is limited to set way-points. I didn't expect that. I thought I could move around and find MY best spot. Nope. This movement limitation was the deal breaker for me as I thought I would be able to move freely. You can't.

The aim of the guns was not intuitive. And I set it up to where I could look right over my controller(you can do this in the game). Adding a gun practice level would be good. To get a feel for the aim of your virtual gun.

I just didn't like this. It's early access I know and I went with the reviews. Sorry, I got frustated with the enemies predidcting my tactics and I also felt restricted because of the set way-point movement. After about 5 or 6 plays and knew this was not for me.

Just my opinion. Peace.

OK, it's a wave shooter...sort of. I swore I would not buy another, but this is more like Time Crisis with a cross between Die Hard and the Matrix. And it's fantastic.

It still has a few rough edges: textures flicker, some objects are movable while others do not, the aiming is questionable at times. But in terms of fun, the developer has nailed it. Do I recommend this game? Absolutely!

The game is very exciting. It is able to give you the shooting feeling with simple game mechanics. It is very fun to play! For me one of the most fun and intuitive VR games around. You’re able to aim down the barrel of the gun so easily and all the movements make you feel like you’re actually inside a moovie; with enemies everywhere.
The game is beautiful, and with motion controllers, you’ll feel like you’re moving around all the action. All-in-all, it’s a great online first person shooter for the HTC Vive.
I am waiting for multi coming with Santa hopefully.

Good job guys, keep it up! Can't wait for new features coming soon !

While still a work in progress as I write this, Fast Action Hero has a great framework and is already enjoyable. It plays a lot like arcade 'light gun' games such as Time Crisis, but with a twist: You choose when you move to the next location! The map has several pre-made destinations for you to pick and dash to, going from one spot to the next as enemies gradually destroy the cover you're using.

Fortunately, you get to shoot back. It's thrilling to dash behind a pillar, lean out to unload your twin revolvers (or other guns; the dev is adding more as time goes on it seems) at generic action movie enemies, pop back to safety to reload, then lean out the other side of the pillar to get the guy trying to flank you. It's a heck of a workout, and some cover is low enough that you'll have to crouch in real life to be properly protected by it!

My only marks against the game are that bullet time is a bit clumsily implemented, which distracts me during gunfights (however, the dev seems to have plans to let you adjust how it works)... and the relatively low amount of content at this time: Just one completed stage plus another that is in ongoing development.

It's still one of my favorite VR games at this time and I felt it was worth the $12. If he makes good on plans to adjust the game and add more content, it will be even easier to justify the purchase!

Potential to be something really great! I'm really enjoying the game so far and can see myself putting a lot of hours into it. Really makes you feel like you are the hero in an over the top action movie.
Please know that the below feedback is not criticizing the game but rather my own personal opinion about the mechanics and such. The game is still very fun and well worth the current price point.
Feedback:
GUNS/GUN PLAY -
• Would really suggest incorporating optics onto existing weapons as well as future weapons, specifically reflex sights or taller iron sights. I believe this would allow for easier, and more natural feeling to aiming. The lower sights on the current weapons feel like you have to be very precise when lining up the rear to the front sight. For a slower paced game this would be fine, but I find myself doing more of a spray and pray to keep out of the line of fire.
• Muzzle flash is very big and really interferes with aiming when trying to use the weapon sights (especially the UMP). As I mentioned above, this leads to spray and pray more often than not.
• Suggest removing the two handed feature with the AK and treat it as a single controller weapon. Rather than the gun twitching around when the player moves their off hand.
• SIDE NOTE: THE REVOLVERS CURRENTLY SHOW THEIR BULLETS TRAVELLING WHERE YOU AIM AND THE EXACT OPPOSITE DIRECTION TOWARDS THE REAR. IF YOU FIRE THE GUN WHILE LOOKING FROM THE SIDE PROFILE, YOU CAN SEE TRACER LEAVE BOTH ENDS OF THE GUN. THIS MAKES AIMING DIFFICULT AS THE ANIMATION FLASHES RIGHT BACK AT THE PLAYER
LOCOMOTION-
• Locomotion feels fine during travel, but once the animation stops, it can give a slight headache. Would maybe like to see teleportation to the designated cover points instead?
CONFIRM KILLS-
• It would be nice to have some subtle animation confirming when you've killed an enemy.
LEVEL DESIGN-
• Implement more standing cover points, rather than so much crouching.
DIFICULTY SETTINGS-
• My preference was to use the hardest setting and eliminate bullet time. When it is being automatically activated for every bullet that travels in the players general direction it can become annoying. Maybe allow for the user to manually activate bullet time?

