SpellPunk VR
- April 24, 2020
- Incineration Productions
Get on Steam"SpellPunk VR" is a fast-paced, magic-based shooter game in virtual reality. Players sling spells with intuitive motion controls, battling enemies and dodging projectiles in a vibrant, punk-inspired world. With a variety of spells and upgrades to unlock, each playthrough offers a fresh and exciting experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a wonderful aesthetic and is fun, with intuitive gesture-based spellcasting that makes players feel like wizards.
- Smooth controls and animations, providing a great experience, especially for an early access title.
- The core gameplay is charming and has a lot of potential, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
- There are significant game-breaking bugs, particularly in the tutorial, and the lack of updates since 2021 raises concerns about future fixes.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including stuttering and inconsistent spell gesture detection, which can hinder gameplay.
- The player base is very small, making it difficult to find matches against other players, with most gameplay limited to bots.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and immersive, particularly with the gesture-based spellcasting that enhances the wizard experience, though some users report inconsistent detection, especially with certain spells. There is a strong desire for an adventure mode that incorporates exploration and spell discovery, which could further enrich the gameplay experience. Overall, the core mechanics are charming and hold significant potential for future development.
“The gesture-based spellcasting does, indeed, make you feel like a wizard. I did have some trouble getting it to activate reliably, but I suspect that's a personal issue given my abysmal art skills. The potential is huge here, and I'm excited for where this is going.”
“This style of gameplay almost begs for an adventure mode—maybe featuring metroidvania-style exploration where finding new spells allows you to clear obstacles and advance.”
“Having said that, there is a lot of charm to the concept of core gameplay.”
“The gesture-based spellcasting does, indeed, make you feel like a wizard. However, I had some trouble getting it to activate reliably, which I suspect is a personal issue given my abysmal art skills and similar problems with games that used 'draw a shape' mechanics on the DS back in the day.”
“This style of gameplay almost begs for an adventure mode—maybe featuring Metroidvania-style exploration where finding new spells allows you to clear obstacles and advance.”
“While there is a lot of charm to the concept of core gameplay, it ultimately falls short in execution.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have noted inconsistencies in spell gestures, which detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that the game requires further optimization before it can be fully enjoyed.
“The game has a lot of potential, but it really needs better optimization to reach its full capabilities.”
“I'm looking forward to seeing improvements in optimization; it could really enhance the overall experience.”
“Optimization is key for smoother gameplay, and I hope the developers focus on this in future updates.”
“Spell gestures were not consistent even when there was no stuttering.”
“Maybe I'll pass until the game gets better optimized.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their wonderful aesthetic, which enhances the overall experience and complements the music effectively, creating an engaging visual and auditory atmosphere.
“This game has a wonderful aesthetic and is fun.”
“I also enjoy the music and think that it corresponds great with Spellpunk’s visuals.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be highly engaging, often leading to laughter and playful banter during competitive moments, particularly when communicating via voice chat.
“We are speaking on Discord while dueling, and we can't stop laughing and yelling at each other.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in Spellpunk is well-received, with users noting that it complements the game's visuals effectively, enhancing the overall experience.
“I also enjoy the music and think that it corresponds great with Spellpunk’s visuals.”
