The Light Brigade

This is one of the *great* VR games. It has the depth and breadth of a flat-screen stealth shooter but custom built for VR. Whilst it might be less of a masterpiece, I think of it along with Lone Echo and Asgard's Wrath as a standout, huge longevity fully developed game, rather than a tech demo or short experience.

HIGHLIGHTS

The WWII era gun-play feels extremely satisfying in VR, aiming, reloading, dropping the ammo during combat, reloading in a panic, shooting, controlling barrel climb, poking around a corner to snap off a few shots, all of it.

Similarly, whilst they are simple, working around the enemy fire patterns is a joy. Against a single rifleman, one just wait for a two-shot sequence and then you have a short window. Against a SMG wielder, similar, but with an extended burst. In this game you really *learn* the weapons, yours and the enemy.

The environment is consistently dark, sinister, malevolent. Whilst the limited view range frustrates some it contributes to an oppressive claustrophobia that traps you in the same slow cooker as your foes. I find it encourages me to adopt the cautious, creep and peek, prepare and ambush approach that works so well. When you do or receive something *good*, like a boon or blessing, the visual and audio effects really contrast, providing a uplifting beat.

Class variety is also good, mostly. Whilst only varying in their loadout, the weapons all feel different enough that learning to play a new class is a challenge. Things that work for A do not work for B. This is paired with a lot of meta-progression. This progression is *slow*, but that aligns well with the general longevity of the game.

Game is still being developed, with fixes and new content arriving periodically.

LOWLIGHTS?

There are or were reports of enemies being able to shoot you through obstacles. This does not happen as of the current patch (March 2025). There are some rare magic using enemies that can fire a sort of homing magic missile and these *can* curve around obstacles to hit you if you are exposed. They do not directly pass through however.

The pace is slow - most of the time. When you hold a weapon with one hand, you are considerably slower. When you hold a weapon in two hands you move at a crawl. It is perhaps unfair to call this a lowlight, it is more a caveat. Run & Gun is almost never viable here, unless you make it teleport and gun, in which case it is very risky but doable.

Your hardware may influence your play experience. All of mine is on a Quest 2 using a PrismPulse wireless connection to a desktop PC. On this setup the play is flawless and gripping and manipulating the guns and equipment like grenades and gun attachments feels natural.

When I first got this game, I quickly became frustrated with how many times I was dying so early on. Just to realize that this game isnt about running through levels gun blazing, but more about calculating each encounter with an enemy, finding the right cover, and using the right equipment. Once I got that down the game started becoming much more fun. I had so much fun unlocking each of the classes and trying out each beautifully detailed gun. The game has a rogue like mechanic that I absolutely love. start run, progress, die, repeat. Cant beat that loop. each run is gonna feel pretty similar to the last but going in with new classes and finding random gear out on the field always helps mix things up. If you like well built guns and decent challenges, I would not turn this game down.

This game is a gem and a must play for anyone who has an itch for an relatively easy and action packed VR experience. I really love the way developers have interwoven the story and spirituality into the roguelite mechanics.

i know this dev.. all their 5 games have nice decent very positive reviews..
if u love shooting games, love dark souls
maybe this is for u and me

the music & sound effect is spot on!
the map and visuals is interesting too..
but may be repetitive at times..
but the FUN is still there..
the gunplay works great, enemies AI is ok but maybe too sensitive?
anyway
looks like im going to have a lot of fun from here on out..
and even better!
its on SALE! so what are u waiting for?
go shoot some! u wont regret it!

Kinda like magical WW2 in the sky, It's pretty fun. Co-op would be cool though.

Really great game overall, except one gripe - I find it tedious and annoying that you have to search for loot containers. The game would be way more fun if there were a mini map that shows the locations, or an icon around the loot when your trying to teleport travel (like for the bear traps). I have an amazing time playing the game and defeating the enemies, but then it seems like I spend way more time trying to find loot and that becomes tedious and boring. Please make the loot easier to find!

For me, this game is the best PVE VR shooter with a truly thick atmosphere.
Pros:
- The gun management is spot on. Every interaction clicks and clacks satisfyingly, with a tangible metallic weight.
- Shooting feels incredibly impactful. Basic enemies go down with just a few well-placed shots, making each bullet count. While heavier units can absorb some damage, it doesn't feel excessive.
- The combat overall creates a sense of high stakes and demands skill. You must learn enemy types and their behaviors to survive. Even a low-level enemy can easily flank you while reloading behind cover and quickly empty their magazine, ending your run.
- There's a great variety of classes and weapon types to master and level up.
- The atmosphere is incredible! The sounds, the voices, the fog, the shattering glass and debris, that praying thing, and the Mother lady – it all blends together perfectly, creating a world that feels both magically immersive and physically real, responsive and impactful.
Meh:
- You're compelled to explore every nook and cranny of each location for resources, but the environments can feel somewhat dull and repetitive, making this process less enjoyable.
- Some classes don't feel significantly distinct, at least in the early levels.
- It's a rogue-like (lite). I personally am not a fan of the genre; I could only beat Hades and no other rogue-like games. So, be ready to power through every level again and again and again. They have some procedural locations, but others are not. I think I like this game in spite of that, so I encourage people to try it anyway, even if rogue-like isn't your thing.
Cons:
- The story, or rather the absence of one, is a letdown. The game initially hints at a narrative that will unfold as you repeatedly die and progress, but ultimately, your actions don't advance any plot. You only receive small bits of exposition about past events that led to the current calamitous state of the world, which isn't particularly engaging or emotionally resonant.
Conclusion:
As a standard flat PC game, this title would likely be quite average, and I probably wouldn't recommend it. However, as a VR experience, it ticks most of the right boxes for me. I've already sunk tens of hours into its fun and challenging action, and I definitely plan on playing much more. While I don't anticipate the developers adding a story to Light Brigade at this point, I wish them and their future projects success and eagerly await their next game!