Swords of Gurrah

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In Swords of Gurrah, enter a Virtual Reality world of intense hand-to-hand combat as a Sci-Fi Gladiator, where you can fight up to 12 players with a huge variety of weapons. Experience life-like battles with blocks and parries shattering and regrowing on every collision, and engage in single player or multiplayer online gameplay. Skill is essential as you swing, slice, slash, dodge, and duck to emerge victorious.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 764 reviews

gameplay58 positive mentions

stability18 negative mentions

The game features a unique weapon shattering mechanic that encourages strategic combat rather than mindless flailing.
The community is friendly and welcoming, with many players willing to help newcomers learn the game.
The developer is actively involved in the community, frequently engaging with players and addressing feedback.

The game has been abandoned for years, leading to a lack of updates and a dwindling player base.
The controls can be unintuitive and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There is no single-player mode or AI opponents, making it difficult to play without friends or a community.

gameplay
141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
55%
4%
The gameplay of "Swords of Gurrah" is characterized by its unique mechanics, such as the sword shattering and regeneration system, which encourages strategic combat rather than mindless swinging. While many players find the mechanics fun and engaging, there are significant concerns about bugs, hit detection, and a lack of player base, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game has a welcoming community and offers a solid foundation for enjoyable multiplayer sword fighting, especially if players are willing to invest time in learning the mechanics.
- “There's a lot of little mechanics in this game that all build into a fluid and fun sword fighting game.”
- “The combat is nearly flawless, the gameplay is smooth and addicting, and the mechanics are masterfully designed and implemented.”
- “The mechanics combine a lot of strategy and fun with a completely new approach to VR melee combat.”
- “The tutorial is broken, the mechanics are too buggy and don't work half the time; overall not fun, felt like I should've been paid to play this.”
- “There are so many major bugs and issues with gameplay that have needed fixing for months, and through several updates to the game, none of it was even touched on.”
- “It's launch day, the game is absolute jank; the weapons feel inconsistent and crappy, the harden blade mechanic is confusing and unresponsive.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
44%
12%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for their creativity and aesthetic appeal, with many reviewers noting that they are impressive for an indie title. While some players find the visuals overwhelming or distracting, most agree that the game runs smoothly and features well-designed environments and weapon designs. However, there are concerns about the lack of graphics settings and the need for further gameplay improvements as the game is still in early access.
- “The cyber gladiator art style is very stylized but isn't distracting to the point where you can't focus on the combat.”
- “Not only does it have really good graphics and a large choice of weapons, but the community is also very friendly and helpful!”
- “The graphics are very inventive and pretty to look at; the environments, though limited (it's early access), show a lot of creativity and care went into making this whole thing work.”
- “No menu, no graphics settings, nada.”
- “Extremely disappointing, the mechanics are clunky and unrefined, not satisfying; visuals are great if you want to have an epileptic seizure, overall, don't.”
- “The world setting is sometimes lackluster in far distant visuals, but close and interactive environments are clean for a VR experience.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and server issues that significantly hinder the gameplay experience. Many players describe it as a "buggy mess" that lacks updates and polish, leading to frustration, especially in online modes. While some find enjoyment despite the issues, the overall consensus is that the game is not recommended for those seeking a stable and polished experience.
- “The game was a buggy mess that barely worked, got stuck outside the map and had to restart the match a few times as there is no way to force respawn.”
- “Despite its bugs, it hasn't been updated in over a year, so it's a completely dead buggy mess that doesn't look like it'll ever get the attention they're charging for.”
- “Don't buy if you want a polished experience; this game is currently very buggy in its current state and has some quirks.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
69%
19%
The game's story aspect is currently minimal, with players expressing hope for future developments, including co-op PvE and story-driven maps. The developer is focused on a Quest port and has plans for additional content, such as single-player and cooperative missions, which could enhance the narrative experience. Overall, while the existing story is lacking, there is optimism for future improvements and expansions.
- “Dev says there is still ~1 more year of development, with single-player/coop missions coming... so bots are on the way... and a workshop for user-created content.”
- “Love you Devster, keep up the good work and I hope you get that quest port working soon :3”
- “Gurrah doesn't have much story-wise.”
- “I see promise with its possible addition to co-op PvE and story-driven maps.”
- “Dev says there is still ~1 more year of development, with single-player/coop missions coming... so bots are on the way... and workshop for user-created content.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its blend of intense combat and chaotic moments that lead to genuine laughter, especially during multiplayer battles. Players appreciate the skill-based gameplay that avoids cheap humor, instead finding amusement in the unpredictable nature of large-scale fights and the camaraderie of sword fighting alongside friends. Overall, the game successfully balances skill and humor, making for entertaining and memorable experiences.
- “Spent an hour just 1v1ing with a friend laughing the whole time.”
- “Large fights lend themselves well to chaos and humor.”
- “Combat with other players is hilarious, like you are battling side-by-side with allies Mordhau style.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
Overall, the game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly even on lower-end VR systems, with only minor loading stutters at the start of maps. However, there are concerns regarding server performance, indicating room for improvement in that area.
- “I do not have the best system for VR, and it runs smooth as butter. The only performance problem would be the first 10 seconds of a map loading; I kind of stutter for a bit before I can move smoothly, and honestly, it does not affect the fighting in any way.”
- “It's easily the best optimized VR game I have, playing with absolutely no lag on either the game's side or my hardware's side.”
- “Top out server optimization and you'll have yourself a great game.”
- “Will keep it; hope it will evolve with more optimizations and gameplay styles like checkpoints and missions, perhaps.”
- “Performance = check”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the current replayability of the game lacking, with suggestions for improvements such as the addition of AI bots. However, anticipation for an upcoming content update promises to significantly enhance replayability by introducing new game modes and features, which could diversify gameplay beyond the current hack-and-slash experience.
- “With the game's first big content drop coming within the next month, the game is going to house a lot more replayability, not just hack and slash, but a whole new genre and never-before-seen scope of game modes, including cyber ninjas, juggernaut, killer disk, and many more.”
- “Pretty fun but lacks replayability.”
- “To the dev: I recommend adding AI bots to make the game more playable in a future update, or if you have done so already, make it easier to navigate how to add an enemy AI bot to a game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its supportive and welcoming community, which fosters a sense of belonging among players. With engaging events like cash prize tournaments and training sessions, the game creates a deeper emotional connection, making it one of the most wholesome environments in the VR gaming space.
- “While the player base definitely isn't the largest, they make up for it by being very wholesome and welcoming to new players, especially the devs.”
- “Cash prize tournaments, community events, joining houses, and training sessions all add depth and emotion to the game, but its community is honestly one of the most wholesome and great ones I've ever met in my nearly 3 years in over 100+ VR games.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is often noted for its immersive quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the sound design, which complements the visuals and narrative effectively. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort akin to needing a second life to complete it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers feel that the game's atmosphere could be significantly enhanced with improved polish in the user interface and overall visual presentation.
- “I think the game just needs more polish in general with the UI and overall visuals to help better create the atmosphere.”