Is ASGARD'S WRATH 2 really that good?

If you’re thinking about buying Asgard’s Wrath 2 on Quest 2 for $60 or are thinking about making the leap to Quest 3 just to play it…you’re gonna want to watch this video first. Because it might not be exactly what you're expecting…
I was sold on this game as being this epic, action-packed story with deep RPG mechanics, true physics-based combat, fun traversal options, and an impressively long runtime that couldn’t possibly leave me unsatisfied. However, when I first played Asgard’s Wrath at launch I only got two hours in before moving on to other games. Something about it just didn’t hook me like most VR games do…
But after finally returning to the game and playing for another 10 hours, I think I’ve figured out why. So in this video I’m going to break down why Asgard’s Wrath 2 definitely falls short of being a VR “masterpiece” but why it might still be worth playing anyways.
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0:00 - INTRO
0:50 - MY EXPECTATIONS
1:50 - MY EXPERIENCE AT LAUNCH
2:10 - REVIEW START / OPENING HOUR
3:12 - OVERWHELMING TUTORIAL SECTION
4:22 - THIS IS A LONG GAME…
4:55 - 1. GAMEPLAY
6:54 - MY MICROPHONE DIDN’T WANT TO RECORD THIS PART
7:33 - ANNOYING RESTRICTIONS
8:59 - SERIOUSLY, THIS GAME IS MOSTLY PUZZLES
9:45 - UNINTUITIVE QUEST DESIGN
11:20 - THREE BODY PROBLEM
13:08 - 2. STORY
14:12 - 3. GRAPHICS
16:19 - OK LET’S TALK ABOUT THE GOOD
16:45 - FIRST…LET ME COMPLAIN ABOUT THE UI
17:03 - IT GETS BETTER
17:55 - WHY IT’S WORTH $60
18:43 - BEST FOR VR BEGINNERS
19:29 - DIFFERENT PLAYABLE CHARACTERS
19:47 - FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS
20:17 - CREDITS / OUTRO
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Floating Empire - Daniel Fridell
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Observations - From Now On
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[@emanresu454]

I muddled my way through the first puzzle room and then just stopped when I got to the second one. I love a good puzzle but along with all the other tedium I felt I was putting up with, it just put it over the edge for me. It's a shame because it looks like there are lots of gems in this game if you are willing to go slog through a lot of frustration, which I am much more willing to do on a flatscreen game where I can be completely comfortable and don't have to worry about a short battery life. This game gives me a headache after a couple of hours, and with the relatively short battery life of my Quest 3 it just feels more worth it to spend that time not being unnecessarily frustrated. Thanks for the review! Love your videos.

[@VirtualBroVR]

I’m so glad you can relate. This is exactly how I felt!! Thanks for sharing :)

[@marlonkruger8240]

Totally man! I played the game a bit further and there are cool parts to it. But the combat just isnt that great and it keeps throwing puzzle after puzzle at you just to waste your time to make the game longer. it feels like the whole game was just made with the intent to make a loooooong game.

[@ninjabiatch101]

I'm terrible at most puzzles but I eventually figured them out. Eventually is definitely the operative word though. Lol

[@gnoclaude7945]

Yes, yes it is. Once you get through the few hour intro it opens up and becomes a zelda esk open world rpg. Best vr game imo.

[@Daddybuttman]

Look, I like the game and all but people overhyped this game like crazy. It’s basically a vr Ubisoft game with some cool mechanics and some great dev support and continued features. I love vr games and I love rpgs, and it’s definitely worth playing if you’re into those things, but it’s no witcher 3 or baldur’s gate 3. There’s no actively hostile publisher nonsense and it’s a good time in general but a legendary game needs to be a legendary game whether or not it’s in vr, not because it’s in vr.

[@daviddinges9168]

Honestly I agree with you. I was kinda lucky that it came with my quest 3 so I'll give it a shot since it was a free claim with the quest but otherwise I probably wouldn't have gotten it

[@ninjabiatch101]

I think it being very Ubisoft esq is pretty spot on. Especially now that I've beaten it and they're trying to keep in going with the Cosmic events. Which are like 80% "Find the thing" or "Find the place" and a lot of them aren't very clear. And I'm not just going to wander around the desert for hours trying to figure it. The world isn't that interesting.

