What are you playing, VR edition.

mrcheez · 30-10-2020 12:12pm

Farpoint done and dusted. Really enjoyed that one which surprised me considering the graphical downgrade of my OG PS4 compared to what I've been used to this year, but it's a real ride with the Aim controller and pretty damned difficult.

Gonna look through my backlog for some unplayed horror games on Rift / Quest this evening and tomorrow.

mrcheez · 02-01-2021 10:54pm

Finally got started in Lone Echo... very polished and the movement mechanic is lovely so I'll enjoy that one!

I also tried a few others that I picked up in the recent Steam sales:

1) Stride VR... really wanted this one, Mirror's Edge in VR. I was expecting the movement mechanic to be something smooth and natural like Sprint Vector, but they have unfortunately opted for using the joystick to move and then your arms to move faster, then jumping is a button, unlike how Sprint Vector do it by raising up your arms. All just a really confusing choice of controls and doesn't feel natural.

Had to refund it.

2) Westworld Awakening... currently €4.99 (80% off). This looks sharp as hell, almost Alyx levels of graphic detail. Really surprised me. I've only played about 20 mins so far, but going to reserve judgement until I've played a bit more, but looking promising.

I've also got Budget Cuts and Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners in the wings to play... should get lots of time to play in January with the lockdown!

mrcheez · 03-01-2021 9:03pm

Tried out Budget Cuts there... pretty fantastic and surprisingly well done, making full use of 360 play space, including physically crouching down behind desks to hide from robots etc. No "press button to crouch" here.

Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners... first thing that struck me is how well they've implemented to weighting of the weapons. You really do need to use both hands to grip heavy axes and the speed of movement is great.

Top notch stuff here with both of these.

mrcheez · 28-01-2021 7:44pm

Getting stuck into Lone Echo

RobertFoster · 29-01-2021 5:00pm

Playing some VR games for the first time in a few months. Trying to clear some HDD space by finishing up already installed games.

I'd only the last level of Superhot to finish which didn't take too long. I think it's my favourite VR game so far.

Started and finished Creed over the last couple of days. Only VR game to make me sweat

Not particularly challenging on normal, I was only knocked out on the last opponent. Ended up cheesing a win by hammer punching the top of his head!

Played 30 minutes of A-Tech Cybernetic before I became swarmed and died. The placement of the flashlight and grenades got me flustered, grabbing them instead of my guns. I'll probably go back to it, though the reviews aren't friendly.

I've also got Budget Cuts, Cosmic Trip, Gorn, and Alien Isolation installed. Dunno if I could handle Alien in VR...

RobertFoster · 29-01-2021 7:05pm

Gorn was good fun. Got a bit too into swinging axes, overreached and bashed a wall twice

The controllers seem fine.

The movement and positioning wasn't responsive enough for me so I toggled some settings. Instant motion sickness! That's enough VR for today.

NIMAN · 29-01-2021 7:07pm

Young lad has had SW Squadrons since Xmas, but haven't got round to playing the VR element yet.

Was really impressed by the previous Battlefront VR demo, how does the new Squadrons one compare?

mrcheez · 30-01-2021 10:11am

NIMAN wrote: »

Young lad has had SW Squadrons since Xmas, but haven't got round to playing the VR element yet.

Was really impressed by the previous Battlefront VR demo, how does the new Squadrons one compare?

Ah it's superb.. full proper implementation

mrcheez · 17-02-2021 11:42am

Playing some of my early VR purchases from the backlog via Virtual Desktop - playing in bed too as I'm too lazy to setup my playspace, so playing a lot of the Xbox-controller games

Completed Edge of Nowhere recently... currently playing Narcosis. It's actually really immersive considering the helmet you are wearing suits the limited FOV of the Quest 2.

keane2097 · 17-02-2021 12:21pm

I've been playing that VR Football Unleashed game, it's very good fun.

