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Swords of Gurrah

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80%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
80% User Score Based on 1,168 reviews

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About Swords of Gurrah

Swords of Gurrah is a single player and multiplayer fighting game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Devster, LLC and was released on April 21, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Fight in front of a blood thirsty crowd as a Sci-Fi Gladiator in Swords of Gurrah. Swords of Gurrah is a virtual reality game focused around hand-to-hand combat weapons. Fighters come from all over of their own free will to risk their lives against man or beast!

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80%Audience ScoreBased on 1,168 reviews
gameplay92 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique combat system that requires skill and strategy, making it more engaging than typical VR melee games.
  • 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 criticized for being abandoned, with no updates or significant player base in recent years.
  • There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including problems with hit detection and weapon mechanics.
  • The multiplayer experience can be chaotic, with players often feeling overwhelmed in larger matches.

  • gameplay

    224 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    41% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The gameplay of "Swords of Gurrah" is characterized by its innovative mechanics, such as the shatter system that prevents spam attacks and encourages strategic combat. While many players find the core mechanics engaging and addictive, there are significant issues with bugs, a lack of a proper tutorial, and inconsistent mechanics that detract from the overall experience. The game shines in its community interaction and potential for fun, but it requires further refinement and updates to reach its full potential.

    • “The gameplay is great and addicting; this game is worth every cent.”
    • “The combat is nearly flawless, the gameplay is smooth and addicting, and the mechanics are masterfully designed and implemented.”
    • “Every mechanic, every weapon, every piece of this game is crafted in such a manner that provides for the most fun I've had in VR to date.”
    • “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

    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their creativity and visual appeal, with many users noting that they are impressive and run smoothly. However, some players express concerns about the lack of graphics settings and the potential for overwhelming visuals. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight, there are calls for improvements in gameplay mechanics as the game is still in early access.

    • “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.”
    • “This game is amazing in so many perspectives; the graphics are overwhelming, the creativity is thriving, and more up-to-date stuff is soon to come from the developers.”
    • “Not only does it have really good graphics and a large choice of weapons, but the community is also very friendly and helpful!”
    • “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.”
    • “☐ there but for minor aesthetics only”

  • story

    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    7% positive mentions, 82% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The game's current story content is minimal, with players expressing a desire for more narrative depth and co-op PvE elements. There is optimism about potential future updates that could enhance the story experience, particularly with the upcoming quest port. Overall, while the foundation shows promise, the existing story lacks substance.

    • “Will keep it; hope it will evolve with more optimizations and gameplay styles like checkpoints and missions perhaps.”
    • “I recently got the Quest 2 and I would be happy with my purchase even if this was the only game I got.”
    • “Gurrah doesn't have much story-wise.”
    • “☑ story?”
    • “I see promise with its possible addition to co-op PvE and story-driven maps.”

  • stability

    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and broken mechanics that significantly hinder the overall experience. While some players find enjoyment despite these issues, many express frustration over frequent crashes, empty servers, and a lack of polish, leading to a mixed reception regarding its playability. Overall, the game's early access status is noted, suggesting that while improvements may come, current stability is a major concern for potential players.

    • “Servers are empty, combat is janky, occasionally spawns you outside the map, game freezes... don't get me started on the voice servers... not recommended, even if you have a thing for big anime swords.”
    • “It's a shame because it was very fun to get into, but it's so fundamentally flawed and buggy that I have no plans to return to the game.”
    • “The game is buggy, sure, but it's fun.”

  • optimization

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly even on lower-end VR systems, with only minor stuttering during initial map loading that does not impact gameplay. However, there are concerns regarding server performance, indicating room for improvement in that area. Players express hope for further optimizations and additional gameplay features in the future.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “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”
    • “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.”

  • humor

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players find the humor in the game to be a blend of skillful combat and chaotic interactions, leading to both intense and funny moments, especially during large battles. The gameplay fosters laughter through its engaging mechanics rather than relying on gimmicky humor, making it a standout experience for sword fighting enthusiasts. Overall, the combination of skill-based play and humorous chaos contributes to a fun and entertaining atmosphere.

    • “Spent an hour just 1v1ing with a friend laughing the whole time.”
    • “This sometimes intense and other times funny game is most likely the best game for sword fighting out there.”
    • “Large fights lend themselves well to chaos and humor.”

  • replayability

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    17% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    Current reviews indicate that the game has limited replayability, primarily due to a lack of diverse gameplay options and AI bots. However, an upcoming content update promises to significantly enhance replayability by introducing new game modes and features, which could revitalize player interest.

    • “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.”
    • “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 other genre and never-before-seen scope of game modes, cyber ninjas, juggernaut, killer disk, and many more.”

  • emotional

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    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.

    • “The player base may not be the largest, but they are incredibly wholesome and welcoming to new players, especially the developers. Joining the Sword of Gurrah Discord is a must!”
    • “Cash prize tournaments, community events, joining houses, and training sessions add depth and emotion to the game. The community is one of the most wholesome and amazing I've encountered in my nearly 3 years across over 100 VR games.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
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Play Times

4h Median play time
36h Average play time
3-100h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs
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Swords of Gurrah is a fighting game with science fiction theme. Common tags for Swords of Gurrah include futuristic, female protagonist, esports, choices matter, ninja and others.

Swords of Gurrah is available on PC, Virtual Reality and Windows.

On average players spend around 36 hours playing Swords of Gurrah.

Swords of Gurrah was released on April 21, 2020.

Swords of Gurrah was developed by Devster, LLC.

Swords of Gurrah has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Swords of Gurrah for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Swords of Gurrah is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Blade Symphony, IRON REBELLION, Legendary Tales, Of Kings and Men, Hover Junkers and others.