[@Jack-bk9db]

He’s backkkkk love this channel thank you for the best reviews

[@VirtualBroVR]

Thank you for watching and commenting! :)

[@nerddeku9675]

information: it was confirmed a few months ago that Asgard's Wrath 2 will get a graphical update for Quest 3 which will bring a 4K texture pack to the game, so you can expect good improvements in the graphics, this update should be out by the end of April or maximum in early May.

[@jamaisvu2664]

Good graphics won’t fix terrible gameplay

[@nerddeku9675]

@@jamaisvu2664 huhu, I hope that after this visual update they improve the gameplay, which isn't even able to jump, it's cool, right?

[@foofington5431]

@@jamaisvu2664 okay terrible is wayyy pushing it

[@coltynstone-lamontagne]

Awesome! As a quest 3 owner I was really hoping they would do this! I'll hold off on playing again until they do that then. I only got through that awesome opening hour

[@nerddeku9675]

@@coltynstone-lamontagne They said that it should take up to 33 days after the last update for this update to come out, so it will most likely come out at the end of April or beginning of May.

[@Anthony_BTV]

I JUST REALIZED IVE BEEN PLAYING THE ROUGELITE MODE WITHOUT NOTICING TILL NOW!!!! Im gonna have to give this game another try

[@mr.lockwood1424]

Wtf brooo😂

[@marenjones6665]

VR needs an OoT-like title, and not one where you control a little friend. Not to knock Moss, it's great. But I want a small open world, descrete, unique dungeons, fun traversal, and gentle, simple storytelling.

[@adampeters51]

I just wanted to say that this is a great video and I look forward to hearing your thoughts on more vr games in the future.

[@VrIndieGamesShorts]

I got rumble vr after your video in it, and in the first week I had 30 hours. It’s the BEST

[@VirtualBroVR]

That’s so awesome to hear! Really glad you’re enjoying it!! :)

[@firewry]

This video is a masterpiece! The editing, script, and pace is just perfect. I got to the red bird part then quit after going through the anoying puzzles, wandering, and getting stuck at parts when the difficulty ramed up dramaticly

[@cananpriebe]

I agree it didnt quite match my hype nor was the pacing during the in between stuff particularly fun but when the game does shine it can have some incredible moments. The scale, boss fights, and over length of the game is definitely something vr needs. This video inspires me to finally beat it.

[@artIfactuaI]

Finally, the review comes.

[@weebstream7070]

Subscriber earned. Well done soldier

[@silentplayz6797]

This was a good review brother, but why compare pcvr graphics to standalone and not even mention it 🤦🤦

[@DRAGON_K1NG_8925]

he put (pc vr) (quest) 16:01

[@raisinbrandon9954]

This game gets so good when you invest like 10+ hours

[@TheWavys]

I mean it's just the puzzles for me man. I could give a flying fuck about solving a puzzle in VR. It's stopped me from playing this game several times now and it's a shame because everything else is pretty enjoyable. I don't get some "ah ha" feeling when I solve the puzzle....I just feel relief of being able to move on.....

[@fshollow]

I've played and I would give it a 9/10

[@gotrude1308]

was wondering if i should buy it, thanks for the info

[@VirtualBroVR]

Glad I could help :)

[@mor9361]

It is the best game i ever played. you guys dont know what quality is.

[@gzvr6273]

Played it for 6 hours And I was really enjoying it And then it got repetitive and I haven’t touch it since maybe I should try hopping back in again🤔

[@marcincudo5116]

Propably 80% of Zelda BotW is just goofing around, walking from place to place and fighting goblins. If you expected action only game than you should propably look for different kind of game.

