Get on Steam"Swarm" is a shooter game available for single-player and multi-player use, compatible with most VR headsets except Windows MR. The game is described as a fast-paced, arcade-style grapple shooter with quick sessions, bright colorful worlds, and globally competitive leaderboards. Players are equipped with a grappling hook and pistols, and must think strategically to survive the Swarm. The game has received praise for its addictive gameplay and bold visuals, contributing to hours of fun.
Reviews
- The game features exhilarating movement mechanics that allow players to swing around like Spider-Man while engaging in fast-paced shooting action.
- The visuals and soundtrack are impressive, contributing to an immersive and enjoyable gaming experience.
- The campaign offers a fun and original story, with a variety of weapons and abilities that keep gameplay fresh and exciting.
- The controls can be problematic, especially for users with non-Oculus controllers, making the game difficult to play for some.
- There are reports of game-breaking bugs and performance issues, including random pauses and audio problems.
- The swinging mechanics can feel unresponsive and frustrating, leading to a lack of control over movement and positioning.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highlighted for its unique continuous swinging movement mechanic, which enhances the VR experience and offers a flowy yet challenging control scheme. Players appreciate the fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping sessions, making it suitable for quick play. However, some users express frustration over the lack of proper controller mapping and suggest that improvements to movement mechanics could enhance the overall experience.
“The continuous swinging movement mechanic is perfect for VR, definitely sets it apart from the majority of VR shooters.”
“Really sick movement mechanics that feel flowy and easy to use, but definitely tough to master.”
“Swarm keeps you on the edge of your seat with its lightning-fast gameplay and quick sessions, making it perfect for those times when you want a burst of adrenaline without dedicating hours to a game.”
“If the devs make changes to the movement mechanics, I will give it another attempt, but for now, I recommend against playing this game.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their stunning visuals and clean art style, contributing to a highly immersive experience. Players appreciate the intuitive controls and effective physics, which enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The graphics are stunning, the controls are intuitive, and the overall immersion is off the charts.”
“The art style looks super clean and the physics make the game an absolute blast.”
“Wonderful art style that is so well suited for the game and platform.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The campaign story is praised for being fun and original, providing an enjoyable experience for players. However, it is heavily tailored to the Quest 2 controller, leading to a recommendation that potential players should own this specific device to fully appreciate the game.
“The campaign story is fun and original; I really enjoyed it!”
“Every instructional dialog is for the Quest 2 controller, every prompt is for the Quest 2 controller.”
“So I don't recommend you get this game unless you have a Quest 2.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users describing the soundtrack as "fire" and solid overall. However, there is a desire for features like a volume slider or the option to select specific tracks. Overall, the soundtrack significantly enhances the gaming experience.
“The soundtrack is fire.”
“It would be great to have a volume slider or a music selection option, since most of the soundtrack is solid.”
“Did I mention the music?!”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally solid, with smooth performance reported; however, players have noted the presence of one minor bug and one significant game-breaking issue that detracts from the experience.
“Performance-wise, the game runs fine with the exception of one small and one game-breaking bug I encountered.”
