Underplayed Gems

BladeShield (2016)

BladeShield cover
Developer
Rank17, Silicon Storm
Publisher
Rank17
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual
Rating
4.6 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 48 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You stand in a room, arms raised, slashing and blocking as relentless robot waves demand quick reflexes and full-body movement.

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What players say

Players describe BladeShield as a fast-paced VR wave shooter that feels like Space Pirate Trainer with lightsabers. The melee combat and saber-chopping physics get praise, though it can get repetitive. Difficulty ramps up quickly with lots of enemy types at once, and some find the menus broken on Oculus Touch. It's considered a solid budget title for short play sessions.

Screenshots

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