Ilysia (2023)

Developer: Team 21 Studio, Inc.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 284 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

An open-ended fantasy VR world where you explore, craft, and fight alongside others, with a branching storyline of ally or defend.

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What players say

Players split on Ilysia: some enjoy its old-school MMO feel and helpful community, while others call it unpolished and buggy, with combat hitbox issues and a clunky UI. Backers and early buyers are angry that the game went free-to-play without promised rewards, and HTC Vive owners report inventory menus won't open.

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