Glorious Noon

About

This single-player, free VR game is features an engaging blend of magic and swordsmanship. Hack enemies to pieces, dodge their sorcery, and gain aptitude over the items at your disposal. From battling sky-pirates to taking down demon-elephant behemoths, this game provides it all.

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Play Modes

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

+14

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Glorious Noon is a free VR game that offers a unique and fun combat experience with interesting mechanics, such as throwing swords that return like a boomerang.
The game features a colorful low-poly art style and engaging gameplay that can keep players entertained for a while, especially with its wave-based enemy system.
Despite being in early access and having some bugs, many players appreciate the potential of the game and express excitement for its future development.

The game suffers from poor optimization and low-quality visuals, which can deter many players from enjoying the experience.
There are significant bugs and glitches, such as weapons or enemies getting stuck or falling out of the game world, which disrupt gameplay.
The controls and mechanics can be confusing, with a lack of clear tutorials, making it difficult for players to fully understand how to play effectively.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The game's graphics are characterized by a low-poly art style that some players find visually appealing and colorful, contributing to a unique gameplay experience. However, others criticize the overall quality and optimization, describing the visuals as subpar and reminiscent of a poorly executed slideshow.
- “Lots of cool ideas and good graphics.”
- “Glorious Noon uses a colorful low-poly art style and an interesting combat mechanic.”
- “Simple yet beautiful graphics and gameplay I have never seen or played before.”
- “In this game, you throw a sword around at various low-poly things and pretend you're watching a slideshow because the optimization is as bad as the visuals.”
- “This features fairly low-quality low-poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The gameplay in Glorious Noon is characterized by its colorful low-poly art style and engaging combat mechanics, featuring a variety of weapon and enemy types. While the experience is generally enjoyable and visually appealing, players have noted the need for improved respawn options to address occasional bugs and enhance the overall flow of the game.
- “Glorious Noon uses a colorful low-poly art style and an interesting combat mechanic.”
- “It explores a few weapon types and interesting mechanics, as well as several enemy types.”
- “Simple yet beautiful graphics and gameplay I have never seen or played before.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking or unclear initially, with some users expressing hope for its potential to develop into a compelling narrative filled with adventure and excitement.
- “It would make me personally happy to see this game succeed and become an amazing story, sword-flying adventure.”
- “I sensed no story, at least not right away.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; some players appreciate the unique dubstep soundtrack that complements the gameplay, while others find it annoying and lacking in originality, describing it as obviously royalty-free and devoid of sound effects. Overall, the soundtrack's effectiveness seems to vary significantly among players.
- “This game is stunning, and as someone who loves all the music implemented, it pairs perfectly with the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack features a unique blend of dubstep that adds an intriguing atmosphere to the game.”
- “Some kind of weird magic stick fiddler and it's got this thumping dubstep soundtrack but no sound effects.”
- “Music is annoying and very obviously royalty-free.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is considered enjoyable despite being buggy and unpolished, with many users feeling it should still be in early access due to its stability issues. Overall, while the glitches detract from the experience, players find the core gameplay fun.
- “Although buggy and quite unpolished, the game is quite good for being in early access.”
- “I just wish it was less buggy; it should be in early access in my opinion.”
- “Other than those glitches, the game is pretty fun.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is widely criticized for being poorly optimized, leading to performance issues and a subpar experience for players.
- “The game is very unoptimized, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “I experienced significant performance issues, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “The lack of optimization results in long loading times and crashes during intense moments.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I was getting nowhere.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the game's atmosphere for its sense of freedom, allowing players to engage with enemies at their own pace and choose when to confront challenges. This dynamic contributes to an immersive and empowering experience.
- “I love the atmosphere of freedom and the ability to defeat waves of enemies whenever I feel like it.”