Until You Fall Review (T0X1N)
Still One of the best VR Fighting Games To Date
If you have tried numerous other VR fighting games there is one thing they have in common, VR jank. Whether its just plain jank from VR controls or physics, a lot of them just don't 'feel' well. Namely "Blade & Sorcery". You either love the realism or you hate it due to its physics jank. Well, in Until You Fall, the devs opted into a more streamlined fighting system without physics and it feels good!
Fighting System
Due to how the fighting system works, you cannot spam attacks as your opponents block them. In this game you have to get rid of their block by dashing into them or waiting for an opportunity that they have an opening. Enemies have a 'defense' meter and once that meter drains, the enemy goes into stagger mode which you are told where to cut/hit and you have a limited of time to do so. Each hit drains their health. It simply feels good and is quite a workout! The game forces you to play more methodically rather than rushing into it as you can be surrounded if you get yourself in a bad situation.
Gameplay
The game plays like a arcade fighting game that has you fighting through enemies with boss fights in between sections. Each section contains a few levels which get progressively harder as you encounter more unique enemies that range from armor-less foes to heavy armored knights with shields and stealthy/quick enemies that throw daggers at a distance. Boss fights are quite engaging too and offer unique game play per fight.
Graphics & Soundtrack
Although it is kind of an older VR game now, the graphics are still beautiful to look at in VR. The neon 'retro' aesthetic just looks awesome! The overall style of the game fits VR well as its both simple and gorgeous! The soundtrack is an absolute banger that compliments the visuals and really gets you pumping while you are fighting.
Difficulty
The game is quite difficult. It really is a workout so expect yourself to easily get winded during a run. You will probably die quite a few times before you can even beat the first few sections. But, that is the game as you need to upgrade your weaponry to make your runs easier.
Overall
If you have not played this classic VR title yet, do yourself a favor and do so! It is so much fun! Quite challenging, but a fun time when you start getting the hang of things!