[@TheCanadianLobster]

I found it pretty fun but I don't know if I'll play it again Edit: I fell asleep and came back to the video I may change my mind about not playing it again Your video showed me so much I haven't seen yet So I thank you for that P.s. I got a sweater and it is awesome Love the old retro virtual boy ad

[@VirtualBroVR]

I can pretty much relate to that. Thanks for the comment! :)

[@FloppyDisk46-ss6rt]

Virtual Bro uploaded: lock in

[@Dynamike1551]

I played this game and Into the Radius at the same time, and Into the Radius hooked me on way better

[@hraefngraves4845]

You can get dungeons of eternity with a quest plus subscription

[@MegaIronica]

First of all, this is a very nice video with nice pace, editing, and very interesting content. I already played and finished the first Asgard's Wrath. In the beginning, it was just like you described AW2. However, once I learned how it works, I fell in love with it. That being said, here are some suggestions 1) Have you tried AW2 after the Quest 3 upgrade? While it doesn't make it as good as PCVR, I find the difference significant and just tips it over to the good enough graphics category. It is a huge deal because while the graphics aren't groundbreaking, they stop being distracting, and you enjoy the game more 2) Have you tried "Give me Wrath" level difficulty? The fact that it is more challenging forces you to think about your attacks and defense in more clever ways. I think comparing the gameplay pysics to Bone Lab is really an inaccurate comparison. The game has to stay accessible and Bone Lab is an aquired taste. It is unrealistic to ask for such level complexity for a game intended to please as many people as possible. 3) it seems you are still thinking about VR games from a flat screen perspective. When you say the main character you play has no personality and you only hear the mortal human characters talk, you must realize that the main character is YOU! You are playing in first-person perspective, and it doesn't make sense if your character starts talking to himslef. When the mortal characters are talking, they are talking to you as the God that is taking control of their body but not their minds. This is much clear in AW1, and maybe that is why you dont understand it well. Just like Moss1 and Moss 2. The reader doesn't say anything because the reader is the player himself. 4) The puzzles are actually very engaging and challenging. I also had to use walk-through videos for AW1, but I can tell you they made it much clearer in AW2. In AW1, I was often lost and didn't know where the game wanted me to go. But with adding the compass in AW2, they made a big improvement. Anyways, I really wish they made a PCVR version of it for best graphics, but for me, the experience makes it more than worth it.

[@x19xsmgx89x]

Im only a few hours in this game, im really enjoying it but i definitely agree with almost everything you've said. Its very disappointing you cant interact with the world around you more.

[@kxsl]

BABE WAKE UP VIRTUAL BRO POSTED A NEW VID!

[@Ownko]

I agree this game is nowhere near perfect, not even GOTY materia. It was worth 60 to me because it included Asgard's Wrath 1 so it's more like I got two games for $30 each. (I fully completed that game before starting this one). I think some points made in the video are just personal preference, though. The first thing to come to mind are the puzzles, I actually quite enjoyed those, that "aha" moment when everything clicks makes me feel like the smartest guy in the world (I know that's just an illussion because puzzlesn in games are designed to be solved after all), but that's probably because I enjoy games like The Legend of Zelda. I also enjoyed backtracking, coming back to old areas once in a while with a new ability unlocked to get items I couldn't before, but that's because I enjoy Metroidvanias. I also liked the restrictive, timing-based combat, but I do feel it was a bit less focused and chaotic than AW1's combat. Speaking of AW1, That game was a lot more linear, but it felt better paced, it reminded me a lot of God of War 2018, but with Zelda puzzles too. AW2 feels more polished in certain areas AW1 lacked, and I hope AW3 combines AW2's polish with AW1's restraint, that would result in a game we could truly call great.

[@robimcgarvey3125]

I felt the same way. Glad someone finally said it

[@user-pt4vx1zd7i]

Can we get a "Song in the Smoke" review?

[@Dyl3423]

Is that game actually good? I haven’t heard much about it and I think it came out awhile ago

[@wingsoficarus1139]

For me my biggest complaint is JUST the combat. I've grown so accustomed to physics-based combat like Blade and Sorcery that anything even a little arcade-esc in VR melee combat just kind of falls flat for me. Im fine with all the exploration stuff because its nice to have a breath of fresh air between combat, and I actually like the puzzles. My only other complaint is the lack of loot that barely makes the game feel like an RPG. I want to wield a big ass greatsword and I want the collisions with the sword to feel like its actually crushing bones, not some tiny hatchet that barely has feedback when you attack.

