Ironlights
- April 9, 2020
- E McNeill
Get on SteamIronlights is a VR dueling game with skillful, physics-based melee combat, available for multiplayer and single-player. The unique combat system features dynamic swordplay with weapons shattering on impact, requiring players to parry, block, and strategize their attacks. Choose your weapon from a variety of options, each with its own unique weight and physics, and test your skills in online cross-platform multiplayer battles or the single-player campaign.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Quest
Oculus VR
Reviews
- The game features fun and strategic sword fighting mechanics, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate skill-based combat.
- It has a unique turn-based combat system that allows for thoughtful attacks and defenses, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game offers a variety of classes and customization options, providing players with a sense of progression and personalization.
- The game appears to be abandoned by the developers, leading to a lack of updates and a dwindling player base.
- Many players report issues with balance among classes, particularly with certain classes being overpowered, which can lead to frustrating gameplay.
- The combat mechanics, including the weapon shattering and slow-motion features, can feel clunky and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- gameplay25 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics, enjoyable combat, and excellent optimization, allowing for quick matchmaking, especially due to cross-play features. While the fighting mechanics and weapon handling are satisfying, some players express frustration with balance issues, particularly regarding certain classes and the "rock, paper, scissors" dynamic. Overall, the game offers a fun and competitive experience, though some aspects, like the weapon recharge mechanic and multiplayer stability, could benefit from improvements.
“Optimization is excellent, gameplay is fun, community is nice, and you find matches even at the middle of the night on work days because it is cross-play with the Oculus Store.”
“In summary, a competitive skill-based VR class-based dueling game with solid mechanics and incredibly satisfying combat.”
“The gameplay itself is very solid and intuitive, and the weapons feel good to handle.”
“Game is more about abusing the balance mechanics of each weapon rather than your own skill and athleticism.”
“But an imbalanced weapon set and poorly implemented combat mechanics leads to either a boring or frustrating experience.”
“I get it, it's typical 'rock, paper, scissors' gameplay, but a game about sword duels shouldn't be based on this.”
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the game's story, focusing instead on the multiplayer experience and the compatibility of different VR systems. Players highlight the game's suitability for parties and the enjoyment of playing together across various VR setups, but there is no mention of a narrative or storyline.
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are praised for their quality, particularly the impressive sky visuals, even on lower settings. However, some users feel the game is overpriced given its graphical fidelity and gameplay, with minor critiques regarding the appearance of the character hands.
“You can tell so much work was put into this game. The sky looks great no matter what setting you choose; the graphics are amazing. The only complaint I have is that the hands look a bit funky.”
“I know it takes a lot of effort to make games, but compared to other games, this one is overpriced for its graphics and gameplay.”
“I'm actually underspec for the headset I use, being the Oculus Rift S, and at low graphics, I can play this game without a single drop in frames.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for its excellent performance, allowing for smooth gameplay and quick matchmaking, even during off-peak hours, thanks to cross-play compatibility with the Oculus Store. Users report no issues with online performance, particularly in campaign and private match modes.
“Optimization is excellent, gameplay is fun, the community is nice, and you find matches even in the middle of the night on workdays because it is cross-play with the Oculus Store.”
“I've only tried out the campaign mode and a couple of private matches, and I had no problem with the game's online performance.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported as buggy, indicating significant stability issues that may affect gameplay experience.
“The game is incredibly buggy, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced frequent crashes that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
“There are numerous glitches that affect the overall stability of the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unenjoyable, particularly after the initial hours of gameplay.
“Frankly, this game is just tedious and not fun after the first couple of hours.”
“The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I found myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which made the experience feel like a chore.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated by users, with many finding it entertaining and amusing, suggesting it excels as a lighthearted arcade experience.
“If this game was claiming to be an arcade just for the laughs, I would recommend it because it's genuinely funny.”
“The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable and light-hearted.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations throughout the game.”
