Blade and Sorcery Torrent is an action game developed and published by WarpFrog. Blade & Sorcery: Nomad almost seems like a product of digital sorcery, as it introduces a standalone iteration of the acclaimed physics-based combat sandbox exclusively for Quest 2 for the first time. While it may not have the same visual impact as its larger counterpart designed for PC VR headsets, which is still notably in Early Access, it delivers mostly identical physics-based chaos that will likely lead to damaging some TVs in the process.
Blade & Sorcery: Nomad is centered around creating your enjoyment by challenging yourself against adversaries adorned in various armor and wielding all the weapons available within the game. This solo adventure lacks a narrative and any discernible progression system, a fact I find regrettable considering the sheer enjoyment offered by the game’s physics-based engine. As it stands, Blade and Sorcery Torrent Magnet does precisely what it promises: it provides numerous captivating locations for engaging in medieval-style combat against waves of opponents. Period.
As the title implies, you can equip yourself with practically any sharp weapon in existence, along with three magical spells to select on the go. The game’s physics-based melee and ranged weapons are quite straightforward; each item is weighted differently to mimic its mass.
Magic, on the other hand, serves as a direct offensive measure, enabling you to launch fireballs, discharge energy arcs from your hands to electrocute, and summon gravity wells that send everything airborne. Alternatively, you can enchant your weapons with each spell by running your hands over them.
Nomad is also anticipated to support modifications at some point, which I presume will introduce appropriately gruesome and bizarre elements, offering diverse opportunities for carnage. The array of options available for the standard game on Quest 2 is already quite staggering. It provides a plethora of conventional cheats such as invincibility and the ability to toggle various options, allowing you to, for instance, reduce violence by disabling dismemberment, blood sprays, blood on characters, or blood on weapons.
There is a range of choices to ensure your overall comfort, although a few aspects warrant caution. Virtual jumping in VR has always been a tad nauseating for many, but activating the slow-motion button helps alleviate this discomfort by making take-offs and landings less abrupt. It’s easy to slip into the habit of playing it like a traditional flat-screen shooter by excessively relying on strafing to evade attacks. Playing standing and deliberately utilizing your full room-scale area can be beneficial.
Blade and Sorcery Torrent is an independent release for the Quest 2, acting as a companion to the immensely popular Steam VR title Blade & Sorcery. It stands as a medieval fantasy sandbox game where you confront a multitude of adversaries through melee combat and various magical abilities.
The violence often takes on a humorous tone, with ragdoll physics causing your enemies to crumple into a heap or flop away dramatically with a well-timed shield bash, accompanied by copious amounts of blood. The option to decapitate enemies and impale their heads on the end of your sword only adds to the comedic value.
Blade and Sorcery Torrent System Requirements
- OS: Windows 7/8/10/11
- Processor: Quad Core 3GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070
