Skydance's Behemoth review

Skydance has solidified itself as one of the premier VR game developers. of the studio walking dead The games stand out as some of the best VR titles available, and so expectations from Skydance's latest VR game are justifiably high, Behemoth. A horror action-adventure game set in the dark fantasy world of the Forsaken Lands, Behemoth Skydance is another great virtual reality game and is easily one of the best VR action-adventure games out there.

in BehemothPlayers take on the role of Wayne, a hunter from a small village who finds himself afflicted by the same supernatural rot that has taken over the Forsaken lands. Ending the suffering is all about slaying giant beasts, the titular behemoths, while collecting gear, fighting human enemies and solving puzzles.

The big selling point of the behemoths BehemothAnd they are not disappointed. The sheer size of these creatures cannot be understated, and fighting them is absolutely thrilling. Behemoth Topping every fight that came before in complexity, challenge and scale, these jaw-dropping creatures deliver some of the best and most memorable boss fights in VR gaming. These fights would look incredible on a traditional flat TV or monitor, but seeing these monsters in the context of virtual reality is something else entirely.

Behemoth's Boss Fights are its biggest draw

The incredible behemoth fights alone are worth the price of admission, though there are a few issues that prevent these encounters from reaching their full potential. There is a great deal of climbing BehemothAnd usually, it works exactly as intended, but sometimes the mount doesn't work correctly when trying to scale these giant creatures. One of the more impressive Behemoth fights was also ruined by audio cutting in and out, which was distracting and robbed of its moment of impact. But even with these hiccups, BehemothThe boss is to remember the fight.

There are only a few behemoth fights in the game. Meanwhile, players must cut down countless hordes of human enemies armed with swords, axes, shields, and bows. fghts greatly benefits from the freedom allowed by VR, with players able to pick up and use any weapon they come across on their adventures. Players can smash an enemy's shield with an axe, stun them with a quick arrow to the leg, and then stab them in the head while their guard is down. Having so many weapons at one's disposal can seem intimidating, but players don't have to worry about running out of inventory in the heat of battle. Key weapons automatically return if thrown aside, and players can also throw their sword and manually recall it as is. god of warLeviathan X if they want.

soon, Behemoth Grants Wren a special ability that greatly increases their strength for a short period of time. If fights get too overwhelming at times, players can trigger this skill to literally cut their opponents in half, hide their limbs, and pick them up and throw them. As the game progresses, Ren's arsenal grows, increasing the options players have in any combat encounter, ensuring that Behemoth Never grow old.

There is a lot of fighting BehemothBut the game shines with its puzzle solving. fans of Zelda-style puzzles will have a good time solving puzzles BehemothAnd while many of them may be simple compared to traditional console games, being able to take a literal hands-on approach to everything helps them feel fresh. Puzzles help break up and ensure combat encounters Behemoth The game keeps a great pace from the beginning to its end credits. There's nothing here that will make players pull their hair out, but the puzzles still have enough challenge that players won't get bored either.

My first playthrough of Behemoth took about 10 hours, but I can see it taking another 5 to 10 hours to 100%.

The last piece of BehemothThe main gameplay is its platform. Behemoth A grappling outfit equips players with a hook that they can use to zip over ledges, sometimes using their momentum to throw Ren a long distance then grapple to another point and so on. Wren's Dash, usually used to dodge enemy attacks, can be used to zip mid-air into space, and players can jump over walls and ledges that they are physically climbing with their hands. The formula is full of clever twists and that, combined with the upgrades players get for Wren's grappling hook that give it more utility, keep things interesting.

Behemoth gives you bang for your buck

Because everything in the game is so effective Behemoth It does not overstay its welcome. It gradually gives players more tools, and then introduces puzzles and combat encounters that use the tools. when Behemoth The idea ends, the game ends. It doesn't make sense Behemoth Not a significant amount of material to travel. My playthrough took about 10 hours, and I didn't even come close to seeing everything. There are many places off the beaten path, often with very difficult puzzles and platforming challenges that offer useful rewards.

Behemoth There are collectibles for players to find, but the real exciting rewards are the metals that players use to upgrade their weapons. Keeping the truth in BehemothFor VR immersion, upgrading weapons isn't done by clicking through the menu. Players must place their weapon on an anvil, melt the necessary materials, and then hit the heated weapon with a hammer. Like Skydance's other VR games, Behemoth It does a great job of keeping players immersed by taking full advantage of VR's unique capabilities. What would be a mundane task in any other game is made rather engaging and fun.

From a gameplay perspective, it's hard to find fault with it Behemoth Beyond amazing climbs during Behemoth boss fights. The game's two biggest weaknesses are its story, which is bland and predictable, and its graphical crashes, which are a little common. most of the time, Behemoth Looks great, but other times it leaves the ball with textures that fail to load and effects that look fuzzy.

Behemoth has an Arena mode that's currently in beta testing, but we weren't able to try it for this review.

It's not perfect, but it doesn't stop Behemoth To be one of the best VR games to date. It's an action-packed adventure that should appeal a lot to fans of the games The Legend of Zelda and god of warWith a healthy balance of gritty combat, satisfying puzzles, and immersive exploration. This is the latest VR experience that is one of the must-have virtual reality games and one of the best virtual reality games to be released all year.