[@berntpan]

I had basically the same experience as you, but I still haven't convinced myself to keep playing. Especially when I could be playing Dungeons of Eternity instead. Great video though! I almost completely agree with everything you said and it was very well put together, as usual from you.

[@berntpan]

Combat was my biggest qualm with this game and the reason I love Dungeons of Eternity. The endless puzzles didn't help along with the UI and slow pace of the game.

[@VirtualBroVR]

Thank you so much! I was really worried people wouldn’t be able to relate so this is very validating to hear!

[@modisworld5114]

I prefer dungeons of eternity !

[@Leebrick732]

I personally like rides

[@VirtualBroVR]

I personally like games more :)

[@GennyFromTheBlocky]

To be honest, the game is really made for people who are just getting into VR fr beautiful game still tho

[@Joric78]

Valid criticisms, but honestly the reason I'm not so huge on the Asgard's Wrath series is that I'm just not that big on Fantasy. I thought the scope of the world was great, and likewise the appearance (with the qualifier, "for standalone" with the second one), detail and general polish. Just not a world that interested me much. Same reason I love Fallout VR (modded), but don't care for Skyrim.

[@ColdSnailVR]

I have the same complaint about the puzzles. Honestly I watched wolfinvr too to help me lol

[@kaihayakawa2776]

Honestly, I just waiting for Blade and Sorcery’s crystal hunt mode to come out

[@VirtualBroVR]

Same I think that will be my perfect VR game

[@Angelo-wf4kf]

I asked so many friends "Is this a 10/10? Is this really great? Or is it great FOR A VR GAME?" And yeah now that I've played myself, its cool, but its not a 10/10 :D

[@joshfehr9768]

Asgard's wrath might be a great game, but I can't play for more than a few minutes before getting motion sickness, I can play contractors and beat saber for a long time, no problem, but for some reason I get a headache when I'm playing asgard's wrath

[@ultezex901]

you just saved me from buying this game, aha also please make a review on Survival Nation if you haven't already

[@rickpaul8012]

yeah definitely do not buy. complete bs marketing

[@marcincudo5116]

I think you should play it if the game interests you. Everyone has different taste.

[@rickpaul8012]

@@marcincudo5116 no complete waste of time, the marketing is a lie, so it’s difficult to know if it’ll interest you unless you play it

[@rickpaul8012]

@@marcincudo5116 based on the marketing It does interest me. But the marketing is a lie

[@ChrisJones-xs6hg]

Maybe one day ill give this another shake, but playing dungeons of eternity before this one honestly made AW2 look and feel so clunky that i could not vibe with it. The settings for control layout alone, if you're left handed like i am be prepared to have a pretty frustrating time with this game's one size fits all left or right handed modes. Super glad it came with the quest 3 cause i would've felt scammed if i paid 60 dollars for this clunky mess

[@BN99239]

I just got a Quest 3 and started playing this game for about 4 hours. I really like it so far but your review made me realize why one word kept popping up in my mind. Tedious. I wasn't sure why at first because everything looked great to me. There's so much to do, so I should really like it. You nailed it on the head though. It's scripted and it's tedious. I'd enjoy the fights and then the boss fights so much I wanted to keep going but then it felt like I'd suddenly hit a wall when a puzzle comes up. I'd have to context switch because I want more combat but now I have to try to solve a puzzle, and there are no hints like you've pointed out, so I have to take off my headset, google or youtube the solution, then go back in. It really does ruin the flow. I find myself just stop playing completely at times because I'm taking off my headset to go search for the solution to a puzzle. So I just put it off and don't play again for days because it felt like something I don't want to do. It felt like a chore when it should be enjoyable.

[@VirtualBroVR]

Ahhhh I’m genuinely so relieved you can relate so well. I was worried I was being overdramatic or impatient or just dumb, but thankfully I’m not the only one! You’re right, on paper this game has everything I should want in a game, but in execution it totally does feel tedious.

