Always best to put your first fist forward!
Kansas City, US, 30th January 2025 – As if it were some sort of underground ‘fight club’, Haymaker has been growing a fanbase of hardcore fighters on Meta Quest. So much so that this Early Access title has attained a coveted ‘Top Seller’ badge on the Horizon Store!
Currently sitting at an impressive 4.8 rating from over 240 reviews, the plucky physical brawler has proved you can’t keep a good fighting game down. The brutal sandbox brawler has received significant acclaim from both critics and consumers alike.
Here’s some of the amazing feedback Haymaker has received:
- KaleahVR – “I tried the game and LOVED it”
- Ubiklips – “The best VR fighting game”
- Mr.Marinara – “Cathartic and tons of fun!!!”
- BioGamer Girl – “Haymaker earns an 8.5 out of 10 for delivering a visceral, physics‑first VR brawler with satisfying body‑driven combat and emergent, sandboxy encounters.”
- GeneracionXR – “a project that redefines VR combat”
“Getting the Top Seller status was awesome and somewhat unexpected- I’m just getting started on upgrading the gameplay and expanding the content, but it looks like people are into it as it is!” says James Console, Console Studios founder.
KEY FEATURES
- Realistic Physical Fighting – Punch, kick and counter opponents just like a street brawl
- Everything is a Hazard – Use a hammer, grab a bottle, or use the corner of a table to knock out opponents
- Limitless Playthroughs – No two runs are ever the same, with endless combinations on offer
- AI Teammates – Double team enemies or let your AI buddy take some of the flak
- Gameplay Modes – Learn new moves in the Training Gym, take on custom Sandbox fights, and progress characters in the Roguelite mode
Haymaker is available now in Early Access for Meta Quest headsets, priced at $14.99 USD, €13.99 EUR, £11.99 GBP.
HaymakerVR – Horizon Store Link|
About Haymaker:
Haymaker is a no-holds-barred fighting simulation where you let your fists do the talking. Learn how to break arms, perform judo throws, drop kicks, and even throat strikes in this physical brawler. Train at the gym to learn your craft and then step into the Sandbox mode to make fights as easy or as hard as you like. Then, try to survive the Roguelike mode, picking specialist classes built for taking damage and dealing it out. One thing’s for sure, Haymaker doesn’t pull its punches.
About Console Studios:
Console Studios is an independent studio based in Kansas City, founded in 2025 after 5 years of development on its debut title Haymaker. Console Studios’ mission is to push the boundaries of player interactivity in virtual reality through physics-driven gameplay and unorthodox game design.