A great start. The game has a classic arcade feel and I like the physics of everything falling apart as the bullets fly.

That said, there NEEDS to be other options for locomotion. There is no way that being choppily dragged around in different directions without any control will not make a huge number of players ill. I did not see changes to locomotion at all in the developer's roadmap, and I think that's a huge mistake. Creating a comfortable experience should be the top priority.

Watching my son play it he was in the zone - he thought he was John Mclane from the Die Hard with the amount of ducking and diving he was doing - he was knackered - I just looked at him then looked at my dodgy knees and thought to myself like Roger Murtaugh from Lethal Weapon 'I'm to old for this sh*t' - I gave it a go and I'm glad I did as it's great fun and a proper shoot out. Still early access - looking at the roadmap, I'm looking forward to more updates and content as this game has great potential.

Wow! THAT. WAS. FUN!!! Great game, great action. Feels like Neo! :)))
The only problem - locomotion made me sick almost instantly...

I had some issues with the bullet time at first but the dev stepped up and made it optional.. now the game is great fun!

Buy it for your collection, it's a great way to introduce someone to VR and still blow their mind :)

I like the locomotion system, it lets you focus on shooting while you move and sets you up at a good spot to roomscale around cover. It feels a little restrictive sometimes with some waypoints on the motel level feeling like dead ends, but for the most part it lets you move around as you'd like. Weapons feel good, game looks good, all in all a solid arcade shooter that is on par with SPT for fun.

A must have if you like shooters. Spraying, praying and body down laying

Or you just wanna relive the scene from first matrix where Trinity and Neo get out of
the lift and kill a bunch of security guards in order to save baldie mc no ear holder for those frames so how the hell are
those glasses staying on ya face while ya jumping over da buildings guy

10/10

I thought this game was fun, it very early access. The Locomotion is kinda odd, you Basiclly point to where you want to go and it moves you on a rail. Right now its not really worth $15 or even the 12 its on sell for ATM. there is only 2 maps(1 is in progess) and 3 guns. I hope they add more to it, in order to make it worth the $$$. Its still a fun game and it has potentional so keep an eye on it. Check out my video Gameplay/ Review here: https://youtu.be/YDgjiGbn0kg

PS.....PLEASE I beg you, take out that red blood shit on the screen when you take dmg, or reduse it atleast.

These game have the potential to become a good title.
Probably these game is ispired by old action movies (like rambo, commando) of the age 80/90, cool concept!
dodge the bullets and destroy the ambient is so cool!

But I have some doubts about the locomotion system, you have only the posibility to move onto predefinite points into the level... I wont the possibility to move everywhere I wont... I feel these need mostly in the second map (hotel)

Now in the game we have only 3 weapons: a pistol, a submachine gun and the ak47, for these last one, is interesting how you can use two hands to control that (one hand for the trigger and the other hand to grip and aim a target).


The graphic style is like a modern version of virtua cop (old sega game), this is good or bad is personal


Pro:
- cool concept
- ambient destruction
- immersive combat


Counter:
- bad sound of the weapons
- the music is not particularly ispired
- locomotion system
- only 3 weapon (we wont more weapon like shotgun and others...
- two maps only (and one is unfinished)
- when you shot, the feedback to the controls is light
- when you get damage, at a certain point you can't see pratically nothing onto the screen
- no story
- no interaction like open or close doors, or find weapon and bullets (the bullet now are unlimited)
- no reward
- not extremelly longevy

I hope to see in the future many update for these game