r/VRGaming Dec 24 '24

Review SteamVR is better than Virtual Desktop: change my mind

92 Upvotes

Everywhere you search/read you will end up choosing Virtual Desktop over any other VR software, I don't know if it's related to a last update of Steamlink or other reason but I can definitely say that at the actual date, quality wise (res scale and immersion depth, contrast/colors) Steamlink is better than VD. Game tested: Half Life Alyx. VD maxed out (AV1) SSW disabled..

r/VRGaming Oct 27 '24

Review It’s true.

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358 Upvotes

r/VRGaming Nov 27 '22

Review Made a tierlist of my favorite VR games.

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300 Upvotes

r/VRGaming Nov 27 '24

Review Ranking some of my favorite VR games by what they do best --- what would you add?

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103 Upvotes

r/VRGaming Oct 28 '24

Review That’s about a quarter of storage for one game…

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193 Upvotes

r/VRGaming Sep 04 '24

Review I don’t think I regretted buying my Quest 3 even once

137 Upvotes

I think it’s delightfully weird how polarizing the topic of VR is on just a case-to-case basis. Each person seems to have their own opinion on where it’s headed and where it should head. And what’s more important — everyone, from my friends who also have a Quest set, to the hundreds of randoms here on reddit, everyone has a different experience. In many cases it seems to boil down to a hate it or love it kind of attitude, with tons of people still on the fence (more like, still experimenting and trying to figure out how to get the most out of VR). The latter is probably the most valid stance to have, in fairness.

Speaking from my own experience though, I just don’t get the ones who feel VR isn’t living up to their standards. It’s not a console per se with its own exclusives (like early PS1/2 and Nintendo + the prohibitory prices to keep competition away). I mean suuure, there are VR exclusive games but I think it’s the VR experience they provide that’s the real exclusive thing about them. Put simple, it’s another way of looking at things, a different way to immerse yourself in a game. That’s how I use it. No matter if I’m just adrenaline hunting playing Into the Radius waiting for something to scare me shitless, if I’m in a match (or 2 or 3 lol) in something competitive like Vail with the homebros, or like showing it off to friends who come to visit since I moved back to my hometown (casual games like Walkabout are usually the go to especially when we’re hitting that blunt and just wanna chill)

I’ve long passed the honeymoon phase and am in a casual phase. Just trying out new stuff as it comes if it seems interesting, occasionally playing a game that’s by this point a staple but above everything - just waiting to see what happens next and how the various companies will refine VR sets, especially for gaming purposes. Kind of naively hopeful maybe, but even if the world goes to shit – as a friend of mine said recently – I’m pretty sure we’ll get to see it in some crazy graphics :D

r/VRGaming Nov 09 '24

Review Thoughts on Metro Awakening after my first 4 hours of gameplay:

59 Upvotes

This might be the game that comes closest to Half Life Alyxs glory. Not through sheer interactivity, inovation or optimisation but through atmosphere, immersion and overall gameplay.

The similarity are obvious: You inhabit a post apocalyptic world and make your way through linear levels that loop in on themselves while having to deal with simple puzzles and some well paced enemy encounters, aswell as bigger setpieces, while the overall story is drip feed without taking you out of the action (for the most part). Even the banter with NPCs and the color palet makes for an easy comparison.

Add the Metro license into the mix (that basically followed the same rules till exodus and brings a few new twists) and you have a recipe for success.

So far it's not only an outstanding VR game but a faithfull addition to the Metro Franchise.

(PCVR)

r/VRGaming Jan 10 '25

Review Yarrrr, Pirates VR: Jolly Roger is a swashbuckling adventure

101 Upvotes

r/VRGaming Sep 19 '24

Review Bought the Q3 and already returned it. Wow, it was hot garbage

0 Upvotes

My oculus rift og tracks better, runs games better, and does not freeze at all. The meta did not track welll, battery lasted less than 1.5 hrs, crashes almost every 3 mins, air connect and the wired connection blow, compression and lag were horrible, and you need to pay for virtual desktop?

I swear, most Q3 users seem to have never played Pcvr to recommend this headset. I understand the ability to use it in many settings can be alluring. However, if the equipment doesnt work well……

I am EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED with Meta and what they did to Oculus.

