Nock (2023)

Developer: Normal
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Sports
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 57 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Playing Nock feels like a high-energy virtual sport where you zip around an arena, using a bow and arrow to knock a ball into the goal in intense, close matches.

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What players say

Players love the fast-paced bow-and-arrow twist on Rocket League, calling it intuitive and fun. The movement feels like skating and the skill ceiling is high, but new players face a rough start. Split opinions on the PCVR version: some praise the polished mechanics, others say Index controls are bad and it feels like a bare-minimum Quest port priced too high at $20.

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