Are you an ingenious strategist or a daredevil action hero ?
AIRA VR - The Ultimate Fusion of Tower Defense and First-Person Shooter in Virtual Reality
Think tower defense is just about building towers? Think again!
AIRA VR takes the genre to a whole new level by dropping you right into the heart of the action. In this VR experience, you'll not only strategize and build defenses, but also dive into intense first-person combat as the battle unfolds around you.
AIRA VR seamlessly blends the strategic depth of tower defense with the immersive thrill of first-person shooters. Defend your base by deploying powerful towers and weapons, then step into the fight to personally fend off waves of enemies. It's a one-of-a-kind virtual reality experience that combines the best of both worlds - strategy and action - in a way that only VR can deliver.
- Strategic Phase
Begin aboard the command ship, where you'll plan your defense by building towers on a holographic tactic table to map out your strategy.
- Action Phase
Teleport directly into the battlefield to personally engage enemy spaceships. Fight alongside your towers to protect the facility, preventing the enemy from breaching your defenses.
- Progression
Unlock a variety of towers and powerful weapons as you advance, each with unique mechanics, to counter increasingly tough and diverse enemy forces.
Community Reviews and Let's plays
See what the community has to say about our game! We’re excited to share YouTube videos from dedicated creators who highlight their experiences and unique takes on the game. A big thank you to them for sharing their journey—check out their reviews to see what makes our game stand out!
- MISSION VR
„Hey Guys in this video I am reviewing AIRA VR a virtual reality tower defense game in VR. This game not only puts you right into the action but has a vast amount of strategy that goes into beating each wave! We have all been waiting for a first person tower defense game in VR well here it is!“
- Ready Player Rick
„So this game is a lot of fun. I would highly recommend trying this game they have a demo you can download. In this game you have to build up tower defence and then you go to the action and help shoot the enemy's to try and stop them reaching the other side. The more enemy's you kill the more credit you will earn to buy new weapons, towers and upgrades.“
- Gaming Lady Nici
„AIRA VR ist kein gewöhnliches Tower Defense-Spiel. Bei diesem Game kann man aktiv bei der Verteidigung mithelfen. Zu Beginn des Spiels wird eine Geschichte erzählt und man ist sofort im Geschehen drin. Außerdem wird das Spielprinzip sehr gut, und sogar in deutsch, erklärt. Am Anfang einer Runde muss man Verteidigungstürme auf einer Karte platzieren. Man kann sich im Laufe des Spiels auch noch verschiedene Türme dazu kaufen. Auch Waffen gibt es im Shop. Das Geld dafür verdient man sich beim Spielen. Dieses kann man im Shop einsetzen oder bereits platzierte Türme verbessern. Wenn man denkt, dass die Verteidigungstürme richtig gesetzt sind geht man auf das Spielfeld, oder besser gesagt in das Spielfeld. Man ist mitten im Kampf und wirkt mit seinen Waffen aktiv mit.“
- Sandora & Vlaeg VR
„Tauche in die Rolle eines der letzten überlebenden Menschen und erhalte das Kommando über das Raumschiff der Blue Science Union. Zur Seite steht Dir die künstliche Intelligenz namens AIRA. Du erhältst nun die verantwortungsvolle Aufgabe, die verbliebenen Ressourcen um jeden Preis zu verteidigen. Denn nur auf diese Weise kann unser Fortbestehen sichergestellt werden. Unterstützt werden Oculus Rift und HTC Vive. Spielbar ist es im Einzelspieler. Wir sagen danke an racoonbytes.“
Weapon Arsenal
From the futuristic Cyber Bow right up to the high-tech Energy Gun, detailed weapon models and realistic motion sequences in VR ensure an immersive gaming experience.
- Cyber Bow
Futuristic bow with a plasma bowstring and an infinite number of armor-piercing arrows. It has no further upgrade levels.