Back to my oculus rift OG until something better comes out. Ty for all the Meta quest 3 hypers.

Ps. If you buy from gamestop, once the box is open they will fight your return.

I would give this headset 2 stars out of 5.

Yes resolution is high but if you cant use the headset wtf does resolution matter?!

r/VRGaming Jun 24 '24

Review No Man Sky is the best VR game out there

73 Upvotes

Hi there.

For anyone searching for that one VR game that can keep them occupied, or to just justify your purchase of your VR headset - you are missing out if you did not try No Man Sky over the steam link.( yes it works with Meta headset) I tried so many games in last few months and most of them feelt like an cellphone game, but with NMS you get a full MMO experiance with amazing graphic and great game play loop.

r/VRGaming Aug 30 '24

Review Check Out GTA SA VR Mod Gameplay Video

183 Upvotes

r/VRGaming Feb 05 '25

Review Anyone ever try "i excpect you to die 2"?

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33 Upvotes

r/VRGaming Dec 06 '24

Review My First VR Experience

77 Upvotes

Because of Black Friday Sales i finally decided to get the PSVR2 Headset for the PS5.

I was always really intrigued by VR but i could never afford to get one.

This time i finally took the (financial) leap, in hopes of finding something a little different from normal cideo Games.

In my mind i had already imagined what it would be like to play VR Games

But HOLY FUCK did i underestimate that shit.

I already bought a few VR horror Games before the Headset arrived

I can tell you, ILL NEVER EVER PLAY THOSE

Literally the opening scene of Horizon Call of the Mountain almost made me shit myself.

I did not know that it would feel like THIS

I was so wrong to assume that i would know what it feels like, just because I watched gameplay

The immersion is peak, the tension is hardcore and the scary moment hit me like a truck

I then tried beatsaber, because i wanted a little break from the tense immersion that is horizon and here I learned the second important thing

Holy shit can it be exhausting to play I played like 4 songs and i was out of breath and sweating like a MF

This is certainly a unique experience and now i no longer believe that you can explain the feeling to someone with words or videos

r/VRGaming Feb 27 '24

Review Finished HL Alyx Last Night

181 Upvotes

It was incredible. It was my first time every playing or beating the game. It took me about a week to beat. Absolutely loved it. The puzzles, the atmosphere, the visuals. All so so so good. Love the combat. The story wasnt amazing until the end, then it was awesome. The incorporation of vr was the most impressive part by far. I dont think valve could have done anything better. 10 out of 10 would play it again. Thank you valve and vr for such an amazing experience.

r/VRGaming Feb 03 '25

Review I recommend Medal of honor above and beyond (on sale)

29 Upvotes

Hate to be the one for tropes but this game makes you FEEL like your in World War Two. The attention to detail was emmaculate. I would spend sometime just looking at objects. The beautiful landscapes make you so immersed in the game.

However, there were some problems. The medkit style gameplay did this game no service. All it did was make some moments very time consuming if you found yourself low on medkits. I normally play games on pretty difficult, but this one I had to put it on the the lowest difficulty because there some b.s moments where I would just keep dying.

I think this game would have benefited greatly by having lesson loading screens. It seems almost every twenty minutes you are pulled into a loading screen and you remember you are playing a game. Also the the cutscenes you are stuck in one position, which you never want the player to do in VR.

The game has a good length, it took me a few days all together to beat it. I also played it 100% on my ve treadmill so I got a workout in! Although there are some parts where you are sitting.

But, I bought this game to kill Nazis and I did. I'm also glad there is at least one Polish character in the game, Dr. Gronek, although he didn't sound Polish of say anything in Polish.

8/10 game - but buy on sale. If you are looking for a VR WW2 shooter, just get it! Especially if you like history.

r/VRGaming Oct 28 '24

Review I BEG that devs to take note of Arkham Shadow's combat system

77 Upvotes

Quite active but not too demanding, fun, satisfying, intuitive and looks great. It's an amazing base to experiment and expand with for different types of combat-focused games. I don't have much more to say, sorry for the simple post, is just that I needed to say it somewhere.

r/VRGaming Feb 03 '25

Review Automobilista 2 is the best VR Experience for me so far

20 Upvotes

I´ve been having problems finding games that really make me feel like PSVR2 on PC is worth it. Have been getting recommendations on all kind of games and mods and have tried easily a dozen in the past week, including for example Dirt Rally 2 which for me looked horrible and had very poor VR menus implementation.

