VR Reviews

10Apr

By StuartNo Comments

Maestro Doom Bound DLC – Quest 3 Review

Ok, so it's no secret that I adore Maestro, the orchestral rhythm game developed by Double Jack with help from development partner Wild Sheep Studio. We covered the main game back when it released in October last year. Giving it the TC Platinum Award in the process. We then covered the Secret Sorcery DLC pack as well. Handing out another TC Platinum Award. Can you guess where this article is going to end? Like a trip to Mount Doom it'll end with something shiny. I present the Doom Bound DLC to you! Join Us In Kings Landing So just what is new in the Doom Bound DLC? Read on to find out. And when you're done head to the Meta Store to pick it up. Gameplay Starting up Maestro again is like coming home to a familiar face. This time though, it was to sample the incredible music of The Lord o...

21Mar

By StuartNo Comments

VR Reviews

Farming Simulator VR – Quest 3 Review

Virtual reality games are in abundance, but for the first time ever GIANTS Software has released Farming Simulator VR. If you already know this is a game for you, you can grab it for £22 from the Meta Quest store. So come on down to the Thumb Culture Farm and see just what's happening with this relaxing entry into the FS Franchise. Farming Made Virtual Whilst Farming Simulator has been around for a while, and we even have a Farming Sim 2025 review coming in the next week or so. However, VR has never been given a look. That is until now. Gameplay Having been designed from the ground up for VR, Farming Simulator VR is a great entry into the farming world. As with most Farming Sim games, you start off with a nice tutorial to show you the ropes. Whether that's how to drive a tractor or eve...

18Feb

By StuartNo Comments

VR Reviews

Alien: Rogue Incursion – Quest 3 Review

Released last week on the Meta Quest3 and 3S, Alien: Rogue Incursion is a new entry to the iconic franchise. Developed and published by Survios we head into the universe in an immersive, single-player VR journey. Priced at £30.99 on the Meta Store at the time of writing, we check out whether it's worth a purchase. Alien Goes Boo, Stu Goes AHHH! So getting it right out there, I am a scaredy-cat when it comes to horror games. Luckily for me, I'm a big fan of the Alien universe so couldn't pass up this one. Or should that be unluckily for me... Let's find out whether it was all worth it. Gameplay When you first load up the game you get the basic settings to adjust. After this you can head into the game and select which difficulty you want. I went for the Story mode so that I could enjoy...

7Feb

By StuartNo Comments

VR Reviews

Human Within – Quest 3 Review

We recently covered the news of Human Within releasing dev diaries, so we thought it best we follow that up with a full review. Developed by SignalSpace and published by Signal Space Lab, Human Within is a narrative-driven experience. Released at the start of January this year, let's check out whether it's worth your £15.99 (at time of writing on the Meta store) Immense Processing Power Are you a fan of narrative-driven games? Well, let us know in the comments what your favourite of all time is. Gameplay We join Nyla and her sister, Linh being held against their will. They are both Cyber Engineers who have developed a way to harness the power of the brain to create the ultimate computer. Unfortunately, with great power comes great responsibility, and Nyla wants to back out. We join the...

20Jan

By StuartNo Comments

VR Reviews

Shattered – Quest 3 Review

If you are looking for an incredible mixed-reality experience. Look no further than Shattered, a horror slash escape room. Developed by PlaySide Studios LTD and published by Oculus Publishing, released on the Quest 3 and 3S back at the start of December. You can grab it from the Meta store for £15.99. Escape From My Own Room! It's no shock that I love mixed-reality games on the Quest 3. I remember seeing the trailer for this and being super excited about it. So when I was offered the chance to review it, I just had to snap it up. Read on to find out what I enjoyed most about Shattered. Gameplay Shattered is essentially one large escape room experience. And as with all escape rooms, you are tasked with solving puzzles to progress through. It sounds straightforward enough, and possibly e...

20Dec

By Mike BucekNo Comments

VR Reviews

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 ...

Premier League Player VR – Quest 3 Preview

19Dec

By StuartNo Comments

Previews & Early Access, VR Reviews

Premier League Player VR – Quest 3 Preview

Premier League Player VR is the first ever officially licensed VR football game. Sounds like it should be a massive hit then. Least this is what I had hoped. Developed and published by Rezzil, a company that uses both XR and VR to help train in a number of sports, the game was released earlier in December. Rezzil aimed to give fans a glimpse into the on-pitch action from a footballer's perspective. Do they succeed, or should we leave them on the bench? I Don't Know Jeff! As a football fan, there is a lot of promise here, or at least there's a lot of potential for promise. Let's take a look and see just what to expect in Premier League Player VR. Gameplay When you first fire up Premier League Player VR you are greeted with a really brief tutorial. Hit the ball in the back of the net. So...

Maestro Secret Sorcery Pack – Quest 3 Review

17Dec

By StuartNo Comments

VR Reviews

Maestro Secret Sorcery Pack – Quest 3 Review

Regular Thumb Culture readers and VR gamers may well remember that back in October I reviewed a little VR a rhythm game called Maestro. Which you can handily read here. Well the developers Double Jack are back with the Maestro Secret Sorcery Pack. An add on pack for Maestro with five new spell bounding orchestral pieces for you to conduct. The Maestro Secret Sorcery Pack is now available on the Meta Horizon Store for £6.99. Handel With Care Before you can play this pack you'll need to pick up the base Maestro game. And good news for you it is currently discounted to £15.99. Or pick up the Bundle for £19.99. But hurry, these offers are only available until 7th January, 2025. Now onto the review! Gameplay The Maestro Secret Sorcery Pack is the first add on pack from Double Jack. The ...

22Nov

By StuartNo Comments

VR Reviews

EXOcars – Quest 3 Review

Developed by Xocus and published by Joy Way. EXOcars allows you to compete against real players in single-player races as well as real-time multiplayer. It is available on the Meta Quest Store now for £15.99. Our main question though, does it give anything new to the VR racing genre? Kiss Hug Cars VR buggies, multiple tracks, leaderboards, customisation. Sounds promising right? Well, let's dive into the gameplay a bit more and see what you think. Gameplay EXOcars has a very simple play loop. Select a track, and race as fast as you can to the finish line. Rinse and repeat. It sounds like this might be a very basic game, but fear not. Under the hood of this game is a detailed racing sim. Racing these buggies is a challenge, but drifting around corners and obstacles soon becomes second na...

22Nov

By StuartNo Comments

VR Reviews

Bounce Arcade – Quest 3 Review

Bounce Arcade channels all things pinball to bring an immersive and exciting experience. Developed by Velan Studios, it is out now on the Meta Quest store. Pinball, but not as we know it Costing £15.99 on the Quest store, will this be worth your pennies, or should you save them for your local arcade? Let's find out! Gameplay Firing up Bounce Arcade you are thrown into the tutorial, showing you the game's basic mechanics. Essentially you hold two big shields to propel the balls into the arena. Aim for all the little nooks and crannies to build up your score and multiplier. For anyone who's ever played a pinball table, you are the flickers. Once you've got through the basic tutorial you then find yourself at the main menu. With each of the levels in front of you to choose from. Th...