Arken Age

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Arken Age is a single player role playing game. It was developed by VitruviusVR and was released on January 16, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

JOIN OUR DISCORD About the Game About Arken Age Arken Age is a VR action-adventure game set in the Bio-Chasm—a terraformed fantasy world created by the Grand Arborist. Engage in full physics combat using Arkenite infused swords & guns—and freely explore the densely filled environments under siege by Hyperion's neural corruption. Key Features Physics Combat- Shoot, dismember, and …

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 361 reviews

gameplay72 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game features a stunning visual design and immersive environments that enhance the overall experience.
Combat mechanics are engaging and varied, with a satisfying blend of melee and ranged options, as well as weapon customization.
The climbing system is intuitive and enjoyable, allowing for dynamic exploration of the game's world.

Enemy variety is limited, leading to repetitive combat encounters as players face similar foes throughout the game.
Some mechanics, such as the melee combat and shield usage, can feel clunky and less impactful than desired.
The story, while interesting, can be somewhat shallow and lacks depth in character development and narrative progression.

gameplay
143 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Arken Age" is widely praised for its engaging mechanics, particularly the climbing system, which is considered one of the best in VR. Players appreciate the dynamic combat, weapon customization, and interactive elements that enhance exploration and immersion. While the game features beautiful graphics and a solid progression system, some reviewers noted a lack of variety in enemy encounters and a need for more mechanical growth as the game progresses. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, polished, and immersive, making it a standout title in the VR genre.
- “It has lots of fun mechanics for virtual reality; its climbing system is great, the weapon customization is awesome, the swimming mechanic also has a great point, and the aiming assist when you throw things at the enemy is very welcome and makes the combat very dynamic.”
- “The overall gameplay mechanics are pretty solid; the story is simple but interesting, and it's longer than any other VR game I've played so far.”
- “The climbing mechanics, often a hurdle in VR games, feel intuitive and responsive, making traversal less physically demanding.”
- “Granted, there's an abundance of resources and I never hurt for healing items (or shields, so what's the point of them being consumables?), but utilizing those healing mechanics is an issue of its own and doesn't feel great as a substitute.”
- “Arken Age slowly hits a point where you’re mostly doing the same gameplay in structurally different settings with little promise of new toys to play with.”
- “And here we go to the but... at some point enemies evolve and you would think that they will get some new moves, mechanics, weapons, but no, they change color and their HP, damage, and defense just raises.”
story
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Arken Age" is generally considered decent but somewhat inconsistent, with many players finding it engaging yet lacking depth or clarity. While some appreciate the environmental storytelling and world-building, others criticize it for being generic or confusing, often feeling secondary to gameplay mechanics and exploration. Overall, the narrative provides enough motivation to progress, but it may not captivate all players.
- “Arken Age has everything I loved in HL: Alyx: astonishing graphics and VR physics, an interesting story, weapon modifications, and a solid 10+ hour campaign.”
- “The world of Arken Age is a joy to explore, with a captivating story that unfolds as you progress through the campaign.”
- “It's a polished, content-rich VR game with meaningful combat, stunning environments, and a solid story.”
- “If I have any complaints about the game, it's that the story wasn't enough to keep me paying attention.”
- “The story is a bit bland and hard to follow.”
- “The story seems okay, if somewhat generic, though I didn't get very far.”
graphics
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Arken Age" have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals and immersive art style, often compared to high-quality VR titles like "Half-Life: Alyx." Players appreciate the game's unique blend of sci-fi and fantasy aesthetics, with detailed environments and smooth performance across various hardware setups. While some reviews mention that the graphics can feel a bit plasticky or outdated, the overall consensus is that the visuals significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics on a PSVR2 and a PC adapter are mind-blowing.”
- “This game has some of the cleanest and most stunning visuals I've seen in a VR game to date.”
- “Arken Age takes VR adventuring to new heights, blending breathtaking visuals with a story-rich experience.”
- “The graphics are okay, but just okay.”
- “I was a bit skeptical judging by the graphics in the gameplay videos before the buy, but even though it is a bit outdated, the gameplay is a blast.”
- “Pro/con: the art style is going to turn a lot of people off. When I first saw a trailer for it, I never thought I was going to play it because it looked kind of plasticky.”
optimization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is highly praised for its excellent optimization, delivering smooth performance even on mid-tier hardware. Players report clean graphics, stable frame rates, and minimal issues, making it one of the best-optimized titles in its genre. While some users experienced minor performance hiccups in specific scenarios, the general consensus highlights its impressive optimization and visual fidelity.
- “Beautiful graphics, pleasant music, very good optimization.”
