Arken Age

About

In Arken Age, a VR action-adventure game, players explore the Bio-Chasm, a terraformed fantasy world, using Arkenite infused swords and guns for full physics combat. The game features customizable weapons, climbing mechanics, and crafting abilities, allowing players to traverse and interact with the environment in various ways. Players must combat Hyperion's neural corruption and uncover the mysteries of this world.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 209 reviews

gameplay43 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Arken Age features exceptional melee combat that feels impactful and engaging, with a variety of enemies that keep encounters fresh.
The game boasts stunning visuals and immersive environments, making exploration rewarding and enjoyable.
Innovative VR controls and mechanics, such as climbing with pickaxes and a robust crafting system, enhance the overall gameplay experience.

The audio design is lacking, with some sound effects feeling flat and not matching the quality of the visuals.
Enemy variety is limited, often leading to repetitive combat experiences as many enemies share similar designs and behaviors.
Some gameplay mechanics, like the shield system and melee combat responsiveness, can feel inconsistent or frustrating at times.

gameplay
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
49%
3%
The gameplay in this VR title is highly praised for its solid mechanics, particularly the intuitive climbing system and engaging combat, which cater to various playstyles. Players appreciate the immersive environments and the depth of interactions, although some note that enemy mechanics could be more varied. Overall, the game combines beautiful graphics with fun, physics-based gameplay, making it a standout experience in the VR genre.
- “It relies more on its gameplay, which is where it shines.”
- “Amazing stuff here so far, immersive mechanics, solid fun VR combat, fluid movement and climbing, not to mention, looks amazing.”
- “The climbing mechanics, often a hurdle in VR games, feel intuitive and responsive, making traversal less physically demanding.”
- “At some point, enemies evolve and you would think that they will get some new moves, mechanics, or weapons, but no, they just change color and their HP, damage, and defense just increase.”
- “The first boss is a giant damage sponge; I haven't discovered any hidden mechanics to fight him, so I just sprayed him with guns for 10-15 minutes while dodging and healing.”
- “There are ways around the mechanics, and once you figure them out, it's much better, but really the game needs frequent breaks because it will frustrate you.”
story
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
56%
6%
The story of "Arken Age" is described as captivating and immersive, with a blend of unique elements and familiar tropes, such as a battle against resource-stealing antagonists. Players appreciate the emotional connections formed through the narrative and the presence of NPCs, which enhance the world-building. While some find the story to be basic or shallow in parts, many agree that it is engaging and well-integrated into the gameplay experience.
- “The world of Arken Age is a joy to explore, with a captivating story that unfolds as you progress through the campaign.”
- “The game offers an emotional connection through its story-driven campaign, allowing you to uncover secrets and form bonds with the alien Nara race.”
- “Arken Age takes VR adventuring to new heights, blending breathtaking visuals with a story-rich experience.”
- “Story is okay, nothing too new; bad guys take over and steal the land's resources.”
- “All capped off with a story that is shallow in many areas, throwing you into the deep end right away. It brings that nostalgic feeling of playing an old PS2 game from the likes of Atlus, making it an experience anyone that owns a VR headset must play in 2025.”
- “Story is I am a robo-lizard and... that is all I got.”
graphics
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
31%
5%
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their beautiful art style, immersive environments, and great optimization, with many users noting the lush greenery and unique sci-fi aesthetic. While some players experienced the need to adjust settings for performance, the overall visual quality is considered top-notch, reminiscent of classic titles, and well-suited for VR. The combination of crisp graphics, engaging design, and smooth performance contributes to a highly enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The visuals and audio design are great, and the world is highly immersive.”
- “Arken Age takes VR adventuring to new heights, blending breathtaking visuals with a story-rich experience.”
- “Beautiful graphics, art style, and animation.”
- “I did have to turn the graphics down for performance reasons, but I have to do that in most PCVR games these days with my mid-tier rig.”
- “Graphics also carry some resemblance to Vertigo 2.”
- “The environment and graphics are top of the line.”
optimization
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
56%
11%
The game is highly praised for its exceptional optimization, delivering stable and polished performance that rivals AAA titles. Players can choose between performance mode, achieving 90fps at a resolution of 3040 × 2240, or quality mode with 60fps and higher resolutions, with notable boosts on PS5 Pro. Overall, the game runs beautifully even on mid-tier rigs, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of players.
- “The game is well optimized, and when your headset can handle the resolution (I'm using Quest 3 at max resolution plus I'm using 150% res on Steam on top of that and with the Oculus debug tool), this game is beautiful. The enemies are well conceived, and the battle engine and overall combat is the best I've ever seen in any VR game so far, and that's saying something. The level designs are great, and there are a lot of cool mechanics (I won't list them so as not to spoil any surprises).”
- “It’s optimized, stable, and absolutely ready for release.”
- “I did have to turn the graphics down for performance reasons, but I have to do that in most PC VR games these days with my mid-tier rig.”
- “Quality mode uses 60fps gameplay with reprojection and a higher resolution of 4000 × 4096. VitruviusVR also confirmed Arken Age on PS5 Pro has a 15% resolution boost over the base PS5 console in performance mode, and a 25% resolution boost in quality mode.”
- “The game is so stable and polished it feels like a game from a AAA studio, and the performance is well optimized too.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with most players reporting smooth performance and impressive visuals. However, some minor glitches were noted, particularly related to the teleportation mechanic and the save system, which could use improvement. Despite these issues, the game is praised for running well without major game-breaking bugs.
- “This game is way better than the screenshots would lead you to believe; it looks great and runs great.”
- “Looks crisp and runs great, a fully realized vision of a VR action-adventure game in an original universe.”
- “Around 4 hours into the game and this is the rare VR title that both runs great and looks great.”
- “I occasionally encountered minor glitches during my playthrough, and the save system could be improved.”
- “I didn't encounter game-breaking glitches, except if you move at the right time when teleporting, you can be glitched out of the teleporter machine.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting its quality and how well it complements the beautiful graphics and art style. The soundtrack is described as impressive and engaging, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The graphics and music are top notch with a wonderful art style.”
- “Enjoying it so far - beautiful graphics, sound, and music.”
- “Music and lore 💪🏻”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity, often stemming from characters making hilariously foolish decisions, such as repeatedly jumping off cliffs or missing obvious chances. This blend of slapstick and situational comedy adds a lighthearted tone to the gameplay experience.
- “On the other hand, they can sometimes be hilariously dumb—like jumping repeatedly off cliffs or failing to capitalize on opportunities.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Arken Age is highly praised for its significant replayability, with players noting that the game offers a wealth of content and experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Arken Age is a game that has so much replay value.”
- “Arken Age is a game that has so much replay value.”
- “Arken Age offers a wealth of replayability, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game excels in creating an emotional connection through its engaging story-driven campaign, where players can uncover secrets and develop meaningful relationships with the alien nara race.
- “The game offers an emotional connection through its story-driven campaign, allowing you to uncover secrets and form bonds with the alien Nara race.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious due to the repopulation of enemies in previously cleared maps, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
- “I find it a little tedious that enemies repopulate 'cleared' maps.”