Survivors of Xcalibur is a brand new VR bullet-heaven recreation impressed by Vampire Survivors, and it is out right this moment in early entry on Quest.
Developed by One thing Random (Toy Trains), you play because the Final Knight of Xcalibur attempting to avoid wasting this world in opposition to the treacherous league of cyber wizards as tons of of enemies descend upon you. With Merlin gone and King Arthur misplaced, you are tasked with defeating these countless waves whereas wielding the Knight like a 3D motion determine, viewing the battlefield from a third-person perspective.
We briefly went hands-on earlier than right this moment’s launch. Whereas the Vampire Survivors inspirations are clear, I might contemplate this extra tower protection since you may respawn when you die. Because the Final Knight, you are tasked with defending the ‘Holy Spear of Purification’ within the heart of the map utilizing a good vary of weapons like rifles, turrets, thunder strikes and swords. You’re feeling such as you’re controlling a toy throughout a battlefield as you direct their each transfer.
Unsurprisingly, you do not have many choices in your preliminary run, and Survivors of Xcalibur helps you to briefly degree up your chosen weapons throughout every run. Between upgrades providing a sooner fire-rate or extra harm, it is a good method, and I might say the in-level development feels decently balanced. When you begin a brand new run, these upgrades inevitably disappear, and also you’re again to sq. one.
Thus far, I’ve solely had sufficient time to beat the primary mission, which felt barely difficult, however solely as a result of sheer variety of enemies immediately rising and a bullet sponge boss. Levelling up my character within the long-term development system feels somewhat straightforward, too. Completely acquiring new weapons, extra weapon slots throughout fight and well being or harm upgrades are welcome, and I just like the customizability along with your builds. Nevertheless, they’re obtained with out a lot effort. I’ve already hit degree 12 after one failed mission and a profitable mission.
There are a number of further modifications I might wish to see earlier than the total launch. The decision feels barely fuzzy at instances when enjoying on Quest 3, whereas efficiency had some minor hiccups as bigger teams of enemies descended upon me. Nonetheless, there is a good base to work from and I will be eager to see the place Survivors of Xcalibur goes from right here.
Survivors of Xcalibur is on the market now on the Meta Quest platform for $5 with “extra platforms quickly to return.” A free 20-minute demo can also be out there.
