BARDO

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BARDO is a single player sport game. It was developed by Apache and was released on October 1, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Trapped in the void between death and rebirth, embody the essence of a Tibetan archer and confront hordes of reanimated and corrupt Tsen spirits. Built exclusively for VR, BARDO is a fast-paced, atmospheric action game offering the most satisfying and challenging archery experience to date. STEP INSIDE A WORLD SUSPENDED Inspired by the grand Buddhist monasteries of Tibet and the stunning vistas o…

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

The game features beautifully designed graphics and a well-executed Eastern theme, creating an immersive atmosphere.
Bow mechanics are realistic and intuitive, making it easy for players to adapt and enjoy the archery experience.
The gameplay is intense and challenging, providing a rewarding experience as players face waves of enemies.

The core gameplay can feel dull and lacks variety, primarily functioning as a straightforward wave shooter.
There is a noticeable arrow drop that may frustrate players, requiring time to adjust to the mechanics.
Enemy movement can be erratic and inconsistent, making it difficult to land shots effectively.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by intense and challenging mechanics, with a beautiful eastern theme and smooth execution. While it offers straightforward VR archery with excellent bow mechanics, some players find the core experience to be somewhat dull despite its atmospheric setting. Overall, the game is praised for its versatility, allowing for both standing and sitting play, and is considered polished and visually impressive.
- “Intense and challenging gameplay!”
- “The eastern theme is well done and the gameplay is smooth.”
- “The Tibetan monastery is beautifully rendered, the effects are excellent, and you'll get some fast-paced exercise as you play. The game is easy to learn and can be played either standing or sitting with good results, showcasing a rare versatility in VR archery gameplay.”
- “However, the core gameplay is just dull.”
- “While the gameplay is very straightforward, no-frills VR archery wave shooting, its setting is beautiful and very atmospheric.”
- “Bardo is very polished throughout, it's visually impressive and features natural feeling bow mechanics that are easy to pick up.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are praised for their brilliance and smoothness, especially for a first VR title, with users noting impressive artwork and textures. Adjusting the settings to higher quality significantly enhances the visual experience, making it look very realistic.
- “For a first VR game, it is brilliant; the artwork and textures are outstanding and incredibly smooth.”
- “The graphics were set to medium when I started, but after increasing the quality, it looks really good.”
- “There are graphics and sound options available.”
- “Graphics were set to medium when I went in, so I upped the quality and it looks really good.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beauty and immersive quality, enhancing the straightforward gameplay experience. Users note that the setting contributes significantly to the overall ambiance, complemented by precise tracking.
- “While the gameplay is very straightforward, no-frills VR archery wave shooting, its setting is beautiful and very atmospheric.”
- “Great atmosphere, and tracking is spot on.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game enhances immersion, creating a natural and lifelike atmosphere that complements the overall style effectively.
- “The immersion is great; the surroundings seem natural and lifelike, and the music is perfect for this style of game.”