# VR Noir — user reviews > 103 indexed App Store user reviews of VR Noir by New Canvas Pty Ltd, rated 3.20/5 from 41 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-noir/id1116879921/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-noir/id1116879921.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 16 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 12 ## What do users think of VR Noir? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎬 Immersive VR storytelling experience - 🎨 High-quality graphics and visuals - 📱 Works well with cardboard VR headsets - 🎭 Engaging noir narrative and atmosphere - 🕵️ Interactive detective gameplay mechanics - ✨ Innovative use of live-action video - 🎯 Easy to use without complex controls - 😲 Suspenseful and emotionally engaging story **Cons** - ⏱️ Extremely short gameplay duration (5-10 minutes) - 🐛 Spinning/rotating screen issues - 🖥️ Black screen on startup - 🔊 Audio not working or missing - 🌀 Fisheye distortion causing motion sickness - 📵 App fails to load or launch - ♿ No subtitles for deaf players - 🎮 Choices don't affect story outcome - 🔄 Frequent crashes requiring reinstall - 😴 Long loading times and transitions **Commonly reported bugs** - App stuck on loading screen - Black screen on launch - Audio not functioning - Spinning/rotating display issues - App crashes mid-gameplay - Fisheye lens distortion - Audio clips playing out of order - Game not progressing past certain points - Incompatibility with newer iOS versions - Notification prompt causing app failure **Most requested features** - Complete full game with more chapters - Release of part 2/sequel - Subtitles and closed captions - Save points and chapter selection - Longer gameplay experience - More interactive story choices with consequences - Tutorial for new players - Extended narrative content ## Newest reviews (11 of 103) ### 3/5 — What the frick *2020-03-26* It’s been like over 4 years when will part 2 come out ### 4/5 — Game Is Fun but one problem *2019-11-27, version 1.9* The Game Is Interactive and Fun But We Need a 2 Hour Full Game ### 4/5 — Awesome but short. *2018-12-22, version 1.9* Played VR Noir and absolutely loved it! No problems that I experienced and honestly I really loved the graphics to the game! I recommend it highly. It has great potential, great story, great graphics, great everything. With all that said however the only problem I have is the story isn’t long enough. I played for maybe five minutes and go through the three chapters. That definitely bummed me out. Hopefully the creators will add to it. ### 2/5 — Is that all? *2018-03-21, version 1.9* Got the app and loved the gameplay, after the apartment scene the game ends and says “To be continued,” I paid a dollar for three levels? I’m super mad about it and wish I could be refunded. ### 4/5 — 😒 *2018-03-13, version 1.9* UPDATE THIS GAME!!!! ### 4/5 — Loved it but still waiting for part 2 *2018-03-07* I downloaded this game a while ago but it shows that it’s been a year and there is no part 2. When is part 2 coming? **Developer response:** Hi Need live story, we are working to get a new series out, so thanks for your continued support. ### 2/5 — Too Short *2018-01-08, version 1.9* It was an awesome experience and all but the game is only about 5 minutes long. It ends with “To Be Continued...” and then that’s it. It doesn’t say when or let you continue to another section. So disappointed. **Developer response:** Hi Katielove 25, we're glad you enjoyed VR Noir. While there are currently no new episodes, we are working to get a new series of VR Noir out. ### 3/5 — BEEN TOO LONG WHEN IS THE REAL GAME OUT? *2017-12-30, version 1.9* C’MON! I LOVED playing this too-short game & I’ve asked the developer to please include subtitles/captions. When noir debuted, I was mesmerized cuz REAL VIDEO OF REAL PEOPLE & felt like a honest gumshoe-detective game w/ gory blood & forensics to look at & investigating...like CSI? So, hurry up cuz I’ve deleted the app until it comes back as a COMPLETE GAME & w/subtitles, captions please. Can’t wait...giving a HURRY U...P, please! ### 1/5 — Idk *2017-11-26, version 1.9* Everytime I open the app it won’t get pass the loading screen, I also delete and download again and it still does the same. ### 4/5 — Pretty great, I would recommend you play it *2017-11-24, version 1.9* It’s definitely an interactive story. Although you get to pick a couple things you say, they don’t actually have an effect on the game. Also it’s pretty cool to look through a camera in VR because I held my headset like it was the camera. Also, the ending is a little weird and cheesy, but they say there’s more. ### 1/5 — Won’t load *2017-10-10* iOS 11 6s+ black screen. