In more ways than one, the Oculus Quest revolutionized Virtual Reality as a concept. It’s been our first taste of the portable, untethered VR experiences people have been dreaming of since the medium’s inception — and it’s much more than the sum of its parts. In this article, we’ll take a look at the functional …
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Other than Half-Life: Alyx — and arguably, even more so than that game — BONEWORKS exists as the most advanced virtual reality title to date; its masterful use of physics and full locomotion movement made for an incredibly immersive experience and, naturally, Oculus Quest users want in on the action. While their route to playing …
Half-Life: Alyx has been hailed as the most advanced VR title to date, and with that accolade comes a relatively steep learning curve for newbies. Many people have purchased a VR headset solely to play the game, while even for experienced VR users, the jump from games like Beat Saber or Super Hot VR to this is …
Introduction With Half-Life: Alyx existing as the most ambitious VR title we’ve ever seen, It stands to reason that system requirements are going to be a big factor. For many, the game is the sole reason they’re buying or have bought a headset, and that hardware decision can often add further ambiguity. This guide will …
Introduction Undoubtedly, some of the best VR experiences have actually been ports or mods of other games: No Mans Sky VR was an incredible addition to the base game, and Minecraft VR added a multitude of special qualities to an already unique title. But it’s in the standalone VR titles we see the potential of …
Introduction It might seem a little odd to be seeking retro experiences on the most futuristic of gaming platforms, but in the weird and wonderful world of VR, nothing is out of bounds. Stunning realism and Matrix-style shootouts aside, some of the best fun I’ve had in VR has been either with mods or ports …
Introduction For many years, VR fans have dreamt of the ultimate VR headset: something with a 360 FOV, a beautifully sharp display with no screen door effect, full sensory body tracking, and, of course, the ability to be used both portably and alongside a powerful gaming PC. We might be a way off from having …
I certainly didn’t think I’d be penning a review for a new Half-Life game in 2020, and I’ve enjoyed every chance I’ve gotten to talk about the series since. I needn’t tell anyone what Half-Life: Alyx meant to fans of the series — those who had patiently waited for a new entry for so long that …
Let’s face it, I think I speak for every fan when I say I’d have hoped virtual reality would be more mainstream by now. I thought Half-Life: Alyx was going to open the flood gates to a plethora of new and exciting AAA experiences — and who could’ve blamed me? After all, that’s how things …
