MSI Electric City: Core Assault

MSI Electric City: Core Assault

HyperBot Studio · 2017 · Free to Play, Action, Adventure, VR, Indie

PC
Very Positive91% · 90
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About MSI Electric City: Core Assault

MSI Electric City: Core Assault is a sequel to MSI Electric City. Rediscover the magnificent city and experience the action in VR on the HTC Vive.

The city is under assault from hostile enemies bent on destroying the main core. You're in control of a fighter spacecraft with the mission to defend the core and surrounding tower defense structures. Maneuver and blast away the enemy swarm in this VR bullet hell arcade shoot ’em up.

Features:
  • VR Bullet Hell Arcade Shoot ’em up action
  • 2 modes of game play
  • 3 different enemy types
  • 4 player ship power ups
  • Local high score leader board
  • Original music soundtrack
  • Captivating visual & sound effects powered by Unreal Engine 4

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Jun 8, 2024
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Recommended Jan 18, 2026
MSI Electric City: Core Assault is a VR bullet-hell arcade shooter that serves as a gamified sequel to MSI's 2016 promotional VR "flyby" experience. Originally released to showcase MSI's VR-ready hardware... [h1] Core Objective: [/h1]Players pilot a fighter ship to defend a futuristic "motherboard city" from waves of hostile enemies attempting to destroy the city’s main core. [h1] Third-Person Action: [/h1]Unlike many cockpit-based shooters, this game utilizes a third-person perspective where you maneuver your ship within a fixed field of play to avoid projectiles. [h1] Features:[/h1] Two gameplay modes. Four distinct ship power-ups and three enemy types. A local high-score leaderboard for arcade-style competition. [h1] Engine: [/h1]Built on Unreal Engine 4, featuring detailed lighting and architecture designed to mimic high-end computer components. [h1] Accessibility: [/h1]As of 2026, it is primarily available via the Steam Store and supports SteamVR-compatible headsets such as the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift series. [h1] Visuals: [/h1]Despite its age, the game is noted for its sharp, futuristic aesthetic and original soundtrack that enhances the "bullet hell" intensity. [h1] Pro…
Recommended Nov 7, 2025
Игра MSI Electric City: Core Assault - неожиданно увлекательная и динамичная Tower Defense, где вместо привычных башен мы используем элементы компьютерного железа MSI для защиты ядра. Визуально игра привлекает ярким и стильным киберпанк-дизайном, а враги-вирусы, атакующие волнами, выглядят креативно и разнообразно. Геймплей достаточно прост в освоении, но предлагает интересные тактические решения. Нужно грамотно расставлять и улучшать "башни" (процессоры, видеокарты и т.д.), учитывая их характеристики и уязвимости врагов. Каждый элемент обладает уникальными способностями, и комбинация разных модулей позволяет создавать мощные оборонительные конфигурации. Игра бесплатна и, несмотря на минималистичный сюжет, затягивает своей динамикой и необходимостью быстро реагировать на меняющуюся ситуацию. Прекрасный способ скоротать время и проверить свои стратегические навыки. Единственный минус – иногда становится немного однообразной, но это компенсируется короткими игровыми сессиями и постоянным желанием улучшить свой рекорд. Рекомендую всем любителям жанра Tower Defense!
Recommended Aug 11, 2025
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Not recommended Mar 13, 2025
A repetitive tech demo with laggy controls
Recommended May 15, 2024
Yeah, was pretty cool better than alot of paid for VR stuff. There is something similar like this in The Lab VR game (arcade machine) If you liked that you'll like this too.

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