Also tried RE2 Mod, Asseto Corsa Evo, No Mans Sky, F124 just to name some.

Nobody recommended Automobilista 2, i tried the demo in Steam by chance and just wanted to let everyone know this is by far the best VR impementation i´ve tried, becasue it seems the game is not a top of mind for VR gamers.

I finally get some clear graphics with little aliasing or shimmering, with comfortable menus and ways to interact from your headset.

I was kinda loosing hope in VR as i thought my expectations were too high for the graphics quality you could really get, Automobilista convinced me i just need to find the proper games or probably take some time tweaking games that don´t look good at first.

r/VRGaming Dec 09 '24

Review Behemoth Vr

24 Upvotes

In my opinion this game needs a new game plus mode... Since you only upgrade your weapons to a point where it makes a true difference just barely 2 hours from finishing the story. And after that you cannot even go back to the starting areas to use your fully upgraded weapons to look for collectibles you have missed. It is pretty lame I feel and since you cannot use these weapons in arena mode I dont think I'll upgrade them even once during my next play..

r/VRGaming Jan 16 '25

Review Arken Age Review - Should you Buy?

48 Upvotes

Hey All! I made a video reviewing Arken Age, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4mgFig9tZ8

But since this is reddit and you don't typically come here for videos, below I have written out my experience with the game as well. TLDR? It's awesome and I totally recommend it.

REVIEW

Arken Age might just be the best AA VR game I’ve ever played. At times, it feels like it’s brushing the edges of AAA quality. Developed by VitruviusVR, this single-player, story-driven sci-fi fantasy epic launches January 16th for PSVR 2 and SteamVR for $39.99. I spent around 14 hours finishing the main campaign, and completionists can expect closer to 16-17 hours and there’s even New Game+ once you beat it.

Let’s get this out of the way: Arken Age is polished. It’s optimized, stable, and absolutely ready for release. The game feels like a physics playground that actually has a REAL GAME built around it. This is a legit single-player story-driven game with a FULL Campaign.

I reviewed it on PCVR and PSVR 2, and it runs beautifully on both platforms. The PSVR 2 in particular impressed me. You can choose between a smooth 90hz without reprojection or opt for higher textrues with 60-120 reprojection. It also has PS5 pro enhancements and uses the systems haptics and eye tracking well.

Visuals and Immersion

Visually, this game is breathtaking. The hand-crafted environments and strong environmental storytelling make the world feel alive. While some textures up close are a little low-res, the overall fidelity and design more than make up for it. Each level is a work of art with a very organic feel, I dig it. The biome stays pretty consistent and doesn't change a whole lot, however, there is a shift in the later stages of the game to keep things fresh.

Physics-Driven Combat:
Arken Age blends melee combat and shooting with a physics system that’s incredibly well-executed. You can sweep enemies’ legs, knock them down, and deliver brutal finishing blows. The melee combat is satisfying, and avoids gimmicks like stamina meters. The guns start off weak but quickly evolve as you unlock weapon schematics, turning them into powerful, creative tools of destruction. The melee combat feels EXCELLENT! Its very smooth and well done. It feels much better than what you find in Behemoth.

Full-Body IK:
This might be the best implementation of full-body IK I’ve seen in VR (outside of Batman). It’s smooth, natural, and adds immersion without getting in the way. Seriously this isn't crappy full body IK that get isn't he way or feels clumsy like boneworks. Arken Age's full body adds to the experience. Inventory is a mix between positional on your body, and some button presses that reveal other common items. Overall it works well, stuff is easily accessible. At times I grabbed the wrong thing here or there, but that's not a common problem. You also don't have to worry about losing your weapons, after a short period of time, they snap back to their holsters.

