Ragnarok Quiz: VRiking Rhythm Game for fans of rock and metalhead is a killing game!

Rhythm games are abundant in VR, and if some are sometimes arbitrary, there are some basic references to the genre such as Saber wonAnd sound shield or pistol whip. Finding a place in the middle of these addresses is not easy and French And Anadev Just launched Ragnarok, which may find its place at the top of the musical games in VR. We tested it in its PC version (SteamVR) but also Quest Oculus (Application lab), this is our opinion.

Ragnarok tickles the ears with a soundtrack that will not appeal to the young medium!

in a Ragnarok, we embark on a Viking boat and personify the person who beats the drums to give soul to our rowers. the aim ? Getting our crew, who rows to the beat of the music, to travel as far as possible during the song. A bit like rock band, notes reach us – in the form of runes here – and we have to write them with two hammers as they pass over our drums. The more accurate our writing and the less we lost, the faster we progress. Successful Sequences – Combinations – Bring a File Strengthen It is operated with two shields on the side that provide increased movement speed.

The mechanics are very easy to understand and to handle as intuitively as possible: two hammers and an arm! However – and this is very good news for a lifetime – it takes some time to master the 30 tracks which all offer three levels of difficulty, because there are sequences that require attention to be successful. Note that the more difficult it is, the greater the number of runes and the speed of scrolling, while the loss of calories is felt. It doesn’t seem obvious at first, but hitting harmoniously with virtual hammers makes you sweat a lot.

visual aspect il ya une direction artistique marquée avec des graphismes assez angulaires qui peuvent paraître, vu de l’extérieur sur un écran plat ou des images, un poil simplistes, mais l’immersion est excellente et cela passe vraiment cas très le bien And immersed in the game world. Anyway, once the music starts, our focus is on the runes and the rest isn’t really there anymore. The position of the drums, the angle of the hammer or the location of the shields ( Strengthen) They can all be modified according to our wishes. Very good point because this mod is useful for getting out of grades. Note that the version Quest Oculus Graphically very close to the PC version and offers the same experience.

The soundtrack consists of thirty pieces of metal and rock, and the choices made, for the rhythm game, are very bold. Even if we really enjoyed it, we have to admit that we’re not here for songs that everyone can hear, but it’s a treat for those who love pub songs and drunk partying. Some titles are in French as well and it’s great to have French speaking artists like scotling where Ultra vomiting in the playlist. Let’s be a little chauvinistic!

WanadevStudio has been a huge success.

Thus, the single game allows you to play as you like for fun, but also to get gold medals and unlock Success To enjoy rewards such as collectible hammers. the mood training It allows you to improve your skills in difficult lanes by choosing the starting point on the track. It’s really a very good idea to avoid doing sets of 3 or 4 minutes only for a certain difficulty. The ability to play against ghosts allows you to measure yourself in real time and set us up for a multiplayer mode. Viking spirit is required, in the center of departure, in addition to being able to change your hammer, it is possible to help yourself have a beer (and actually drink it) or light candles. No use, but we loved it. The multiplayer part allows you to face up to five other players of any version (computer, research where PSVR).

Then the flow takes the form of racing and seeing our drakkar opponents outperform us (or try to do so) adds extra pressure. It is possible to create public or private (code) games or join games in progress. In the latter case, the developers allow participation instead of making us stupidly wait for the end of a song in the lobby. Even if winning a minute or more on the clock isn’t possible, it’s still the best way to wait. This is still a very good idea other than that, we enjoyed this competitive mode that lacks a bit of friendliness and communication between players at least while waiting before leaving.

Ragnarok is a rhythm game with a soundtrack for fans of heavy metal or rock, which is powerful and quickly becomes addictive like Play With two hammer intuitive and immersive. With its ratings and rewards, it has a somewhat endless lifespan for those addicted to recording, and for others, it takes less than two hours to navigate the various tracks. The ability to play in multiplayer mode is an added advantage that adds extra pressure by seeing the opposing game(s). Only a soundtrack of about thirty songs all very rhythmic and at times obscene – some in French – could make those who lean more towards electronic music resonate, but in our eyes (ears?), And Anadev It has achieved a masterpiece by managing to present a music game that deserves to be added to its game library And it really could become a classic of the genre.