Apex Construct

Critic reviews

• Game Skinny

  Jonathan Moore · Mar 27, 2018

  7.0

  When Apex Construct plays nice, it's an invigorating experience. Despite my disdain for what it does wrong, I actually had a blast playing it -- and that's really what matters, I suppose. With a little more polish, this is a game that could have truly shined. But as it stands, it's a fun experience that wanes in brilliance once you're finished.

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• Upload VR

  Jamie Feltham · Mar 19, 2018

  8.0

  Thanks to improved tracking and sharper visuals, the PC version of Apex Construct is a step up from its console counterpart. With full 360 degree turning, combat is a much smoother experience and smooth locomotion on the controller’s navigation options feels much better. While many of the original issues we cited still remain, they’re much more manageable when you’re not fighting the limitations of the platform. If you’re looking to play Apex Construct, PC is definitely the way to go.

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• TechRaptor

  Samuel Guglielmo · Mar 12, 2018

  3.0

  Just being graphically good to look at isn’t nearly enough to save Apex Construct. From a story that goes nowhere to gameplay that’s more frustrating than fun, Apex Construct does not feel ready for prime time. While VR could use some more options for full FPS games, this isn’t really what it needed. Hopefully next time the construct will actually be the apex.

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• PS Lifestyle

  Blake Grundman · Feb 20, 2018

  8.0

  Speaking of difficulty, boy howdy does the AI have some serious teeth. I found myself having to replay sections numerous times, with each respawn resulting in a slightly more boiling rage. Thankfully the fury would subside once a tough area was cleared. An encounter may have been challenging, but hot damn did it make success all the more satisfying.

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• Cubed3

  Drew Hurley · Feb 24, 2018

  8.0

  Apex Construct is a perfect example of just how far VR games have come and shows that VR gaming isn't just a gimmick. It's clearly going to be the next step for gaming. However, it also shows some of the glaring issues still being faced with the technology. The controls are still difficult, with the system of teleporting rather immersion-breaking and the wand-style controllers still not quite fitting the bill.

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• PlayStation Universe

  John-Paul Jones · Feb 20, 2018

  8.0

  Finally, the narrative which is threaded through Apex Construct is also worthy of praise. Rather than merely putting the player on one predictable side in the battle between man and machine, Apex Construct makes things a little more complicated by introducing Mothr and Fathr; (those aren’t typos) a pair of opposing AIs whereupon the former is hellbent on ending your life, while the latter is determined to save it.

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