Yanira D. Kivi
With a price (offered for Black Friday) of 349 euros for model a 128 GB and of 449 euros for that of 256 GB, the viewer of the company acquired by the Facebook / Meta group is not only able to work without the aid of external devices such as PCs and smartphones, but if necessary, thanks to the cable Oculus link, can also be used on a traditional computer to enjoy games not necessarily designed for Quest devices. Corn what are the best games to discover the wonders of virtual reality? Here are the ten favorite titles of the editors of Mastergame.
BEAT THE SABER – One of the best games to experience in VR: it is a rhythm game in which to cut colored blocks to the rhythm of the music by virtually grabbing “lightning sabers”, similar to Star Wars lightsabers. The game involves the use of the two motion controllers to shake hands horizontally or vertically, with ten songs preinstalled it’s a editor with which to create your own custom tracks. Beat Saber is a fast paced and addicting game that you can’t miss.
ALYX HALF-LIFE – While everyone waited for the third installment of the Half-Life saga, Valve surprised the gaming industry with a new episode designed exclusively for VR: set in the same universe, this title puts us in the shoes of Alyx Vance and represents one of the best uses of virtual reality, thanks to original mechanics and careful attention to detail that shines through not only when battling alien enemies, but also when solving puzzles in the heart of City 17.
LEGAL WORLD: AFTER – If you liked the Steven Spielberg cinematic saga, then Jurassic World: Aftermath is the game for you. It’s a video game that takes place between the events of Jurassic World and the Fallen Kingdom sequel, halfway between solving puzzles and investigating. Here you will need to find some useful information as you walk around the structures of Jurassic Park, trying to avoid the jaws of the insatiable prehistoric dinosaurs. If you want to experience terror first hand, this is the game.
RESIDENT EVIL 4 VR – The ultimate horror saga arrives in virtual reality with a reissue of the historical fourth chapter, which further distorts the mechanics of a revolutionary episode at the time: This version of the classic GameCube includes new mechanics that make Leon S. Kennedy’s adventure even more immersive, literally turning the experience into a truly enveloping horror that uses virtual reality to project us into the deadly embrace of Capcom’s undead.
SKYRIM VR – Fresh off an anniversary, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of the most influential RPGs in video game history. Its VR version, which can be used by connecting Quest 2 to the PC via the Oculus Link cable, allows venture into a medieval world full of activities, memorable characters and legendary feats using a realistic control system, engaging and fun. The experience is so immersive that you can close your eyes to graphics that are certainly no longer in tune with the times.
Stride – Running like a parkour expert in a virtual world? It’s possible thanks to Stride, a freerun game in which you can jump, slide, climb here and there, but also run on walls and much more on the roofs of a city that pushes the gamer to exceed his limits. It is a particularly physically demanding experience, and one which may not be suitable for everyone given the very high risk of experiencing so-called “motion sickness”. The more daring, on the other hand, will experience truly unique emotions!
SUPER HOT RV – A futuristic game created by a bunch of friends during a Game Jam which, after being depopulated on PC and consoles, takes on a whole new flavor with virtual reality: Superhot VR, like its original version, is a shooting game in which time only passes when the player is moving, in which one hit is enough to be killed and where to pass the level you need to study the movements of opponents, moving just enough to avoid their blows and kill them. Engaging and intriguing in an almost obsessive way!
THE WALKING DEAD: SAINTS & SINNERS – One of the first triple-A video games made for Oculus Quest, the single-player adventure set in the world of The Walking Dead takes us to a zombie-filled New Orleans by focusing everything on a series of pillars, such as a system of decisions and consequences, an advanced craft for building equipment and a combat system that combines melee solutions, stealth infiltration and firearms. Do not miss.
TROUSERS – A game that shines thanks to the excellent use of music, projecting us into space like a frenzied beetle that must move through the surrounding environment avoiding being hit by enemies or crashing into obstacles. A game that becomes more and more challenging and engaging thanks to the incredible soundtrack, which pushes to continuously improve in order to obtain a record score.
VADER IMMORTAL: A STAR WARS VR SERIES – Certainly couldn’t miss a franchise like Star Wars, and among the games based on the universe created by George Lucas, the Vader Immortal series is certainly one of the most successful in the field of virtual reality. As the Sith Lord, the three-act adventure allows us to defeat enemies using Vader’s lightsaber and solve environmental puzzles using the telekinetic powers of the Force. There’s even a Dojo where you can practice to learn how to wield the lightsaber..
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