Marvel’s Deadpool VR Is A Blast That Wears The Merc With The Mouth A Little Thin (Review)

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Deadpool has become a popular part of the Marvel Universe since the early 1990s, transforming from a simple villain into the comedic, self-aware character we know today. Although he’s often amusing, it takes more than just jokes to make Deadpool a truly interesting character. The VR game, Marvel’s Deadpool VR, doesn’t quite reach that level of storytelling, but it offers enjoyable gameplay that makes up for it.

Marvel’s Deadpool VR is a fast-paced VR game that throws a bunch of action mechanics into a colorful, often irreverent, trip through the Marvel Universe. It’s never dull, though it can be frustrating when Deadpool talks endlessly during scenes. The core gameplay isn’t challenging, but it’s enjoyable enough to keep you playing. When everything clicks, the game is a blast, and even during slower moments, it’s still a good time.

Maximum Effort

Marvel’s Deadpool VR lets players experience the world through the eyes of the hilarious and nearly indestructible Deadpool. The game’s story centers around Wade Wilson being kidnapped by the villainous Mojo, who needs Deadpool’s help to capture other Marvel baddies for his TV shows. Expect a wildly funny, self-aware, and over-the-top violent adventure within the Marvel Universe.

True to his personality, Deadpool constantly talks, even when narrating his own thoughts. Neil Patrick Harris does a good job as the character, sounding enough like Ryan Reynolds to be familiar yet maintaining his own unique style. The humor varies from tired pop culture jokes to witty observations about video games. Unfortunately, the sheer amount of comedy means the weak jokes are more noticeable than the good ones.

The game looks great thanks to its bright, comic book-inspired style. This gives the action and environments a lot of personality as you progress through increasingly large levels. Unlike some other VR games, it avoids looking unnatural, and each location feels visually unique. It really captures the feel of a superhero world – even more so than games like Iron Man VR – and gives Marvel’s Deadpool VR a genuinely charming look and feel.

A Goofy And Gory Good Time

Marvel’s Deadpool VR has simple and easy-to-learn combat. While straightforward, the gameplay is fun and creates exciting, chaotic moments. Exploring the levels is fairly typical, but you can find collectibles and weapons hidden throughout the winding environments. You’ll face lots of smaller enemies, and can use katanas and pistols to fight them, with extra weapons like grenades and a grappling hook adding some variety to the action.

The most exciting parts of Marvel’s Deadpool VR are definitely the over-the-top action sequences. Disarming enemies can trigger slow-motion moments, letting you quickly switch weapons and change your fighting style. This creates chaotic, but genuinely thrilling, battles. Things like slicing an enemy in half, dropping your sword, and grabbing their gun before they even fall can be surprisingly satisfying. When it’s at its best, this game really makes you feel like Deadpool.

The game’s movement feels controlled, preventing frustrating difficulty spikes, and it nicely mixes large, memorable moments with more focused enemy encounters. Though fighting the same generic enemies can get a little monotonous, the game’s enthusiastic depiction of over-the-top violence is surprisingly engaging. I found myself repeating the same battles, but soon I was more interested in finding creative and gruesome ways to defeat opponents – like collecting body parts or using a severed hand as a weapon.

Deadpool Is A Blast, But Be Forewarned

Twisted Pixel really captured what makes Deadpool so fun, and as a longtime fan, I was excited to see the character’s signature word bubbles and action moves brought to life. The game uses VR in a clever way, focusing on exciting, over-the-top action rather than difficult gameplay. This works perfectly, especially in the boss fights, which are thrilling, hilarious, and just plain enjoyable in Marvel’s Deadpool VR.

Even if Deadpool isn’t perfectly captured in the game, Marvel’s Deadpool VR is a really enjoyable way to bring the character to virtual reality. It’s not a must-have game on its own, but it offers enough exciting action, movement, and immersive environments to be worth a try if you already have VR equipment. If you’re a big fan of both Deadpool and action-packed video games, this is the game for you. Even if you’re not a huge fan, it’s still a fun, albeit occasionally frustrating, experience that’s generally a blast.

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2025-11-17 22:10