[@HarveyTAS]

I did the exact same thing with that injured bird part... the game is painfully misleading there.

[@VirtualBroVR]

So glad I’m not the only one!

[@michaellong2439]

I get the disconnect. similar to death stranding. when youre a reviewer youre expected to finish all the games you play. which means theyre used to sitting through boring parts. and even if theres a lot of boring parts, if it all makes up for it in the end then its still a great game. regular gamers though will get to those boring parts and just stop playing the game because its boring. if im playing a game thats boring why would I continue when I know 10 other games I could be playing instead that I know for a fact are all super fun?

[@nassifsamuel55]

I personally loved the game, one of my favorite of all time, puzzles werent great., tedious at times, But I fought from distance with all characters, and combat was fun, I loved playing as each character and upgrading, in my opinion everyone should play beautifull game

[@VirtualBroVR]

That’s great to hear! I definitely know this game has its audience, I think it just wasn’t what I was expecting. I do hope anyone who can give it a try does!

[@AI_Goddess88]

so basically it's not a short lived cheap tech demo or rougelite (despite having one built in) so bad game? It seems you can't win here even when we have a dev that makes a fully fleshed out open world RPG that has more content and things to do than any other VR game on the Quest.

[@bucketman5386]

No it’s not that good in my opinion. If IGN gave AC Nexus a 7, I don’t know how tf they gave Asgard’s Wrath a 10

[@andreato7333]

A 10 for a game like this is unprofessional and very biased. And i wouldn't be surprised if with conflict of interest too.

[@ImDaBaby]

AC nexus runs and plays like booty though

[@mikeljbarham9555]

It would be a better game with free movement like jumping or climbing anything.

[@ravenhayakawa]

What I am hearing is that its a 10/10 VR game for people who dont play VR usually.

[@VirtualBroVR]

Basically. In relation to the current VR market, it makes sense why this game would stand out NOW. But in the long run, I don’t think this game will be remembered for doing any one thing particularly well.

[@HarveyTAS]

I have sort of fell off on this game 40+ hours in... I still think it is a great game... it's just too much. The game tries to be too many types of games at once. RPG is about stats and items, while action VR is about the sword play and ranged accuracy. This game tries to do both at once and then throw puzzles on top. It's off putting to do a perfect parry and counter attack to see it do 1% damage, then die immediately because the enemy happens to be 30 levels above you... in a cave next to the starting area.

[@VirtualBroVR]

I know exactly which cave you’re talking about haha

[@vroitwyrd]

Excellent video. I would have devoured this game during my VR honeymoon phase, but I am long beyond that. Sanzaru Games is a quality studio. Unfortunately, much like Assassin's creed VR, it is held back by its platform. While I have many problems with the game, the pacing killed my interest before being able to craft anything, like in Asgard's Wrath. I spent a good chunk of my playtime looting everything possible, yet being unable to do anything of consequence with what I gathered. What Sanzaru achieved with the limitations presented is amazing, but failed the most important aspect of a vide game. It wasn't fun. I couldn't see past its technical limitations. Earning the next carrot wasn't rewarding enough for the effort required. While "Meta" has pushed the VR industry to new advancements in hardware, it has stymied its software counterpart by abandoning the PCVR platform. Also by hoarding developers to eliminate competition, but that is a tangential rant I will avoid.

[@VirtualBroVR]

I totally feel that. To me, this game feels like a direct response to the general lack of content on the Quest platform. However, all the content in the world won’t make a game good, it still has to be FUN first and foremost.

