Shave & Stuff Meta Quest 3 Review

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Fast Facts

Running a virtual makeover salon has never been this chaotic. In Shave & Stuff, customers walk in with photos of their dream looks, and it’s your job to make that dream a (sometimes nightmarish) reality. With scissors, clippers, razors, and even the miraculous “hair in a can,” you’ll either transform your clients into showstoppers or leave them looking like they barely survived a hedge trimmer mishap.

The real fun kicks in when things go hilariously wrong. My early attempts were nothing short of barbering disasters—uneven buzz cuts, neon green eyebrows, and tattoos that looked more like abstract art than intricate designs. As I got better (or at least stopped panicking), the game upped the ante with trickier challenges, including complex tattoos and multi-piece piercings. It’s chaotic but rewarding, offering a blend of creativity and stress that keeps you coming back for more.

Shave & Stuff sports a charming, cartoonish art style that fits its goofy tone perfectly. The client models are exaggerated but expressive, reacting hilariously to your artistic triumphs or tragic blunders. The tools and environments are bright and colorful, with enough detail to make each makeover station feel lively.

While the game doesn’t push the Quest 3’s graphical capabilities to their limits, it doesn’t need to. The visuals are clean and fun, creating a whimsical atmosphere where you’re more focused on creating wild hairdos and questionable tattoos than admiring high-definition textures.

Let’s be real—nobody is playing Shave & Stuff for a deep narrative. The story is simple: you’re a makeover artist running a bustling salon, and that’s about it. The game’s charm comes from the stories you create yourself—like that time I gave a client a flaming chihuahua tattoo while turning their beard into a neon green monstrosity.

For those craving structure, the game does offer a series of increasingly complex scenarios, but the real magic lies in its sandbox-style creative mode where your imagination can run wild.

As a 42-year-old man, Shave & Stuff clearly isn’t targeted at me. But despite that, I found it surprisingly fun and easy to pick up and play. Its accessible mechanics, laugh-out-loud moments, and creative possibilities make it a delightful addition to the Quest 3 lineup—especially for younger audiences or anyone looking for a lighthearted escape.

While it may not become a VR staple for me, I can appreciate the game’s goofy charm and polished simplicity. If you’ve ever dreamed of running a salon where anything goes (and often does), this game is worth a shave and a shot.