Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow

"Thief VR: Legacy of Shadows doesn’t reinvent the genre or the platform, and although it introduces a few new mechanics, they’re not enough to push it to the top. On top of that, being multiplatform significantly holds it back in …"

"Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow brings the historic franchise into virtual reality with surprising ease, building an experience grounded in physical stealth, verticality, and tactile interactions. It&s;s not perfect, but it&s;s still unmissable."

"Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow on PSVR2 is modest in ambition but confident in its chosen identity. It doesn&s;t offer the sprawling systemic depth of its ancestors, nor does it push stealth AI into new territory, yet the tactile VR …"

"Thief VR delivers a faithful stealth experience in virtual reality, staying true to the series core mechanics while introducing a new protagonist. Although the gameplay offers multiple approaches and effective stealth design, the combat system feels shallow and repetitive. The …"

"Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow successfully captures the spirit of the original games with immersive VR mechanics and strong atmosphere, despite some visual shortcomings in character presentation."

"Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow captures the spirit of the franchise and implements it into the VR realm. While smaller in scale, the tight, intricate design makes use of the platform to create an exhilarating stealth adventure. The interactivity anchors …"

"Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is a visually good-looking game, and there is a lot here that feels at home with the license. It&s;s just a shame Legacy of Shadow is as barebones as we see with most VR titles. …"

"Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is not a bad game. It is an enjoyable, lightweight stealth adventure with good vibes, fun levels, and a clear respect for what makes the Thief fantasy appealing. It is also not essential. It is …"

"It’s a mostly triumphant return for this long-dormant franchise, one that makes excellent use of VR to enhance immersion and really makes you feel like a master thief. Though it’s not perfect, and a few issues hold it back. Whilst, …"

"Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow feels like a return to form for the immersive sim series."

"In the end, that bitter pill spoils Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow so thoroughly that, despite Maze Theory’s good intentions, its sweet Thief aftertaste is lost to tech limitations and janky controls—leaving a VR revival that simply can’t escape the …"

"Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow doesn’t reinvent the saga, but faithfully revives it. Dark atmospheres and stealth gameplay remain central, while Magpie adds freshness without betraying Garrett’s legacy. Weak AI and simplified progression hold it back from past heights, yet …"

"Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is potentially a very cool VR game. The problem, however, lies in the many bugs that can really break the game. Consider items that spontaneously disappear that are essential to passing the level. Restarting the …"