Roll-a-Mech

Roll-a-Mech is an action and shooter game from ROBOSARU Games, published as Robosaru Games. You pilot an advanced mech that can change shape on the fly. It was released on the Meta Horizon Store on June 23, 2021.

How it plays

The core idea is a mech with two forms. In ball mode it rolls at high speed, which is useful for crossing ground quickly. In its other form it becomes a quadruped with four legs that can walk up walls, opening new angles and routes around each area. Switching between the two is the main skill the game asks of you.

The store text lists three ways to play:

• Single player
• Multiplayer
• Challenge mode

The description is short and does not go into weapons, maps or progression, so expect a compact arcade-style game rather than a long campaign.

Multiplayer

Multiplayer is listed as one of the modes and the game needs an internet connection, but the store text does not explain match sizes or formats.

Comfort

Meta has not given Roll-a-Mech a comfort rating. It is designed for seated play only. Unusually for a Quest game, it supports a gamepad as well as the Touch controllers, which may suit players who prefer a traditional controller for piloting. Fast rolling and wall walking can be disorienting, so read up on motion sickness in VR if you are sensitive to movement.

Platforms and what to know before buying

• Price: not shown in the store data we have; check the Meta Horizon Store listing for the current price.
• Headsets: Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2, plus the original Meta Quest.
• Internet: required.
• Ads: no in-app ads.
• Early access: no.
• Languages: English and Japanese.
• Age rating: 3+.
• Also listed on: SideQuest.