Everything you need to know to start playing this free VR robot archery game
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What is Bow Bots?
It's a free, fast-paced VR game where you play as robots fighting each other with bows and arrows. It's currently in early testing (Alpha), so it might have some missing parts or bugs. Download it now while it's free – you might get the full game later without paying extra.
Getting Started
Space Needed
The game file is big. If your VR headset only has 128GB storage, you might need to delete other apps first.
Make Your Robot
Before playing, you can change how your robot looks and pick its colors.
Basic Controls & Game Screen
- Your Bow: The bow appears in your hands automatically. You don't need to press a button to hold it. Shooting feels good with vibration feedback.
- Moving Around: Use the controller stick to move.
- Jetpack Jump: Press a button to use a jetpack for high jumps. Warning: Moving fast and jumping a lot might make you feel sick. Try turning your real body instead of using the stick to turn too much.
- Main Menu: You'll see options for Friends, Multiplayer (play with others), Training, Settings, and Shooting Range.
How to Play & Win
Health & Shield
- Your robot has health.
- Find Shield Bots (small robots on the map). Shoot them to fill your shield (extra protection).
Special Arrows
- Look for glowing cubes (Lit Up Cubes / Target Cube) around the map.
- Shoot these glowing cubes to get special arrows. These arrows do more damage!
Power-Ups
- Find floating colored objects or small flying robots. They open up when you get close.
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Shoot them to get temporary power-ups like:
- Jet Pack Boost: Jump higher and move better in the air.
- Speed Boost: Move faster.
- Bow Shield: Gives your bow extra defense.
- Remember: You need to SHOOT power-ups to get them, just walking near them doesn't work.
Where to Play
- Training Ground / Shooting Range: The best place to start. Practice shooting, learn the map, and understand the game here.
- Multiplayer: This is the main fun part! Fight against other players. Maps have obstacles and different levels – use your jetpack to jump up high or down low.
Easy Tips for Success
- Use Your Jetpack: Jumping to high spots helps you attack, dodge, and move fast. But use it carefully to avoid feeling sick.
- Find Resources: Actively look for and shoot Glowing Cubes (get special arrows), Shield Bots (fill your shield), and colored flying objects (get power-ups) to become stronger.
- Keep Moving: Don't stand still! Your robot moves in a fun, bouncy way. Use movement and jumps to make yourself hard to hit.
- Work Together (If Teaming Up): Talk to your teammates and focus on the same targets.
- Avoid Feeling Sick: Fast movement, jumping, and turning quickly can cause motion sickness. Turn your real body when possible, slow down in-game turning if you can, and take breaks.
- Watch Fallen Robots: You can see robots you defeated lying on the ground for a short time. This can sometimes show you where enemies are.
- Learn the Map: Knowing where things are – like hiding spots, power-ups, and shield bots – is very important to win.
In short
Bow Bots is a fun VR archery game where you jump, shoot, and collect power-ups as robots. The best part is playing against others. Remember it's still in early testing, so be patient. Try it out now while it's free.
