Asgard's Wrath 2 Review

Asgard's Wrath 2 reviewed by Travis Northup on Meta Quest 3. Also available on Meta Quest 2.
Asgard’s Wrath 2 is the full-fledged VR open-world RPG I’ve always wanted to play, and for that matter it’s one of the best RPGs in any perspective I’ve played in years. With four unique characters and stories, fantastic and satisfying combat, intricate and rewarding RPG systems, a great story, and an entire roguelite dungeon-crawling mode thrown in just to show off, this masterpiece completely nails almost everything it tries - much of which has never been pulled off in VR. The Meta Quest 3’s killer app has arrived, and even after more than 90 hours throwing squids at gloriously shredded lizards and whipping across gaps, I’m still eager to jump back in.
#IGN #Gaming

[@MetaQuestVR]

A 10/10??? We are so humbled and honored to be part of this pantheon of games 🙏

[@neole894]

You deserved it!

[@Fearmemaybe15]

You guys cooked 👍

[@MasTommy21]

This, beat Saber and supernatural will conquer the game industry

[@guz2371]

Let this studio make more VR RPGs please. Give them all the budget.

[@Bedex2]

So nice to see games like this in VR. Keep'em coming, Meta!

[@Fearmemaybe15]

The fact that this game is free when you buy a quest 3 is crazy

[@blastofo]

And Sony charged $50 if you wanted Horizon Call of the Mountain bundled with the headset. And that's a 6 hour game.

[@Fearmemaybe15]

@@blastofoyeah quest 3 definitely clears over psvr2

[@adad87821]

and im amazed it runs very well on quest 2

[@YoBrand15]

Yeah but id argue quest 3 is a bit overpriced.... don't get me wrong it's a great headset, and I'm not huge in MR so its probably more fairly priced if you use that, but there isn't enough proprietary from the quest 2 yet, and the quality control so far hasn't been the greatest. I'm personally on my 3rd exchange but hoping 3rd times a charm

[@YoBrand15]

​@adad87821 it's been 4 years since they started making it... so it was made for quest 2. They said they might make some quest 3 enhancements later though

[@graescaleZ]

Everyone be sure to support this game if you have the means. We need titles like this to show more devs what is actually possible in a VR space. Let's keep growing!

[@kiwisoup]

Support? They are giving it out for free

[@graescaleZ]

@@kiwisoup yes, support. Via engagement. A lot of people are hesitant to enter the vr space due to a lack of triple A games. Here's a prime example of what can be done in vr with a team that understands the assignment. Only the numbers will speak here.

[@Dude_Slick]

@@kiwisoup No they're not. It cost $500.

[@wables5260]

@@Dude_Slick The game is free not the headset if you get A quest 3 right now

[@Dude_Slick]

@@wables5260 "if you get A quest 3 right now" You don't just "get" a Quest 3. You have to buy it. The price to buy the game is $60, but the "free" version will run you $500. There is a difference free and included.

[@duprebushnell2488]

VR enthusiasts, we made it 🥲😭😭😭😭 cannot wait to play this tmrw its been so long since the 1st one dropped and that was a masterpiece

[@HDStreichholz]

lmao, calling yourself an enthusiast and using a mobile device is peak stupidity

[@keananpierson9467]

We got one masterpiece in the form of half life alyx can’t wait to try it after the huge bar half life set

[@Brythemagicguy1]

How so? This was done years ago with half life alyx.🎉

[@GreggyAck]

I've been playing VR for years now, and I'm sorry but 2 great games simply isn't enough.

[@Brythemagicguy1]

@@GreggyAck vr is the equivalent of wii minigames It sucka right now

[@worken360]

It looks outstanding on Quest 2. If you haven't upgraded to Quest 3 yet and are worried if it will run well on Quest 2 . Don't worry, it runs and looks fantastic. Must buy

[@barefootbreezy6983]

Think it was optimized for quest 2 luckily.

[@shisuka6022]

Thanks man that Help me alot imma gonna buy this Game now

[@GreggyAck]

Thank you

[@worken360]

​@@shisuka6022 You're welcome. Enjoy!