Icyseanfitz · 17-02-2021 4:23pm

tried pistol whip yesterday, wow, some workout from it as well

Doge · 19-02-2021 10:52pm

Puzzling Places is in beta on App Lab and is free!

https://www.oculus.com/experiences/app/3623167214470921/?utm_source=oculus&utm_medium=share

It's like a jigsaw puzzle where you put 3D pieces of real world photorealistic streets, buildings and monuments together.
The detail is really pleasing and it's nice chilled game with atmospheric sounds.

It has a ridiculously high rating of 4.9 also!

mrcheez · 22-02-2021 11:47am

Narcosis complete... I gotta say I'm getting a bit too comfortable playing all my VR in bed now

(and not just the videos)

I need to get back into the active shizzle and walking around... but I'm thinking maybe still tackling a few more Xbox controller ones first to get them off the backlog. Maybe Fated, or Chronos next.

Icyseanfitz · 23-02-2021 6:04pm

thrill of the fight, fantastic game/excercise, im actually going to start using it as part of working out i think, after 25-30 minutes of it you'd be knackered. Damn shame it doesnt have multiplayer

mrcheez · 23-02-2021 7:50pm

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

thrill of the fight, fantastic game/excercise, im actually going to start using it as part of working out i think, after 25-30 minutes of it you'd be knackered. Damn shame it doesnt have multiplayer

Yeah I've kept my Quest 1 as a sweat machine for Thrill of the Fight workouts

mrcheez · 26-02-2021 11:31am

Started into Pixel Ripped 1995 on the Quest 2

Played 1989 on the PSVR and I think I much prefer playing these games with the DS4 controller as the Touch controllers do make it a bit tricky platforming.

Still I'll stick with it... enjoying it so far after beating first level!

Doge · 26-02-2021 1:18pm

Been playing Yupitergrad and it's pretty mad!
It's like a game with Spiderman grappling and the sense of speed when swinging is awesome, not sure how they managed to keep motion sickness at bay! Haven't played the time trial levels yet but I've a feeling they'll be more satisfying than the main campaign as it can be slow at times with puzzles to figure out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHyf2oYt-8I

Also Crashland just released and looks absolutely brutal! Meant to be a hard game to play though.
It's like a farpoint wave shooter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHlFN8vdlac

mrcheez · 26-02-2021 1:38pm

Doge wrote: »

Been playing Yupitergrad and it's pretty mad!

Just released on PSVR too

mrcheez · 27-02-2021 11:58am

Rage 2 was free on Epic last week so decided to give it a whirl...playing in Virtual Desktop of course!

It's awesome playing in the auditorium...like being at an interactive Mad Max Fury Road screening. Very effective and looks fantastic on the Quest 2!

kearneybobs · 01-07-2021 11:43am

Bought Walkabout Minigolf for a laugh. It's basically crazy golf.
It's actually really good, with a couple of niggles. I very rarely feel like the game hasn't responded well to my input/shot.

Oddly enough the tracking stops working when lining up for a shot. It's almost as if the controller stops reporting spatial information but still reports the tilt/orientation of the controller. I have to move it about to get it to work and have the golf club move in 3D space when I have the shot lined up. Not sure if it's the headset or the game.

mrcheez · 01-07-2021 12:12pm

kearneybobs wrote: »

Bought Walkabout Minigolf for a laugh. It's basically crazy golf.
It's actually really good, with a couple of niggles. I very rarely feel like the game hasn't responded well to my input/shot.

Oddly enough the tracking stops working when lining up for a shot. It's almost as if the controller stops reporting spatial information but still reports the tilt/orientation of the controller. I have to move it about to get it to work and have the golf club move in 3D space when I have the shot lined up. Not sure if it's the headset or the game.

Which platform?

Doge · 01-07-2021 3:50pm

mrcheez wrote: »

Which platform?

