Pistol Whip Reviews

Pistol Whip is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Nov 18, 2019

There’s something to be said for a stripped down to basics game experience, without too many complications or intricacies that get in the way of the fun. Pistol Whip is entertaining and another of the growing list of successful arguments for VR as a near-staple for gamers.

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75 / 100
Nov 30, 2020

Pistol Whip 2089 has a very short campaing with 5 levels (or songs), that offer around 30 minutes, cutscenes included. It feels short, and that joins the new gameplay elements, that also feel short (it plays almost the same than Pistol Whip). But, as the great arcades from the 80s, it has some memorable moments than you won't forget easily.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2021

Pistol Whip is a nice addition to VR rhythm games with its John Wick-style action gameplay. But it gets boring sooner than you hoped.

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4 / 5.0
Nov 12, 2019

Once a level is properly moving, though, none of that seems to matter.

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8 / 10
Aug 25, 2020

It’s definitely an essential for those that love their PSVR devices. So, why not chuck that headset on, get shooting, blasting, dodging and sweating?

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Nov 30, 2020

A brand-new story-based campaign mode sets the entire Pistol Whip 2089 experience into motion. New enemies, new weapons, new environments, and even new gameplay mechanics round off the best update we've yet seen for one of the best VR games you can buy.

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Aug 1, 20

t will make a solid addition to anyone's PlayStation VR library for sure.

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Kyle Hilliard
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Nov 8, 2019

Pistol Whip is a VR highlight with fast-paced rhythm shooting, an exciting soundtrack, and an enticingly abstract art style.

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8.1 / 10.0
Aug 14, 2020

Pistol Whip is a top-notch VR game and one that's 100% worth getting for fans of rail shooters. Its stylish visuals and clever scoring system make it an immersive and challenging experience that's hard to put down once you get into the groove.

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84 / 100
Aug 24, 2020

Pistol Whip turns our weapon into a musical instrument so we can enjoy an incredible techno OST while shooting and dodging bullets in John Wick style.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 22, 2023

Pistol Whip offers an immersive and enjoyable gameplay experience, making it a fantastic addition to anyone's gaming library. Its excellent use of PSVR 2's features and its diverse soundtrack and cinematic scenes make it an exceptional game that stands out among other arcade-style shooting games.

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Nyam Hazz
Top Critic
17 / 20
Dec 29, 2020

There is no need to say, Pistol Whip is an effective game that puts our physical commitment to work in the most beautiful way. With its colorful and clean environments and its soundtrack well paced, it knows how to quickly embark us in its universe.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 30, 2020

Pistol Whip is one of the best action games available in VR, and the 2089 campaign - while incredibly short - is a great addition.

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8.8 / 10.0
Aug 26, 2020

Even though Pistol Whip has a small musical offering at the moment, it's one of the best VR experiences I have played on PSVR and in general. It's easy to pick up, great to play, and tough to put down, and ultimately, that's all it's about. It isn't rich in features yet, but with a content roadmap in place, this potentially looks like "the next big thing," although it's marginally held back by a lack of content and song variety for now.

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9 / 10
Aug 9, 2020

Pistol Whip is up there with Walking Dead Saints & Sinners as the best PSVR game of 2020. Hell, it’s one of the best games the headset has to offer. If you have any interest in rhythm games or even just waving a gun around, you are going to have an absolute blast here. When all is said and done this is likely to be mentioned in our top games of the year discussion.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
9 / 10
Nov 27, 2021

It's hard to think of a better example of what VR does so well than Pistol Whip. An immensely enjoyable soundtrack that directly feeds into the core gameplay loop and some wonderfully vibrant visuals all add together with addictive gameplay to make this a fantastic experience. For a great workout it's perfect but with the modifiers allowing more relaxed gameplay, it also can appeal to those who just want some escapism. 2089 adds a new layer on top with an actual narrative tying together the gameplay, adding to what is already a pretty great package. The fact that all the content was added as free updates also goes to show not all VR games need to be extortionately priced.

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9 / 10
Mar 10, 2023

Not that the title should be a hard sell to begin with! With its colourful environments and masterful level design, there’s very little to poke holes at here. The gunplay functions brilliantly on its own, as does the rhythm gameplay. So, when these two disparate elements harmoniously converge, the product ends up supremely easy to recommend.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 9, 2020

Pistol Whip is an excellent and original VR Rhythm FPS, now even more unmissable with the free 2089 DLC. Great on PC VR, but even better wireless on Oculus Quest or Quest 2.

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9 / 10
Aug 5, 2020

Pistol Whip is a transcendent experience. This brilliant rails shooter has the trappings of a rhythm game which helps to make an already sublime experience stand out that much further. With a vibrant world and a variety of tracks to test your mettle with, the game offers a solid package right out of the gate. And that's to say nothing of the upcoming content that will further expand what Pistol Whip has to offer.

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90 / 100
Mar 4, 2023

Pistol Whip is super cool, and the best way to play it is on PSVR2. Not only do you get the most optimized experience on PSVR2 in performance, you also have a plethora of ways to play the game, with thirty tracks to enjoy. It's a perfect pick for something both unique and familiar for VR enthusiasts picking up a PSVR2.

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