But for the sake of argument, let’s say it’s a goofy premise for a VR stealth game, and Phantom: Covert Ops leans into it hard enough that it sort of works. You can follow him on Twitter: @David_Jagneaux. We’re eager to find out more about Phantom: Covert Ops, so hopefully Oculus has more details at E3 next month. Those extras do manage to make Phantom feel a little meatier. nDreams is one of the most experienced developers in the VR space with titles like adventure game The Assembly, wave shooter Shooty Fruity, and silly puzzle game Danger Goat. The kayak itself feels incredibly heavy during maneuvers, requiring players to really work to paddle forwards, backwards and make turns. A sniper rifle rests in a bag on the kayak’s side while an assault rifle and pistol are strapped to your body. von Juna Frey » 15.09.2020 11:54.

My paddle dips quietly into dark waters under the cover of night.

Aktuell. Ever since PlayStation VR … Failing that you’ve always got a silenced pistol at your side that can drop all but the most armored of enemies with a single headshot. Phantom: Covert Ops zeigt eindrücklich, wie stark Virtual Reality von der Hatte eigentlich nicht vor es mir zu holen. When you’re done with the campaign there are a bunch of simple shooting gallery and timed kill’em-all challenges you can unlock and compete in to test your skill with the assortment of weaponry, plus you get the free play option that lets you revisit any of the levels with any equipment loadout you choose. Nach oben. Dispatched into hostile wetlands in your military kayak, utilise weapons and equipment to neutralise the enemy. Don't worry;…, Oculus has two VR headsets launching at $399 this spring.

Phantom: Covert Ops is a military shooter where you play some elite specialist sent into a secret base by NATO to gather intelligence on a rogue Russian general. Dispatched into hostile wetlands in your military kayak, utilise weapons and equipment to neutralise the enemy threat. Despite its shortcomings, the game does somewhat make up with replayable missions. Visually, the game looks massive and textures are refined over the Oculus Quest. I paddle into the underbelly of a huge satellite, pulling a small switch to disable the enemy base’s communications.

Surprisingly, the game’s stealth works incredibly great from its own twist. You’re continually punished by making yourself known to enemies and never have enough bullets for everyone. You are a Phantom: an elite covert operative with one night to prevent all-out war. It’s cool to build up some speed, then hold the A button on the right controller and dip a paddle to make tight turns, though it’s a little inconsistent about when you can just hold the paddle and when you have to push repeatedly.

An extra challenge mode can also be unlocked with achievements and rewards you with cheats to use in the campaign. Bin noch etwas skeptisch aber mal sehen wie es ist. Das Spielemagazin. That doesn’t mean it’s always easy: if you get cocky and don’t stop to recognize patterns in enemy movements you can easily find yourself taken by surprise, and you die from just a few shots. Phantom: Covert Ops takes itself way too seriously and it stealth is basic and reliant on virtually blind enemies, but infiltrating an enemy base with a murder canoe in VR does have its bright spots. Genres : Action Platforms : PC, Oculus Quest

It’s cool to build up some speed, then hold the A button on the right controller and dip a paddle to make tight turns, though it’s a little inconsistent about when you can just hold the paddle and when you have to push repeatedly. For your role as Phantom 0-2, this puts your military kayak in the element to zip across enemy territory. Click Accept to confirm you're OK with this: GDC 2019: Oculus Confirms Cross-Buy And Play For Rift/Quest Apps, Oculus: Rift S, Quest Price Cuts Won't Be As 'Aggressive' As Rift, Oculus Quest And Rift S Demo Stations Are Set Up At Best Buy, Population: One Cross-Buy Support Confirmed, Boz: Get Your Facebook Account In ‘Good Standing’ Before Buying Oculus Quest 2, LIVESTREAM: Playing And Ranking Every Zombie Game On Oculus Quest 2, How To Stream Oculus Quest 2 On Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, And More.

You will also be graded on every aspect of stealth, from number of detections to use of cover.

It’s also worth noting the kayak serves as the HUD, adding to the immersion for a secret operation.

It doesn’t help that even on the Rift S running off a GeForce RTX 2080 with the settings maxed out, Phantom doesn’t look fantastic.

Der britische Entwickler nDreams zumindest nicht: In Phantom - Covert Ops für Oculus Rift und Quest mogelt man sich ausschließlich im Kajak durch feindliche Kanäle, um die seit einem Luftangriff überschwemmte Basis zu infiltrieren.

Phantom: Covert Ops is stealth action redefined -- immerse yourself in a gritty and authentic arena of war across an intense campaign in VR. Arguably, Phantom‘s kayaking is intricate enough to be tool for learning how to paddle while the same controls apply outdoors. Likewise, a couple of boss fight segments killed me multiple times as I figured out how to avoid invulnerable attack helicopters and snipers.

Granted, AI needs to be predictable and robotic for successful stealth to feel like solving a puzzle rather than just getting lucky, but these guys are hilariously dumb. What Phantom does especially well is to remind players this isn’t Call of Duty.

This includes major point deductions for killing enemies, tripping alarms and dying. This is stealth action redefined. Because of that imprecision it’s probably a good thing that, as stealth games go, this is a fairly simple and forgiving one.

This encourages players to experiment, with ways to destroy cameras, searchlights and patrol boats (tip: use the mines). Your settings can also change seamlessly from a boat checkpoint to the inside of a missile factory. The game excels in leaving the stealth options up to you, adding giggles and satisfaction when you paddle away from a disaster of your own making. It’s a bit simple even for its short length, and it doesn’t look as sharp as some other recent VR games, but the kayak is pretty fun when you get the hang of it and chasing those high scores adds some replay value.

These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Subjectively, one could play Phantom for levels at a time while others like me would struggle to keep up after 30 minutes.

He established the site's game review criteria and helped spearhead its evolution into the leading source of VR news. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition (PC) Review, Lenovo Announces Solutions to Help Schools Continue eSports, Gameforge Acquires TERA rights, Creates New NA Servers, The Walking Dead Saints and Sinners Released on Oculus Quest, Rooster Teeth Dismisses Two Hosts Following Photo Scandal. The teaser above gives me heavy Metal Gear Solid-style vibes with the steady pace, stealth enemy takedowns, and quiet atmosphere. Hier geht es zum gesamten Bericht: Phantom: Covert Ops - Test.

Its rare scripted cutscenes also play out inside these windows as players paddle along. Alles über unsere Previews, Reviews und Specials!

Wie flüssig das abläuft, überprüfen wir im Test. von 4P|BOT2 » 02.07.2020 16:21, Beitrag Phantom Covert Ops does a great job of putting its kayak to good use as a weapon for warfare as much as it’s a hobby for vacations. Question/Support.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Putting you in a stealth kayak to sneak up on ex-Soviet terrorists is a concept I didn’t see coming, and neither do the virtually night-blind enemy soldiers you’re up against.