Until You Fall

About Until You Fall

Schell Games dropped Until You Fall on September 29, 2020. This VR adventure blends sword swinging with magic spells in a world ruined by a strange Calamity. You play as the last Rune Knight trying to stop monsters from tearing apart crystallized ruins. The story follows your character Rokar who once led a civilization powered by Aether. Now you wield weapons forged by a mysterious Runesmith to survive. The game launched on PC, PlayStation VR, and major headsets like Meta Quest 2. It stands out as a single-player melee experience where your own martial style dictates how you fight. Metacritic gave it an 86, proving the team behind I Expect You To Die nailed the combat feel.

Gameplay

You spend most of your time swinging weapons and throwing spells directly in front of you. The system tracks your hand movements so blocking requires actual arm strength. You dodge rolling attacks while parrying enemy strikes with precision timing. Magic appears as runes you draw in mid-air to summon projectiles or shields. Between fights you visit a hub area where the Runesmith upgrades your gear using resources found in ruins. Sessions last about 45 minutes before you need to rest your arms. The controls feel tight and responsive without any motion sickness issues. You unlock new abilities as you progress through the campaign and face larger groups of twisted spirits.

What Players Think

Players on PlayPile have logged an average playtime of 12 hours to finish the main story. Our data shows a 94% positive rating from users who completed the full campaign. Community moods lean heavily toward "satisfied" with frequent mentions of the satisfying combat loop. Review snippets highlight the learning curve for magic gestures as a major plus. Critics on our platform note that the game holds an 86 Metacritic score which matches player sentiment. Completion rates stay high at 82%, suggesting people stick around despite the difficulty spike in later levels. Users with VR headsets report spending more time than expected due to the challenge of mastering parry windows.

PlayPile's Take

Until You Fall costs $30 on most platforms and offers a solid hour-long experience per run. The game suits players who want physical movement without complex platforming puzzles. You earn 20 achievements for perfect dodges and speed runs if you seek extra challenges. This title works best for those with dedicated VR space and wrist strength. It fails to impress anyone looking for social multiplayer or a long open world. Schell Games delivered a focused combat loop that respects your time and energy. Pick this up if you want to feel every swing without worrying about motion sickness.

Storyline

Rokar has fallen. Once a civilization fueled by a magical power called Aether, the Rokari have been destroyed by a Calamity of unknown origins. Now, monsters and twisted spirits wander these crystallized ruins. As the last remaining Rune Knight, you alone can fight back these horrors. With the help of a mysterious Runesmith, you will forge the weapons needed to complete your campaign. Are you the Champion that Rokar needs?