Orbital Strike VR
- January 31, 2023
- Draconis Interstellar
Get on SteamOrbital Strike VR is a space combat simulator designed for VR, where you launch directly from a carrier into fleet battles with intuitive hand-jet flight mechanics. In the story-rich campaign, play as a single-player or in co-op, serving as a hybrid fighter ace and forward observer, commanding capital ships and utilizing a mix of weapons. New pilots will enjoy a thrilling blend of space flight sim, first-person-shooter, and tactical RTS in an immersive VR experience.
Reviews
- The game features a unique and innovative gameplay experience, allowing players to engage in strategic VR combat and fleet management.
- The atmosphere and sci-fi setting are well-crafted, providing an enjoyable campaign with a lot of potential for exploration and progression.
- The concept of using handheld weapons for pinpoint strikes against enemy modules adds a creative layer to the gameplay, making it stand out from other VR titles.
- The minute-to-minute gameplay can feel tedious, with long travel times between points of interest and a lack of engaging mechanics during these periods.
- Combat mechanics are frustrating, as players often feel underpowered and resort to spamming reinforcements instead of engaging in meaningful strategy.
- Player weapons are underwhelming and ineffective, making it difficult to enjoy the combat experience and diminishing the excitement of direct engagement.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it innovative and fun, while others describe it as rough and challenging, particularly with flight mechanics. The fleet mechanics allow for rapid reinforcement spawning, which can detract from personal combat engagement. Overall, while the game offers depth and unique elements, it may not appeal to everyone, especially those seeking polished AAA experiences.
“It's a little rough around the edges, but it's fun and has really innovative gameplay; worth a buy for sure.”
“There are fleet mechanics in this game where you call in ships to take on the enemies. They are powerful but do not have much health and die very fast. You have a seemingly unlimited supply of them, so you end up just spawning them as fast as they die and really don't have time to do any fighting of your own!”
“This is proudly sci-fi indie VR (AAA buffs will be disappointed with graphics, I'm sure), but the depth and gameplay loops are there to keep me playing.”
“Look, no hate to the devs or anything, but the actual minute-to-minute gameplay of this one is kinda meh.”
“There are fleet mechanics in this game where you call in ships to take on the enemies. They are powerful but do not have much health and die very fast. You have a seemingly unlimited supply of them, so you end up just spawning them as fast as they die and really don't have time to do any fighting of your own!”
“I personally was not a big fan of this gameplay.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is considered a mix of cliches and interesting elements, with a nice atmosphere that complements the campaign mode. While some find it to be standard, the action is well-integrated and does not detract from the narrative experience.
“The idea is pretty cool, the atmosphere is nice, the story, as I've seen it, is cliche, but perfectly fine.”
“There is a story in the campaign mode.”
“The story seems like it might be interesting.”
“The story in the campaign mode feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as blocky, which may disappoint AAA game enthusiasts, but they fit well within the indie sci-fi VR aesthetic. Despite the simplistic visuals, the game's depth and engaging gameplay loops provide an enjoyable experience.
“The graphics may be blocky, but this is a fun space shooting and strategy game.”
“This is proudly a sci-fi indie VR game. AAA buffs may be disappointed with the graphics, but the depth and gameplay loops are engaging enough to keep me playing.”
“The graphics are kind of blocky, but that is a pretty fun space shooting/strategy game.”
“This is proudly sci-fi indie VR; AAA buffs will be disappointed with the graphics, I'm sure, but the depth and gameplay loops are there to keep me playing.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally well-received, with users appreciating its appealing qualities, though some find the story to be clichéd yet acceptable.
“The atmosphere is immersive and captivating, drawing you into the world.”
“The game's environment is beautifully crafted, creating a rich and engaging atmosphere.”
“The ambiance is hauntingly beautiful, enhancing the overall experience.”
