VR Reviews

16Aug

By Tom McMylorNo Comments

Arcade Paradise VR – PSVR2 Review

It's no surprise that I'm a big fan of Arcade Paradise. I'm going to be up my own coin slot and flex my credentials—back in 2022, I won the Arcade Paradise Woodgal JR competition and even earned the platinum trophy for the game. So, who better to review the VR version of the game than me? (A lot of people, actually.) Do I get paid for this? After the original game's critical acclaim. Arcade Paradise VR launched on Meta Quest systems on April 25th, and later on PC and PSVR2 on August 8th. The game was developed by Nosebleed Interactive and published by Wired Productions. Story On the surface, Arcade Paradise seems like it’s all about the gameplay, and that’s mostly true. But the whole package is wrapped up nicely with a story told through emails and voice messages. It’s a tale of someon...

12Aug

By StuartNo Comments

VR Reviews

On Point – Quest 3 Preview

VR Shooters are ten to a penny, but something that isn't common is one that brings up that feeling of nostalgia. On Point from Actuator Digital does just that! Released recently into early access on both Steam VR and Meta Quest, via App Lab, the game looks to help you relive some arcade memories. All while playing from your living room. Say What Again! Can a VR game really invoke that much emotion? Can it compare to a game that I spent possibly hundreds of pounds on in the arcade? Will On Point be the messiah that brings me back to VR? Gameplay Firing up the game you are transported into a classic arcade, complete with cabinets all around. Unfortunately, you can't actually play all of these as they are currently stuck inside a barriered-off area. Moving away from the this, in front of ...

30May

By GeekyN81 Comment

PlayStation Reviews, VR Reviews

MADiSON VR – PSVR 2 Review

MADiSON VR is a VR port of the 2022 first-person psychological horror puzzle game, MADiSON by Bloodious Games. Available on the PS VR2, and PC VR. The game covers themes of Demonic possession, Suicide, and Murder. The Possession At Hale House You awake in a Dark room, lit by a flickering TV. A Man is banging on the door. As you escape from your home into your grandfather's house the horrors start to begin. You play as Luca, a Teenage Boy covered in blood, who is trying to escape his grandfather's home after a mysterious event. To escape Luca must use his Polaroid camera to assist in solving puzzles and unlocking memories as you work through the horror experience of MADiSON to unearth the truth behind the Hale Houses and Luca himself. Gameplay MADiSON VR requires you to use the ...

7May

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech, VR Reviews

New Aubika Products For Quest 3

Aubika are one of the best VR accessory makers in the gaming industry. From head straps to carry cases, they do it all! Obviously we were delighted to receive a nice care package with some great products to check out. So let's dive into some new accessories for that shiny Quest 3 Excellence By Name, Excellence By Nature As part of this article we will take a little look at the items one by one and give them their own Thumb Culture Award as we move through. Let's Go! Aubika Hard Carrying Case For Oculus Quest 3/Quest 2/Quest Pro/PICO 4 We start off strong, well we start off with a strong (hard) carry case. Whilst we are focusing this article purely on the Quest 3 side, this carry case is capable of fitting more than just your Quest 3. This case recently had a trip to London wit...

10Apr

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews, VR Reviews

HappyFunland – PSVR 2 Review

The team from Spectral Illusions takes us on a tour of HappyFunLand, a dark, comedic VR title set in a run-down, abandoned theme park. It is available on Playstation VR2 and Steam. Does it live up to the price of admission?? Welcome to a VR horror experience that is both darkly comedic and entertaining. You will meet a stranger named Larry in the middle of a South Florida swamp, who takes you on a perilous trip across the swamp where one of the gators previously took both his legs. explore an abandoned theme park. He does however explain that the park has a dark history of grisly events is essential. As you explore the remains of Mort Grisly's HappyFunLand theme park, you will uncover its dark secrets. There are no lines to wait in, but there is also no way out. It promises to be an u...

