Swordsman VR Update Adds Ranged Combat

For all you avid VR swordfighters out there you'll be happy to know that Swordsman VR has just added ranged weapons! If there's one obvious thing this VR Fighting game lacked compared to others it was ranged combat, and so it's great to see this new addition.

As for what exactly was added, three weapons and a variety of quivers are now available. A couple of bows and a crossbow too! They're a lot of fun, and add a new and interesting dimension to Swordsman's combat by allowing you to engage enemies from range. You won't be the only one though. Ranged enemies have also been added, and there are a few quirk's to Swordsman's ranged combat too.

Ammunition is pretty scarce. You don't get many arrows or bolts in your quiver, and picking up arrows off of the ground or pulling them out of dead enemies is very encouraged, though they will despawn after a while. So you can't just stay far away and pick off opponents as you please.

There’s a new archery range too where you can try out all of the new ranged weapons on a moving or stationary target. Aiming carefully to place an arrow in the gaps in an enemy's armor is super satisfying, and so are the quick swaps from ranged to melee combat. Try hard enough and even your crossbow or bow can be a melee weapon, though you might still want to bring something meant for up close fighting.

All in all this is a fantastic update, and adds fun new gameplay to Swordsman's more slow paced combat. As always this is a VR sword fighting game where thinking is just as important as good fighting skill, and the addition of ranged weapons just reinforces this. If you want to hear a little bit more about Swordsman, then check out our article on the game’s bosses.

If you've been waiting to jump back into Swordsman, or haven't given it a try yet, then now is a great time! Good Luck and Have Fun.