The world’s first cross-platform VR game that allows up to eight other players to join on mobile devices is now available on Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift & HTC Vive
STOCKHOLM – Resolution Games – the studio that brought you Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs and the popular virtual reality (VR) fishing game, Bait! – today launched its much-anticipated game and eighth title, Acron: Attack of the Squirrels!. The cross-platform VR party game, which is both competitive and cooperative in nature for high-stakes thievery, is the first multiplayer party game to combine VR and mobile gaming at this scale for a truly social VR experience that is sure to result in hours of hilarity with friends.
“Acron: Attack of the Squirrels! takes VR outside of the headset like never before,” said Tommy Palm, co-founder and CEO of Resolution Games. “It’s at its best when played as a couch party game together with a bunch of friends and is an ideal addition to your game nights — whether at home or tossing your Oculus Quest in your backpack and taking it to a friend’s place. And it’s really the perfect game for introducing newcomers to VR, because it’s easy to pick up and everyone can participate at the same time.”
In Acron: Attack of the Squirrels!, one player dons a VR headset – supported at launch by Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive – and takes on the character of a large, ancient tree that is the sole protector of the golden acorns. Meanwhile, two to eight frenemies then grab their iOS and Android devices to become rebel squirrels that’ll do anything to steal the golden acorns using an arsenal of unique abilities.
The band of squirrels must work together to develop strategies to outsmart the tree in order to scurry around and gather as many acorns as they can. Players select their squirrel character based on personality traits. Quick-witted Zip is the fast squirrel and has speed running abilities; gentle giant Chunk protects his friends by carrying a shield; Doug channels his rage issues to dig tunnels that allow for safe travel underground; and crafty Sim builds ramps for vertical movement.
In order to steal the golden acorns, the squirrels can also leverage a myriad of tools and distraction tactics available in the game. All the while, the tree tries to knock out the squirrels that are out to steal the nuts by using the controllers to grab and hurl wood chunks, boulders and sticky sap to keep the squirrels at bay.
At launch, Acron: Attack of the Squirrels! features six levels with varying layouts and visual themes for each.
To download Acron: Attack of the Squirrels!, visit https://www.resolutiongames.com/acron. The cost to purchase the game in VR is $19.99, while mobile players are invited to join the game via a code sent from the VR player. The mobile app can be downloaded for free for iOS or Android devices (iOS 12.4, iPhone 6 and up; Android 5.0 and up). You can also follow the Acron: Attack of the Squirrels! Facebook page for future updates and community insights.
Related: BAIT! Popular VR Fishing Game Now Available on Google Daydream
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