## Swarms by Fishing Cactus: Now Available on SpringboardVR Arena!

### VR Content

October 16, 2024 | 5 min read

# **Swarms by Fishing Cactus: Now Available on SpringboardVR Arena!**

We are excited to announce that _Swarms: Hive Awakening_ and _Horde Mode_ by **Fishing Cactus** is now available for venues through the **SpringboardVR Arena** platform! This intense, futuristic co-op shooter transports players into a post-apocalyptic world, where they must fight off massive swarms of robotic enemies to save humanity.

### **Game Overview**

- **Genre**: Sci-fi 3D Co-op Multiplayer Shooter
- **Players**: 4-8
- **Session Length**: 30 minutes
- **Play Spaces**: 6x6m for _Horde Mode_ and 16x12m for _Hive Awakening_
- **Platforms**: Arena Launcher (HTC Vive Pro, HTC Focus 3)
- **Recommended Age**: 12+

### **A Futuristic Co-op Shooter with High Replayability**

Set in the hostile realm of _Hornest_, you and your elite team of fighters are tasked with stopping a terrifying invasion by the Hive—semi-biological creatures that have awakened from centuries of slumber. Drawing inspiration from classic sci-fi epics like _Starship Troopers_ and _Matrix Revolutions_, _Swarms_ offers intense, large-scale battles with swarms of thousands of enemies.

### **Features & Game Modes**

- **Multiplayer Free Roam**: Up to 8 players in a co-op, free-roam experience, featuring tactical collaboration.
- **Horde Mode**: A smaller-scale 6x6m experience with endless waves of enemies.
- **Hive Awakening**: A larger 16x12m experience where you face increasingly difficult enemies.
- **High Replayability**: Procedurally generated assets ensure each playthrough feels fresh, as new “rooms” and enemies are created to provide variety.
- **No Backpack Needed**: Using WiFi 6 streaming, players can enjoy _Swarms_ in maximum graphic quality without cumbersome backpack PCs.

### **Target Audience**

_Swarm_ is designed for fans of sci-fi shooting games, providing a challenge for even the most experienced players. The adaptive difficulty ensures that both casual gamers and competitive e-sports enthusiasts can enjoy this immersive experience.

### **About the Developers**

Developed by **Fishing Cactus** and published by **Vertigo Games**, _Swarms_ is part of the growing catalog of high-quality VR experiences available through SpringboardVR. Vertigo Games is known for creating epic VR titles like _Arizona Sunshine_ and _After the Fall_, and now adds _Swarms_ to its location-based entertainment (LBE) offerings.

### **Bring Swarms to Your Venue**

As part of the **SpringboardVR Arena** platform, _Swarms_ is an exciting addition for venues looking to offer free-roam VR experiences that captivate players with high-stakes action and immersive storytelling. With easy integration and flexible play spaces, _Swarms_ is perfect for a range of VR entertainment centers.

For more information on how to bring _Swarms_ to your venue, contact us at [info@springboardvr.com](mailto:info@springboardvr.com) to request a demo.