Skydance's BEHEMOTH

Skydance's BEHEMOTH is, without a doubt, one of the most impressive VR games you'll come across if you overlook a few small glitches. You won't want to miss out on this game, regardless of whether you are an experienced VR aficionado or not.

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"Skydance's BEHEMOTH" is a dark fantasy VR adventure where players, as Wren the Hunter, must end a curse by slaying monstrous Behemoths. Traverse through harsh biomes filled with treacherous enemies, using brutal violence and superstrength to survive. Battle against enormous Behemoths in this immersive and physical experience.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 376 reviews

story50 positive mentions

stability20 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a strong sense of scale, making the environments and behemoths feel truly immersive.
Combat mechanics, while initially challenging, offer a rewarding experience once mastered, with a variety of weapons and abilities to utilize.
The grappling hook mechanics are innovative and add a fun layer to exploration and combat, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

The combat can feel clunky and unresponsive at times, particularly with the parry system, leading to frustrating encounters.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with enemy AI and weapon interactions.
The game lacks replayability and can feel short, with some players expressing disappointment over the limited number of behemoth encounters.

story
131 mentions
38 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it engaging and enjoyable, though not groundbreaking. While some appreciate its captivating characters and plot twists, others feel it lacks depth and can sometimes feel like background noise. Overall, the narrative is seen as a solid complement to the gameplay, with potential for improvement in future updates.
- “The story had me hooked from the beginning, the gameplay was amazing, and I was surprised at the fact that when fighting the behemoths I didn't end up feeling sick like one would expect being slung around like a rag-doll in VR.”
- “The game's strong story and deep lore further enrich the experience.”
- “The story is interesting and has a nice flow.”
- “The story felt very rushed, especially towards the end.”
- “While the story is serviceable and keeps the game moving, it doesn't leave a lasting impression.”
- “The story is pretty meh, but it does the job.”
gameplay
106 mentions
37 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the fun and innovative mechanics such as the grappling hook and combat system, which offer a satisfying experience once mastered. However, players have noted issues with polish, including janky mechanics, frustrating checkpoints, and a lack of depth in certain areas, leading to a perception of the game as unrefined despite its engaging elements. Overall, while the game has strong potential and enjoyable moments, it suffers from inconsistencies that may detract from the overall experience.
- “The combat feels like 'Saints and Sinners' with gadgets, dodging, health bars, powers, and a new parry system that is a cool mechanic needing some tweaks, but it's very fun to mess around with everything.”
- “The wide variety of weapons and the freedom in combat styles keep the gameplay engaging.”
- “The grapple rope mechanics are fairly well implemented into the gameplay and for me didn't feel overused or overneeded.”
- “But the real reason I refunded the game after an hour of gameplay were the absolutely horrible checkpoints, the lack of a save function, and the fact that you have to recollect and gather every item after every death only to die to nonsense at times.”
- “I really wish they spent time making the story and final two fights as good as the game looks, but it really feels like they just wanted to release the game as fast as possible for the highest price, and after the two-hour mark, the game drops in gameplay quality with soft locks, annoying enemies, and frustrating bosses.”
- “Despite a few interesting ideas, the gameplay is overly simplistic and lacks depth.”
graphics
69 mentions
68 % positive mentions
28 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their quality and optimization, with many players noting stunning visuals, detailed environments, and smooth performance across various hardware setups. While some users experienced minor graphical bugs and noted that the art style may not appeal to everyone, the majority agree that the graphics significantly enhance the immersive experience, particularly in VR. However, a few critiques mention that the visuals, while good, do not reach the heights of other benchmark titles like Half-Life: Alyx.
- “This game had excellent graphics and smooth gameplay on RTX 2070, i5 3550 processor at max settings, so the minimum specs for the game are actually a bit lower in reality than what is listed.”
- “The real star here is the game's presentation: breathtaking vistas, detailed lighting, and a well-crafted art style make the world come alive.”
- “The graphics are incredible, so sharp and detailed.”
- “For me, the art style with all its grey and brown was not really my cup of tea.”
- “The graphics are passable, but they don’t make up for the shortcomings in gameplay.”
- “And another thing, this game runs like complete garbage for its quality in graphics.”
optimization
38 mentions
34 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
26 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with many players noting good graphics and smooth performance, particularly on Quest hardware. However, some users report occasional technical issues, stuttering, and performance drops in specific areas, suggesting that while the game is ambitious and mostly well-optimized, there is still room for improvement, especially for PC users.
- “Performance is smooth and I’m able to play in 120Hz via virtual desktop with no issue.”
- “The graphics are well-optimized and visually appealing, though it's clear that the game was developed with the Quest 2 in mind.”
- “I am glad that I was wrong and the game is so well optimized.”