[@worken360]

​@GreggyAck You're welcome

[@snowblindu]

Quest 3 was the best purchase I've made since the steam deck

[@marcopolo9052]

VR need AAA! Thanks Meta for Asgard Wrath 2 and AC Nexus 🙌🙌

[@obsidianwarrior5580]

AC Nexus and Asgards Wrath 2 have both been some great Triple A VR Games

[@jimmythegamer2231]

Nothing will beat Half Life Alyx as best VR game tho, probably

[@randomusername01234]

@@jimmythegamer2231 This is already better. The size, scope and budget of this game are unmatched in VR. Even in Alyx

[@denerribeiro5881]

yeah half life alyx is great but it doesn't run natively on quest 2/3@@jimmythegamer2231

[@slothsarecool]

AC feels so janky 😅 the combat is incredibly dull

[@ionthegreat13]

@@slothsarecoolparkour in it is sick though and assassinations feel great

[@jordanwhistler9597]

The opening cinematic was incredible.

[@TheRealOmegaPets]

Absolutely

[@Scopedninjapc]

Yes!!

[@iamdickel8574]

VR gamers are proud to have this kind of game in their devices

[@1uponu705]

No

[@WrathChild-NZ]

**Quest VR gamers...

[@piquedcommenter6252]

@@WrathChild-NZ Yeah but they're still VR gamers though aren't they? Pointless reply you know what he meant

[@toh6261]

​@@piquedcommenter6252Actually no, it's not the same. A lot ppl would never deign to get involved with FB. Doesn't matter what kind of products they put out, it's a disgusting corporation.

[@typicalsloth2716]

@@piquedcommenter6252there’s always gotta be some jobless nerd trying to stoke the fires, you know how it is lol

[@fj06carnone]

PSVR2 owner here. Enjoy your game Quest owners!! Happy for you!! 👍👍

[@ilikestuff8218]

Quest 2 is cheap, you don't need to be a PSVR2 only owner.

[@uspaint]

​@@ilikestuff8218I agree. If you have the means get both.

[@xxxqwertxxx]

Us VR folks gotta stick together! ✊🏽

[@ManOnTheMoonVR]

Best of both worlds is the way to go 🤙

[@zozzinator]

This makes lacking GT7 VR a little less painful

[@joelmulder]

Absolutely incredible. From the very first PCVR headset until now, this is what we’ve all been waiting for. May this be the tipping point, and the start of many more amazing AAA games made for VR to come!

[@oppa1319]

Been loving my quest 3, crazy that game of the year material comes packed with the quest!

[@Skikopl]

a Game on the Quests hardware, yet a 10/10 VR Game? can't wait to play it tomorrow

[@dillonfasuan5836]

A pity its not optimised for quest 3

[@TheSparkynuts]

​@@dillonfasuan5836use quest games optimizer

[@Heisenberg0086]

Ordering quest 3 tonight. It looks amazing

[@ilikestuff8218]

@@dillonfasuan5836 for now.

[@NEKROLUST]

me tooooo 😊😊😊

[@gtabro1337]

The Game Awards might have passed, pretty much every big game for this year is out and yet... 2023 keeps on delivering.

[@ehjhey7]

True. 2023 will probably be seen in the future as something of golden year for gaming

[@jaredf6205]

Imagine if a VR game wins Game of the Year. It will certainly be nominated.

[@Slumpenstein]

Pretty sure Half Life Alyx won GOTY from a few publications a few years back

[@BH-bd5en]

​@@SlumpensteinAlyx was arguably the best game of all time, so that's a high bar to set for Asgard's Wrath 2

[@judahsfinest1860]

​@@BH-bd5enbest... VR...game of all time.

[@BH-bd5en]

@@judahsfinest1860 VR is a better medium than flatscreen games and Alyx proves AAA VR titles will be better than flatscreen titles eventually. If you think something like Elden Ring or Tears of the Kingdom is better than Alyx because of their scopes, that's fine. But VR will have that too one day c:

[@steamedhamsvr282]

unfortunately the game awards were like just last week, this game will get clouded by recency bias by the time the awards come around again in 12 months.

