Mace and Grace

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Mace and Grace is a single player casual shooter game with medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Joy Way - VR Games Devs and was released on May 8, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Protect your Grace and Kingdom. Have a blast dodging bombs and smashing enemy knights. Seize the day and go for another round. Play the most furious Medieval arcade ever!

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay with a unique mix of wave shooter and dismemberment mechanics, providing an entertaining arcade experience.
Well polished with solid hitboxes, good graphics, and a strong, quirky sense of humor making it appealing for both VR newcomers and casual players.
Offers multiple game modes with different play styles that keep gameplay varied and provide moderate physical activity suitable for a light workout.

Limited content and replayability with only three game modes and a single location, causing gameplay to become repetitive quickly.
Fitness aspects are weak and not very effective cardio; the game does not fully deliver on its fitness game claims.
Some found elements like soundtrack and certain modes or characters out of place or annoying, and there is a lack of features such as spectator mode or more power-ups.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The gameplay is praised for its original and fun mechanics, especially enjoyable in multiplayer settings, with three distinct modes offering varied experiences based on core mechanics. However, some users note the limited number of modes, lack of content updates, and missing features as drawbacks. Overall, the gameplay is considered good and engaging despite its current early access state.
- “The game mechanic where soldiers and bombs are being thrown at you is original at the time of this writing.”
- “Right now there are three gameplay modes; survival: don't miss bashing knights, don't get hit by bombs, and go for as long as you can.”
- “The three game modes give you some good variety that play quite differently but 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.”
- “Anyways, for some reason the gameplay is split between categories... so rage mode is a special power-up as much as a whole separate mode altogether.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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29%
The graphics feature a polished, cartoon-style low-poly aesthetic blending elements of Fruit Ninja and Minecraft, complemented by a well-executed dismemberment system. Visuals are sharp, colorful, and engaging, enhancing the fun, violent gameplay and quirky mini-games. Overall, the graphics are well-developed and contribute significantly to the game's enjoyable experience.
- “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 likes graphics.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some users criticizing certain songs like "Friends" by Sixlight as among the worst they've heard, while others find the soundtrack satisfactory but note that the game’s focus is not primarily on its music.
- “This game combines Gorn-style combat with Beat Saber-like musical rhythm and a medieval theme, 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 features a humorous and quirky story with playful oddities that enhance the fun, especially in short arcade-style sessions. While humor is a strong point, some longtime VR users may find the content a bit light, yet still enjoyable. Overall, the humor adds charm and lightheartedness to the experience.
- “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.”
- “It offers a funny story, different game modes, and gives you that challenging arcade feeling.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Replayability is viewed as somewhat limited due to the game offering only three modes, despite having enjoyable gameplay and cool power-ups; additional features like modifiers could enhance long-term engagement.
- “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%
The story is engaging and humorous, complementing the game's challenging arcade style. Players appreciate the variety of game modes and express hope for additional storylines and modes in future updates.
- “Hope they will add more different modes and new storylines in the future.”
- “It offers a funny story, different game modes and gives you that challenging arcade feeling.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is stable and free of bugs, but it lacks engaging or challenging gameplay, making it feel dull and not physically demanding.