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Spinning *2024-10-03* Unplayable. Too bad, I would have liked this genre of game. >_< ### 1/5 — It not working *2024-02-26* It’s not working is jus showing a pitch black screen n won’t work it won’t let me play no games ### 1/5 — Spins *2024-02-16* Not sure why but it’s spins and very dizzying Is this normal? Really disappointed bc I was excited for this ### 1/5 — Spinning images *2023-04-03* Trying to run this on an iPhone 12 Pro with iOS 16.4. All that I get are spinning images. I can’t see anything that makes sense. Deleting this app now. ### 1/5 — doesn’t work *2022-04-28* doesn’t work , it’s just spins ### 1/5 — Was unplayable on my iPhone 11 *2021-10-24* Suspect the game can’t understand the latest iPhone accelerometer or something. Screens were spinning around like crazy. ### 1/5 — Don’t Bother *2021-09-04, version 1.9* Probably a good game. Won’t work with Apple IOS. Should be removed from App Store. ### 1/5 — Not a deaf friendly game *2018-07-21, version 1.9* I’m deaf person, and I LOVE, LOVE, and LOVE to play VR games. However, I cannot hear anyone talk. It’s pointless for me to use headphone cause I am profoundly deaf. I was born deaf. This game shouldn’t get a star from me at all! I cannot play this game without understanding what’s going on. Until the developer add subtitles, I will be deleting this game. Good riddance. ### 1/5 — It is too short *2018-02-18, version 1.9* It is to short off a game it was fun at first but When I got done with the game i was sad ### 1/5 — Don’t work *2018-01-02* When going onto the app it’s a black screen **Developer response:** Hi Sophiiekieran2, sorry you're having problems loading the app. If you could please email support@startvr.co with details of the exact problem you're having, as well as your device, we'll work to resolve this for you ASAP. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Spectacular *2020-10-26* This game is the best vr game ever and a can’t wait for the ending ### 5/5 — Max Payne(sque) VR comes to iPhone! *2020-06-04* I’m pretty new to iPhone VR I absolutely loved it, not quite the same as seein’ Batman for the first time on PS4 VR but this impressed me a lot, reminded me a bit of Max Payne, was thinkin’ I could play an hour of this but cut frustratin’ly short. Hope to see more updates, maybe a sequel soon! ### 5/5 — It’s great *2018-04-25, version 1.9* To good for a mobile version game ### 5/5 — Great game *2017-12-25, version 1.9* Amazing game. It’s a interactive 360 movie. The only downside to this game is that it’s a little blurry. But that usually happens with vr games ### 5/5 — Best VR on a phone *2017-12-23* This is an amazing experience , only problem it is just too short hopefully with updates more chapters will be introduced , but so far amazing , graphics are amazing and story is intriguing , this could go along way ! Just like a vr you would see on a oculus but for your phone ! Best VR on any phone ! Played using IPhone 6S ### 5/5 — Be noir *2017-12-19* Would be excellent if was full game ### 5/5 — Great *2017-08-10* Interesting story great use of the vr carboard set up used on iPhone 5 and iPhone SE perfectly ### 5/5 — Great game *2017-08-08* I was really sad when i finished the game, but i loved every second of the game! ### 5/5 — Beautiful *2017-08-04, version 1.9* Very suspenseful . I really felt like I was the investigator for a second . Super smooth gameplay as well . I want more !!!! ### 5/5 — THIS is what VR games should be!! *2017-07-07, version 1.9* Smart, mysterious, beautiful, and easy to pick up on how to play.... in shocked people are finding things to complain about! Looking forward to more from this company:) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*