Archangel
- July 18, 2017
- Skydance Interactive
Skydance Interactive brings the experience of controlling a mech warrior to players with Archangel,an enjoyable yet uninspired virtual reality title.
Become more than a warrior, more than a protector. Become the people's deliverance. Become Archangel! Welcome to the United States, 2089. A traitor revealed the secret development facility for Project Deliverance, triggering a surprise attack from HUMNX and forcing you to launch the mech before its completion. Rise up from the rubble, connect your neural link, and prepare for combat in this int…
Virtual Reality
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- Immersive storytelling and gripping narrative that enhances the VR experience.
- Visually impressive graphics and well-utilized Move controller for engaging gameplay.
- Visceral combat and a compelling upgrade system that adds depth to the on-rails experience.
- Short campaign length with very little replay value and no additional content.
- Long loading times and poor checkpoint system detract from the overall experience.
- Lip syncing issues and some low-quality textures diminish the visual quality.
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is well-written and immersive, particularly in the VR medium, but is often described as predictable and primarily serves as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While the visuals and voice acting are praised, the lack of replay value and additional content limits its overall impact.
“Immersive storytelling only possible in the VR medium.”
“Very immersive, gripping story, great VR controls.”
“If you want a finely crafted shooting gallery with a compelling story to match, climb aboard and prepare for battle.”
“The story itself lays out everything in a fairly predictable fashion and really only serves as the excuse to get inside of a mech and blow up ships.”
“It does not reach the absurd heights seen in Armored Core games, so it isn't exactly a story worth experiencing more than once.”
“Very little replay value outside of replaying campaign missions on varying difficulties.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers minimal replayability, primarily limited to replaying campaign missions on different difficulty levels, as it lacks side missions or additional content. While it excels in narrative and character presentation, this focus detracts from its overall replay value.
“While there’s not a lot of replay value, it’s easily one of the most impressive ways to introduce someone to VR.”
“Very little replay value outside of replaying campaign missions on varying difficulties.”
“Archangel is a pretty straightforward rail shooting experience that has put a strong effort into presenting its narrative and characters, even if it does come at the cost of replay value.”
“Little replayability with no side missions or extra content.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as decent, with very good visuals enhancing the experience, particularly during visceral combat when using move controllers. The overall presentation is complemented by solid voice acting and a well-written, albeit somewhat predictable, story.
“You get to pilot a giant mech, and the visuals are very good, complemented by decent voice acting. The story is well written, though a little predictable.”
“The graphics are decent in most places, enhancing the visceral combat experience when played with move controllers.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its complexity, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in a mech power fantasy experience.
“Complex gameplay that truly captures the mech power fantasy.”
“The mechanics are deep and engaging, making every battle feel unique.”
“The gameplay offers a perfect blend of strategy and action, keeping me on my toes.”
“The gameplay feels overly complex, making it difficult to enjoy the mech power fantasy.”
“The mechanics are convoluted and detract from the overall experience.”
“I found the gameplay to be frustratingly intricate, which took away from the fun.”
Critic Reviews
Archangel Review
There’s a lot of potential with Archangel, but when so much potential is unrealized, then the end product loses its luster. Archangel is exactly that, starting off with a bang and tapering off too quickly to maintain its level of initial intrigue.
40%Archangel Review
Archangel a pretty straightforward rail shooting experience that has put a strong effort in presenting its narrative and characters, even if it does come at the cost of replay value. The inability to skip cutscenes really hurt this one. The story itself lays out everything in a fairly predictable fashion and really only serves as the excuse to get inside of a mech and blow up ships. It does not reach the absurd heights as seen in Armored Core games, so it isn't exactly a story worth experiencing more than once. The physical act of playing Archangel is its strength, since it feels like how operating a turret from inside a large machine would probably feel like.
60%Archangel (PSVR) Review
Skydance Interactive brings the experience of controlling a mech warrior to players with Archangel,an enjoyable yet uninspired virtual reality title.
70%
