Arrowborn

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Arrowborn is multiplayer Player versus Player VR Archery. Load your quiver with deadly magical arrows, ready your shield, then leap through the air as you loose barrages on your enemies from all angles. Play with up to 10 players or Bots over a variety of exciting game modes to prove you are Arrowborn!

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a fresh and unique bow and arrow gameplay experience with a variety of loadout options and special arrows, enhancing strategic gameplay.
The graphics and map design are visually impressive, creating an immersive fantasy world that players enjoy exploring.
The game includes a solid single-player mode with bots, allowing for enjoyable gameplay even when the multiplayer population is low.

The movement system is poorly designed, with clunky teleportation mechanics that can cause nausea and frustration for players.
There are significant performance issues, including frame rate drops and stuttering, even on high-end hardware, indicating a need for optimization.
The multiplayer experience is severely lacking due to a low player base, making it difficult to find matches and diminishing the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is centered around a deathmatch multiplayer experience, featuring both bots and live players, and is praised for its fun and engaging shooting mechanics. Players particularly highlight the exceptional bow mechanics, which stand out compared to other bow and arrow games. Overall, the gameplay is described as fresh, unique, and visually impressive.
- “The gameplay is focused on deathmatch multiplayer, featuring either bots or live players.”
- “Fresh and unique bow and arrow gameplay.”
- “TL;DR: Really fun, great shooting mechanics, and looks incredible.”
- “The gameplay is instead focused on deathmatch multiplayer, featuring either bots or live players.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game suffers from optimization issues, as players with high-end hardware like the RTX 3090 experience stuttering and frame drops. Additionally, minor clipping and getting stuck in the game's geometry further detract from the overall performance.
- “The game has a solid foundation, but there is some optimization needed to enhance the overall experience.”
- “While the performance is mostly good, I did notice some minor clipping issues and occasionally getting stuck in the geometry.”
- “I run with an RTX 3090 and still experience stuttering and frame drops.”
- “There is definitely some optimization needed.”
- “My only gripe, besides performance (which is my fault, not the devs), is that there seems to be some minor clipping, and I often get stuck in the geometry.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are highly praised for their impressive quality and ability to enhance the archery theme, creating an immersive fantasy environment. Players appreciate the detailed visuals, diverse arrow options, and dynamic locomotion, setting it apart from other bow games.
- “The graphics are great and complement the archery theme.”
- “The visuals, arrow options, shield mechanics, and jumping locomotion are above and beyond all other bow games.”
- “While playing, I was impressed by the graphics and environment; it feels like a legitimate fantasy world.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that the inclusion of bots allows for solo play without feeling isolated. Additionally, the ability to set up creature spawns for farming points adds a strategic layer to the grinding experience, making it more engaging and rewarding.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note a lack of music in the game, indicating that its absence detracts from the overall experience.
- “My only gripes are that the game needs some music and a weapon/armor upgrade system.”