In a bold move, Shardfall: FitQuest VR draws parallels with Meta Quest’s Ring Match Journey, a comparison that’s not necessarily a negative reflection. Here are our comprehensive reviews.
Health and gaming have never seemed more intertwined. While Nintendo’s Ring Match Journey builds upon the success of its Wii counterpart, offering a similar workout experience with new activities like walking and squatting, virtual reality (VR) remains an excellent platform for getting a great sweat session under way.
The Oculus Quest 2 and 3 have demonstrated a wide range of engaging health-related experiences, with many notable examples coming from dedicated fitness apps such as Supernatural, alongside more casual offerings like Till You Fall. Here is the revised text in a different style:
“I’ve been won over by Shardfall: FitQuest VR – for the first time, I’m considering trading in my trusty resistance ring for a VR workout on Quest 3.”
As fans of the Switch’s Ori and the Blind Forest, they may recognize similarities between Ring Match Journey’s art style and level design in Shardfall, particularly with regards to color palettes and challenge presentation.
This vibrant world teems with life, its emerald expanses and kaleidoscopic hues creating a tapestry of beauty, despite the somewhat ambiguous backdrop that sets the stage. While your primary task involves following a straightforward route, there’s a charming, storybook-like quality that pervades every aspect of your work.
While every degree starts with an operational aspect, one primary consideration arises – you won’t be able to engage in Shardfall: FitQuest VR while remaining seated. While some might find this feature lacking, others may appreciate the option to customize their gaming experience through the settings menu’s Auto Run feature.
As you navigate the trail while enjoying the game’s fast-paced action, the well-designed layout skillfully keeps you aware of your surroundings, earning ‘Rage’ points as you expertly maneuver with the left analog stick. What’s the context you’d like me to improve? As challenges escalate, you’ll be deftly navigating under obstacles and bounding over hazards.
Occasionally, you will encounter adversaries who emerge unexpectedly from below, challenging you to engage in intense close-quarters combat. As you venture into the fray, battling tainted forest sprites alongside mechanical behemoths with your bare hands may seem an insurmountable task, yet enchanted armguards prove to be a game-changer in evening the odds.
The Meta Quest 3’s innovative hand tracking technology enables users to accurately mimic and analyze diverse punching styles, much like a strategic game of “rock, paper, scissors” where the art of fisticuffs takes center stage. If an opponent blocks one approach, consider counterattacking with a contrasting strategy. Can you punch a robot’s fingers? If the robot has placed its fingers upwards, a clever countermove could be to deliver an uppercut instead of attempting to strike the fingers directly.
These tactics are employed to counteract aggressive attacks, often involving swift blocking and evasive maneuvers. As a towering figure at 6 feet 5 inches, I’ve grown accustomed to pushing my limits at the gym. But when forced to rapidly descend into a defensive crouch to evade an attacker, I find that a well-executed squat requires just the right amount of effort – a pleasing level of challenge that simultaneously tests my agility and fortitude. Finishing a skirmish rewards you with a selection of powerful boons, granting you the opportunity to earn additional mana and inflict bonus damage in a manner reminiscent of Hades’ benevolence.
Following multiple encounters, you’ll arrive at a pivotal crossroads, offering a choice: continue playing for approximately five more minutes, according to developer Quell’s estimate, or proceed directly to the final confrontation. When confronting these foes, they are often bolstered by the fury of Rage.
A coveted and valuable asset that imbues the environment with an eerie, deep-purple tinge, Rage serves as a potent catalyst for elevating one’s standing or ranking. As players progress through the game, the crafting system reveals increasingly powerful gauntlets, and each subsequent battle yields an efficiency score, serving as a motivator for repeated attempts. While currently offering minimal benefits beyond stat boosts, pairing them with suitable boons subtly steers enthusiasts towards buildcrafting opportunities. Additionally, you’ve gained leaderboards to challenge your friends.
In this immersive VR experience, weekly leagues invite you to engage in a variety of activities, from exploring an observer area designed specifically for your type of playstyle to facing off against numerous foes and unleashing your best moves – literally! With Shardfall: FitQuest VR, there’s no shortage of exciting challenges to take on. Considering a fresh workout option on Quest?
Shardfall: FitQuest VR is now available on the Meta Quest platform, effective immediately.
