Virush (2017)

Developer: Arcturus
Publisher: DMG Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 30 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic rhythm of chasing down data packets as a snake-like defender, with quick sweeps of the tail and bombs to clear the field before time runs out.

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What players say

Players describe Virush as a simple but addictive arcade game that turns the snake concept into a 360-degree VR dome arena. It is easy to pick up but gets challenging with unique boss fights and a restart-on-death penalty that some find punishing. A minority finds it too basic to hold interest.

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