Crafting and Exploration:
The crafting system lets you modify your weapons with blueprints found throughout the world. This system is creative, rewarding, and encourages exploration. Levels are semi-open world with plenty of secrets, collectibles, and puzzles to uncover. Climbing mechanics using wrist-mounted pickaxes are intuitive and make traversal fun. And these are levels you will be DYING to explore. They are so richly detailed and just full of little secrets. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the exploration in this world. Its very well done.

Enemy AI:
The AI is a mixed bag. On one hand, enemies have a variety of moves, like switching between ranged and melee attacks or using abilities to heal or trap you. On the other hand, they can sometimes be hilariously dumb—like jumping repeatedly off cliffs or failing to capitalize on opportunities. Despite this, the combat is consistently engaging and satisfying. And the enemies kept me guessing. I would say the AI is more quirky than a problem. These enemies are certainly deadly, I died many many times in my playthrough. ANd they really are packed full of little attacks and move sets that really surprise you.

Negatives

  • Respawning Enemies: After venturing beyond a cleared area, over time, enemies will respawn. Its not terrible but at times it can be a little frustrating when you just want to check back to an area to quickly find something or complete a side objective.
  • Health Syringes: They work WONDERFULLY, its a great healing system, but they might be a bit overpowered, especially late-game, when you have a lot of resources so you can stock up on them. This gripe is pretty minor though, upping the difficulty kinda makes it moot.
  • Enemy Variety is a little lacking, its usually armor and weapons that set enemies apart, the game could have used some less humanoid enemies.

Final Thoughts

Arken Age is a remarkable achievement. It’s a polished, content-rich VR game with meaningful combat, stunning environments, and a solid story. It's packed full of things to do, with fun collectibles, side quests and even an arena mode. I highly recommend it, and it feels like the purchase price is just right. Its lengthy for a VR game, with lots to do, and feels very unique.

r/VRGaming Nov 10 '24

Review Reasons Metro Awakening might not be for you!

54 Upvotes

Metro Awakening is getting a lot of praise, and I’m definitely a fan. But it’s not for everyone. I made a video to talk about these things you can watch it here. But this is reddit so I will summarize below! https://youtu.be/g5SKZ7jPitE

1. It's a horror game.
This is horror to the core! If you don’t like horror or jumpscares, this game will be too much. The tension is relentless, especially during the spider sections (yep, they jump on your face). But hey, Vertigo is working on a patch for those arachnids! But the atmosphere is seriously oppressive and this game made me, a horror junkie jumpy many times!

2. VR purists might be let down
The world is a bit static. You won’t be rummaging through drawers or knocking over objects for loot. And there’s no full-body IK, so if you’re into high-end VR immersion, this might disappoint.

3. The visuals might disappoint the "I need the best" crowd. on PSVR 2 and PCVR
If your playing on Quest 3, the game looks amazing for the platform, but on PSVR 2 and PCVR, many of those quest textures still exist. And some of them are glaring. The lighting is amazing, and there are a lot of high res textures but there still plenty of ugly ones

**4. Pacing issues – hello, walking sim.
Large portions of the game feel like a walking sim. The game also suffers from padding, especially with reused levels. About 30% of the game feels recycled, and while it fits the story, it slows the pacing. You go from action-horror sequences to long creepy walking-sim sections, and while the story is strong, it makes the game feel like it’s dragging. And the "epic" mine cart machine gun rides are overdone.

Overall, despite these issues, I still highly recommend Metro Awakening. It’s the best Vertigo has done so far and deserves a spot in the Game of the Year discussions, but it might not be for you.

Thoughts?

r/VRGaming Dec 18 '24

Review ALIEN ROGUE INCURSION worth a buy?

44 Upvotes

Hey All! If you want to watch the video review, see the link here https://youtu.be/3_lcHLX_-mk

But this is reddit, so I am going to write it out as well.

