You can see it all in the last few seconds of the video above. Then there’s the boss battle: a giant spider lunges in, forcing you to cut off its legs, dodge web balls, and shoot it to pieces. I didn’t find it uncomfortable at all because of how quickly you’re zoomed to the new wall-run position. Well, you’re prompted to toggle into a wall run mode by smashing two arrows that pop up during the middle of the level. Wallrun prompt arrows (right) | Image courtesy Joy WayĪnd as if there wasn’t already enough going on, you’re then prompted to run up walls. Forward movement is all automatic, but is punctuated with stationary fight scenes. You’re actually offered up such large set of enemies to tackle-and always with the weapon you’ll need in that particular section-that it feels more like a beat ’em up style side-scroller come to life, replete with end stage boss battle. In the demo you come across crowbar-wielding melee types that you have to slice with your katana, gun-toting baddies that you can either shoot or deflect bullets with your blade, axe-throwers that you have to dodge, a giant snake, and plenty of baddies to punch with your brass knuckles. I know Batman isn’t always so overtly neo-noir, but there’s definitely some influence there too as you beat up comic book-style fiends with all manner of old timey weapon. Its dark, gritty style feels like the VR lovechild between Frank Miller’s Sin City (2005) and Spider-Man Noir, making for a pretty slick visual aesthetic. And like all of those games, it’s about getting up off your butt, moving to the beat, and getting your heart pumping.Ĭheck out the demo level on hard mode below to see for yourself:īefore I get into the gameplay, the first thing you’ll really notice about Against is just how cool it all looks. It has a lot in common with Beat Saber, Pistol Whip, and FitXR too, as it offers up chances for slashing, shooting, punching, dodging and more.
The studio is billing Against as a ‘rhythm-fighting’ game that pits you against an army of sinister Mafioso enemies stalking the streets of New York City, circa the 1930s. It’s a strong start it does an interesting job of mashing up familiar VR rhythm mechanics, tosses in some super hero-style jumps, and soaks it all in spurts of blood. Joy Way, the developers of VR parkour-shooter STRIDE, released a free demo today on Steam for its upcoming rhythm game, AGAINST.
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