September 15, 2016, at 7:25 a.m.
Ninjas and their particular brand of deadly martial arts have played an enormous role in Western pop-culture since the early 1980s. From mutant turtles studying ninjutsu in New York to more modern iterations like American Ninja Warrior, the appeal of these silent, sometimes mystical killers is undeniable.
Now with the advent of virtual reality, you can step into the shoes of a ninja and train to become the ultimate warrior in the comfort of your own home.
VRNinja is a fast-paced virtual reality party game that challenges players to dodge and duck their way past flurries of ninjutsu-inspired weapons. Built using the power of Unreal Engine 4, VRNinja transports players to one of three exquisite, Japanese environments where they must use their keen senses and razor-sharp reflexes to anticipate the ninja’s next attack.
VRNinja has two mode of play, a Campaign mode that exposes players to predetermined waves of attacks and an Arcade mode that challenges players to survive for as long as possible while dodging.
Like many action-oriented, skill-based virtual reality games, VRNinja is fun while played solo, but hilarious when played in groups. Parties and other social events provide excellent opportunities to haul out VRNinja, as its intuitive controls make it an excellent introduction to VR.
And because all the movement in the game is produced directly by player’s own head movements, VR sickness is a non-issue.
Where to Play VRNinja
VRNinja is currently available on the Oculus Store and Steam for $9.99 USD, and plays off either the Oculus Rift or the HTC Vive.
Minimum Specs:
– OS: Windows 7
– Processor: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD 290 equivalent or greater
– Memory: 8 GB RAM
– Graphics: Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater
– DirectX: Version 10
– Storage: 912 MB available space
If you’re looking for a simple, yet addictive, easy-to-pick-up-and-play arcade dodging game, VRNinja has got you covered. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to DODGE!
