Arrowborn

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Arrowborn is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by Kung Fu Robots LLC and was released on July 23, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a fresh and unique bow and arrow gameplay experience with enjoyable movement mechanics and detailed maps.
Players appreciate the variety of loadout options and the strategic elements involved in choosing different arrows and attributes.
The game has a solid single-player mode with bots that provide a fun experience, even when the multiplayer population is low.

The movement system is poorly designed, causing issues like nausea and difficulty navigating the environment, especially with teleportation mechanics.
There are significant performance issues, including frame rate drops and lack of optimization, even on high-end hardware.
The game does not support certain controllers, such as the Valve Index, and lacks a proper multiplayer player base, making it feel abandoned.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily focused on deathmatch multiplayer, featuring both bots and live players, and is praised for its fresh and unique bow and arrow mechanics. Players find the shooting mechanics to be highly enjoyable and visually impressive, with the bow mechanics standing out as superior to those in other similar games. Overall, the gameplay is described as really fun and engaging.
- “The gameplay is focused on deathmatch multiplayer with either bots or live players.”
- “Fresh and unique bow and arrow gameplay.”
- “Really fun, great shooting mechanics, and looks incredible.”
- “The gameplay is instead deathmatch multiplayer focused with either bots or live players.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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Users report significant optimization issues, including stuttering and frame drops even on high-end hardware like the RTX 3090. Additionally, minor clipping and getting stuck in the game's geometry further detract from the overall performance experience.
- “My only gripe, besides performance (which is my fault, not the devs), is that there seems to be some minor clipping, and you often get stuck in the geometry.”
- “I run with a RTX 3090 and still get stuttering and frame drops.”
- “So there is some optimization needed.”
- “My only gripe besides performance (which is my fault, not the devs) is there seems to be some minor clipping and you often get stuck in the geometry.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their quality and ability to enhance the archery theme, creating an immersive fantasy world. Players appreciate the detailed visuals, diverse arrow options, and dynamic locomotion, which set this game apart from other bow games. Overall, the graphics significantly contribute to the game's appeal and atmosphere.
- “The graphics are great and complement the archery theme.”
- “The visuals and arrow options, along with shield 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 legit fantasy world.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that the inclusion of bots ensures a continuous gaming experience, even when playing solo. Additionally, the ability to spawn creatures for farming points enhances the grind, making it more engaging as players earn points through kills and hits.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently express that the game lacks sufficient music, indicating it as a notable shortcoming in the overall experience.
- “My only gripes are that the game needs some music and a weapon/armor upgrade system.”