Superhot was an early VR title that caught a lot of people’s attention. A game seemingly built upon many of the unique capabilities of VR (and somewhat dumbed down for its flatscreen ports), Superhot set a baseline for what VR gaming could be. Unsurprisingly then, there have been many imitators since. You could certainly argue that Chronostrike is one such imitator, but in 131XR‘s review you’ll learn that doesn’t mean it’s not a good game in its own right.
What is Chronostrike?
As stated above, Chronostrike is clearly inspired by Superhot. A combat action game, everything in the world moves around you as the player. Including time.
The game continuously moves in slow motion, with enemies slowly encroaching on your position. You must evaluate which threat is the greatest – from flying bullets and grenades, to katana-armed foes – and take each one out in the correct order. One hit, and it’s a level restart. It’s a game of logically evaluating the scene as much as it is one of accuracy with virtual firearms.
You also have the ability to speed up time. Once you’re confident you’re going to land that killing blow without getting taken out yourself, hit the button and watch the bullets fly. Chronostrike challenges you to merge your defense into your offensive maneuvers.
Chronostrike Review
In 131XR’s Chronostrike review, we learn that the game features a bountiful supply of weaponry. Each of which has different strengths and weakness, and is useful in different scenarios. There’s no point wasting a bullet on an enemy three feet away from you, but that guy hiding behind a crate at the back? You may need to return a grenade to take him out of action.
The level structure of the game is simple. Essentially, each level is an arena in which you face a specific number of enemies with specific weapons. Each wave of enemies will always be the same, and they will always enter this arena from the same location. It’s up to you to figure out the most effective way of taking them out – without being hit yourself – or face restarting the level over again.
During your play you’ll find some levels are a breeze, while others will see you restarting a dozen times over before you get it exactly right. You can learn more about this in 131XR’s Chronostrike review below.
About Greensky Games
Developed by Sketchbox, Chronostrike is published by Greensky Games. This is a company that clearly wants to sink its teeth into VR gaming. After launching Swarm to critical and commercial success back in 2021, the team followed up with the well received sequel, Swarm 2, last year. While information on the company’s plans moving forward is limited, Chronostrike marks the first time Greensky Games has worked on a VR title with an external developer, and as such suggests there may well be more publishing opportunities down the line.
Have you played Chronostrike? How do you feel it compares to Superhot? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
