Viruses Are Invading Reality in Xploit Tower Defense
Lenya Digital and publisher AAA Game Studios have announced that Xploit Tower Defense will launch on Meta Quest 3 today, giving players a chance to fight off a full-blown cyber invasion using their own hands. The mixed-reality tower defense game will be available for $9.99, with a free demo also waiting for players on the Meta Quest Store.
In Xploit Tower Defense, the world is under attack from swarms of viruses, and players must protect the essential memory cores keeping the universe from falling apart. Enemies come from every direction, including ground-based crawlers and flying threats, so building a solid defense is only half the battle.
Things get even more interesting with Meta Quest’s hand-tracking technology. Instead of simply placing defenses through traditional controls, players can use their hands to construct and position turrets directly in their surroundings. They’ll also need to swat flying Malworms out of the sky, grab useful power-ups, and wield a hand-equipped cannon when the enemy numbers become overwhelming.
The game features nine different enemy types and two modes to test players’ defensive skills. Countdown Mode throws five-minute enemy assaults their way, while Infinite Mode challenges them to survive endless waves. Those who hold their ground can also fight for a spot on the global leaderboards.
AAA Game Studios CEO and co-founder Antonio MarÃn explained that the game can turn almost any space, from a bedroom to an entire living room, into a digital battlefield.
With enemies attacking from all sides and defenses to build using hand tracking, Xploit Tower Defense looks like a fun way to put mixed reality to work. If you’re curious about the experience, the free demo is a good place to start before spending $9.99.