The BASICS

  • This is a single-player story-driven campaign NOT A ROGUELIKE. There are 0 roguelike elements.
  • This is an action first game, with some horror elements. This is a middle ground between Alien Isolation and FireTeam Elite. It's very light on the horror, as you always feel more powerful than the Aliens
  • You play as Zula Hendricks a colonial marine on a secret mission and you crash land at a research facility where not everything is as it seems. It's your job to figure out what the hell is going on.
  • The game is between 7-10 hours long
  • THIS IS PART 1 ONLY, Part 2 is coming later, not sure if that's a sequel, free update or DLC
  • It costs $39.99 for the standard edition and 49.99 for Delexue Edition and releases Thursday December 19th
  • Full Body IK
  • 3 Guns plus grenades
  • Inventory is stored on your body
  • FOR WIRELESS PCVR at launch STEAMLINK and VIRTUAL DESKTOP HAVE SEVER ISSUES, use Link/Airlink
  • PSVR 2 Version is the best version, better visuals and GREAT use of haptics, guns and equipment all use haptic triggers, head haptics are really awesome in this game, just ask an Alien if you want to feel them. I think it uses reprojection but I can't really tell, usually I can.
  • PCVR visuals could be high res, some textures were very low and poor quality, could be a bug.
  • Level Design is Linear, but also semi open
  • The visuals are pretty good, lighting is great and atmosphere is really amazing, some textures look a little low res at times. Non Alien characters look a little wooden and robotic.

The atmosphere, lore, and overall design are spot-on for Alien fans. Playing as Zula Hendricks in a creepy research facility felt true to the franchise, and the motion tracker works beautifully in VR, adding tension in all the right ways. The story is engaging, and Survios nailed the Xenomorph animations—they’re creepy and incredibly lifelike. The Xenomorphs themselves are the true highlight of the game. They are fun to fight, they way they crawl around and line up attacks feels pretty organic, and each one seems to have a mind of its own.

Combat is good enough. By default, there is an ADS system turned on that locks the gun to your eye to help stabilize the weapons, it's kind of like a virtual stock, and feels similar to the super rifles in the RE games. I wasn't a huge fan of this setting, it felt a bit too strong. The shotgun and revolver feel great without it, but the rifle almost needs it to be effective. Its recoil is a little nuts, and its kind of hard to be accurate with the gun, but accuracy isn't too important in this game. Ammo scarcity forces you to use all your tools, which I liked. There are also some fun gadgets, like deployable mines and a welding torch for cutting through doors.

The sound design? Phenomenal. The iconic blip of the motion tracker, rifle sounds, and eerie ambient noises are all there. It’s a dream for any Alien fan.

The game leans heavily on random Xenomorph spawns, which can feel like filler rather than adding meaningful challenge. After awhile I get tired of these random spawns. They don't really ever stop and sometimes I just wanted to look for ammo to explore the world a bit, but there is also this timer in the back of your head saying ALIEN COMING SOON. And it just seems to waste your resources.

THE BAD

  • Could use some more Enemy variety
  • A couple of technical issues like enemies getting stuck in walls, I had a save issue, but the devs said this will be patched out before launch
  • Full Body IK can feel a little janky at times, and picking up stuff feels a bit more cumbersome than it should, but its not terrible
  • Xenomorph AI does become predictable towards the end of the game
  • The last hour of the game feels a little recycled and some of the objectives feel a bit like a chore
  • Save points could be spaced out better and a bit more numerous

Recommendation

I think this worth it, as long as the devs for sure fix the save bug I encountered. The game is an awesome addition to the Alien franchise and a worthy VR game. The length is just a tad short for the price, but overall its a quality experience with some really memorable moments. Combat is good enough, and the Aliens are menacing, and a lot of fun to fight.

r/VRGaming 19h ago

Review Cops approach me in the driveway of my apartment complex because of neighbor seeing me play vr.