[@kalhamm3r]

Now that this game looks absolutely amazing........ and XBOX GAME PASS is on the QUEST 3 now.... it's an easy decision at this point.... 100% buying a QUEST 3, NO DOUBT!!!

[@Thezuule1]

The Xbox app is working really well for still being beta. Cool having my own personal movie theater to play games in.

[@davidhardman-yk1qw]

the mixed reality alone is worth the price

[@Nathan-is7li]

you wont regret it. its incredible

[@phil631]

and this game is not even optimized yet for Quest 3

[@lobster7799]

So happy this scored well. VR needed something like this badly.

[@ShiYuMeng2]

Toaster lvl graphics? When half-life alex still looks great today, this game looks like it came out in the last 2000's. LOL

[@darlinggorgon]

@@ShiYuMeng2Graphics look like they’re from the 2000s, yet it still gets a 93+ on meta critic? Graphics aren’t everything pal. Not dissing HLA that game is still amazing.

[@PumpyGT]

​@@ShiYuMeng2Don't you love waking up and being the person with the worst statements ever

[@foofington5431]

@@PumpyGT Every community has to have a grinch lurking in it 🙄

[@dustinandrews3223]

Been playing on my quest 3 since 10 am. This game is amazing. Almost overwhelming with so much goodness.

[@UnlikelyDesigner]

This is a stark contrast the day after The Day Before. Glad to see VR is finally getting a massive worthwhile RPG

[@araffaelegmw]

A masterpiece 10/10. You don't get a better recommendation than this and playing it in VR we're in for a treat . Can't wait to play this 2 Moro. Dec15th 2023. Watch everyone scramble to get hold of a quest 2/3 or pro once they hear of this games unbeatable reviews as it's the only way to play it. It's a system seller make no mistake of that. When games are praised like this everyone wants to play it. Giving it free with a meta quest 3 was genius as it shows everyone the true potential of gaming in VR/AR and before long this will be how all games will want to be experienced as it transports you into in the game.

[@Nathan-is7li]

100% agree

[@b.s.7693]

thank you for covering VR titles

[@joec136]

This and Ghosts of Tabor... VR is back in my life baby

[@nassifsamuel55]

Got my quest 3 and Bobo M3 headstrap (must buy if you want quest 3 to be super comfortable), cant wait to try this one later today 🤗

[@klrktsr]

Where can the first part be played on? Also, does it need to be completed to start #2?

[@kiwisoup]

It's on the Rift store

[@Skikopl]

you don't need to, there is a full recap ingame that is beautiful

[@LARVideos]

The original is PCVR only and it's on the oculus game store.

[@Zzues]

So happy this came out so great! The first game was amazing and really showed what a VR RPG should be.

[@gladeous4161]

10!? WOW! Can't wait to play this.

[@davelee1935]

Patch just dropped for meta 3 !! She looks beautiful now loving it

[@Zeekeal]

Just upgraded to the quest 3 from 1. Build quality def took a hit but im excited to jump into this game.

[@charlesgonzalez6775]

AAA standalone has arrived. I'm shocked the game is that big.

[@user-cg4gj4pl7k]

Big win for VR 🎉

[@aranthos]

10/10?! Hell yeah!!!! Well done to the development team for kicking off the next gen of VR games

[@AdamUKG]

just ordered the quest 3, looking forward to trying it

[@dadman9799]

I’ve got about an hour into it so far and WOW. I’m blown away. Can’t wait to be home and play tonight!!!

[@AkaedatheLogtoad]

Need more of this quality on vr.

[@Thezuule1]

It's coming. This is why Meta went hard buying studios and such. Just takes years to see the fruits.

[@Dr_Maskulin]

For me it's the best virtual reality game of the year, thanks Meta and the Devs!

[@superninjaboyx]

Just bought my quest 3. Excited to try this game.

[@captaintalon4485]

You get a hippo as a mount?!

[@dmitriialekseev1585]

is it possible to pick up Asgard's Wrath 2 before February 27 or January 27? It's just not clear, they write differently everywhere

[@Wilayaat]

You have to have purchased the Quest 3 before Jan 27th if I'm reading it correctly then claim cutoff for the title may be the later February date.

[@L1VE3V1L]

Cannot wait for this to download

[@ChivasKimber]

Few hours away guys. I'm so ready!!!

