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Operation Serpens
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Oculus Quest
Through SideQuest

Operation Serpens is still in development and this is currently a pre release version available through SideQuest with additional levels being added, i believe that the fith one is currently being worked on as we speak.

The game is best described as a Time Crisis, Virtua Cop or Operation Wolf wave shooters, with each being a scene where you are to capture the leader of the enemy. I have played three of the first levels available, the first being opposite a street of apartments with enemies appearing in windows, on roofs and along the street. This level is also a little bit of a tutorial where you are introduced to the different weapons available to you. The other two levels I have played, include inside an office block and a suburban street and in this one the Quest's 360 degree arena is utilised well s enemies come from all directions.

The visuals are a modern take on the classic nineties, with large 3D characters, with smoother pixels. The settings are colourful and nicely detailed and the cut scenes are animated, with you general giving you instructions prior to each mission starting. (he is far to laid back, sitting cross legged in an armchair or waving to you as the lift doors close, i don't trust him one bit).

The gun play is solid, nicely drawn weapons track perfectly and the shooting feels accurate making it easy to aim and shoot the enemy.

So far this is looking like being a classic interpretation of the retro arcade cabinet shooters, it definitely has a feeling of one more go and has enough challenge and difficulty to make you want to continue playing.