Quest. I have it also and it’s great. Has online multiplayer with friends or randomers, they’ve added 2 courses in the last year for free also, one in space, and a western themed course. One of the most fun experiences on quest.

mrcheez · 01-07-2021 4:22pm

Doge wrote: »

Quest. I have it also and it’s great. Has online multiplayer with friends or randomers, they’ve added 2 courses in the last year for free also, one in space, and a western themed course. One of the most fun experiences on quest.

Cool is the space one with low gravity?

kearneybobs · 02-07-2021 12:54am

On the quest 2. Only playing on my own and still fun but would imagine playing with mates would be a good laugh.

The odd thing is that the game auto-lengthens the club to touch the ground. It's a strange feeling and takes a little getting used to.

Low grav would be carnage!

Stop touching yourself · 06-08-2021 1:46pm

I downloaded Dinosaur Island VR and Mind Labyrinth VR for the PS5 but neither will progress beyond the initial login screen- the VR headset is tracking onscreen for Dinosaur Island so I can select start game and toggle between menu options, but once I'm in the game the headset stops tracking and the gun stays pointing in the same direction.

As for Mind Labyrinth, I can get as far as the screen to select controller type, but nothing happens after this- has anybody else experienced this?

I am using the dualsense controller for both games. (I tried swapping out with the spare on, and connecting with bluetooth and cable but neither worked)

Any suggestions?

mrcheez · 06-08-2021 3:24pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117715305#Comment_117715305

Might be best posting this in the Playstation VR thread just to be sure... I think a lot of the guys there don't follow the rest of the VR threads

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2057573337/playstation-vr-discussion-thread#latest

The One Doctor · 27-10-2021 11:23pm

Mainly IL 2. What an immersive sim. Otherwise Xplane.

Never really got into non-flying VR games. Played Jet Island for a bit and The Lab, which is good.

mrcheez · 27-10-2021 11:24pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118083089#Comment_118083089

Hmm but there are so many good games. You haven't tried Alyx or Lone Echo?

The One Doctor · 27-10-2021 11:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118083096#Comment_118083096

Nope. Have a Reverb so the resolution is great too, better than the Index. Maybe I should splash out. Not a puzzle fan though.

mrcheez · 28-10-2021 11:04am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118083112#Comment_118083112

yeah definitely explore the possibilities... lots out there, not all puzzles 😜

Board Walker · 22-02-2022 9:44am

Walkaround Mini Golf on Steam! Hours of fun :D

mrcheez · 22-02-2022 11:19am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118671382#Comment_118671382

yeah Walkabout is incredible

mrcheez · 25-02-2022 11:50am

Got some DLC for Walkabout there... played Shangri-La.

Played a round of 18... decided what the hell I'll play another... then I did some flying around enjoying myself thoroughly and played a few more on Gardens of Babylon.

Decide to check the clock: 2:30AM 😲

I started shortly after dinner.

Was wondering why my legs were killing me!

kearneybobs · 28-02-2022 11:24pm

I've had a disaster with my Quest 2 recently. Got load of dead pixels appear after a couple of months not using the headset. RMA'd it and then the new headset wouldn't allow my controllers to be connected to it or couldn't be set up in any other way. RMA'd that one too.

Finally got around to putting it back on and am playing Red Matter. A walking simulator with a smattering of story to keep me going. Puzzles are alright. Little bit of hand holding.

mrcheez · 28-02-2022 11:50pm

I tried out Racket NX last night... seen this advertised for months (years?) on Oculus but never really paid it much notice.

Took me by surprise how fun it is.

It's a bit like racquetball, except in full 360 where you whack the ball against the sphere that surrounds you, trying to knock out specific targets, or gaining power ups. It's really polished, like a racquet version of Beat Saber... and it encourages you to try to hit the ball as hard as you can for extra power. Quite a workout and there's a lot of content in it.

Recommended!

mrcheez · 01-03-2022 11:33am

Well damn Zombieland Headshot Fever is a bit superb!

A bit like Pistol Whip crossed with Drop Dead Dual Strike in that you need to move rapidly and accurately to progress with really tough challenges in each level that require you git gud.

