VR Game Reviews
In-depth reviews with editorial gameplay footage and analysis.
Among Us VR (PICO)
VR adaptation of very popular online multiplayer game with co-op elements, light puzzle mini-games and voice chat!
Among Us VR (PICO)
Editorial Rating
Nov 18, 2022
Pros
- + Really intuitive controls and simple gameplay
- + very low entry threshold
- + Nice low-poly graphics with very recognizable environment
- + From the field of gameplay it's better than original version :)
- + Good game mechanics and intrigue
- + Roadmap from developers with promises to expand the game
Cons
- – Very limited version of the original game (currently only single map)
- – Lots of screaming kids in public lobbies, no way to pick proper audience
Great VR adaptation of classic flat game. In some cases it's being played even better than the original!
Townscaper VR
Nice VR adaptation of relaxing sandbox city building game
Townscaper VR
Editorial Rating
Oct 23, 2022
Pros
- + Great look and feed
- + Very intuitive and simple for people, not familiar with VR
- + Great controls and overall adaptation to VR format
- + Relaxing and enjoyable experience
Cons
- – A bit monotonous game mechanics
- – Lack of goals and motivation except visual relaxing :)
- – Nice to have any other options except color and time of day
Really nice made VR port of flat version of the game, with intuitive controls and convenient camera controls. Nice for relaxing if you are looking for a meditative session with building without overthinking on the result :)
Red Matter 2
Brilliant successor of the original game with extended mechanics, longer story line and references to predecessor
Red Matter 2
Editorial Rating
Oct 23, 2022
Pros
- + Incredible graphics and atmosphere
- + Amazing environment
- + Strong and impressive story line with references to Red Matter
- + New mechanics and improved controls
- + Great dialogues and puzzles
Cons
- – Acceptable, but messy shooting/combat mechanics
- – No way to enable smooth teleport with thrusters like in Red Matter
- – A bit simplified lightning effects
Absolutely great and atmospheric story-driven exploration game with soviet vibes, light puzzles and incredible visuals and controls
MOSS: Book II
Absolutely stunning sequel for a fantastic game with cutest protagonist ever
MOSS: Book II
Editorial Rating
Aug 7, 2022
Pros
- + really amazing environment, characters and story narration
- + absolutely fantastic enemy and characters animation
- + incredible locations and smooth controls
- + new types player interactions, weapons and even character
- + balanced puzzles/combat difficulty
Cons
- – in general it doesn't bring something revolutionary new in gameplay mechanics, but that's not needed
- – graphics are incredible, but models could have been a little bit more detailed (hoping for pc vr version)
Great game for everyone expecting another 6 hours of incredible story, with some new mechanics, set of new weapons and really impressive ending as a conclusion for this story... But let's hope we'll see our small mouse someday again :)
The Last Clockwinder
Great automation puzzle game with light story and addictive record-and-loop mechanics
The Last Clockwinder
Editorial Rating
Aug 1, 2022
Pros
- + Great environments and quite original idea
- + Addictive gameplay mechanics
- + Level-switching system that requires you to gain resources
- + Very easy to learn and play
- + High quality controls and look&feel
Cons
- – Might be a bit monotonic but still addictive
- – Lack of changing environment while switching levels
Really nice relaxing game with puzzle elements and interesting reward and progress system. It defenetely have some <a href=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1337530/Maskmaker/ target=_blank>Maskmaker</a> vibes with totally different mechanics. Recommended for the audience who loves this kind of games :)
Shores of Loci
Great puzzle game similar to Puzzling Places but with different setting and look
Shores of Loci
Editorial Rating
Jun 1, 2022
Pros
- + Nice mechanics, look and feel
- + Really great and impressive environments
- + Optimal difficulty of puzzles
- + Enough amount of levels
Cons
- – Probably quite low level of replayability
- – Might be boring after a while for a people who are not fans of puzzles
- – Applab Quest version is a little overpriced in our opinion
Very nice and atmospheric 2-3 hour long relaxing game with puzzle mechanics from indie developer. Game mechanics are bit similar to Puzzling Places (for Quest), but in a fantasy/mythological setting and really nice visual effects.
Little Cities Bigger!
