Spec ops the line playtime5/26/2023 ![]() ![]() It also feels like a roller-coaster ride gone wrong, with you needing to roam off the rails to survive. The kayak actually makes stealth easier to execute on a boat and removes any missteps that come from other VR stealth games like Budget Cuts and Espire 1: VR Operative. Keep Your Legs Seated At All Timesīut all of the adjustments to make Phantom Covert Ops a seated-only experience don’t rob players of infiltrating a base. Players get very little options for variety, which might make trigger-happy ones feel underwhelmed. But its limited weapon selection holds the game back from open-ended loadouts, even when they are a feature. This adds to the satisfaction of picking off an enemy from afar, while its cherry on top comes from quick and successful headshots. The aiming stays precise, making every shot on-target from a distance. Guns are full-sized and work by aiming and pulling the trigger (something that never gets old). The game follows a long list of VR shooters with its controls. Making Phantom Covert Ops special is your ability to take out enemies and complete objectives with no close-quarters. Locks, control panels and cables can be sliced with a blowtorch. Gates can be opened by pulling down a chain. You’ll also get more hands-on with a few mini games that are fun in rare appearances. It’s also worth noting the kayak serves as the HUD, adding to the immersion for a secret operation. Phantom Covert Ops does a great job of putting its kayak to good use as a weapon for warfare as much as it’s a hobby for vacations. A sniper rifle rests in a bag on the kayak’s side while an assault rifle and pistol are strapped to your body. A radar tracker shows an enemy’s line of sight, marks their location and keeps you posted for being hidden, exposed or detected. A large pair of high-powered NVG binoculars rest on top of a shelf with ammo. Your vehicle creatively serves as a storage space for all weapons and equipment. Like most stealth operations of that nature, Phantom Covert Ops takes place across an entire night as you silently paddle through enemy lines. Foldable kayaks were used extensively by the US Army Special Operations Command, NAVY Seals and troops in WW2 to conduct recon along rivers. Inspired by real-life military uses, kayaks are actually stealth tools for naval operations. Phantom Covert Ops nails the feeling of creeping past snipers and gliding through patrol boats like a ghost. For sneaking around enemies, the kayak’s fine-tuning lets players move as slow and quiet as they want. The paddle can also be held down on one side for drifts when going full speed. The game cheats a bit, letting players hold buttons for sharp turns and save arm strength. Players can even use the paddle itself to push away from walls if they get too close to edges. ![]() The kayak itself feels incredibly heavy during maneuvers, requiring players to really work to paddle forwards, backwards and make turns. Over the Oculus Quest, its wireless VR controls are satisfying as players hold their paddle horizontally. Arguably, Phantom‘s kayaking is intricate enough to be tool for learning how to paddle while the same controls apply outdoors. Developer nDreams have went through lengths to make the kayaking feel as real as it does on a summer cottage trip. Players are confined to a kayak for the entirety of Phantom Covert Ops, with movement being restricted to the upper body. What the game lacks in traditional movement is made up with a new one using a paddle. ![]() Surprisingly, the game’s stealth works incredibly great from its own twist. This effectively makes VR players responsible for being slow and steady, making the idea of a one-kayak-army believable. Its plot effectively justifies this by making your entire mission one detection away from an international incident. You’re continually punished by making yourself known to enemies and never have enough bullets for everyone. nDreams has crafted its own formula in VR to make the ideal soldier slow, steady and silent in order to win. What Phantom does especially well is to remind players this isn’t Call of Duty. ![]()
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