Tales of Sintra: The Dark Vortex
Action ∙ Adventure ∙ Role PlayingFace the Dark Vortex in a fantasy VR adventure where puzzles, magic, and combat collide in a world consumed by darkness.
Wield powerful weapons—two swords, a bow, and a shield—and defeat ancient bosses like the mighty golem and the fire-breathing dragon. Master their spells to enchant your gear and unlock new zones filled with deadlier threats.
Choose your combat style: dual-wield swords, mix sword and shield, or rain down magical arrows from a distance. Adapt your strategy to every enemy and terrain.
Explore ancient castles, crumbling temples, and cursed fortresses where the environment itself becomes part of the challenge. Every puzzle solved brings you one step closer to the truth behind the Vortex.
Visually stunning and handcrafted for VR, Tales of Sintra blends dark dungeons with majestic landscapes for a truly immersive experience.
Tales of Sintra is a VR sword-fighting and magic adventure with exploration, boss battles, and environmental puzzles designed for immersive gameplay.
| comfort | ⦾ Moderate |
| age rating | 13+ Teen |
| website | ippogames.com |
| developer | Ippo Games |
| publisher | Ippo Games |
| connection | Internet not required |
| app version | 1 |
| languages | English ∙ Chinese ∙ French ∙ German ∙ Italian ∙ Japanese ∙ Korean ∙ Portuguese ∙ Russian ∙ Spanish |
Reviews 3
Pretty good
Game was pretty good, probably say worth $10 or so.
Few things that could be improved:
-Turning speed: should be faster. Even when I changed it to the highest speed in the game, it was still pretty slow.
-running should be an option. The rooms are big. So it gets very tedious walking stones around. Also, if enemies start surrounding you, the character moves too slow for strafing quickly. There needs to be a running option to move faster.
-I don’t know if it’s a bug or not, but I don’t always feel the haptics when I strike an enemy.
Atmospheric Dungeon-Crawler
Only got this a day or so ago, so not got very far in. But so far very impressed.
Graphics are really good, with massive, expansive catacombs to explore and creepy enemies. The textures on the walls are nice and the lighting is very impressive. Battling skeletons and the undead is very satisfying, and the music lends the whole thing a creepy, ominous atmosphere.
Slower paced than Dungeons Of Eternity, but I like wandering around, wondering what's around the next corner. Draw-distance is very good; some of the rooms are really vast. Be nice if the resolution could be slightly higher to make everything really pop out. Maybe with the Quest's proposed 10% performance hike, this could be addressed in the future. And a few more choices in the Settings would be welcome. No height adjustment is available, but not really a problem for me.
Overall, really good so far. Don't think I'll be getting bored of this anytime soon.
Update: Been playing for a month or so now, on and off, and really enjoying the nice blend of puzzles cleverly woven into the action. It's got an atmosphere all of it's own, this game! Maybe it's the music, or the relaxed pace. Anyway, definitely going to stick with it to the end, which is more than can be said for most games out there.
A Hidden Gem!
I went into this game with no major expectations, but it really impressed me!
The graphics are stunning, especially the lighting. The music fits perfectly with the atmosphere. The weapon system is fun, and the rune-based spell casting adds a nice layer of depth.
The combat feels solid — good blocking mechanics, satisfying physics, and the ragdolls react well to hits. The puzzles are engaging so far, not too hard, but it feels like there’s still a lot of adventure left ahead.
For this price, it's definitely worth it.