Ashen Arrows

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Ashen Arrows is a single player and multiplayer simulation game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Rusty Pipes Games and was released on February 20, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

OUR WORLDIn times of great peril, even Gods might need the help of mortals. In such times, in service to their people, mere hunters - just like you - must harden themselves in battle to become legendary archers. Archers, who are worthy of challenging not just brigands, fierce warriors or monstrous mythological creatures but even dragons! Fight your way through the realms of north mythology t…

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging and fun VR archery tower defense game with roguelike elements.
Quick load times and supports drop-in/out multiplayer for up to three players, enhancing solo or co-op play.
Well-designed environments, good level design, engaging audio, narration, and a story mode with character.

Game suffers from limited content at release; story mode incomplete and some promised chapters missing.
Uses low polygon generic assets leading to lower production values compared to similar games.
Causes VR sickness for some players due to teleportation mechanics and uneven terrain, with some needing optimization.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story mode, though currently limited to just the prologue and first chapter with future chapters missing, adds valuable personality through well-designed levels, strong audio, and narration. While not extensive, it offers a solid solo campaign with engaging progression and supports multiplayer drop-in/out. The incomplete story content leaves room for further development.
- “The story mode for this game is very good; the level design, audio, and narration are all very well done.”
- “It boots quickly, supports drop-in/out multiplayer for groups of three, has a story mode solo campaign, is fully ambidextrous, and it has a lot of character.”
- “There are so many unlockable upgrades for your bow and arrow that I lost count; once you finish the story mode, you can play the defence mode solo or with up to 3 players.”
- “It seems the developer took Steam Early Access to mean that it was Meta Quest port time versus adding new content to the game.”
- “The story mode still only has the prologue and the first chapter.”
- “If you look at the UI of story mode 'Saga Mode' then you'll see two empty spots where chapter 2 and chapter 3 should be.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay includes new features like a cat hunt mini-game and various tweaks, such as a teleportation mechanic that may cause slight discomfort. While some aspects may feel off, trying the demo is recommended to see if the gameplay suits your preferences.
- “I think the update added a cat hunt mini-game and some tweaks to the gameplay.”
- “For instance, the teleportation mechanic causes a slight drop after using it, which made me feel uncomfortable.”
- “There's more that I didn't mention, but it's worth checking out the demo and then trying the full game if you find the gameplay mechanics to your liking.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game appears to require additional optimization, as users feel its performance could be improved for smoother gameplay.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game is mixed, with certain mechanics like the teleportation causing discomfort and disrupting player immersion. Overall, these elements may negatively impact the emotional engagement.