Cologne, Germany – October 9, 2024 – Independent development studio Nurogames is announcing that Rune Bender VR, a fast-paced single-player rogue-like VR Wave-Shooter, is available on Steam since September 20, 2024.
Rune Bender VR is an immersive game where players, as shamans, defend Veles' shrine from mythological creatures using elemental rune casting. Players draw runes to cast spells based on fire, water, earth, and air, utilizing intuitive mechanics that are easy to learn but difficult to master.
With 16 unlockable spells and over 20 upgrades, players adapt strategies for unique runs. The game features a 15-wave Story Mode and an Endless Mode for leaderboard competition, ensuring an engaging experience.
Each run presents increasing difficulty, allowing players to improve after every attempt. Rune Bender VR combines accessible mechanics with evolving gameplay, making each playthrough a fresh challenge.
Features
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Immersive VR Experience: Engage in fast-paced combat and strategic rune drawing inspired by Slavic mythology.
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Role of a Shaman: Defend the holy shrine of Veles against waves of creatures summoned by Perun.
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Elemental Mastery: Manipulate fire, water, earth, and air using ancient runes.
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Intuitive Spellcasting: Use elemental Runepads to draw runes and cast spells through hand movements.
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Diverse Spell Options: Master up to 16 elemental spells to exploit enemy weaknesses.
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Upgradable Spells: Start with basic spells and unlock powerful upgrades, with over 20 options available.
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Strategic Gameplay: Tackle increasingly difficult waves of mythological creatures, where each death offers a chance to learn.
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Dynamic Builds: Customize your gameplay experience with various upgrades, ensuring unique attempts.
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Waves and Story Mode: Learn enemy weaknesses over 15 waves in Story Mode.
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Accessible Gameplay: Short gaming sessions that are easy to learn but hard to master.
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Customizable Playstyle: Tailor your approach based on reflexes, timing, or strategic thinking.
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Endless Mode: Participate in a challenging runebending test to climb the leaderboard.
About Nurogames
We are a software engineering company with 17 years of experience in creating gamified applications and experiences. We develop games, gamification strategies, and serious game solutions for consumers, brands, established industry clients, and research and innovation projects.