The gun ammo reload mechanism is one of the best I've seen and feels great when the action heats up.

kearneybobs · 03-03-2022 12:21am

Restarted Star Wars Squadrons last night. Such a great experience to be flying around in space. Just fiddly to get it all working the way you want it to.

Board Walker · 14-03-2022 8:06pm

Last night i flew the A320 on MSFS 2020 from gatwick to Munich, first time flying Airliners and it was pleasantly well performing.

mrcheez · 06-05-2022 10:59am

Getting stuck into Red Matter on Quest (finally!) ... the graphics on this game are phenomenal and the use of space is great. Really get a sense of the size of huge rooms.

I was chuffed when I found the "grab" button triggers smooth movement which is very handy when you don't want to be "jumping everywhere"

Some of the puzzles are a bitch though

mrcheez · 13-05-2022 11:28am

Got around to completing Red Matter there... nice relatively short game but very atmospheric and satisfying puzzles.

That last level where you look out across the lunar landscape at Saturn was stunning.

Got a few options for my next one.. thinking Jurassic World Aftermath, or maybe Walking Dead Saints and Sinners.. but I'd like to have the next one completed before end of the month so might go for the smaller one

Board Walker · 01-06-2022 2:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117560429#Comment_117560429

Great game! I have the odd stutter when taking a shot but its because my hands go down by my side and the cameras cant see it too great on my G2 but thats a lighting issue. I need to change out the light fitting in my room.

Great fun tho!

has tournament mode been implemented yet? They were testing it but i dont really do much gaming in the summer months.

brady12 · 09-08-2022 12:21am

bought half life alyx maybe 12 months ago and was waiting for right time to play it. Whole house gone for weekend so started this weekend .on chapter 7and just wow!!how will i play another VR game after this?

mrcheez · 26-04-2023 7:36pm

Finally getting my teeth into Resident Evil 4 on Quest 2

It's surprisingly scary when you get villager bastards creeping up behind you and shouting in your ear!

mrcheez · 15-08-2023 12:32pm

Started into "A Fisherman's Tale" ... didn't know what to expect but it's quite an ingenious puzzler so will stick with it

It's short enough so should be a nice one to get off the backlog

Agettle · 29-08-2023 5:16pm

Resident Evil 4 VR 😎

mrcheez · 29-08-2023 6:23pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121043336#Comment_121043336

Best game on the Quest tbh

nedd · 08-01-2024 3:14pm

I am a few hours into Asgards Wrath 2 on the Quest 3.

IGN gave it 10/10.

I think it is the gold standard (for the moment) for Quest games. The gameplay is so much and fun, and the pacing of the game is great. Just as you get used to a game mechanic it introduces a new weapon, area, partner...

mrcheez · 08-01-2024 5:23pm

I unbelievably haven't had a chance to try it yet... glad they are updating it a lot now so when I do finally start it will be the finessed version

briany · 20-01-2024 9:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118083089#Comment_118083089

I'm playing IL-2 as well. Actually being in the cockpit of the plane is quite something, and after about 50 hours of playtime so far there's still something of a novelty factor in it. I enjoy just being able to do things like checking my wings for damage after completing an objective and the IL-2 damage model is really nicely detailed, so you can even see the stanchion inside the wings where bits of the casing have been shot off. If anything feels like it's been made for VR, it's flight and racing sims where really being able to judge distance makes things that much more engrossing.

nedd · 26-01-2024 10:13am

I finished Asgards Wrath 2 last night.

Brilliant VR game, full story that is very engaging, 4 different playable characters that offer lots of variety.

1 gripe, it is probably a third too long. There are times where it makes you do the same thing 5 different ways, when 2 or 3 times would have been enough.

I am looking for my next AAA experience now, I would like a shooter maybe before jumping into Assassins Creed.

Any recommendations for a good shooter?

What are you playing, VR edition.

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