- “The game is also visually beautiful and runs great with good optimization, which is rare to see nowadays in PC games.”
- “I can say that it's one of the best-optimized games out there, particularly considering its high level of graphics fidelity.”
- “I also had performance problems running it on low and Steam VR set to 85% resolution with a 4070 Super playing on PSVR2 on PC, which is disappointing because it doesn't look all that much better than other VR games of similar scale.”
- “If this is an optimization issue, it’s definitely something worth addressing.”
- “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.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its beautiful and immersive soundtrack that evokes feelings of wonder and excitement. However, some players have pointed out that certain tracks bear a resemblance to music from other well-known games like Skyrim and Elder Scrolls: Oblivion, which can be distracting. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's experience.
- “The soundtrack throughout the game somehow intensifies the feeling of wonder and excitement you feel when first starting.”
- “Every bit of music does its part so well, you can't help but enjoy it.”
- “The graphics and music are top notch with a wonderful art style.”
- “Also, I literally couldn't make this up, but I'm 99 percent sure one of the background songs is just a slightly (and I mean slightly) altered version of 'Harvest Dawn' from Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. You will know when you hear it.”
- “The only negative I can think of is that some of the music sounds so much like Skyrim that it will bother you in places.”
- “Music is way too calming all the time; it just seems lonesome, and the enemies are so dumb and easy to handle.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it tedious and repetitive—especially with enemy respawns and scavenging for secrets—others appreciate the opportunity to explore and collect items. The combat can feel monotonous, particularly against recurring enemies, but some players enjoy the grind as part of the overall experience. Overall, the game strikes a balance between engaging story elements and moments of tedium.
- “This game is rather tedious and boring, and being a VR game, I am unable to muster the motivation to play it to completion.”
- “Picking up objects is also tedious and painful.”
- “I do find it a little tedious that enemies repopulate 'cleared' maps.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability and optimization, running well even on mid-range hardware while delivering impressive visuals. Players report only minor glitches, with the most significant issue being related to teleportation mechanics, but these do not detract significantly from the overall experience. The game is praised for its smooth performance and minimal game-breaking bugs.
- “The game is also visually beautiful and runs great with good optimization, which is rare to see nowadays in PC games.”
- “Excellent combat, fun exploration, well optimized and runs great on mediocre hardware (2070 Super).”
- “Around 4 hours into the game and this is the rare VR title that both runs great and looks great.”
- “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.”
- “I occasionally encountered minor glitches during my playthrough, and the save system could be improved.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate features like New Game Plus that enhance replay value, others feel the lack of certain scenes limits it. However, many agree that the game offers significant replay potential, particularly for those looking for extended gameplay.
- “Update: great game all the way to the end and has a good deal of replay value.”
- “But the game has a new game plus feature which helps give the game some replay value.”
- “Arken Age is a game that has so much replay value.”
- “I must say that there is no missing scene yet or there is not one planned, which bogs down the replay value quite a bit, an important aspect for times when money is tight.”
- “There's limited replayability in that.”
- “The game has a new game plus feature, but it doesn't significantly enhance the replay value.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the atmosphere in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players praise it as a strong point alongside the story and innovative controls, others feel it is lacking and cite it as a significant issue. The audio and music contribute positively to the atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience for many players.
- “Good story, good atmosphere, innovative controls that function better than most VR titles, and fun gameplay.”
- “For an indie game, it is a masterpiece: combat, atmosphere, music, sound, and story are all feeling great.”
- “The only thing I think is a little bit lacking is the atmosphere.”
- “Biggest issues with this game are pacing and atmosphere.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd and slapstick moments, such as the comical animation of beheading with a saw-blade launcher and the AI's often foolish behavior, like running into their own grenades or jumping off cliffs. These elements create a lighthearted and entertaining experience, blending dark humor with ridiculous scenarios.
- “The animation for beheading with the saw-blade launcher is pretty hilarious.”
- “The AI will use grenades to flush you out from cover, but the fuses are way too long, and they often do it at the same time they are running straight towards you. This means you are shooting them in the face as you flee the grenade, or more hilariously, you run past them, turn around to melee them, and watch them die from their own grenade.”
- “On the other hand, they can sometimes be hilariously dumb—like jumping repeatedly off cliffs or failing to capitalize on opportunities.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game evokes strong emotions, with players reporting moments that brought them to tears, thanks to its compelling story-driven campaign and the deep connections formed 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.”