First Impact: Rise of a Hero

About

"First Impact: Rise of a Hero" is an open-world, action-RPG where you play as a superhero with the ability to control the four elements and fly. The game features a variety of missions, villains, and supportive characters as you uncover the truth behind mysterious meteors threatening Earth. Play in VR or on your PC, and choose how you move through the world, whether that's soaring through the skies or staying grounded.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

42%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept of living out superhero fantasies in VR, which is appealing to fans of the genre.
Some players enjoyed the creative aspects and visual style of the game, appreciating the sandbox gameplay and the variety of powers available.
There is potential for fun once the game is polished, with some players expressing hope for future updates to improve the experience.

The controls are widely criticized as unresponsive and confusing, making the game nearly unplayable for many users.
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including problems with loading and interaction, leading to frustrating experiences.
Many players found the tutorial to be poorly designed, often leaving them stuck and unable to progress due to unclear instructions and missing objects.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The story is generally considered straightforward, with the main storyline taking about five hours to complete alongside a few side quests. While some players find the narrative enjoyable and fun to explore, others criticize the quest design as overly simplified and occasionally confusing. Overall, the experience varies, with some players appreciating the powers and gameplay despite the story's shortcomings.
- “The quests were a little hard to find at first, but once I got into it, I had a lot of fun.”
- “It makes the game all but unplayable on the Oculus Quest 2.”
- “Took me 5 hours to finish the main storyline with a few side quests in between.”
- “I haven't gone very far in the story yet and sometimes it's a tad confusing but it's honestly been fun just messing around with all of the powers.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging open-world "sandbox" experience, offering a refreshing alternative to the typical zombie and wave shooter genres. Players find it enjoyable and fun, highlighting its ability to break the monotony of more common gameplay styles.
- “The open-world 'sandbox' gameplay is great fun -- I have to admit, I've gotten bored with zombies and endless wave shooters and have been craving something different.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as inspiring and evocative without crossing into cheesy territory, although some players suggest it may be too prominent at times.
- “The music is also just right -- inspiring and evocative without being cheesy.”
- “You'll want to turn down the music.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized, with users reporting it as broken and buggy, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from the intended gameplay.
- “Unfortunately, what was released out of early access was a broken, buggy game where instead of feeling like Superman, you feel like Mr. Glass.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
The graphics received criticism for lacking adjustable settings and alternative locomotion methods, with a particular focus on the poorly implemented teleportation feature, which users found to be the worst in VR gaming.
- “There are no graphical settings or other locomotion methods available.”
- “The teleportation mechanic is the worst use of teleportation in a VR game that I have ever seen.”