nDreams Unveils In-Depth Preview of ‘Reach’ Locomotion and Combat Mechanics

Wow, okay, so here’s the deal with this game, “Reach.” It’s like, nDreams’ Studio Elevation decided to throw everything into this action-adventure thing — their big debut or whatever. First off, they’ve got this trailer out now, and it’s packed with so much action that I almost forgot what I was doing. Ever happened to you?

Anyway, so, weapons aren’t just for bashing here, apparently. Arrows? Oh yeah, you can shoot them into walls and then, get this, climb them. Yeah, it’s as wild as it sounds. Picture yourself scrambling up arrows like some sort of adrenaline-fueled squirrel. Random thought, but hey, seems cool, right?

Combat’s mostly bow-focused from what I can tell. But then, there’s this shield! Instead of just blocking stuff like you’d expect, you can chuck it at baddies or, surprise, use it to climb. Like Spidey meets Captain America. Sort of. Enemy weapons? You can grab those too, but don’t get too comfy — ammo’s like a college student’s budget. Tight. Or, hmm, maybe it’s just me being paranoid about running out.

Now, beyond smacking foes, the game’s got this whole chase vibe going on. There’s a scene in the trailer — rapid moving, dodging stuff — totally intense. Made me think of those times when you nearly miss your train and have to sprint like an Olympic athlete. That frantic but sorta exciting rush, you know?

And so, they’re dropping this thing later this year. Quest 3 & 3S, PSVR 2, PC VR – all that jazz. Keep your eyes peeled, if that’s your thing.