[@EpicKewlYT]

Not gonna lie this is a good video but it really misses the mark at one point. One review from IGN is subjective in the playtime. Bro was doing so much shenanigans in the rift that he was probably in there for at least 30 hours. He also got that monkey sidequest which means he had to sift through many requests to also get to that point and he also probably explored a lot. I spent 60 hours to beat the game on Wrath and I was stuck on a few parts and explored and did a few side quests. Around 15 of those hours were in the rifts. You make it look like you have to deal with filler in the main quests when the filler is up to you for the most part. There IS physics based combat, just not B&S style. It’s simple with it as you have simulated weight (not too extreme) of weapons and physical damage are based off of how hard you hit. With the “lack of immersion” that’s definitely a personal thing because Saga 2 is around 12-15+ hours casually and you only are in your Cosmic form when you launch the game, then you head straight to your mortal form. Quite wacky how you showed parts of the game that have invisible walls because if you just open your compass, you are clearly not supposed to go that way. Why would you jump down 60 feet in the air when you can take stairs? (7:01) Why would you go to a bum pile of rocks when the litteral temple is in forward direction? If you wanted to get to that area you could’ve before you approached the temple. (7:16) It’s just more of a common sense thing and the way how the game is coded I don’t think it would work well without those restrictions. You are right about a bit of the unclearness and a little bit of the tediousness but this review turns a little bit “experimental” especially with the comparison. For something that was built on the quest 2 it’s revolutionary, and there’s yet to be a graphics upgrade which is pretty cool. It’s very important to finish the game because the pace starts to pick up after Saga 3, and puzzles get very easy and there is significantly less. I wish you treated this more like a sponsored review.

[@VirtualBroVR]

I can tell you’re pretty passionate about this game and I’m glad! My entire goal with this channel is to get more people excited and passionate about VR, because it’s something I really love and believe in. But I just personally felt really disappointed by this supposedly “game-changing” VR game because it lacked so many of the qualities that made me fall in love with virtual reality in the first place. And while I could’ve approached this video much more positively like my other videos, that would be dishonest to my own experience, as well as wouldn’t add anything super meaningful to the discussion about this game since the majority of the coverage I could find on this game was already very positive or sponsored. If it helps, this video is intended to be much more of a video essay/critique than a fully encompassing review, since I didn’t fully complete the game. After 15 hours of not enjoying the game, I didn’t imagine much changing, and even it the game did get much better in the final act, it would still be difficult for me to recommend since it took so long to get there. That’s a lot of time and money to commit to a game that simply isn’t as fun or immersive as others on the market. But again, that’s just my personal opinion and I totally respect yours!

[@EpicKewlYT]

@@VirtualBroVR yeah I just felt like you could’ve done a little bit more research, weather in the codex or exploring because it does start off with a lot of puzzles but most aren’t frustrating, or at least to me. Not trying to change options but I just felt like it gave this game a bland, filler impression that made it only good for the boss fights or something. Besides that the video was good 👍

[@Leathal]

It’s good but not a 10. Alyx existing already drops AW2 to a 9 at best. And I say that as someone who got it for free without even buying a Q3

[@VirtualBroVR]

I totally agree, impressive but not a perfect 10/10 “masterpiece”

[@lolpl0000]

well, i will never play it - simply because i own an index instead. the only reason i would EVER get a quest is if i wanted to travel with my gaming laptop and a vr headset. but despite not sounding like it - i am not made of money. sorry meta - you could have had my 60 dollars, if you, you know, released on pc.

[@techyboy7087]

so is this game still good

[@user-lk4ge3ns2g]

l am like... poor But am glad that this platform is growing into something more substantial

[@denrutta]

So, basically, it's not even a vr game, but a flat screen game with vr support, for some reason advertised as as one?

[@VirtualBroVR]

Well no, this is technically a VR exclusive. But it definitely feels a less physical and interactive than most VR games like it.

[@DIRECTEDBYH]

i stopped the game after an hour bc of the gameplay. i felt like a toddler. i really love vr for physics based games. prefer ghosts of tabor more than contractors showdown for example

[@jppotato17]

I’d give it like a 6-7 it’s not bad but it’s far from the best game I’ve ever played.

[@VirtualBroVR]

Yeah that about sums up my feelings as well

[@G77365]

The fighting mechanics are janky and it feels like they cram puzzle after puzzle to fill run time

[@Adam-uh4jl]

Definitely not a 10 out of 10 for me. I cant even enjoy this game with out motion sickness as it don't have teleport? Ive played many games half life alex, Arizona sunshine 1 & 2 etc and loving dungeons of eternity hopping around having hours of fun with no issues. Thanks for good honest video maybe they can update tweak the game. But I was disappointment and deleted off my headset. Cheers.

