Category: Virtual Reality
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Are Horror Virtual Reality Games Too Scary?
We all know horror movies and TV shows are fake, but it is hard to decipher the difference within the virtual reality (VR) world. I consider myself a big fan of horror movies. I love the thrill and the suspense, but as soon as I think something will happen, I start to cover my eyes.…
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Robots Are Replacing Humans in The Last Worker, Out Now
Publisher Wired Productions, writer/director Jörg Tittel, and pioneering independent games studio Wolf & Wood, are happy to announce that The Last Worker launches today. The Last Worker is a captivating narrative adventure told from a first-person perspective that revolves around the challenges faced by humanity in a world dominated by automation, where robots are rapidly replacing human…
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Project: Nightlight, The Tense Horror VR Game, Releases in March
Adelaide-based developer, Fringe Realities, is excited to announce that their debut title, Project: Nightlight, an atmospheric horror VR game, will be launching on Steam VR in March, 2023. Update: Fringe Realities ran into some issues with the build and upload process, and has had to delay the game from their initial March 3rd release. They…
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After The Fall: A Reason to Play Virtual Reality – PCVR Review
Shooters are a dime a dozen in VR, ranging from hyper-realistic gunplay to more zany sci-fi options. I often find VR can be too grounded in this reality. Breaking immersion by prioritizing literal representation over fun always cheapens the experience. Thankfully, After The Fall excels at visceral interaction without lifting the veil. This helps to…
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A Township Tale: An Uneasy Journey – Oculus Quest Review
Expectations can be difficult to express when it comes to Virtual Reality (VR) games. I often find myself surprised with the innovative ways games will tackle the limitations of the technology. A Township Tale, by Alta, is a perfect example of what Virtual Reality can accomplish. Unfortunately, I found the game to be quite rough…
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Arcsmith: Become a Lego Engineer – Oculus Quest Review
Virtual Reality games always struggle to keep me playing for hours on end. I’m unsure if it is the constant moving around or if my immersion breaks due to my housemate’s dog wanting a pat. Arcsmith, by Bithell Games, does succeed in keeping you engaged in the world by gluing you to your seat. Initially,…
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Flow Weaver: Gorgeous Yet Hollow – Oculus Quest Review
In recent years, escape rooms have been growing in popularity, and so has virtual reality. So, it seems only fitting to combine the two and create a claustrophobic, puzzling experience. Flow Weaver draws the audience away from the usual horror setting that plagues escape rooms to create a unique experience of magic and sorcery. Flow…
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Phantom: Covert Ops: A Comfortable, Safe VR Shooter – Oculus Review
First Person Shooters have always captured my attention, dating all the way back to GoldenEye 007. In my eyes, silenced guns, snipers, night vision, and stealth aspects make for a relatively engaging shooter. Amalgamating this with virtual reality transforms the experience entirely. Unfortunately, Phantom: Covert Ops didn’t challenge the boundaries and, if anything, became a…
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Vertigo Games Announce Apocalyptic 80’s VR Game After The Fall
Vertigo Games, the folks behind the hit VR title Arizona Sunshine, have announced their next foray into the world of Virtual Reality, After The Fall. After The Fall is a cooperative VR title set in the frozen apocalyptic wasteland of 80s Los Angeles. Exuding Left 4 Dead 2 vibes, After The Fall is set to…
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Star Wars: Squadrons: Piloting a ship has never felt better – PS4 Review
When Electronic Arts were given the license to develop Star Wars games back in 2012 after Disney bought out Lucasfilm, video game fans worldwide were waiting with bated breath. While Motive Studios’ (EA) Battlefront games have their fans, most of the fanbase clung to the original. With the release of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order,…
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Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition Arrives Just in Time For Halloween
Blair Witch, developed by Bloober Team, was released last year to a fairly positive reception. The psychological survival horror game was derived from the Blair Witch horror films. Since its launch, the game has had a few additions including the Good Boy Pack and a free DLC in December. Now, Blair Witch is moving forward…
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Musings on the Myst VR Remake
Take a Look, It’s in a Book A few years ago, I was talking to a friend of mine who lives out in California. She had just had a date with her now-fiancé at a virtual reality park out her way. We got to talking about how Virtual Reality games are now actually becoming a…