VR Game Reviews
In-depth reviews with editorial gameplay footage and analysis.
Escaping Wonderland
A wonderful sequel to amazing story rich arcade/puzzle game set up in Alice in Wonderland setting
Escaping Wonderland
Editorial Rating
Oct 5, 2024
Pros
- + Incredible graphics and magic worlds
- + Very good and user-friendly controls
- + Great narration, story and characters
- + Original game mechanics with light puzzles
- + Optimal game length and difficulty
Cons
- – Minor camera issues
In our opinion this is a very worthy sequel to a very worthy original game with a light but very heartfelt story. A wonderful continuation of the story, made with the same skill and love as the original. Strongly recommended to everyone, especially if you play the prequel before starting this one.
Mixologist
An immersive bartender simulator with multiplayer and co-op support and over 100 real-life cocktail recipes
Mixologist
Editorial Rating
Sep 27, 2024
Pros
- + Nice visuals
- + Wide range of ingredients
- + Good multiplayer implementation
- + Campaign with career mode
- + Different bars/environments
Cons
- – A bit buggy
- – Clumsy physics
- – No feeling of liquids
- – Little bit boring in general
It's a nice start but game feels like more early access unfinished product, with some perspectives. We didn't like some mechanics and the implementation of specific features, but for genre-lovers it might be a good choice
Sony PS VR2 App / Adapter
Almost perfect app, that will make working one of the best consumer headsets with your entire STEAM PC VR games library
Sony PS VR2 App / Adapter
Editorial Rating
Aug 11, 2024
Pros
- + Simple set up and nice instructions
- + Step by step wizard
- + Really good and stable drivers since launch day
- + Hassle-free adapter on sale if you don't have VirtualLink port on GPU
- + Perfect tracking, guardian set up and overall impression
- + Really impressive quality (even compared to PS VR2+PS5)
Cons
- – Some people report about issues with controllers tracking/lagging on certain Bluetooth adapters
- – Lack of full PS VR2 features (Sony excluded HDR, Eye Tracking and adaptive triggers from PC VR at the day)
- – Controller tracking is not instant, which is not perfect (but playable) for real-time rhythm games like Beat Saber and Paradiddle
We've been testing PS VR2 headset on mid-range PC with Geforce RTX 3700Ti GPU, Sony's original PS VR2<>PC adapter and integrated Bluetooth module (Intel B660M chipset with ASUS TUF motherboard) and we had flawless gaming experience without any issues and with perfect performance. It is disappointing that Sony decided to limit some unique features of PS VR2, but we hope they will bring them later (or at least some of them). Also, PS VR2's Halo-strap isn't a perfect solution for long VR sessions due it's comfort, but these are the points you can customize and personalize. Headset performs even better than on PS5 (due performance increase) so we decided to post some future PC VR game reviews using PS VR2 headset as it's one of the best consumer PC VR headsets at the day.
THRASHER
A techno-trip gesture-like audiovisual experience, successor of legendary Thumper rhythm game with totally different mechanics and visuals
THRASHER
Editorial Rating
Aug 3, 2024
Pros
- + Simple-to-learn gameplay mechanics
- + Nice visuals and sound design
- + Relaxing but challenging gameplay
- + Smooth progressing system
Cons
- – A bit too sample mechanics, especially comparing to its predecessor
- – Missing some audio and visual syncing or dependency
- – Casuality and lack of serious mechanics changes during progress
Unlike its predecessor, this is not an outstanding game for its time with much less impressive visuals and Fruit-Ninja-like mechanics without rhythm or authentic gameplay mechanics. It's a nice looking and feeling casual game, that is a fine purchase for its price, but don't expect something extraordinary.
Riven
Nicely made remake of famous adventure game from 1990's with focus on puzzle solving, mystery and rich story line.
Riven
Editorial Rating
Aug 2, 2024
Pros
- + Impression and immersivity, especially if you played original game
- + Fantastic world, characters and atmosphere
- + Nicely crafted puzzles with authentic mechanics and difficulty
- + Rich story and focus on story-telling and exploration
- + Great re-imigination of original with VR support, very special for old fans
Cons
- – Some puzzles might be quite difficult
- – Lack of in-game hints and journal for notes
- – Game isn't running perfectly on Quest 2 due lack of performance (see the note)
This is a well-crafted VR reimagination of the legendary game, but we won't recommend it to everyone due to its non-casual difficulty. It is an ideal choice for fans of the series and those who enjoy above-average challenge in puzzle games.
Infinite Inside
A nice mixed/virtual reality puzzle game with very impressive environment, similar to Puzzling Places and The Room VR
Infinite Inside
Editorial Rating
Jul 26, 2024
Pros
- + Nice puzzle mechanics
- + Great environments
- + Good made graphics
- + Really nice sound design and OST
- + Fine controls and physics
Cons
- – Monotony and uniformity of gameplay
- – Lack of story line and reason to beat the whole game
- – A bit long and (sometimes) unclear levels
This is a nice puzzle-solving game for the fans of genre: great looking and feeling, technically it's good. But for average player it might be too monotonous and unclear. We tried PC VR version (without Mixed Reality) and the first impression was really good, but after second chapter we find the game a bit long and boring to complete. We'd recommend this to real puzzle fans or players, who enjoy games like Puzzling Places and atmosphere of The Room VR. It's also a very nice game to get on sale for discounted price.