[@hazyipa]

That second track id is gassss

[@StrykeYTofficial]

Only 3 views in 14 seconds, really fell off 😔

[@selftaughtinfection]

think of something original to say or stfu

[@raeven63]

It's a pretty good game but its just too many puzzles for me.

[@WyzrdCat]

I hate in game tutorials so much. If you need to actually break the 4th wall to tell the player how to play it's because your UI is ungodly awful.

[@DrierHyperion21]

Well thats disappointing. I was thinking about getting a Quest 3 just for this game. Now im thinking i just stick with my PSVR2

[@EpicKewlYT]

If you’re willing to get past The Red Chasm in Saga 2 (around 9 hours in with not much exploring) then the pace starts to pick up. Most temples/key areas in Saga 2 are a little bit over an hour long and it teaches you the roots of the game so you can keep up with the faster pace eventually. There are also movement sections and simple storytelling to break the ice as well. And if you beat Saga 3 which is also around 9 hours without exploring, game’s pace picks up exponentially. It just depends if you’re willing to sit through the “soft” parts that hold your hand more/restrict you to get to the really tender ones. The gameplay loop might eventually stick and overall I just got a little frustrated because of overthinking at the best.

[@Mothaf4ckajones]

Dude I thought the game was good until I just saw Asgard 1 graphics holy crap.

[@Verycoldwater]

I got guest 3 and I get it for free 😭

[@WarjoyHeir]

I was immensely disappointed by AW2 compared to what it was being hyped up to be. There is a lot of content and nice graphics but the fun aspect is too lacking for my liking.

[@basher2870]

56 views in 8 minutes? Man you fell off

[@kattamaran]

Played 20mins, not touched it since

[@VirtualBroVR]

That’s how I felt during my first playthrough, it just didn’t hook me

[@pawer.3547]

For me game drags for ever. Pacing is its biggest issue. Second to this is collecting junk. My friend asked me if empty crates are a main enemies in this game.

[@masteroogway-jm9ev]

go over township tall

[@stxticnathan6627]

Its too expensive, if blade and sorcery is 20 this should NOT be 60

[@MohkieHazSquids]

I like it, gameplay is fun, but not a fan of the egyptian theme.

[@87MrNacho]

Its very average. It's like a aaa studio went full steam ahead to make a VR game without understanding what a good VR game is. Games like Alyx and red matter 2 are good. They are immersive, interactive, there's no HUD.

[@CrawshawCompositions]

It's too linear. Feels like I'm playing a storybook. I, as the player, don't really have any impact on anything. It's a pleasant hack and slash puzzle game. Just not for me.

[@bongjai]

the game is average, its not 10/10 for sure. Since there are nothing similar in VR.. they got a higher score. I only storm through the campaign and didn't bother w/ the side contents. VR really is a hit or miss w/ melee/fantasy games. It's only good for shooters, the melee physics are awful in most games.

[@Sin-po4tn]

Thanks uninstalled. felt the same way

[@andreato7333]

Asgard wrath 2 didn't appeal to me, even as free. The gameplay seems flat. Also, if done right stylized graphics can be really good, but here it looks like they oversaturated all and is really bad not just because is low fidelity.

[@ilikestuff8218]

This is why I say most people that didn't like it didn't get past Act 1. That's like only experiencing the Helgen part of Skyrim and saying "sKyrim iSn't goOd!".

[@Dyl3423]

Bros 15 hours how much more can u ask from him let alone the average consumer

[@EpicKewlYT]

Yeah he got parts about tediousness and a few unclear quests right, but it kinda goes into an “experimental” review afterwards.

[@imeleventeen]

Nah fuck this game. Very very poor immersion, bad combat, no sense of self. You said it right, feels like you’re playing a game on tracks.

[@mr.lockwood1424]

It is really well made game, but I just didn’t like it that much. AC Nexus was way better

[@ninjabiatch101]

Yes... And no. Yes and no. Its really good. Dunno how good THAT good is. But probably not. XD

[@marlonkruger8240]

Honestly didnt really like this one at all, the combat just isnt satisfying.