- Energy Gun
Ray gun with a manually rechargeable energy storage firing off a single plasma beam onto the target. It has multiple upgrade levels with better energy efficiency for increased damage.
- Flamethrower
Mechanical incendiary weapon with a liquid gas cartridge causing periodical fire damage over time (DoT) to the target. It has multiple upgrade levels for a bigger cartidge of liquid gas with prolonged durability.
- Grenade
Armor-piercing hand grenade with a composite explosive causing high area damage (AoE) to nearby targets.
- Heavy Pulse Rifle
Combination of an automatic assault rifle and a rocket launcher firing off single laser projectiles with high fire rate. It has multiple upgrade levels with improved laser projectiles and heavier rockets.
- Ice Mine
Remotely ignited dry ice booby trap that is strongly reducing the speed of nearby targets (AoE).
- Mini Gun
Electrically driven machine gun firing off multiple laser projectiles with extremely high fire rate. It has multiple upgrade levels with a higher number of laser projectiles for a greater coverage.
- Dual Wield Pistols
Two semi-automatic handguns firing off single laser projectiles with normal fire rate. It has multiple upgrade levels with improved laser projectiles for increased damage.
- Sniper Rifle
Semi-automatic sniper rifle with a magnifying scope firing off single laser projectiles with low fire rate. It has multiple upgrade levels with higher fire rate for increased damage.
- Explosion Arrows
Carbon fiber arrow with an explosive arrowhead causing high area damage (AoE) to nearby targets.
- Hacker Arrows
Carbon fiber arrow with an EMP arrowhead removing special effects and armor for a period of time.
- Observation Deck
Mobile observation platform control of larger areas. It has no further upgrade levels.
- Stealth Detector
Portable optoelectronic device enhancing the visual perception of certain targets. It has no further upgrade levels.
- Fast Travel
Teleporter with two flexible end points allowing to overcome greater distances in a short time. It has no further upgrade levels.
Defensive Towers
Strategically place a variety of cutting-edge defensive towers, from precision Laser Turrets to devastating Plasma Cannons. Each tower is meticulously designed with futuristic visuals and dynamic functionality, creating an engaging and immersive tower defense experience in VR.
- Alien Tower
Attacks a certain number of targets simultaneously and cuts their energy as well as the speed in half. It has no further upgrade levels. (New Game +)
- Dark Matter Accelerator
Induces a passive boost of several attributes to other towers in its range (AoE). It has no further upgrade levels.
- EMP Tower
Slows down nearby targets for a period of time through multiple EMP waves (AoE). It has multiple upgrade levels for prolonged EMP waves with increased intensity.
- Flamethrower Tower
Causes periodical fire damage over time (DoT) to the target until it has been destroyed or healed. It has multiple upgrade levels with a hotter flame for increased damage, at the price of an increased cooldown.
- Gatling Tower
Fires off multiple laser projectiles with extremely high fire rate causing small damage to the target. It has multiple upgrade levels with improved laser projectiles for increased damage.
- Heavy Gun Tower
Fires off single heavy plasma projectiles with low fire rate causing high damage to the target. It has multiple upgrade levels with improved plasma projectiles for increased damage.
- Laser Gun Tower
Fires off single laser projectiles with normal fire rate causing moderate damage to the target. It has multiple upgrade levels with improved laser projectiles for increased damage.
- Mega Ray Tower
Focusses the target with most energy over an infinite distance and causes very high damage to it. It has multiple upgrade levels to collimate a higher number of laser beams for increased damage.
- Mine Dispenser
Lays booby traps causing high area damage (AoE) that will be triggered by nearby targets. It has multiple upgrade levels with improved booby traps for increased area damage.
- Nano Bot Tower
Removes special effects and armor for a period of time from hit targets. It has no further upgrade levels.
- Plasma Beam Tower
Attacks a certain number of targets simultaneously with multiple plasma beams. It has multiple upgrade levels to attack a higher number of targets through plasma beams with increased damage.
