Era of Combat: Boxing
- February 25, 2022
- Nodtech Creative Industries Ltd.
Get on Steam"Era of Combat: Boxing" is a multiplayer VR game that focuses on physical and martial prowess, allowing players to face off against each other in intense boxing matches. The game is currently in Early Access, with solo play in alpha and multiplayer matches being the main focus. It is recommended to read the Early Access materials and join the game's Discord for a better experience. Please note that finding unscheduled PvP matches may be sporadic as the game's community is still growing.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and realistic PvP boxing experience, making it a standout in the VR boxing genre.
- The developer is dedicated to constant updates and improvements, fostering a supportive community through Discord for finding matches.
- The combat mechanics are engaging, requiring precision and skill rather than spamming punches, which adds to the realism.
- The game feels unpolished and unfinished, with issues like poor hit registration and lack of basic mechanics that detract from the experience.
- Players are required to move around a physical space, which can be limiting for those with smaller play areas, making it difficult to enjoy the game fully.
- The current player base is small, making it challenging to find matches without joining the Discord, which may deter some potential players.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its improved tracking, fluidity, and movement mechanics, setting a high standard that may overshadow upcoming titles. Players appreciate the realism-focused design and the inclusion of collision mechanics to enhance immersion, alongside a responsive developer and an active, supportive community.
“Tracking, fluidity, and movement mechanics have improved significantly; it could make even the upcoming title look a generation behind.”
“The developers are responsive, the community is friendly and active, and there is a strong focus on realism instead of cartoonish mechanics.”
“Similar games, such as Creed and VFC, have excelled in this area by implementing collision mechanics to prevent players from clipping into each other.”
“Tracking, fluidity, and movement mechanics improved; it could make even the upcoming title look a generation behind.”
“Similar games such as Creed and VFC did well in this regard by having collision mechanics to stop players from clipping into each other.”
“The gameplay lacks depth and feels repetitive after a short period.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviews on the graphics are mixed; some users criticize them as subpar and not worth the investment, while others praise the fluidity of the avatar's movements and express satisfaction with the overall visual quality.
“The response of the avatar you're playing with feels fluid, and the graphics are impressive. I'm very happy with my purchase.”
“The visuals are stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that truly immerse you in the game.”
“The character designs are beautifully crafted, and the animations are smooth, making the overall experience visually captivating.”
“The graphics are subpar and not worth the money; I often get knocked down in round one and lose without any chance to improve my experience.”
“The visuals are disappointing and detract from the overall gameplay experience.”
“The graphics look outdated and fail to immerse me in the game world.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is not natively supported on Quest, but users report that it can function effectively with Airlink and Wi-Fi 6. Some reviewers have reconsidered their initial criticisms of the performance on Quest, suggesting improvements in this area.
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game currently lacks stability, with users reporting glitches and bugs that detract from the experience, particularly in the early access PvP boxing mode and single-player content. Players seeking a polished experience may be disappointed at this stage.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users have noted improvements in optimization since the previous version of the review, indicating that performance on the quest has become more favorable.