[@chrisbent5734]

This game is indeed majorly overhyped.

[@cojuelodevil]

too many puzzles

[@Minedance093]

On my opinion no sadly 😢😢

[@Atiklyar]

I think it's better for AW2 to exist than not, for the sake of the VR gaming ecosystem. It lacks a lot of the nuance of other VR titles in favor of being a spectacular story akin to Uncharted or other "movie games". It's unfortunate the so much of the playime is padded out by lackluster combat and puzzles, but it is still a very important milestone in the evolving genre.

[@rickpaul8012]

SO TRUE

[@mor9361]

You are taking the VR community down with such a review. I see the comments of new VR users and they listen to you for some reason! this game is a masterpiece in a any way. Far better then any open world game i ever played. And i have played alot! The quality of this game is amazing! Please give this game another chance before you trush about it. And people im the comments section try the game for yourself before you make up your mind.

[@EpicKewlYT]

This review is actually quite horrible when I think of it. Litterally tons of misinformation even though he has played enough to confirm it. Lots of intrusive thoughts and icks that he just decided to throw onto the game. The invisible walls aren’t even an issue

[@lilhoss4reals]

I think you guys are just defending a 7 out of 10. He gave an honest opinion about aspects of the game vr players appreciate. It's not the bribe endorsed masterpiece the major outlets were paid to make. VR has a come a long way and physics based combat is a big deal to people so pointing out that it's not here is a good thing. Expressing disappointment with the immersion factor is also an important aspect of reviewing vr games. Just because the points he made felt unnecessary to you guys doesn't make it so. It's got a $60 price tag, guys. That is way too much money to just try a game out with the risk of disappointment. This guy is providing important details to potential buyers so they can make an informed purchase. There is a very good reason people are listening to him and it's because he's honest. It's cool that you guys like the game but don't attack this guy just because he gave a real review.

[@EpicKewlYT]

@@lilhoss4reals We played it, you didn’t so you don’t truely know how it is. Haven’t seen anyone come for the reviewer but rather the review itself. He also got through a little more than half the game. Either way though, this game already got review bombed a lot for bad reasons and half-hashed review’s don’t help either. He had a lack of immersion because of overthinking about the character he currently is playing as. It’s subjective if the game is good or bad, but I and some others just thought this wasn’t too keen of a review, considering that the other sponsored games were covered a lot better. In my opinion, it’s a good game, but certainly not for everyone, especially those with unrealistic expectations of what an open world rpg is.

[@EpicKewlYT]

@@lilhoss4reals Yes, he has a great reputation with previous videos and reviews. And yes, $60 is a very risky purchase for a niche platform that doesn’t have the best performance. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be wrong at points, I am a free thinker and I can confirm the critics were not “bribed”. But if he truely wanted to maximize his information he could have went through the entire game or made the review more broad and less about icks.

[@biernyvr]

Be glad you didn't finish the story. After all of this (20 hour speedrun in my case) you and it exactly the same place as in the beginning. This is a very lazy filler. :(

[@VirtualBroVR]

Glad to hear I didn’t miss out on much, I was worried I might have given up to soon

[@EpicKewlYT]

Not exactly. Don’t wanna spoil it too much but you litterally decide the future of Egypt, and the game ends on a flexible note (End of Saga 5 and 7) for a potiential sequel that will even have less limitations. So litterally it wasn’t about an ending but the fun and the friends you made alone the way. Because you rushed it it felt even less enjoyable as it should’ve. The events that happen after Saga 3 are far from lazy and are quite creative.

[@MrTechcat]

As if questies have much choice from the 3 exclusive games on the platform.. We have seen better graphics on smartphones a few years ago and the game design is so bad that even Playstation 2 games from +20 years ago had less invisible walls and more open levels. But the worst part is exactly the gameplay with hundreds of hours torture rather than any gameplay.

[@mor9361]

Why people listen to this guy?! This game is a masterpiece! the best game on VR and beyond VR! It is a shame that people are even complain.

[@rickpaul8012]

yeah complete scam the way they marketed it