Combat Tested

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features fun and engaging mechanics, particularly the telekinesis and sword slicing, which provide a satisfying combat experience.
Many players appreciate the unique concept of combining telekinesis with swordplay, making them feel like powerful characters in a VR setting.
Despite its jankiness, the game is enjoyable and offers a good workout, with some players recommending it for its fun factor, especially if purchased on sale.

The game suffers from performance issues, including frame drops and lack of optimization, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many players find the game to be short and lacking in content, with some completing it in under two hours, leading to concerns about its price point.
There are significant issues with controls and mechanics, particularly for certain VR systems, making gameplay frustrating at times.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
54%
12%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of solid mechanics, such as fun swordplay and telekinesis, but suffers from issues like jankiness and poor level design. While players appreciate the immersive and creative combat options, many feel that the game lacks balance and polish, leading to frustration in later levels. Overall, the core mechanics show great potential, but the game needs significant improvements to reach its full capabilities.
- “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.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The graphics of the game are generally criticized for being bland and lacking in color, with many reviewers noting a monotonous gray palette that detracts from the overall aesthetic. While some appreciate the functional design, others report performance issues such as low framerates, indicating that the visuals do not meet expectations despite the game's solid mechanics.
- “The graphics, sounds, and controls are all 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: 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.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story is criticized for being clichéd and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting the absence of a meaningful narrative or cutscenes. It is described as a simple premise of a mutant escaping from a laboratory, offering little more than a basic tutorial without any engaging storyline.
- “It's a story we've all heard before, a mutant breaking out of an evil laboratory, using their newfound 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.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting severe frame drops and performance problems even on systems that meet or exceed the recommended requirements. Many users 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. It's unplayably bad with stuttering and endless reprojection; the game is not playable at all.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky jankiness and the comedic satisfaction of engaging in over-the-top actions, such as splitting enemies in half, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay.
- “The jank was kind of funny.”
- “The swords work fantastically, and splitting hazmat guys down the middle is hilarious.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous glitches and bugs across almost every level, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. While some may find it playable despite these issues, the overall consensus suggests waiting for a sale before purchasing due to its instability and high price.
- “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.”
- “It's a bit buggy and janky, though, and also overpriced. Wait for a sale.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The music in the game is generally considered bland, with players noting a lack of variety; there is only one prominent battle theme, 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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
100%
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 more levels and a level editor would greatly increase the game's replayability, especially considering its price point.”
- “The diverse gameplay options ensure that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making you want to come back for more.”
- “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.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 quickly became frustrating.”