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Experiencing God-Like Superpowers in VR
Latest action adventure game from Oculus Studios is set to come to the Oculus Rift in 2019
“It’s the twilight of the gods, with Asgard’s inhabitants consumed by bickering and selfish exploits. You, Fledgling God, are birthed in an explosion of light — a clash of primordial forces of nature. Your story begins in medias res with a dramatic, action-packed encounter with Loki. He takes great interest in your potential and offers to give you with befitting a true god.”
This is the billing for the latest big title to come out of Oculus Studios for the Rift — Asgard’s Wrath — where you’ll battle as a mortal and rise as a god in a Norse-inspired action adventure with a heavy helping of RPG elements.
“This is not just another physics simulator. There are some really cool physics sandbox melee projects in VR. We’re taking it a step further with Asgard’s Wrath, giving players a melee fighting system that leverages physics and is supported by game rules that demand — and reward — playing with skill,” explains Mike Doran, Oculus Studios Executive Producer. “In this game, you can’t just swing wildly and be successful. That might work against some lesser enemies, but…