Lite version of SimCity in virtual reality, made with huge love and attention
Little Cities Bigger!
Editorial Rating
May 18, 2022
Pros
- + Awesome look and feel
- + Excellent controls and very comfortable interface
- + Great environments: living city with great attention to details
- + Balanced and optimally simplified economy and buildings mechanics
- + Relaxing gameplay
Cons
- – Overall strategy is very simplified: don't expect serious city simulator
- – On closer look polygons and graphics are very undetailed, but it still looks very good
- – Not sure about high replayability potential: game is very good for short relaxing sessions
Very good example of cute relaxing VR game without deep strategy game ambitions, with excellent controls and gameplay
DEMEO (Apple Vision Version)
Very solid cooperative board game adapted to VR
DEMEO (Apple Vision Version)
Editorial Rating
May 9, 2022
Pros
- + Really great look and feel, awesome mechanics and quite good variability
- + Different modes/stories and very balanced character class system
- + Brilliant made multiplayer experience with quick join to active games
- + Flawless control and camera mechanics
- + Great environments and enemies
- + Solid post-launch support from developers with new free dlcs and expanding amount of supported platforms.
Cons
- – Game sessions are quite long (few hours), you might need to take some rest (and coordinate it with other players) and start with fully-charged headset
- – Threshold might be higher for people who are not familiar with board games at all!
- – Lack of mods/custom maps/scenarios support
A greatest example of board game interpretation in virtual reality. Fully social experience for fans of board games that want to try to dive inside a board game.
Unplugged VR
It`s an outstanding example of a rhythm-game, that is using hand-tracking technology. It is created by true rock music lovers for true rock music fans...
Unplugged VR
Editorial Rating
Apr 23, 2022
Pros
- + Greatest music setlist!
- + Awesome hand-tracking and game mechanics.
- + Very atmospheric unlockable venues.
- + Re-playable and further DLCs promised by devs
- + Really highest overall tech level of the game
Cons
- – Guitar skins are quite cosmetics
- – Hard difficulty even on 'medium' level on some tracks
- – Some content (venues) is unlockable only in harder levels
- – Lack of support for mods and custom tracks
Absolutely amazing product with experimental control technology, which feels and plays extremely natural and addicting. Great music pick, constant updates and promised DLCs, really great replay value won't allow you to forgot it for more than a week :)
Against
Nice and stylish rhythm-game with a set of various mechanics of gameplay
Against
Editorial Rating
Apr 17, 2022
Pros
- + Nice soundtrack and very unique noir-stylized look
- + Some variety in mechanics variability
Cons
- – Lack of feeling of sync between sound and action
- – Quite low replay value
- – Very light story line and narration
Quite distinctive rhythm action game for a wide audience with influence of noir vibes
Traffic Jams
Very funny and addicting entertainment jester game for kids and adults with possibility to exaggerate the chaos with your own hands
Traffic Jams
Editorial Rating
Apr 11, 2022
Pros
- + Positive vibe, really funny gameplay mechanics and dialogues
- + Different types of levels
- + Requires dexterity and concentration
- + Ability to play with friends: they can connect play tricks from their phones and tablets
- + Suitable for playing with children, it has a simple gameplay
Cons
- – Inaccuracies in some game situations, but very rarely
- – A bit simple game mechanics
The game justifies the expectations for this kind of genre. You'll remind it when you'll need to get a charge of positive emotions or entertain your friends or family. It will help you to relax your mind but won't let you relax your muscles :D
Wraith: The Oblivion
Well-made and story-rich detective game with cinematic influences and without jump scares
Wraith: The Oblivion
Editorial Rating
Mar 9, 2022
Pros
- + Very strong on narrative and story from the first minutes of the game
- + Excellent script, dialogues and game characters
- + Great technical implementation of the game
- + Very comfortable controls and interaction with game items
- + Really cool environment
- + Stealth exploration instead of jump scares
Cons
- – Not suitable for players with weak nerves
- – Quite depressing atmosphere and enemies
One of the best horror genre games. Better avoid it if you don't have strong nerves :) Fans of games like "Wilson's Heart" will definitely like it, because VR technology is absolutely perfect and immersive for sharing such a stories with the player.