VReken (2023)

Developer: Acode Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Sports, Early Access
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You step into a VR beat 'em up where every punch and block feels physically grounded, with realistic enemy reactions and slow-motion moments that emphasize your own skill.

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What players say

Players say the physics-based fighting is fun in slow motion, but the game feels like an empty shell. Damage registration is inconsistent, sometimes a tap knocks out enemies and other times repeated hits do nothing. The early access state lacks features like kicking without trackers, a player model, and AI using weapons.

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