Mace and Grace

About

In Mace and Grace, a Medieval VR arcade game, players protect their grace and kingdom from rival enemy armies in varied levels and game modes. Wield an array of weapons, from maces to crossbows, to smash knights or use fire breath, and stake your claim on the global leaderboard. With additional features and more weapons on the horizon, players can immerse themselves in this thrilling virtual world.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game offers fun and engaging gameplay with a mix of humor and gore, making it enjoyable for both adults and children.
It features well-developed graphics and a polished experience, especially for an early access title.
The three different game modes provide variety and replayability, making it a good choice for casual play and parties.

The game can become repetitive quickly, with limited content and only a few gameplay modes available.
Despite being marketed as a fitness game, many players feel it does not provide a substantial workout.
The soundtrack and some design choices, such as the inclusion of certain characters, have been criticized as distracting or unappealing.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The gameplay is characterized by an original mechanic involving soldiers and bombs, providing a fun experience, especially in multiplayer settings. While there are three distinct modes that offer some variety, players express concerns about the limited content and lack of future updates, which may affect long-term engagement. Overall, the mechanics are praised, but the game's early access status raises some caution among users.
- “Really fun gameplay, great to play with friends at some party.”
- “Right now there are three gameplay modes: survival, where you must avoid bashing knights and getting hit by bombs, and go for as long as you can.”
- “The three game modes give you some good variety that play quite differently while using the core game mechanics throughout.”
- “Cons: I would say it has limited gameplay, but it is okay for early access games.”
- “With only three gameplay modes, no roadmap, no word on any upcoming content additions, missing content from what is shown on the store page, and a deep 50% discount less than two months into its release, this game is one to be wary and suspicious of.”
- “I have seen other games try to capture this type of gameplay for VR, and they've all been pretty bad.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring a polished low-poly art style that combines elements of cartoonish visuals with engaging graphical violence. Players appreciate the sharp visuals and the overall aesthetic, which enhances the fun and immersive experience of the game.
- “A well done fruit ninja-style arcade game, with a Gorn-meets-Minecraft low-poly art style, a well-implemented dismemberment system, and a little Beat Saber parody mini-game thrown in for good measure.”
- “Well developed and polished graphics.”
- “Overall, very enjoyable with sharp visuals and good audio!”
- “The graphics are ok.”
- “Like also cartoon look-like graphics.”
- “A well done fruit ninja-style arcade game, with a Gorn-meets-Minecraft low-poly art style.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with one user highlighting a particularly poor song, "friends" by sixlight, while others note that the soundtrack is decent and complements the game's graphics. Overall, the music is not a central focus of the gameplay experience.
- “This game combines GORN style with Beat Saber, featuring musical rhythm set in medieval times, all in VR.”
- “The graphics are pretty good, as is the soundtrack.”
- “This also has the distinction of featuring one of the worst songs I've ever heard - 'Friends' by Sixlight.”
- “This game is not about the music.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humorous story and engaging gameplay, providing a fun and challenging arcade experience. While some players feel it may lack depth for seasoned VR users, the humor and quirky elements, such as the absurdity of ripping limbs off a chibi knight, contribute to an enjoyable experience. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
- “It offers a funny story, different game modes, and gives you that challenging arcade feeling.”
- “A lot of humor; the core loop of the game is just fun, and the short sessions are perfect for acclimating yourself to a new medium.”
- “If you've been active in the VR scene for a while, this might be a little light on content for you -- but even then, I found myself having fun and enjoying the humor and oddness of ripping limbs off a chibi knight.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited due to the presence of only three game modes, despite some enjoyable features and power-ups. Players express a desire for additional modifiers to enhance the replay value.
- “Good modes and replayability.”
- “Though replayability is a bit limited with only three game types.”
- “The game isn't perfect, though. Even with three game modes and several cool power-ups, I found that there wasn't a whole lot of replayability; some modifiers would be nice.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The game's story is noted for its humor and engaging narrative, complemented by various game modes that enhance the arcade experience. Players express a desire for additional storylines and modes in future updates.
- “It offers a funny story, different game modes, and gives you that challenging arcade feeling.”
- “Hope they will add more different modes and new storylines in the future.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its stability, with users reporting minimal bugs; however, it lacks excitement and fails to provide a challenging workout experience.