[@itsalexclark]

hell yea

[@bobsag1164]

Just picked up a quest 2 for sale at Best Buy for $250. Will def pick this one up, couldn’t have been more perfect timing

[@GregoryIsom]

Quest 2 is super blurry all around. Get quest 3.

[@Ash-et9zw]

So excited for VR mmorpgs

[@Thezuule1]

This is only the beginning..

[@Actualchristianity]

Reminder that this game comes free with the Quest 3 until sometime in January.

[@yup8865]

So pumped to go home and play this all night

[@jag9022]

It has been a long time ago that my jaw literally dropped playing a game, mind blown of fun and awe. Can't wait to see this kind of game in next gen graphics in unreal engine 5 in the future.

[@melgershans]

On my Quest 3 I can't start the game. It does exit after the load screen :(

[@workingclassfather1843]

This isn't even optimized for the Quest 3. Just a Quest 2 build. It's pretty incredible.

[@Qwahchees]

A great way to get into the holidays, ohyaaa

[@jeliz187]

This is SNES for virtual reality. Imagine once we get to 20 years from this.

[@broli720]

Quality won’t show on captures. Got to get the headset to see it in action

[@DracoKitsu]

(I'm laughing crazy knowing that it's worrying since the SNES has more excellent games than most of the machines that have followed until today) Technological level yes, but if it is to have mostly lousy games and later remakes all the time

[@ipetloudog]

Never thought of it that way

[@ipetloudog]

I'd say ps1

[@ProjectMoff]

@@broli720I don’t think you understand his comment. He’s saying the SNES compared to current hardware is drastically different, the SNES was iconic, he’s not saying AG looks bad or the Quest 3 is old, he’s saying that for what it is now it’s gonna get so much better, no one was complaining about their SNES.

[@donnn4681]

totally agree, amazing experience

[@darren7125]

Can't wait to play this today, 3pm UK time please hurry up.

[@jacobbirdy128]

Started playing it this week. Can confirm that it is damned amazing.

[@UserX03]

The first Asgard’s Wrath was about a 7 at best imo, so well done on the sequel

[@v.5442]

This one is very different. This one is open-world.

[@codylogan1]

Those mad men….they did it

[@kestrel77]

"magnificently toned humanoid lizards" ......... wtf does that even mean

[@Sakkat_Gaming]

VR IS GETTING THERE!!!

[@Nathan-is7li]

its here. starting today

[@davitsk1]

Hmmm. getting the quest 3 is so tempting right now.... also how would this be on the quest 2? if someone knows.

[@workingclassfather1843]

This game was built for Quest 2 and isn't optimized for Quest 3.

[@PeerleesCloud]

Get the quest 3. Quest 2 is dated and will stop receiving support soon enough. The quest 3 is far better. Dont sell yourself short. Hardware matters in VR. You won't be disappointed.

[@its_Vlad]

@@workingclassfather1843so wrong, this is a quest 3 seller, it comes with every quest 3 for a reason. That’s why the quest 2 version wasn’t even mentioned in this review, as that version is an afterthought for the game this big.

[@MattSmith-sc3zy]

You just watched the video for the game. So you should know. Unless he was playing on Q3. That he didn't mention in the video. Even if its not optimized for Q3 yet. Its still gonna look better on Q3 vs Q2. the lenses along having more clarity and resolution.

[@MattSmith-sc3zy]

​@@PeerleesCloudmeta isn't stopping support on Q2 for at least 2 years. Not until there's more players on Q3 vs Q2. That's gonna take years.

[@MrEDET]

Well deserved 10/10. I'm amazed that they got this running so smoothly on a Quest 2/3. And the gameplay is just to topnotch.

[@bacianradu9537]

Jost got a quest3 yesterday and got this for free, this game is amazing

[@MidnightRah]

Waiting for the QUest 3 upgrade but hopefully it’s soon

[@Heisenberg0086]

Just ordered one.

[@Nathan-is7li]

congrats! youre going to be blown away

[@diguifi0fficial]

Finally, I've been waiting for another masterpiece since Alyx!!!

[@user-fm9wv9hi5e]

Get Skyrim and mod it for a whole weekend.