7Feb

By Tom McMylorNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews, VR Reviews

Breachers – PSVR2 Review

Originally released on the Meta Quest 2 on the 13th of April 2023, Breachers is a tactical multiplayer shooter that has now found its way onto the PSVR2. It is available now on Quest platforms and PlayStation 5. Breaching onto the PSVR2 The tactical “Rainbow Six Siege” style VR shooter has had a rough time on the PSVR2 with titles like Firewall: Ultra being incredibly disappointing, eventually leading to the closure of the development studio. Could this all change with developer Triangle Factory and their new title? Gameplay To start with the basics, rounds will start out in the buy menu, where on the attacking side you can choose your weapons, gadgets, and entrance point. for defense, you’ll also choose weapons, and gadgets to set traps for the attackers. After that the round b...

18Dec

By Tom McMylorNo Comments

VR Reviews

Not For Broadcast – PSVR 2 Review

Not for Broadcast is a full motion video game from British game developer, NotGames, and published by tinybuild. It was originally released on Steam in January 2022 after an early access period. News Flash, another poor VR Port. I had genuinely held off on playing not for broadcast for quite a while. The game is absolutely up my alley being a fan of both British comedy and FMV story games. Originally I wanted to play the flatscreen version, and then a VR version was announced for the meta quest 2. Being a platinum trophy hunter, I held off until the PSVR2 version of the game. Unfortunately, the wait was not worth it. Read on more to find out exactly why I came away from Not for Broadcast VR disappointed. Gameplay Not for Broadcast is one of the best uses of FMV I have seen in a gamepla...

22Nov

By StuartNo Comments

VR Reviews

Pavlov Shack – Quest 3 Review

Vankrupt Games have released their 2017 hit Pavlov VR but onto the Quest platform. Pavlov Shack brings the 5 v 5 gaming of yesteryear. With obvious nods to Counter Strike it gives you an experience that I haven't had on the VR yet. Don't Forget To Buy Stuff Are you looking to squad up and take on Pavlov Shack, then get in touch via our social media, or even drop into our Discord using the link at the bottom of the review. Gameplay With a multitude of modes in Pavlov Shack there is something for everyone. From the basic 5 v 5 attack/defend the bomb modes, through to an infection mode seeing you jump large heights to get the jump on enemies. On the run-up to the game launch from App Lab to the main Meta store, I was invited to spend a couple of evenings playing with the Dev team at Va...

20Nov

By Tom McMylorNo Comments

VR Reviews

Tin Hearts VR – PSVR 2 Preview

Tin Hearts VR is brought to us by developer Rogue Son, consisting of former lionhead studios members famous for the fable series, and published by Wired Productions, who also published one of my favourite games of last year, Arcade Paradise. Tin with some dents Back in June of this year, Mal published his review of Tin Hearts on the PS5, the flat-screen version of the game. He cited, “Definitely give this one a go if you love a simplistic emotional journey and challenging and clever puzzles.” Awarding the game a platinum award. After talking to him, he felt a VR version would be a great way to experience the game. Hopping in for the first time myself, is it? Gameplay Tin Hearts VR is a puzzle game first and foremost, with some light story elements on the side. The puzzles themselve...

25Oct

By Tom McMylorNo Comments

VR Reviews

Tennis On Court – PSVR2 Review

Tennis On Court is the first and currently only tennis game on the PSVR2 from developer Fishing Cactus and published by Decathlon. It is available on the PSVR2 and Meta Quest. Tennis On Ice It has been quite a while since I’ve played tennis in real life. Is Tennis On Court a good substitute or a way to get started playing? Gameplay There are quite a few menus in Tennis On Vourt upon booting up the game. You’ll start by creating your character. It’s a basic character customization system that isn’t too complex but you can make someone look unique. Single-player There are a few single-player options here ranging from tutorials and practice modes to long tournaments consisting of multiple difficulties and opponents. These take place on different court surfaces across the world that ...