Mike Bucek, Author at Thumb Culture

20Dec

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Home Sports – Quest 3 Review

We covered the news that Home Sports was in development by Resolution Games back in September. The studio is known for their VR titles such as Demeo, Racket Club, and Blastion and now they add the recently released Home Sports to that list. It is available on the Meta Quest Store now for £15.99. Let's Play Some Sportsball The big question is whether Resolution Games has another hit on their hands! So let's get right to it, Batter Up! Gameplay Home Sports features five sports: badminton, pickleball, mini-golf, bowling, and hockey. Each Sport offers its distinct feel and is designed to cater to various player preferences. The game's standout feature is its adjustability to your physical space. Not to mention it's all in mixed reality is a close second for standout features. You can also ...

21Nov

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VR Reviews

Just Dance VR – Quest 3 Review

Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity marks Ubisoft's first entry into the virtual reality space. Designed exclusively for Meta Quest devices Just Dance VR takes the familiar format of following choreographed routines and reimagines it in immersive 3D settings. While Just Dance VR maintains the essence of its predecessors, the transition to VR introduces new opportunities and challenges. Don't just sit there, It's time to Just Dance! When the music starts, Just Dance! Are you a fan of the Just Dance franchise? Be sure to let us know your favourite song to boogie to in the comments. Gameplay The core gameplay is a VR adaptation of traditional Just Dance Mechanics. Players follow a 3D coach in visually dynamic environments such as a high school classroom for "Thank You, Next" or a Pyramid fo...

31Oct

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VR Reviews

Vendetta Forever – Quest 3 Review

Do you enjoy a workout on top of high fast paced shooting and dodging, well I have the game for you. Vendetta Forever was developed by Meatspace Interactive and published by nDreams (one of my favourite VR studios). V For Vendet....Maybe Not After having a wildly successful demo the full version is finally here. Available on Meta Quest 2, 3, 3S, Pro and PlayStation VR2 Gameplay If you liked Superhot then you will enjoy Vendetta Forever. You can tell this has some deep inspirations from Superhot but expands upon the idea, like a spiritual successor. The gameplay is a mix of gunplay and melee with some levels inspired from cinematic moments. The game features a wide variety of weapons, from different guns to shurikens, swords and throwing knives. At the start of each level you ar...

Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom – Quest 3 Review

16Oct

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VR Reviews

Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom – Quest 3 Review

Today I'm diving into Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom. Developed by Bandai Namco Filmwork, Atlas V and Albyon, Published by Astrea, it released earlier this month on the Meta Store. Retailing at £13.99 the game promises to be a ground-breaking VR experience. But does it deliver on this promise? Gameplay So what exactly is Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom? Put simply it is an interactive and cinematic anime movie, set in the original anime Gundam timeline 3 years after Char's counterattack in the year 0096 Universal Century. This is definitely a game for Gundam fans as some prior knowledge in order to appreciate the story is needed. The main character Ryuu Minamo is a young pilot with a tragic past. Wh...

10Oct

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VR Reviews

Escaping Wonderland Quest 3 Review

Escaping Wonderland is a standalone sequel to Down the Rabbit Hole, and an all new story from the developers Cortopia Studios. The game offers a unique twist on the classic Alice in Wonderland Tale, blending VR with puzzle solving and 3D side scrolling. Escaping Wonderland is available on the Meta Quest store for £15.99. Escape the Ordinary Have you played Down the Rabbit Hole? Are you looking to play this sequel? Let us know in the comments below! Gameplay The story of Escaping Wonderland centres around Molly as she makes her way through the world of Alice in Wonderland. The goal is to make it through a series of puzzles, all the whilst helping Molly to her recover her memory. But there is a twist, is Molly really trying to escape from Wonderland? Or is Wonderland her escape? The g...

Attack on Titan VR Unbreakable – Quest 3 Preview

19Sep

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Previews & Early Access

Attack on Titan VR Unbreakable – Quest 3 Preview

Developed by UNIVRS, Inc. Attack on Titan: Unbreakable is a VR experience that captures the thrill of soaring through the cityscape slicing Titans with a variety of blades, with a focus on precision strikes to their weak points. Fight for your life utilizing the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear to manoeuvre through the air and combat the onslaught of Titans. Pick on Someone Your Own Size Are you an Attack on Titan fan? Have you picked up this VR experience? Let us know your thoughts in the comments at the bottom. Gameplay Step into the shoes of a recruit in the Elite Survey Corps. The game begins with the same cataclysmic event in the TV anime series. The sudden appearance of the Colossal Titan and breaching Wall Maria. As a recruit, players must navigate the devastated landscape, engage...

30Aug

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VR Reviews

Big Shots – Quest 3 Review

Developed by AlterEyes and published by MyDearest Inc. Big Shots is an action-packed VR roguelite. You’ll have to battle alien hordes, earn upgrades, and forge an unstoppable mech to reclaim Earth. Big Shots originally released on PCVR and PlayStation VR2 earlier this year to mixed results. So how does the currently released version (available on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest and PCVR) stand up? Calling The Shots On Quest How does Big Shots cope with the move to the standalone headset? Check out our review and let us know in the comments if you are going to take the plunge into the game. Gameplay Big Shots is a wave shooting game that can be played solo or co-op, all the while piloting your mech. Beat the waves to collect money which can be spent upgrading your mech or even purchasing ne...