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The Torus Syndicate

$14.99
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Developer:
Codeate
Publisher:
Codeate
Platforms:
Windows
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About This Game

Experience the intense, non-stop action of the arcade rail-shooter in virtual reality! Play as Lucas Lawson, a rookie cop swept into the dramatic underworld of the Torus Syndicate. Put your shooting and dodging skills to the test as you battle across metropolis in a quest for justice.

FEATURES
Classic rails shooter, Designed for VR
Designed from the ground up for Room Scale VR, Torus Syndicate draws inspiration from classic arcade shooter games while adding new possibilities not possible in the genre. Dodge, Shoot, and Take cover across multiple locations in the campaign mode, and uncover the criminal underworld of the Torus Syndicate.

Curated Locomotion by Codeate
Our custom designed locomotion system is a new approach to moving in room-scale, allowing the player to make full use of their space in the game world.

NODE AI Director
Advanced AI enemies take cover, shoot on the move, use abilities, and flank players. Put your skills to the test as you face-off against the deadly agents of the syndicate.

More to come! Co-op mode, Survival mode, and new characters are on the road map

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User Reviews

Mixed
23 user reviews
65%
Positive
2 hrs at review
Recommended

Here is my The Torus Syndicate MIXED REALITY VR gameplay on HTC Vive and video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it1HUBleRj4 2 hours of gameplay so far, and WOW! The Torus Syndicate is definately one of the best FPS shooters for HTC Vive right now! This is an arcade rail-shooter with storyline, with great graphics and incredible VR immersion. What an amazing Virtual Reality experience this is guys, you really need to try it out! In The Torus Syndicate, you are a newly graduated rookie cop, named Lucas Lawson. You are thrown right into the action fighting bad guys and experiencing the dramatic underworld of The Torus Syndicate city. You start off with a very helpful tutorial and shorthly thereafter jump into the main story progressing from level to level with constant action and a cool storyline! The graphics of The Torus Syndicate may look simple, but its actually really awesome and the feeling of being inside this game in VR is just incredible. Sound effects are great, the...

10 helpful
34 min at review
Not Recommended

I wanted to like this game based on its premise, a time-crisis clone in room scale using dash mechanics to advance to levels. However, the game in its current state barely contains enough content to be standalone game and it lacking some polish that makes it worth its price. Gameplay: * If you liked playing Time Crisis at the arcade growing up, then you'll like this genre of gameplay. The player uses duck-and-cover to dodge incoming enemy rounds, and at times the game will go into a bullet-time mode to allow the player to dodge rounds or shoot grenades coming straight at them. * The story is fairly basic and some more realistic sound effects and voice over narration could definitely improve the production value of this title. No one likes to click through endless crawls of text to understand a thin storyline. * The story consists of three missions and can be beaten around 30 minutes. There are no difficulty settings. Weapons/Interactions * This is one area of the game that needs wi...

8 helpful 1 funny
1 hrs at review
Not Recommended

I cant decide if this game is worth the money or not. Concept and gameplay are amazing for being on rails but the so called "story mode" has only 3 missions. I have found slight replay value but there definately isnt 15 dollars worth of play time. I would wait to buy this until its ready to be worth that much.

8 helpful
59 min at review
Recommended

This game is a blast and a great way to get some exercise. Constantly dodging bullets and crouching to take cover can really get you sweating. This game makes me feel like I'm in the old Time Crisis series, actually taking cover instead of just pressing the button. Looking forward to seeing what additional features the developers have in store, but I'm already satisfied, with the content for the price paid.

6 helpful 1 funny
45 min at review
Recommended

Fantastic fantastic shooter. This game is proof of the potential of VR when developers take a bit of time to create something that goes beyond room scale. Even though the game is totally on rails, there's a real sense of freedom that comes from simply moving continously around a map, rather than simply blink teleporting (this uses a dash teleport to fixed locations mechanic). And it's quite well balanced as a shooter as well. Enough challenge to keep you on your toes, and enough variety to enemy mechanics and placement to make it feel consistently fun. Honestly, it's a must have for the Vive; it's a bit short right now, but then it's only the first act in early access. Even at this price, it's totally justifiable as been best in class shooter. It's also a great game to show friends and family; low on motion sickness and high on fun and playability. The developers are responsive; they fixed a broken reload mechanic within a day and the game is much better for it. If you want to help ...

6 helpful
1 hrs at review
Recommended

Every once and a while, i decide to pick up a VR game. Sometimes i'm blown away. Sometimes not so much. Then this pops up... So why not try it out.... OH WAS I RIGHT! A video of me having fun with the game. I originally brought this for myself, but i think it warrented the time to make this. https://youtu.be/b0iUW0CxNyQ I'm not going to drop a full review on this game, because i honestly think it speaks for itself. I'm not sure how long the full experience is, but from what i have played i can say this is the way i hope VR goes in the future. The environment and random enemy spawning was refreshing i must admit! My only issue is the reloading, it makes the game harder then it is and takes you out of it at times. Adding that there is no check point system for if you do die, it can be a grind to get back to where you where previous (But like with any game, you improve and move on) If this can be looked at, this game would flow extremely well (by this i mean the reload system) Huge t...

6 helpful
41 min at review
Not Recommended

Abandonware.

3 helpful
39 min at review
Not Recommended

Likely abandoned - No update in months, or a peep from the developers. A damn shame too, because it feels like your standard Time Crisis arcade game which is the reason I got it. However right now its just too short for the price, and likely is just another EA Abandonware.

3 helpful
44 min at review
Recommended

It is alright...not for 15 thou...def a 4.99 game.

3 helpful
1 hrs at review
Recommended

I am really enjoying this. It is what is says, a classic arcade rail shooter only in room scale VR so you have to hustle when a bullet is coming at you, not just tap your foot. Really excited about the potential in this game. Please keep it up. Please add more easter eggs like the one on the opening menu!

2 helpful

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: i5-4590
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce 960 GTX
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR. Room Scale 2m by 1.5m area required

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 8
  • Processor: i5-4590
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce 1070 GTX or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

FAQ

How much does The Torus Syndicate cost?

The Torus Syndicate costs $14.99.

What are the system requirements for The Torus Syndicate?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 Processor: i5-4590 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce 960 GTX DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 1 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR. Room Scale 2m by 1.5m area required Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 8 Processor: i5-4590 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce 1070 GTX or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 1 GB available space

What platforms is The Torus Syndicate available on?

The Torus Syndicate is available on Windows PC.

Is The Torus Syndicate worth buying?

The Torus Syndicate has 65% positive reviews from 23 players.

When was The Torus Syndicate released?

The Torus Syndicate was released on Nov 22, 2016.

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