ALTAIR BREAKER
- August 18, 2022
- Thirdverse, Co., Ltd.
Get on SteamAltair Breaker is a thrilling hack-and-slash game with satisfying combat and stunning visuals. Fight against hordes of enemies using a variety of weapons and abilities, and customize your character to fit your playstyle. Explore diverse environments, defeat powerful bosses, and uncover the secrets of the mystical world of Altair.
Reviews
- The game features great face-to-face combat and improved graphics, making it visually appealing.
- The parry system has seen significant improvements, enhancing the overall combat experience.
- It offers fun gameplay mechanics like gliding and climbing, which add variety to the sword-fighting action.
- The game suffers from repetitive content, with limited enemy types and environments, leading to a lack of variety.
- Movement mechanics are janky and unresponsive, making navigation frustrating and slow.
- Many players feel the game is incomplete or lacks depth compared to its predecessor, Swords of Gargantua, leading to disappointment.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the fun mechanics of climbing and gliding that appeal to VR newcomers, while others criticize the repetitive nature of the gameplay loop and cumbersome mobility. Comparisons to "Swords of Gargantua" highlight a preference for its swordplay and mechanics, which some feel are better executed. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the gameplay experience is marred by issues like limited variety and frustrating movement controls.
“I personally felt like the swordplay and mechanics in 'Swords of Gargantua' felt amazing, like Dark Souls perfectly translated to VR.”
“The gameplay mechanics like gliding and climbing just feel fun.”
“I think the gameplay has a slightly better draw than SOG.”
“As for gameplay, if you thought SOG had a weird dash system, hope you like breaking your left thumbstick trying to double tap a direction to dash.”
“I played for about 2 hours and the gameplay loop was the same 3 rooms which spawn 2-3 mob types: swordy boy, dual swordy boy, and mage that just run away from you. It's annoying to chase them because the mobility is so bad.”
“The first game was way better than this one in almost every aspect, aside from this game being more marketable to VR newcomers with mechanics like climbing and gliding.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in Altair Breaker are praised for their appealing anime style and high quality, contributing to an enjoyable battle experience. However, some users noted minor issues, such as unrealistic PNG clouds that detract from the overall visual experience.
“The graphics I find look a lot better in Altair Breaker, just more anime.”
“Great graphics.”
“Great graphics and battle experience.”
“The graphics I find look a lot better in Altair Breaker; they just feel more anime.”
“Upgrading items is also a lectern, but it has the same visuals, which is disappointing.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while the original "Swords of Gaurantua" featured an engaging lore-rich opening cutscene that set the stage for the player's journey, the sequel lacks this narrative depth, starting instead in a social lobby without any introductory context. This shift has left some players feeling disconnected from the game's storyline.
“The first game opens with a great lore opening cutscene that provides enough background on who you are and why you're doing what you're doing.”
“Eventually, because 'Swords of Gargantua' also had 4-player co-op, I played through the game with my family, and we loved the mission of completing that game.”
“I think they just marketed this game better with its promise of being an anime sword-fighting VR game, appealing to a healthier and larger VR population this time around.”
“This game has no opening story or lore cutscene and just takes you to a social lobby.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“The story is predictable and fails to offer any meaningful twists or engagement.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is recognized for its grindy nature, particularly in the collection of various gems and coins, which may deter some players. However, it is recommended for those seeking a fun VR sword-based experience, especially when played with friends.
“Looking at the several different gems and coins you need to loot, it's easy to tell this is meant to be a grindy game.”
“It's still a grindy game, but if you and a few friends want a good VR sword-based game to play or you are a fan of Swords of Gargantua, I'd definitely recommend it.”
