Behemoth Review by Skydance

Skydance has established itself as one of the best VR game developers. in the studio the walking dead Expectations for Skydance's latest VR game were appropriately high, as the game stands out as one of the best VR titles. behemoth. A gritty action-adventure game set in the dark fantasy world of the Forsaken Lands. behemoth Another great virtual reality game from Skydance and one of the better VR action-adventure games.




in behemothIn , players take on the role of Wren, a hunter from a small town plagued by the same supernatural corruption that has taken over the Forsaken Lands. Ending the suffering means gathering equipment, fighting human enemies, and solving puzzles while slaying giant beasts – the titular giant monsters.

The behemoth is the company's biggest selling point. behemothThey don't disappoint. The sheer size of these creatures cannot be overstated, and fighting them is truly thrilling. behemoth These incredible creatures deliver some of the best and most memorable boss fights in any VR game. Each battle surpasses the previous one in complexity, challenge, and scale. These fights would have looked incredible on a traditional flat-screen TV or monitor, but seeing these monsters in the context of virtual reality is something truly different.



Behemoth's boss battle is its biggest attraction.

The incredible giant battles are worth the price of admission alone, but there are a few issues that keep these encounters from reaching their full potential. There's a lot going up behemothWhile this generally works exactly as intended, there were times when climbing did not work correctly when trying to scale these massive creatures. One of the most impressive giant battles was marred by audio stuttering, which was distracting and took away from the moment of impact. But despite these hiccups, behemothThe boss fight is a memorable one.


There are some huge battles in the game. Meanwhile, players must cut down hordes of human enemies armed with swords, axes, shields, and bows. Players can pick up and use any weapon they encounter during their adventure, and combat greatly benefits from the freedom VR allows. Players can shatter enemy shields with an axe, stun them with a quick arrow at their feet, and then stab their guards in the head while they are down. Having so many weapons at your disposal may seem daunting, but players won't have to worry about digging through their inventory during combat. Primary weapons automatically return when thrown aside, and players can also throw swords and retrieve them manually. god of warUse the Leviathan Ax if you want.

In the beginning, behemoth Grants Ren a special ability that greatly increases his strength for a short period of time. If the battle gets too overwhelming, players can trigger this skill to literally cut opponents in half, rip off limbs, and even throw them. As the game progresses, Wren's arsenal expands, resulting in more options for the player to choose from in any given battle. behemoth It never gets old.


I'm fighting a lot behemothHowever, the game excels at puzzle solving. Pan zelda-Style puzzles will make you have fun while solving puzzles. behemothAnd while many of them may be simpler than traditional console games, having literal direct access to everything helps it feel refreshing. Puzzles help break up and ensure combat encounters. behemoth The game maintains a breakneck pace from the beginning to the end credits. There's nothing here to make players pull their hair out, but there's still enough challenge with the puzzles that even players won't get bored.

It took me about 10 hours to play through Behemoth for the first time, but I can see it taking another 5-10 hours to get to 100%.


last piece behemothThe core gameplay of is platforming. behemoth Players are equipped with a grappling hook that can be used to move to higher ledges, sometimes using momentum to throw Ren a long distance before grabbing the hook to the next point, and so on. Typically used to avoid enemy attacks, Ren's dash can be used in the air to quickly move across gaps, and the player can also physically jump over hand-climbing walls and ledges. Clever variations on the formula are sprinkled throughout, and combined with the upgrades players get for Wren's grappling hook, it gives it more utility to keep things interesting.

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Because everything in the game is very effective behemoth It doesn't overstay its welcome. It gradually gives players more tools and presents them with puzzles and combat encounters that utilize them. when behemoth If you run out of ideas, the game is over. I don't mean that. behemoth There isn't much content to travel with. It took me about 10 hours to play, and I barely got to see everything. Many are off the beaten track, and often have more difficult puzzles and platforming challenges that offer useful rewards.


behemoth There are collectibles for players to find, but the really interesting rewards are the metals that players use to upgrade their weapons. keep the truth behemoth’s VR immersion, weapon upgrades are not done by clicking a menu. Players must place the weapon on an anvil, melt the necessary ingredients, and then strike the heated weapon with a hammer. Like other VR games from Skydance behemoth It goes a long way in keeping players immersed by taking full advantage of VR's unique features. Tasks that would be mundane in other games are instead made engaging and fun.


From a gameplay perspective, it's hard to find fault with it. behemoth This goes beyond the precarious climbing during giant boss fights. The two biggest downsides to this game are that the story is bland and predictable, and graphical mishaps are all too common. In most cases, behemoth It looks good, but sometimes it drops the ball with textures that don't load and effects that look weird.

Behemoth has an Arena mode currently in beta testing, but I wasn't able to try it out for this review.

It's not perfect, but it doesn't stop behemoth One of the best VR games to date. It's an action-packed adventure that will greatly appeal to gaming fans who: The Legend of Zelda and god of warIt's a great balance of gritty combat, satisfying puzzles, and immersive exploration. It's a must-have modern VR experience and one of the best virtual reality games coming out all year.

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Reviewed in Meta Quest 3

merit

  • Exciting and fierce battles
  • Fun puzzle using VR
  • Brilliant progress from start to finish
  • We regularly introduce new mechanisms to keep you up to date.
  • Some of the best boss fights in any game all year
disadvantage

  • Unreliable climbing is detrimental to some of the game's most exciting moments.
  • Occasional graphics and audio issues
  • The story is too predictable.

behemoth Now available on PC, PlayStation VR2, and Meta Quest. Game Rant was provided with a Meta Quest code for the purpose of this review.

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