
Rune Bender is a fast-paced single player rogue-like VR Wave-Shooter in which players fight against monster waves from Slavic mythology to protect the shrine of the god “Veles”. Draw runes to cast spells of different elements and shoot them wisely against "Perun" the mad god of thunder.
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Ganz okay, aber nicht meins – Rune Bender VR ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5) Rune Bender VR ist definitiv ein gut gemachtes Spiel, das sich stark auf magische Rätsel und eine immersive VR-Erfahrung konzentriert. Die Idee, Runen zu manipulieren und Rätsel mit Hilfe von Magie zu lösen, ist kreativ und die Umsetzung funktioniert technisch auch sehr gut. Die Grafik ist schön und atmosphärisch, die Steuerung ist größtenteils intuitiv, und der Sound unterstreicht die mystische Stimmung des Spiels perfekt. Aber auch wenn das Spiel für viele genau das Richtige sein könnte, hat es bei mir persönlich nicht ganz gezündet. Die Rätsel sind durchaus herausfordernd, aber für mich persönlich fehlte das gewisse Etwas, das mich langfristig motiviert hätte. Es ist keineswegs schlecht, es hat nur meinen Geschmack nicht so richtig getroffen. Wenn du gerne Puzzle-Spiele in VR magst und auf der Suche nach einem magischen Setting bist, könnte Rune Bender VR dir durchaus Spaß machen. Für mich war es am Ende leider nicht das Richtige, aber das bedeutet nicht, dass das Spiel schlecht ist. Es ist definitiv gut gemacht – nur eben nicht für jeden. https://www.youtube.com/live/ZAU0yBajpN8?si=Vzroarfr2kKct5kn 👑 Powered by HoI 4 Deu Curators group in German / English 👑⠀⠀⠀[list][*][url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/30388691/] Follow Main group [/url][*] [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/40282064/] Follow Second group [/url][*] [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/44688798/] Follow Third group [/url][/list] and discover more reviews from me.
[h1]Experienced on the Meta Quest 3[/h1] You can view my gameplay & early impressions here: https://youtu.be/SeyZQ1Zqtw8 [u]This is a neutral recommendation![/u] I didn't spend long in this game. That's because I really wasn't having fun. It felt more like a chore. Still, I'm giving this a sideway thumbs because it's of average quality for a VR wave shooter. To be more specific, it's a gesture-based (rune drawing) magical 180 wave shooter. It's pretty average for one of those. Doesn't stand out, but it's still competently enough made. You basically point your joystick, or thumbpad, in one of four directions for the 4 different spell types. You draw runes to select the spell for each spell type. You get stronger ones as you go along. You draw both left and right-handed and can combine them to make even stronger spells. Enemies come down from several lanes and walk or fly towards you. You shoot them down with the different spells & the spells will have different ranges & effects. The problem is that selecting via joystick is an iffy proposition with any motion controller. Try to get consistent results! Yeah, I was constantly selecting the wrong thing or just failing to draw the rune properly. I also missed a lot. So I did not play well and while this game seems simple, it does have a big skill gap. You will need to practice a lot to get good or just be naturally talented. But is it worth it? Not to me. I've played much better wave shooters. I don't see the point of trying to master a game that you're not having fun with. If I want to play a wave shooter, I'd probably go back to the best: Serious Same VR The Last Hope. There's quite the decline in the fun factor when comparing this to that. There's others as well. I just don't really know of a fun rune drawing or gesture based magic wave shooter because they all seem to have one issue or another. [b]Rate 5/10.[/b] [quote]Please note: I received a free Steam key through the Steam Curator Connect program. If you enjoyed my review, please consider joining my Steam Curator group [url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/Oculus_WMR]Oculus Rift Reviews.[/url][/quote]
The game is really fun! I've played it for an hour and I'm already looking forward to more. The music gives the game a fitting and wonderful Atmosphere and the games style is wonderful to look at too!
A fun VR Game! Took a while to figure out the controls but I think thats part of the fun
Mesmerizing VR Adventure! Rune Bender is a hidden gem in the VR space! The spell-casting mechanics feel intuitive, and the atmospheric environments are simply stunning. I love how the puzzles make you feel clever without being overly frustrating. Definitely worth picking up for anyone looking for an immersive VR experience. I absolutely love the Music in the Game!
This game has so much potential! The combat system is intuitive and fun, and the level design is creative. Some minor bugs, but nothing that ruined the experience. Definitely worth checking out!
Ich habe Rune Bender ausprobiert und bin echt begeistert! Die Steuerung mit den Zauberrunen fühlt sich super intuitiv an und macht einfach Spaß. Die Kämpfe sind schön fordernd, und es gibt immer wieder neue Möglichkeiten, die eigenen Fähigkeiten zu verbessern. Besonders cool finde ich das Setting mit der slawischen Mythologie – das ist mal was anderes und bringt richtig Atmosphäre rein. Grafisch sieht es für ein Indie-Spiel echt gut aus, und die Effekte sind schön umgesetzt. Für alle, die auf actionreiche VR-Spiele mit einer Prise Fantasy stehen, ist das definitiv einen Blick wert!
Eine unglaubliche Erfahrung an. Die Welt fühlt sich lebendig an, und die Kombination aus Runenschwüren und Kampf hat mich begeistert. Vor allen Dingen die Musik und die Sound-Effekte haben mich echt begeistert. Das ist VR-Gaming richtig gemacht!
The combat and rune-casting mechanics are unique and engaging, but some minor bugs held me back from giving this a perfect score. The world is beautifully designed, and the magical effects are gorgeous in VR. Looking forward to play more and for future updates!
Ich hatte die Vorabversion schon ausführlichst auf der Gamescom gespielt. Jetzt bin ich endlich dazu gekommen, die Vollversion zu spielen und es macht echt Laune, die Wellen sind fordernd und die Musik ist echt gut. Grafik ist für ein Indie-Spiel in der Preisklasse auch ganz gut.
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