Nock: Hidden Arrow

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In "Nock: Hidden Arrow," a stealth-focused VR dungeon crawler, players must sneak, lure enemies, and shoot arrows to navigate through levels. With minimal UI, the game relies on visual and audio cues for information. Although small, it offers an immersive and engaging experience, complete with archery ranges and classic puzzles, perfect for a hour-long adventure.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

43%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The core gameplay mechanics, especially the archery, feel great and responsive, providing a satisfying experience when shooting arrows.
The game features a strong dungeon-crawler atmosphere with excellent lighting and sound design, enhancing the immersive experience.
There are multiple movement options available, allowing players to choose their preferred locomotion style.

The game suffers from severe content limitations, with only a few enemy types and repetitive level design that quickly becomes dull.
Long loading times and a lack of manual save options make the game frustrating and unplayable for extended periods.
The AI pathing and animations are poorly executed, leading to unrealistic enemy movements that detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
16 mentions
31 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the core mechanics, particularly the archery and stealth elements, as immersive and well-executed. However, many users feel that the game lacks sufficient content and variety, with repetitive objectives and limited enemy encounters, leading to a sense of abandonment and disappointment. Overall, while the gameplay shows potential, it currently struggles to justify its price due to its bare-bones experience.
- “The core game mechanics are very good.”
- “I'd also say, from a mechanics perspective, this bow and arrow feels the most real out of any other game I've played that incorporates it.”
- “Nock: Hidden Arrow is truly a beautiful looking game with amazing graphics, full HTC Vive room-scale support, motion controller tracking, and the gameplay is just so immersive and intense!”
- “But when you really get into the gameplay, you realize just how bad it really is.”
- “I've been waiting for this game to get an update because I was excited for a VR dungeon crawl with archery mechanics, but it seems like it has been abandoned with the bare bones of both those categories. At least there are several movement options, and the archery mechanic feels good, but that's all the positives I can think of.”
- “Maybe in the future, my recommendation will change: if better environments/level design is introduced, if more enemies are added, if more mechanics are added other than finding the teleporter at the end of the level or pressing a lever to open a door or distracting with a magic ball, then maybe this game will be more than worth its normal price.”
graphics
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are highly praised for their sharpness, impressive enemy modeling, and excellent lighting effects, contributing to an immersive experience. While the visuals are considered beautiful and well-executed, some users feel that additional content and tweaks are necessary to fully justify the game's value.
- “The graphics are also awesome.”
- “Sharp graphics, nice modeling of enemies, great lighting effects, and a great feeling of the bow and the arrow.”
- “Nock: Hidden Arrow is truly a beautiful-looking game with amazing graphics, full HTC Vive room-scale support, motion controller tracking, and the gameplay is just so immersive and intense!”
- “The game has a lot of potential in terms of visuals and direction, but it needs several tweaks and additional content to justify a purchase.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
- “While the art style is interesting, the execution falls flat, resulting in a visually unappealing experience.”
story
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a consensus that the game lacks a narrative, with multiple users emphasizing the absence of any story elements.
- “There's no story here.”
- “No story.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game successfully captures a strong dungeon-crawler atmosphere, immersing players in a dark and engaging environment. However, it falls short in providing diverse scenery, which detracts from a more lifelike experience.
- “The game immerses you in a strong dungeon-crawler-like atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The dark and eerie ambiance enhances the overall experience, making every corner feel alive with suspense.”
- “The atmospheric design brilliantly captures the essence of exploration and danger, drawing players into its haunting world.”
- “Despite its strong dungeon atmosphere, it lacks the scenery to make it feel lifelike.”
- “The atmosphere feels repetitive and uninspired, failing to immerse players in the game world.”
- “While the game attempts to create a dark and moody atmosphere, it ultimately falls flat due to bland environments.”