- Repeat Tower
Fires single laser projectiles causing increased damage when the same target was hit. It has multiple upgrade levels with improved laser projectiles for increased damage.
- Rocket Tower
Fires off single auto-targeting missile causing high damage to the target. It has multiple upgrade levels with decreased cooldown and heavier missiles for increased damage.
Relentless Adversaries
Face waves of diverse and challenging enemies, from agile drones to heavily armored aliens. Each attacker is uniquely designed with advanced AI and detailed visuals, ensuring intense and dynamic combat scenarios that push your strategy and reflexes to the limit.
- Skilith Classic
Moves at high speed and has medium armor. Apart from that, it possesses no special effects. Surviving units only cause small damage to the facility.
- Skilith Scout
This enemy moves at very high speed and has light armor. Apart from that, it possesses no special effects. Surviving units only cause small damage to the facility.
- Improved Skilith
This enemy moves at normal speed and has heavy armor. Apart from that, it possesses no special effects. Surviving units cause moderate damage to the facility.
- Skilith Ray Deflection
This enemy moves at normal speed and is immune against all laser projectiles through a special energy shield. Surviving units cause moderate damage to the facility.
- Skilith Heavy Tank
Moves at low speed and has heavy armor. Apart from that, it possesses no special effects. Surviving units cause high damage.
- Skilith Shield
Moves at low speed and possesses a shield that reduces damage to nearby targets by 70%. Surviving units cause moderate damage.
- Skilith Repair
Moves at normal speed and continuously repairs damages on itself as well as nearby targets. Surviving units cause moderate damage.
- Skilith Repulse
Moves at normal speed and is able to take out defense towers for a short time through a plasma beam. Surviving units cause moderate damage.
- Skilith Air Protect
Protects a single unit from above whereby they are immune against damage. It cannot be attacked by defense towers. Surviving units cause no damage.
- Green Alien Speeder
Moves at very high speed but slows down from time to time and has light armor. Surviving units only cause small damage.
- Red Alien Speeder
Moves at normal speed but gets faster when it is hit and has light armor. Surviving units only cause small damage.
- Alien Hummer
Moves at normal speed and has heavy armor. Apart from that, it possesses no special effects. Surviving units cause moderate damage.
- Alien Guardian
Moves at low speed and has heavy armor. Apart from that, it possesses no special effects. Surviving units cause high damage.
- Plasma Alien
Moves at normal speed and has medium armor. Because of genetic modifications it is immune against physical damage. Surviving units cause moderate damage.
- Alien Stealth
Moves at normal speed and is invisible from time to time for most defense towers. This special effect can be disabled by appropriate means. Surviving units cause moderate damage.
- Alien Queen (Boss)
Has ultra heavy armor and is able to take out defense towers for a short time through an EMP wave. Even one surviving unit causes fatal damage.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I play AIRA VR without a VR device?
No, AIRA VR is designed specifically for virtual reality devices. A VR headset is required to experience the game as intended.
- What VR devices are compatible with AIRA VR?
All PC VR devices, like Oculus Rift, Oculus Rift S, HTC Vive, WMR, Valve Index...
- Are mobile VR devices like Oculus Quest supported?
Not directly. AIRA VR is designed for PC-based VR systems. However, it is possible to stream the game to the Oculus Quest using compatible streaming solutions like Meta Quest Link, Air Link or Steam link.
- Is there a single-player mode, or do I need to play online?
AIRA VR is single-player only and does not require an online connection.
- What are the system requirements for AIRA VR?
Intel Core i7-4770 equivalent or better, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 equivalent or better, DirectX 11, 6 GB available space.
- Can I customize my controls or gameplay settings?
Yes, you can customize your controls and gameplay settings in the game settings or in the SteamVR settings.
- Is there a free demo version of AIRA VR?
Yes, you can download a free demo version of AIRA VR on Steam or itch.io.
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