§ Game · 6DOF reviewed · Quest 3
Into Black
Into Black offers an impressive mix of exploration, combat, and resource gathering, but is hampered by technical issues and repetitive elements that detract from its initial promise.
§ The review
7.5Good
Into Black
By Omar Kamel ·
Read the full review →§ At a glance
PlatformsQuest 3GenreFighting, Role playing, Action6-8 Hours Solo / YMMV MP
StandingReleased10 October 2024DeveloperThe Binary Mill
§ Game info
- Publisher
- The Binary Mill
- Price
- $24.99
- Headsets
- Meta Quest 3S, Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro, Meta Quest 2
- Posture
- Sitting, Standing
- Languages
- English, Chinese (China), French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Spanish (Spain)
- Internet
- Internet connection not required
+ Pros
- Immersive and polished VR mechanics with smooth controls.
- Stunning visuals, especially the lighting effects and bioluminescent environments.
- Multiple game modes: solo campaign, co-op, and PvPvE add replayability.
- Resource gathering and upgrades provide good progression
- Fun weapon variety and satisfying combat mechanics.
− Cons
- Repetitive puzzles that don’t evolve in difficulty.
- Boss fights are lackluster and feel like bullet sponges.
- Numerous bugs and glitches, particularly later in the game
- Tedious resource fabrication process with no batch options.
- Music can become repetitive and fails to elevate key moments
