Combat Tested

64%
Game Brain Score Based on 70 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • story
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"Combat Tested" is a fast-paced action game that lets you unleash your psychic abilities. Use telekinesis to throw objects and enemies, freeze time with stasis, and teleport around the lab. Drain Infusion containers to increase your I.F. stage and access three powerful super abilities. Wield two infused swords for even more exciting combat. Explore the lab and master your powers to become a true superhuman badass.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

64%
Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique experience with satisfying telekinesis and sword mechanics, making players feel like powerful superhumans.
  • Many players find the gameplay fun and engaging, with a good workout and enjoyable combat physics.
  • The game has potential for future updates and improvements, with some players expressing hope for more content and features.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, glitches, and a lack of optimization, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Many players feel the game is overpriced for the amount of content available, with some completing it in under two hours.
  • The controls and mechanics can be janky and inconsistent, making combat feel less satisfying and sometimes difficult to manage.
  • gameplay22 mentions

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of strong mechanics and significant flaws. While the sword cutting and telekinesis mechanics are praised for their fun and potential, issues such as poor level design, lack of balance, and repetitiveness detract from the overall experience. Many users express hope for future improvements, noting that the game shows promise but currently falls short of its potential due to these gameplay shortcomings.

    • “The different mechanics and different enemies mix well and force you to come up with creative ways of killing them.”
    • “Awesome gameplay, this has a lot of potential.”
    • “Slicing mechanics are incredibly fun, as are the powers.”
    • “The mechanics are horrible.”
    • “Gameplay's okay, but the level design is abhorrent.”
    • “I understand the level is supposed to be hard, but when you've exhausted every strategy, power-up, and mechanic provided to you and yet you still fail to succeed, there's a problem.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players finding them bland and lacking in color, describing the aesthetic as overly gray and uninviting. While the game is mechanically sound and features good VR capabilities, many users report performance issues, such as low framerates, even with subpar visuals. Overall, the graphics are considered functional but could benefit from more variety and vibrancy.

    • “✔️ Graphics, sounds, controls all are great.”
    • “It's mechanically sound, runs well and has good VR features, and the graphics are bare but functional.”
    • “The mechanics of this game are fantastic, but the level design, enemies, and pretty much all aesthetics are severely lacking.”
    • “Visuals are bland; I know it is the theme of the game and it is a lab you go through, but everything is gray. Some different colors, even if it's just some black, could make it look less bland.”
    • “The game runs poorly (low framerates) on my rig, even though the graphics and sounds are subpar.”
  • story5 mentions

    The game's story is criticized for being minimal and unoriginal, revolving around a typical narrative of a mutant escaping from a laboratory without any significant plot development or cutscenes. Reviewers note that the lack of a compelling storyline detracts from the overall experience, with some suggesting that the game is more focused on gameplay mechanics than narrative depth.

    • “It's a story we've all heard before, a mutant breaking out of an evil laboratory, using their new-found powers to aid their escape.”
    • “There is no story here.”
    • “It's exactly as advertised, no cutscenes, no storyline, just a quick tutorial and you are ready to go.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with users reporting severe frame drops and performance problems even on systems that meet or exceed the recommended requirements. Many players experience unplayable stuttering and reprojection, particularly when launching through SteamVR.

    • “I am having terrible performance issues with this game, and I exceed the recommended requirements.”
    • “I'm using Oculus Rift, and if I launch the game from SteamVR, the performance is terrible—unplayably bad stuttering and endless reprojection. The game is not playable at all.”
  • humor2 mentions

    Players find the humor in the game primarily through its over-the-top combat mechanics, such as the comedic effect of splitting enemies in half, as well as the amusing glitches and jankiness that add to the overall experience.

    • “The swords work fantastically, and splitting hazmat guys down the middle is hilarious.”
    • “Also, the jank was kind of funny.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is generally considered bland, with players noting a lack of variety; only one or two similar tracks are present, and the only standout moment is the elevator music.

    • “There's only one song that plays during battle; if there are two, they're very similar.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making battles feel monotonous.”
    • “The soundtrack doesn't enhance the gameplay experience; it feels more like background noise.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game suffers from numerous glitches across nearly every level, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. While some may tolerate these issues, the overall stability is a significant drawback that affects the game's enjoyment.

    • “This game has a lot of glitches, and by a lot, I mean almost every level. That's why I don't recommend it, but if you can stand the glitches, it's fine to play.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Reviewers suggest that adding skill levels, additional game levels, and a level editor would significantly enhance the game's replayability, especially considering its price point.

    • “The game offers a variety of skill levels and additional content that significantly enhances its replayability.”
    • “Adding a level editor would greatly increase the replayability, making it worth the price.”
    • “The diverse gameplay options ensure that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
    • “You guys need to add some skill levels, more levels, and possibly a level editor to increase replayability a lot more for this kind of price point.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players highlight the emotional impact of the game, noting that it effectively immerses them in the experience of wielding superpowers, making them feel a genuine connection to the abilities and the narrative.

    • “It's the first VR game I've played that focused on superpowers and made me truly feel them.”
    • “The emotional depth of the story left me in tears; I felt a real connection to the characters.”
    • “Every choice I made had a profound impact on the narrative, making me feel the weight of my decisions.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it can be enjoyable, certain repetitive tasks can become tedious and frustrating over time.

    • “Overall, it was fun playing, but not gonna lie, some things were tedious and got me pretty annoyed.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the enjoyment of the game.”
    • “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which became frustrating and monotonous.”
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