Dead Second
Quite simple but nice arcade cover shooter game with advanced time mechanics and scripted movement system, featuring 8 different levels
Dead Second
Editorial Rating
Jul 23, 2024
Pros
- + Controls and shooting mechanics
- + Movement mechanics
- + Number of levels and their design
- + Nice, guided tutorial
- + Gameplay in general
- + Low price
Cons
- – A bit simplified and very basic
- – Lack of VFX
- – You can find better similar game for the same price
While this is a solid game, especially for fans of Time Crisis and cover shooter genre in general, as a VR interpretation it doesn't quite reach the heights of other similar games. We've experienced games with more intricate physics and interactions, and finely-tuned gameplay. It's enjoyable, but we think that for the same price, you can find better offerings in the genre. Anyway, we recommend it in case you collect games of this genre and would be happy to have another one.
Downtown Club Racing
Very nice-looking racing game positioning somewhere in between of arcade racing games and simplified racing simulator.
Downtown Club Racing
Editorial Rating
Jun 17, 2024
Pros
- + Attractive visuals, especially copkit view
- + Nice vehicle control feeling
- + optimal difficulty
- + Wide range of game modes
- + Quite good racing venues
- + Full motion controller support
- + Flexible wheel control options (sticks/hand)
Cons
- – Vehicle weight doesn't feel
- – Lack of more precise arcade/simulator balance tweaking
- – Background music could be more energetic
Awesome arcade racing game from a small team of indie developers and a publisher, who brought us another racing arcade <a href=https://vrguru.net/article/neodori-infinity>Neodori Infinity</a> an year before. We'd recommend to try it if you seek for a good looking racing experience, as it's a bit better, than most Quest AAA racing titles. Current game's state is very nice for an early access AppLab game and the interaction/controls are worked out really good.
VRIDER
An official Superbike World Championship VR game with single/multiplayer modes, authentic mechanics of controlling motorcycle vehicles and competitive...
VRIDER
Editorial Rating
Jun 8, 2024
Pros
- + Really good sound design
- + Quite simple control
- + Wide range of tracks and modes
- + Multiplayer support
- + Flexible difficulty
- + Some original game mechanics
- + Nice overall level of visuals
- + Alternative vehicle control options
- + First-person camera is awesome
Cons
- – Very basic (and not very efficient) tutorial
- – A bit clumsy physics in general
- – Quite predictable and monotonus gameplay
In general, it's one of the best motorcycle simulator/arcade games ever released on Quest platform, but the game still needs lots of improvements. We'd recommend it to fans of moto sport and auto simulators, but at this point it could not hold attention of casual player for a long time.
Mudrunner VR
Incredibly realistic visuals and stunning physics inside a best-looking vehicle simulator on Quest standalone devices
Mudrunner VR
Editorial Rating
Jun 5, 2024
Pros
- + Incredible graphics
- + Great performance
- + Impressive physics and vehicle interaction
- + Intriguing story in campaign mode
- + Free roaming mode
- + Lots of difficulty and comfort adjustments
- + Rich possibilities of interaction with the vehicle
- + Post-soviet atmosphere and dirtiness are so real...
Cons
- – Wheel manipulation might be a little improved
- – Hint system could be improved in some situations
This is the best looking and feeling automobile game ever released on Quest platform, with startling realistic physics engine and immersive surroundings feeling. We’d recommend at least to see this game even if you are not fan of cars. With wheel support it would be a top-notch, but unfortunately, it’s not possible on Quest platform.
I Am a Cat
Cute and nice sandbox game about being a cat in a house of old granny, with infinite possibilities to be a bad cat ^..^
I Am a Cat
Editorial Rating
Jun 2, 2024
Pros
- + Original idea and mechanics
- + Attention to details
- + Surprising claw mechanics
- + Fine graphics and level design
- + Lots of objects to interact and hidden surprises
Cons
- – Lack of campaign/story
- – Movement mechanics could be better
- – Too brutal (and vulnerable at same time) granny
- – Game gets boring after 10-15 mins
It's a very nice concept/tech demo (and it is possessed as early access), some aspects still need improvement, and the most important missing thing is solid story or goal. It's a very original product with prospectives, but developers need to do a lot of work on game's weak sides. We rate it as 3.5/5 and recommend at least to try it, because we believe it will transform into a fully functional game after a while.
Blacktop Hoops
A well-made basketball VR game with friendly controls and lots of difficulty modifiers, campaign and relevant soundtrack
Blacktop Hoops
Editorial Rating
May 30, 2024
Pros
- + Nice graphics, look and feel
- + Very authentic gameplay mechanics
- + Good tutorial & flexible difficulty settings
- + Campaign, single and multiplayer modes
- + Nice voice acting and sound
Cons
- – VR limitations won't allow you to make all desired movements properly
- – Some movements are difficult to perform and clumsy
A quite a standout VR sports game with low entry threshold and enjoyable gameplay, featuring possibility to play with friends or real people. Game definitely needs some polishing but in our opinion, it's a game nice prospectives with the proper support from the developers.