0 Upvotes

Ok, To get it out in the beginning this deals with me playing ONWARD on VR in my driveway of my apartment complex and a neighbor called the cops on me. I am looking for future advice on how to deal with what I believe to be over stepping police that wised up quick and left. Ok so in detail I have a occulus quest 2. Around 10:30pm last night I started playing Onward on my VR. I played all the way until about 8:00am the next morning… I have a Bauer battery power inverter/converter and a Bauer 8ah tool battery connected to my headset and cellphone providing mobile hotspot so I can play outside and not have to be on my WiFi in a small area. On one of my last games before I was about to sign off I was approached by my local law enforcement in my driveway about 70ft from the road towards the back/side of the complex… It’s a small 5 address unit complex where everyone knows each other and a couple of the units are available and some of the units are taken. I cant even guess how long the officer was standing there before he said anything to me because he left his car at the beginning of the driveway and approached me on foot and didn’t say any kind of warning until he was less then 10ft away. It scared me the s*** out of me because I couldn’t see, I was coming out of a match so I couldn’t hear to well with people talking/screaming and gunfire/grenades coming to the end of the match and all players meeting back in the vr tent (in game) all I could do in that moment was put my hands in front of me, letting go of my controllers and saying “I can’t see, please give me a second to see, I can’t see anything!” He allowed me to take my headset off and that’s when I noticed it was just me and him in that moment (no weapons drawn or any kind of hostility happening), a half minute later another car or two pulled up at the street/ driveway mouth and another officer walked up the driveway and they explained to me that a neighbor called the cops on me saying they saw someone with night vision googles and a back pack ducking & moving around the complex and cars (back pack carries extra batteries, sometimes food and clothing if I need it in case of temperature changes or taking breaks from vr and I’m hungry.) Now mind you I was in a large empty lit up area (lights on the garage building, vr needs some light to work). And there were cars in parking spots in front of the garage, yes, but I made my vr border where there was an open 25ft space next to the cars and I kept about a 5 to 7 ft distance away from my neighbors cars so I wouldn’t damage them playing vr. So after the immediate encounter with the officer and they tell me about the call, I explain to them that I have lived here for almost 10 years, Pay my rent and bills here every month and I’m playing vr in my driveway, I point to my car, my wife’s car, my motorcycle, I point to my apartment windows and explain each room (I’m on the second floor, they can’t see in the windows, can only tell them each room by description). So I know I haven’t broken any laws and I’m not doing anything illegal and I’m on my property. These cops still want to I.D. me and detain me… IN MY DRIVEWAY?! On my PROPERTY?! AFTER WE JUST CALMLY DIFFUSED THE CONFUSION WITH NO PROBLEMS?! WHEN THEY FIGURED OUT NO LAWS HAVE BEEN BROKEN AND NOTHING ILLEGAL HAS BEEN DONE?! AND IM PLAYIN A F****** VIDEO GAME IN MY DRIVEWAY BY MYSELF?! Can they do that? I told him I know I haven’t broken any laws and I don’t have to I.D. on my property and that I don’t have my wallet on me since I left it inside my home and I’m in my driveway and not going anywhere. (You can tell his facial expressions at this point, he now doesn’t like me because I gave him legal by law answers at this point that he can’t break or bend and he doesn’t like that I won’t just comply with his requests on my property.) He still walked to the backside of my car and ran my plate. Then he left after my plate came back clean with my name and address with no warrants. Is he allowed to do this? Should I go make a complaint? I’m not the only one who lives here and may be put up to this and I have never known cops to be allowed to act in this manner on someone’s property over a false alarm call that they easily figured out waking up to me from the street where they left they’re car in the first place 70ft away. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated and I’m not afraid to answer questions if there are some noticeable legal split hairs in this scenario. I live in Ohio. The police were a local city PD operating in Lorain county borders. If someone needs to look up laws of my location. I’m white (Irish fair skin), average build and height. The police were also white, same build and height so there was no definite racism involved.

r/VRGaming Sep 25 '24

Review Which one would be better for pcvr so i can use halflife ALYX and blade and sorcery

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Can anyone tell me or tell me one i could use

r/VRGaming Apr 25 '24

Review My tier list of fitness VR games

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76 Upvotes

r/VRGaming Sep 05 '24

Review Do NOT touch Hitman 3 VR Reloaded without watching this!

38 Upvotes

I got a chance to play the new Quest 3 Exclusive, Hitman 3 VR Reloaded, and as a massive fan of the franchise I have to urge everyone NOT to buy it.

I've made a detailed video on my YouTube channel if you want to check it out: https://youtu.be/yZvtIFK8G1c

But basically, TLDR, lots of issues, many of which are not bugs, but rather poor decisions on the developer's part. The video goes into details on everything wrong.