It’s a Neon Bullet Hell-Scape in Virtual Reality
It has arrived, a game where you can immerse yourself in endless running and gunning. I’m talking about a whirlwind of neon rainbows, where you’re pitted against wave after wave of nerd minions. Presenting Blasters of the Universe from Primetime Emmy Award-winning developer Secret Location and publisher Archiact. Everything you can want for a VR shooter; none of the complications. Okay, maybe some.
From nerd to evil god, Grand Master Alwyn is out to incinerate any players who jump into his ridiculous layer of traps. Hordes of evil minions await, making this the best VR adaptation of a Horde Mode you’ve ever seen. But unlike your typical shooter, Blasters of the Universe requires laser focus that gives new meaning to the word, ‘sweaty.’ Fortunately, the game accommodates a variety of playstyles by offering 130,000 ways to customize loadouts. Whether you’re an offensive player or defensive, guaranteed, there’s something to make the next wave worthwhile. The experience is as much about running and gunning as it is evading; that’s how the clever level design works, and it was part of the creator’s aspirations as you’ll see below:
“We’re huge fans of bullet hell and wanted to make a game that encapsulates its infamous mayhem and difficulty through modern VR,” said Josh Manricks, Technical Director and Project Lead at Secret Location. “VR adds layers of challenge by making players use quick full-body reactions to survive the relentless barrage of enemies. It’s also a great way to hash out lingering resentment over bullies from the past – if anyone needs to be put in his place, it’s Grand Master Alwyn.”
You can pick up Blasters of the Universe today for PSVR. Available for $14.99, there are limited-time discounts you can take advantage of from Feb. 27 through March 6. PSN users can find the title for 10% off on the PlayStation Store. If you’re a PS Plus subscriber, that discount extends to 15% off.
Happy gaming.
SOURCE: Press Release