- “Let's get this out of the way first, I get the complaints about bad optimization and some of the standard VR jank/floaty combat.”
- “I'm running a 4090 with all in-game settings set to ultra and the detail pop-in still looks like it's optimized for a Quest 2.”
- “Yet, I experienced frustrating stuttering that would come and go, particularly during loading scenes when assets were being loaded, or things were destroyed, and effects were triggered while fighting.”
stability
23 mentions
13 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
87 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting frequent bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as freezing and soft-locking issues. While some users found these problems manageable and not game-breaking, others experienced significant frustration, particularly during combat with bosses. Overall, the game shows promise but requires further optimization to enhance the stability and smoothness of the experience.
- “I have a GTX 3080 Ti. I saw someone else claim the game runs poorly with that card, but this is not true. I have my PC in eco mode and a CPU that doesn't take full advantage of my graphics card, and this game runs great with fully maxed out settings.”
- “Other than that, the game looks fantastic and runs great (Quest 3, Airbridge, RTX 4070).”
- “So far, it runs great with decent graphics. I knew it was going to be good because TWD was one of the best VR games, and this has many of the same mechanics. :)”
- “I crash every 2 - 6 minutes (just freezes so I have to restart).”
- “7 hours of playtime and I still cannot get past the 2nd behemoth due to glitches.”
- “On the other hand, it's a buggy mess, even after the recent patch.”
atmosphere
13 mentions
77 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive qualities, impressive sense of scale, and engaging environments, contributing to a unique and captivating experience. However, some players noted that the visuals can feel less polished compared to AAA titles, and certain gameplay mechanics, like combat, may detract from the overall immersion. Despite these criticisms, the atmosphere remains a standout feature, enhancing the storytelling and player engagement.
- “Well done game with great atmosphere and sense of scale.”
- “Graphics, sound, gameplay, and atmosphere are really great.”
- “Behemoth is a visually stunning VR experience that showcases the power of the medium to convey scale and atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is filled with a grim, dark sense of scale, highlighted by disturbing elements like hanging bodies inside sacks down a pitch-black tunnel.”
- “While the game has a visually stunning atmosphere, it ultimately fails to deliver an engaging gameplay experience.”
- “The atmosphere is impressive, but it feels overshadowed by the lack of enjoyable gameplay mechanics.”
replayability
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game offers good replayability through multiple difficulty levels, collectibles, and an arena mode, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players feel the lack of a New Game Plus mode limits replay value, leading to mixed opinions on its worth relative to the price. Overall, while the story is praised, the replayability aspect may not justify the full price for some players.
- “Good replay value since there are multiple difficulty levels combined with having unlimited stamina on or off.”
- “It has plenty of collectibles to search for and also an arena mode for extra replayability.”
- “Overall this game is worth it; the story itself is worth it, and I fully recommend it 8-9/10!”
- “I'm sorry, but that is extremely short and the lack of replayability does not warrant this game being 40 bucks.”
- “Also, no new game plus, which would add some form of replayability to the game.”
- “The price may be steep because of the lack of replay value, but the story itself is worth it.”
music
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its incredible soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, effectively building excitement and complementing the story. Reviewers highlight the great sound design, noting how the background and environmental sounds convey emotions powerfully.
- “The soundtrack is incredible, and the story is amazing.”
- “All of what I've just said is complemented by the excellent soundtrack that never fails to get you pumped up for whatever is coming at you.”
- “Great sound design; the background and environmental noise, along with the music, convey feelings really well.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow-paced, with frustrating hitboxes and a lack of rewarding exploration, leading to a generally unengaging experience despite the impressive scale of the behemoths.
- “The first behemoth was really tedious, with a weird hitbox and not that epic (except for the scale of the beast).”
- “I put some decent time into it, but it never really grew on me. It was so slow-paced, and exploring felt tedious rather than rewarding.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express deep emotional impact from the game, with many feeling profoundly moved and even broken by its narrative and design. The heartfelt appreciation for the developers highlights the game's ability to resonate on a personal level.
- “A heartfelt thanks to the developers for creating such an extraordinary game.”
- “This game broke me emotionally.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the contrast between the player's character's perceived weakness and the exaggerated strength of other characters, creating a comedic effect when attempting to perform over-the-top actions like limb removal. This juxtaposition adds a layer of irony and amusement to the gameplay experience.
- “The funny thing is, your character by default feels weaker than the Saints and Sinners protagonist, unless you channel godly power. By enraging your character, they can barely swing hard enough to remove a limb!”
- “The humor in the game is spot on, with witty dialogue and absurd situations that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with hilarious character interactions and over-the-top scenarios that make every playthrough enjoyable.”