Left-Hand Path
" Immersive VR adventure RPG with innovative gesture spellcasting but steep difficulty and bugs "
Left-Hand Path Review
Left-Hand Path is a VR action RPG heavily inspired by Dark Souls, offering a dark, horror-infused fantasy world where players cast spells through gesture-based mechanics. The game emphasizes exploration, challenging combat, and an immersive atmosphere that combines ambient horror with rich lore uncovered through scrolls and NPC interactions.
Players praise its innovative spellcasting system, which requires drawing runes in 3D space, creating a unique and satisfying VR experience. The persistent world design, upgrade system, and the developer’s active community engagement contribute to its appeal. However, as an early access title, some rough edges remain, including occasional bugs, clunky item interactions, and a steep difficulty curve that can feel punishing and frustrating. The graphics and environment design receive mixed feedback, with some appreciating the atmosphere and others finding visuals lacking in polish.
Overall, Left-Hand Path is considered a promising, immersive VR RPG that caters to players seeking a challenging, atmospheric experience, with ongoing development expected to refine and expand the game further.
Highlights
Players especially praise the gesture-based spellcasting system, which feels natural and immersive, allowing for dynamic combat and ritual casting.
The game's dark, atmospheric world and horror elements effectively create tension and immersion, with many noting memorable scares and a compelling storyline.
The persistent RPG mechanics, including upgrade systems and shortcuts, add depth reminiscent of Dark Souls, enhancing player engagement.
Community interaction with the developer is highly regarded, with frequent updates and responsiveness to feedback.
Criticisms
Common criticisms include clunky combat mechanics, especially issues with enemies getting too close and spells missing due to hitbox problems.
Many players find the difficulty curve steep and sometimes frustrating, with some encounters feeling unfair or reliant on trial and error.
The graphics and environmental detail are seen as inconsistent, with some areas feeling underdeveloped or distracting.
Movement and control schemes, particularly teleportation and item handling, can feel awkward or limited, impacting immersion.
Some players desire more variety in spells, melee options, and clearer progression guidance.
Pros
- • Innovative gesture-based spellcasting system enhances immersion and player engagement.
- • Dark, creepy atmosphere effectively builds tension and horror elements.
- • Persistent world and RPG mechanics inspired by Dark Souls add depth.
- • Engaging lore and story unfold through exploration and collectibles.
- • Developer actively supports community with frequent updates and responsiveness.
- • Room-scale movement options add physicality to exploration and combat.
- • Spell upgrades feel meaningful and modify gameplay effectively.
Cons
- • Enemy AI can be simplistic, leading to repetitive combat encounters.
- • Spells sometimes miss or clip through enemies due to hitbox issues.
- • Steep difficulty may frustrate players unfamiliar with punishing games.
- • Graphics and environmental detail are inconsistent and occasionally distracting.
- • Movement controls, including teleportation, can feel awkward or limiting.
- • Item interaction and pickup mechanics are clunky and sometimes unintuitive.
- • Lack of melee combat options limits close-range engagement variety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Left-Hand Path released?
Left-Hand Path was released on November 10, 2017.
Who developed Left-Hand Path?
Left-Hand Path was developed by Strange Company.
Is Left-Hand Path available on Mac?
No, Left-Hand Path is not currently available on Mac according to our data.
Is Left-Hand Path available on Linux?
No, Left-Hand Path is not currently available on Linux according to our data.
What is the Metacritic score for Left-Hand Path?
Left-Hand Path has a Metacritic score of 72.
Where can I buy Left-Hand Path?
You can buy Left-Hand Path on Steam.
Game Details
Dark Souls-inspired Room-Scale Virtual Reality RPG where you hold the power of magic in your hands. Learn arcane gestures to cast powerful spells. Battle fearsome foes who give no quarter, and find your way through a weird, magical landscape in over 15 hours of dedicated VR gameplay.
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