Back in 2011, Bulletstorm received positive reviews but didn't meet sales targets. Despite this, People Can Fly continued to invest in the game, releasing the remastered Full Clip Edition in 2017 and teaming up with Incuvo to launch Bulletstorm VR. However, Bulletstorm VR disappoints, offering a subpar experience for players.

The virtual reality version's visuals are notably unappealing, showcasing graphics inferior to its 2011 predecessor. The game fails to utilize the potential of the PlayStation VR2's graphical capabilities, resulting in muddy textures and an overall unimpressive visual presentation.

While the core combat in Bulletstorm VR is enjoyable, issues arise with weapon mechanics and immersion. The game's weaponry can be unwieldy and frustrating to use, hindering the overall shooting experience. Moreover, the game's attempt to immerse players in its world falls short due to poor graphics, interrupted gameplay, and unimpressive cutscenes.

Despite its shortcomings, Bulletstorm VR does offer some unique combat opportunities tailored for VR, such as dual-wielding weapons and interactive features. Additionally, the game introduces new content where players assume the role of Trishka Novak, providing a fresh perspective and gameplay experience.

Although the game has redeeming qualities and potential for future improvements, it currently falls short of expectations. The VR version's issues, from mechanics to immersion, make it difficult to recommend, even for dedicated fans of the original game. As updates are in the pipeline, there is hope for improvement, but for now, Bulletstorm VR fails to live up to its predecessor's legacy.

Bulletstorm VR is accessible on Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, PlayStation VR2, and PC VR headsets. Game Rant received a PlayStation VR2 version code for the purpose of this review.