ARK and ADE
ARK and ADE is an action-jammed VR FPS shooter in which you get to experience the glory of the 80’s arcade era in a neon fused setting 🤘😎.
Shoot your way through retro-futuristic levels filled with enemies, iconic over the top bosses and never ending bullets. Collect secrets and trophies, enjoy destructible environments and cover as you utilize an array of immersive features such as bullet time, shield and dual-wielding weapons. Insert coin to play! 🤖
FEATURES
- Three game modes: Endless, Arena and Arcade
- Many unique and recognizable (well if you enjoy the era specific pop-cultural references at least…) bosses
- Gorgeous aesthetics – play the insides of an arcade cabinet
- Choose between free locomotion and teleport movement
- Difficulty settings fit both beginners and challenge hardcore players
- Detailed statistics and dozens of achievements and secrets
- Compatible with bHaptics, ProTube VR and Liv
HOW YOU MOVE IS UP TO YOU
You can choose between Free Locomotion, Dash or Blink Teleport Movement to avoid motion sickness. We know that not everyone has what is called “VR legs”, should you not be comfortable with the default locomotion method you can always switch to one the others in the option menu.
DIVE INTO THE 80s
Plunge into the nostalgic 80’s Low-poly Sci-Fi setting. Dune, Stargate, Blade Runner, Tron, Star Wars, Idiana Jones, Space Invaders, R-Type are just some of the revered 80s sci-fi movies and videogames that inspired the setting of the game.
PROTECT ARK, THE KEY TO SAVE HUMANITY
Protect ARK from ADE’s army: it’s the key to save humanity, the only thing that could change the future of our race forever. Some enemies will focus solely on him, you and ARK share the save life, defend it at all costs.
MORPHING GUN
“This is my rifle, this is my gun, this is for fighting and this is for fun” Just one gun, a very powerful weapon that will morph into anything you need to defeat ADE and save the world will accompany you all the game long.
ENJOY DESTRUCTIBLE ENVIROMENT AND COVERS
Parts of the level are destructible. Be careful while choosing a cover; it might not last long enough to save you from ADE’s army. On the other hand, it may also be a chance to unlock new paths to defeat ADE.
UNLOCK SECRETS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Collect all the secrets and unlock all achievements for the ultimate challange!
Shoot to the beat of our original soundtrack
ABOUT US
Four friends, three cats, one castle (which is actually a rented house and that’s where the name of the company comes from) and an old sick passion for gaming. The idea of making a videogame has been with us for a long time, after a few years just thinking about it we took some time off our actual jobs and we are finally trying to follow our dream. So here it starts our journey with ARK and ADE, our first videogame.
We hope you enjoy playing it as much as we enjoyed making it.
Game Discussion
Steam User 0
Works on Reverb G2 with minor issue.
Retro arcade VR shooter with minimalistic visuals and frantic gameplay. It's quite short, but every second is filled with non-stop action.
Every shot is projectile based, both shooting and dodging feels satisfying. Strafing speed is slow enough to encourage real life side stepping to avoid damage from time to time. Enemies are surprisingly varied for such a small game, and there is a unique boss for every level, that will quickly turn the game into a bullet-hell. There is almost no down-time for action, feels like the game was initially designed as a on-rail shooter in the best way possible.
The campaign can be beaten in less than an hour, but the game is good enough to stick around for replaying on higher difficulty and trying endless modes. Although, bosses become a bit too bullet-spongy on Highfor my taste.
Stylized minimalistic visuals look timeless in VR and perform well. And some effects(like bullet collisions and transition between main menu and levels) are quite beautiful.
Works on Reverb G2, but in-game hands are misaligned. Thankfully, it is barely noticeable when aiming with laser pointer
Steam User 3
A TRON-like Bullet-Hell VR Shooter That Is Extremely Fun!
If you're a fan of stylish, high-octane bullet-hell arcade VR shooters, ARK & ADE is a must-play. The game impressed me right from the start with its TRON-like visual style, delivering a neon-drenched aesthetic that is both modern and nostalgic. The way you get sucked into the arcade cabinet from the basement, was just super cool to see in VR. The vibrant colors and simplistic graphics perfectly complement the fast-paced arcade gameplay and looks very pleasing in VR.
Shooting Mechanics & Enemies
The arcade-style shooting mechanics are very satisfying in this game that give nods to various arcade games from the 80s and 90s. Weapons are given to you like Metal Slug, shoot the upgrade powerup in the air and you will receive the new weapon with limited ammo. Once the ammo is depleted, you get your main pistol blaster back. The difficulty is fair, striking a perfect balance between challenge and enjoyment. There are lots of enemies to shoot and enemy types have quite a lot of variance ranging from normal humanoid beings armed with laser pistols and shotguns to drones that shoot rockets at you. The game keeps you on your toes without feeling too overwhelming.
Boss Fights
There are boss fights in ARK & ADE which are a highlight of the game, providing some of the most engaging and fun moments. Each boss encounter is uniquely designed for that particular level that give good variety to the gameplay and visuals. Boss fights are well designed and feel satisfying when you complete them.
Gamemode Variety
The game offers a rich variety of content. With numerous levels to conquer, an endless mode that plays like Pistol Whip, and a survival mode where you battle waves of enemies in an arena, there's plenty to keep you engaged. Each mode adds its own unique twist, ensuring the gameplay remains fresh and exciting.
bHaptics Integration
ARK & ADE has one of the best utilization of bHaptics I have encountered. Right from the moment when you select a level and you get sucked into the machine, the vibration of the vest and what is happening is VERY cool and gives a sensation that you are actually getting sucked into the machine. The vest vibrates as if your clothing is fluttering in the wind as you travel quickly forward into the machine. This alone is extremely cool and causes a bit of a thrill.
Overall
Overall, ARK & ADE stands out as a top-tier arcade VR shooter. Its stylish visuals, fair difficulty, and diverse modes make it a game that keeps me coming back to. Highly recommended for anyone looking to immerse themselves in a visually striking and action-packed experience.