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Dragon Fist: VR Kung Fu

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  • Developed and published by Ben Olding Games, an indie studio
  • First released on Steam for PC on December 15, 2021, with a Meta Quest port following in 2022
  • Available on Meta Quest, SteamVR (PCVR), and PICO headsets
  • Holds a “Very Positive” rating on Steam, with 95% of reviews being positive

Style & Concept

  • A first-person VR kung fu fighter with physics-based combat and a stylized art style paying homage to classic Hong Kong and Chinese martial arts films
  • Characters and environments are inspired by movies from the 1970s through the 1990s, featuring archetypes like a wise old master, a Shaolin monk, a Bruce Lee-inspired fighter, a samurai, and a ninja

Characters & Content

  • Features 40 different characters, each with their own fighting style, colorful costumes, a unique perk, and a weakness
  • Environments include locations like a misty bamboo forest, a Red Flower Cult lair, a kung fu school, and an early 20th-century boxing ring
  • DLC expansions have added new arenas and fighters, including “The Chess Court” and “Masters of Death” packs, and a “Hall of Heroes” update inspired by the 1988 film Bloodsport

Combat System

  • Physics-based mechanics mean opponents have the same controls as the player — no built-in AI advantage
  • Pressure point targeting is simulated: hitting opponents in the eyes, ribs, or throat produces corresponding in-game effects
  • On harder difficulties, strategy and precision matter significantly more than button-mashing

Multiplayer & Social Features

  • Supports online Co-Op and PvP modes, with almost all single-player content available in multiplayer
  • Features an interactive lobby for quick matchmaking

Fighter Forge (Character Creation)

  • Players can design their own custom fighters, customizing appearance, attributes, special moves, and perks
  • Supports in-headset motion capture so players can record their own attack animations
  • Players can record their own voice lines and share created characters with the community

Hardware Integration

  • Fully integrated with bHaptics gear, letting players physically feel punches, kicks, and special abilities
  • Supports LIV for mixed reality content creation, allowing streamers to appear inside the game

Arcade & Commercial Licensing

  • Commercial licensing is available for arcades and businesses through platforms like Springboard VR, Synthesis VR, and Foundation VR