Damaged Core

About

Damaged Core is a first-person shooter made for Oculus Rift by High Voltage Software. You play through a 10-hour-plus story fighting a networked AI called the Core. The game tasks you with stopping robotic forces that want to wipe out humans to push their own evolution. Combat focuses on gunplay and dodging waves of enemies in a sci-fi war setting. The control scheme uses movement and aiming designed for VR hardware. The game stands out for its early 2016 release when VR was still new. Many players praise the tight shooting mechanics and how well it fits the Rift’s capabilities. Some call it a solid entry in early VR gaming but note the difficulty spikes and repetitive enemy types. It has a 72 on Metacritic and a small but active fanbase that appreciates its focused design.