Skydance's BEHEMOTH

“I've been playing VR games for a long time, but I haven't had this much fun recently with any other title. It's an engaging, dynamic, and quite polished. If you have Meta Quest goggles, I highly recommend buying Skydance's Behemoth — you won't be disappointed.”

“Behemoth is certainly ambitious and uses VR in unique ways to create a sense of scale rarely seen, but it fumbles what should be its best aspect - the behemoths. Still, Behemoth is unquestionably epic, combining precise sword fighting, great climbing and grapple mechanics, gorgeous graphics, and epic boss fights to create a world that feels great to explore. While the behemoth fights are certainly a spectacle, I found the lead up to the fights far more entertaining than the fights themselves. Still, Behemoth is well worth picking up.”

“Behemoth is a truly exceptional VR experience. Its brilliant combat mechanics and immersive gameplay deliver a sense of scale and excitement rarely seen in virtual reality. Despite the shortcomings in its narrative and dialogue, the game's stunning environments, unique boss battles, and thrilling Behemoth encounters more than make up for it. It's an epic journey perfect for seasoned VR players or someone considering stepping into the world of virtual reality for the first time. Behemoth is an unforgettable journey that proves just how powerful and exhilarating VR gaming can be, and is a step forward that other developers should study for the next venture into the world of VR gaming.”

“The shortcomings of Behemoth are numerous and sometimes frustratingly severe. Many design decisions, bugs and technical flaws make the game a test of patience. What began as an ambitious VR project with a great concept ends up as an unfinished and chaotic experience that often leaves players with more frustration than joy.”

“Skydance's Behemoth is a solid adventure with some cool moments and clever combat, but the checkpointing system is frustrating.”

“Ultimately Behemoth is a good VR combat game that's a bit too easy, and with its impressively huge boss battles too few in number. Whilst the combat and exploration is enjoyable enough, the puzzling is too simple and, in a game about killing giants, you'd expect there to be a few more giants.”

“Skydance's Behemoth impresses with its massive giants and ambitious ideas but struggles to maintain consistent excellence. Repetitive gameplay and graphical compromises hold it back, yet it remains a solid VR experience, especially for those seeking epic battles and a dark atmosphere.”

“Skydance's BEHEMOTH is a triumph of the virtual reality medium. It creates a unified and unforgettable product by combining the most enjoyable aspects of storyline, combat, and exploration. A commitment to perfection is seen in every facet of the game, from the environment, which is based on the Vikings, to the mechanics, which have been meticulously calibrated.”

“Skydance's BEHEMOTH is a real madness when it comes to face the Behemoth. The game shines in those key moments and they will stick in your memory forever. It's also very good at presenting a linear adventure that has enough secrets and hidden riddles to keep you gripped, but it overuses too much of normal combat that doesn't add much. Its big problem, though, is that it lacks more battles against the Behemoth, 4 are too few.”

“Behemoth delivers on one of the most unique gaming experiences I’ve ever had the privilege to play. Thanks to VR and thanks to Skydance, you can now savor the fantasy of facing a multistory in height colossus and feeling like a badass when you defeat one. This game would be a masterpiece, with tighter game controls and fewer penalizing checkpoints. Instead, it ends up being very good.”

“Skydance's Behemoth is an adequate VR game that peaks during some stunning boss battles.”

“Fun and challenging swordplay can't make up for bland and repetitive action between behemoths, making this far from the epic adventure it wants to be.”

“The plot may as well be non-existent. Behemoth makes the most of its medium, but I can’t wait for the first VRPG to abandon these archaic design philosophies in favour of complete virtual freedom.”

“Ultimately, Skydance's Behemoth feels like it's still in its beta phase. The enormity of its Behemoths works excellently in VR, but at almost every turn, the game bogs you down with bugs, repetitive gameplay loops, and underdeveloped level design. Sadly, it also lacks the same sense of place that the developer's previous work has, with its Forsaken Lands feeling painfully dull for the most part. There are moments when the magic shines through, but Behemoth is a massive missed opportunity overall.”

“Unfortunately, “Behemoth” disappointed me a lot. The simple level design is boring with little interactivity and dull puzzles. The fights and climbing passages are marred by tedious controls. The game also suffers from numerous technical problems, ranging from amusing glitches to serious bugs. The only bright spot is the spectacularly staged battles against the titular Behemoths – even if there isn't much gameplay substance behind the spectacle.”

“While it’s not without its flaws—some frustrating jank during the grandest encounters and a cooldown system that needs better balance—the sheer ambition and spectacle of Skydance's Behemoth overshadow its shortcomings.”

“Behemoth is a breathtaking VR action-adventure game that is a must-buy for anyone with a compatible virtual reality headset.”