Arena: Blood on the Sand VR
- January 10, 2017
- Random Bird Studio
Get on Steam"Arena: Blood on the Sand VR" is a cinematic space shooter set in a cursed empire, where you play as a rising star of the mystical arena. As a gladiator, protect yourself against hordes of bloodthirsty monsters using a sword and shield, and evade from shooting attacks. Make your way to perfection, defeat epic monsters, and conquer all hordes of the evil dark emperor. * Characteristic words / phrases: cinematic space shooter, cursed empire, mystical arena, bloodthirsty monsters, sword and shield, gladiator, epic monsters, evil dark emperor. * Length: 150 characters.
Reviews
- The game provided a sense of joy and hope during a difficult time, helping players find motivation and happiness.
- It can be a fun experience for those looking to try out VR, especially given the limited library of VR games.
- Some players found it to be a decent fitness game, allowing for physical activity while playing.
- The game suffers from poor mechanics, with combat and locomotion feeling disconnected and overly simplistic.
- Graphics, animations, and overall quality are subpar, leading to a lack of immersion and enjoyment.
- There are significant bugs and issues, such as enemies getting stuck and missing sounds, making the gameplay frustrating.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of depth and variety, with users noting that it primarily revolves around simplistic sword-wagging mechanics reminiscent of early motion-controlled games like Wii Sports. Many feel that the absence of additional combat mechanics detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that the gameplay could benefit from more refined and engaging mechanics.
“The gameplay is reminiscent of Wii Sports from 2006, offering a fun and engaging experience.”
“The mechanics are decent, providing a fair style for the game.”
“The game focuses heavily on its core gameplay, leaving little room for additional combat mechanics.”
“There is no use in doing anything else as the game has no further combat mechanics.”
“It could be a fair style for a game, but the mechanics should at least be decent.”
“The gameplay is bad; you just wiggle your sword around.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has a calming effect, providing a relaxing experience for some players, while others found it unappealing. Overall, opinions on the music are mixed, with some appreciating its soothing qualities and others expressing dissatisfaction.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“I didn't like the music.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the developers has been criticized as unethical, with accusations of plagiarism and cash grabs, as they allegedly exploit the work of other artists and developers without proper credit. This pattern of behavior raises concerns about the integrity of their offerings on platforms like Steam.
“It's important to note that the developers didn't credit any of the artists or actual game developers who created the assets, which raises concerns about plagiarism and makes this feel like a cash grab.”
“Droid Riot/Random Bird Studio have shown a repeated pattern of unethically using other people's work on Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab through this account or closely linked/alternate accounts.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally recommend grinding for effective game farming, suggesting that it can enhance resource acquisition and overall progress.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, but the rewards just don't feel worth the effort.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding in this game quickly becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized for being poor and low quality, lacking the detail and design expected in modern games.
“The graphics are poor and lack quality, making the overall design feel outdated.”
“The visual elements are low quality, which detracts from the gaming experience.”
“The graphics are subpar, failing to meet modern standards for design and detail.”