[@LARVideos]

@@user-fm9wv9hi5e This is far better than Skyrim VR. All the systems are made with VR in mind and it shows. No matter how much you mod Skyrim VR to work better for VR (and the mods are incredibly impressive), it's still not the same for a proper made for VR game.

[@albint3r532]

The best explanation!

[@highfived]

Excellent

[@briansheridan9975]

Just bought the O3 and looking forward to playing it.

[@bigman7118]

Same

[@Austin_Patrick]

Just bought the Q3 today, i’m stoked as well

[@MrDrakeSirlit]

Can't wait to get this for my Index! Oh, wait...

[@gamergeekenator111]

Ok time to buy an Quest 3.

[@coolgamer14608]

I'm glad I'm getting this free with my quest 3 can't wait to play it

[@ArmourGX]

Such a smart promotion to run. Now the Asgard's wrath series is looking to become a household name in VR gaming as long as they keep it up in future releases.

[@daniellewis4154]

Wow a 10? That basically makes Asgard’s Wrath 2 one of the best video game launch titles ever made especially that it comes with every single meta quest 3 bought into the new year

[@mizanulhoque9657]

Does this work on quest 2?

[@mor9361]

Yes

[@anon3631]

Half-Life: Alyx was so ahead of it's time.

[@Wowimhungry9]

It’s crazy one of the best VR games has not been ported to PSVR2 or Quest 3.

[@mrloski2915]

This is better

[@AlphaXiro]

Finally ign did something right geezh took you guys this long

[@Zee216]

How does it run on quest 2 and quest pro

[@LARVideos]

It was designed around the Quest 2.

[@GreggyAck]

Very well optimised for Quest 2.

[@horrorgaming1799]

Do you still get motion sickness?

[@GreggyAck]

He said he didn't 7:25

[@ilikestuff8218]

that depends on you and the device you're using

[@koral_playzz]

now is it better than totk?

[@YouTube-Administrator]

you know the game will be toptier because it's got a 10/10 even tho the reviewer said that the game crashes from time to time.

[@clintonjarvis6953]

Finally more than a novelty. This and half life... May buy it

[@EduPotato]

Something the review should have adressed is: how well does it run on quest 2?

[@randomusername01234]

The game has been in development fully focused for Quest 2 for 4 years now. The game was made for that platform and looks and runs great on it. The visuals on Quest 3 are actually the same for now as it was not yet enhanced

[@ipetloudog]

2 hours in, yes

[@shamas73]

Roll on tomorrow

[@IriezonaSunshine]

Thank you!

[@CasperLD]

😮😮😮 This looks incredible!!

[@keananpierson9467]

We got one masterpiece in the form of half life alyx can’t wait to try it after the huge bar half life set

[@gurugamer8632]

Is this game co-op / multiplayer?

[@LARVideos]

Sort of. You can put down messages in the world for other players that show up as your customizable avatar doing animations that you set it to do.

[@interlinkedMedia]

Thank you Sanzaru for pushing the VR scene forward (again). Hope your back doesn't get too sore in the years to come.

[@RUGRATMIKE]

Does this game mirror on TV so others can watch??????

[@writerjr7299]

"magnificently toned humanoid lizards"?

[@anindyaguha5615]

Amazing! Well done to the developers

[@mudai_]

5:47 bro is THIRSTY 😂

[@SteveTheDouce]

tomorrow?

[@gooeypanther]

a 10 for ign means this gone be GOTY!

[@markrolle2527]

Roguelite mode?? Ok I'm in

[@Darknssabids]

Just started playing on quest 3 and so far its amazing!

[@user-qw1pz4xh2i]

Best game of the year Bought it 2 hrs ago

[@bonkwee]

This is prob gonna be the game to get me to finally buy a VR headset

[@CityBeautifulConcerts]

Asgard's Wrath 2 comes included with the Quest 3.

[@kevinwilliams2418]

I’ll wait to see someone besides ign review it

[@kiwisoup]

They did and they are on the same page

[@horrorgaming1799]

Fps will be fixed with updates

[@fightingirish5821]

an absolutely stunning game. An RPG lovers dream