How to Play Urban Assault
Urban Assault offers an exhilarating virtual reality experience that combines strategic team play, dynamic combat, and innovative mechanics. Here’s your guide on how to navigate and master the game.
Strategise and Win
Urban Assault is a 2v2 team-based game. Success relies on coordinated movement and strategy with your teammates.
Using the Teleporter Control Panel
Stand near the Control Panel with your teammate.
Wait until the panel indicator turns green.
Place your palm on the numbered button (1-6) for a few seconds.
Ensure the button depresses in the VR world, indicating your tracker is read correctly.
Zones 2-5 contain medikits
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Medikits: Used for revival. Players become transparent upon dying and can be revived by placing their hand on a medikit.
Location Indicator
The illuminated button on the panel displays your current platform.
Eyes from the skies
A strategic element the gives you and your team mate a significant advantage if/when you get the hang of it.
Activating an Airstrike
Think of it like calling in a strike. There is a process to follow. Beware, it leaves you exposed, so keep a sharp lookout.
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Find the Airstrike Cases on Platform 5 and 6.
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Hold your hand over the button for 20 seconds to activate
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Choose a Helicopter Strike or Drone Strike.
Location Location, Location
In Urban Assault, moving between platforms requires strategic thinking and team coordination.
Move as a Unit
You and your team mate cannot be on different platforms. You must move together.
Take them out from above
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Once activated, move to Platform 3.
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Board by pulling the lever at the helicopter transporter.
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Both team members can board, or one can stay on Platform 3.
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To leave, pull the lever inside the helicopter.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
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Once activated, move to Platform 2
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Find the UAV Activation Controller.
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The controller has a screen displaying a live camera feed.
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Pinpoint the enemy's building.
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Trigger the drone strike and watch carnage unfold.
Thermal Target Marker
Another string to your strategic bow.
The TTM helps you find and target your opponents.
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Locate the TTM box and change / pick it up, just as you do with your weapons.
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Scan the area for for your enemy. You will see them as a red silhouette, even behind walls.
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Put a target on their back. Now, they are ready for your team mate to take them out.
Requires advanced team communication and strategic planning.
Which gun are you?
You get an Automatic Rifle and a Scope Sniper Rifle.
What gun you choose is a strategic decision. Choose well, if not wisely.
Here’s how you do it:
Locate a Weapon Crate These are available in zones 2-5 of the playing field.
Select a New Weapon:
Hold your current weapon into the crate. This action triggers the exchange.
You will receive the new weapon that was inside the crate.
Ensure Clean Exchange
Make sure the exchange is completed. In the VR world, you should see your old weapon in the crate and the new one in your hand.
Familiarise with the New Weapon
Take a moment to get accustomed to the new weapon’s handling and features.
Each weapon has its unique characteristics and usage.
Remember, being adept at quickly and efficiently changing weapons can be crucial in the heat of battle. It’s a good idea to practice this skill to enhance your performance in the game.