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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and innovative gameplay experience, combining strategic elements with fast-paced action.
- The atmosphere and sci-fi setting are engaging, with a well-developed universe and campaign that keeps players interested.
- There is a good progression system for weapons and enemies, providing a sense of advancement and challenge.
- The minute-to-minute gameplay can feel lackluster, with long travel times and repetitive combat mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
- Player weapons and ship customization options are limited and often ineffective, making combat feel unbalanced and frustrating.
- The game suffers from pacing issues, requiring players to rely heavily on respawning ships rather than skillful play, which undermines strategic depth.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it innovative and fun, while others describe it as rough and challenging, particularly regarding flight mechanics and combat. The fleet mechanics allow for rapid reinforcement spawning, which can detract from personal engagement in battles. 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 it has really innovative gameplay, worth a buy for sure.”
“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 to 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.”
- story10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is described as a cliche but enjoyable element of the game, with a cool concept and nice atmosphere. While it may not be groundbreaking, it is considered perfectly fine and does not detract from the fun action in the campaign mode. Overall, the narrative has potential to be interesting despite its familiar tropes.
“The idea is pretty cool, the atmosphere is nice, the story as I've seen it is... cliché, but perfectly fine.”
“There is a story in the campaign mode.”
“The story seems like it might be interesting.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as blocky, which may disappoint players accustomed to AAA titles, but they do not detract from the overall enjoyment of the game. The focus on fun gameplay and depth compensates for the simplistic visual style, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of indie VR games.
“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.”
“This is proudly sci-fi indie VR, but AAA buffs will be disappointed with the graphics, I'm sure.”
“Sure, the graphics are kind of blocky, but that is a pretty fun space shooting/strategy game.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its appealing qualities, contributing positively to the overall experience, despite the story being considered somewhat cliché.
“The atmosphere is immersive and captivating, drawing you into the game's world.”
“The game's atmosphere is beautifully crafted, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
“The ambiance created in this game is stunning, enhancing the overall experience.”
