So I had some time to try a bunch of demos and short experiences, and this is only going on the strength of the demos. From best so far to worst:
Best:
Alumette - I found this staggeringly beautiful, charming and even moving. Visually it was gorgeous, so much so you didn't question the 3D feel of it. There was honestly a moment to which [MENTION=16665]Blobcat[/MENTION] will attest that...
It's less a game and more a piece of interactive fiction, and I've only played the demo, but it was an absolute marvel and I'll definitely get the full thing.
EVE: Valkyrie - I played a fair bit of EVE years ago, so seeing that world from the VR perspective was really amazing. Plus it looks like it'll be a good game. Probably going to get this.
Raw Data - Loved this. I know it's basically Dungeon Defenders with murderous robots but I found it really fun. Highlights where waiting until getting to point blank range, then unleashing a hail of gunfire on the enemies. I hope the full game has more weapons, though.
Okay:
The Heist on VR Worlds - This was actually really fun, the only reason I've got it in the "okay" section is that I've been through it about 4 times now and I doubt I'd visit it again unless I was showing the kit to someone else. That probably means it's succeeded at what it was intended to do, but it makes me crave a full "The Getaway VR" (did this start life as that, I wonder?)
Battlezone - Was fun, but I'm not sure if it'd stand up as a full game. I'd pay a fiver for an "arcade mode" version of it, but does it have much going for it? Still, moved at a cracking pace and certainly looked nice.
REZ - Just goes in the medium because with the demo being the very opening of the game, I've played that many times before, and it's probably not the best level to show off REZ. So if I was to judge the demo, it was so-so, but I know that the full game will be very good.
Worst:
The ball game thing on VR Worlds - I mean, it's fine. It works. It was probably just a development demo that they dressed up until a full game. Even so it feels a bit pointless because the game doesn't really benefit from being in VR.
Rush of Blood - Before people eviscerate me, bear in mind I've only played the short demo. The plus points were that the controls were great and it feels very good in terms of the shooting; just the demo itself wasn't terribly exciting. However everyone seems to recommend it so I'll probably get it.
Spiderman Homecoming - I mean, it was fun for the 5 minutes it lasted, but you don't actually get to swing on a web. I mean, that's the one thing I wanted to do. It'd be like making a Superman experience where all you do is shoot things with his eye-lasers.
Best:
Alumette - I found this staggeringly beautiful, charming and even moving. Visually it was gorgeous, so much so you didn't question the 3D feel of it. There was honestly a moment to which [MENTION=16665]Blobcat[/MENTION] will attest that...
It's less a game and more a piece of interactive fiction, and I've only played the demo, but it was an absolute marvel and I'll definitely get the full thing.
EVE: Valkyrie - I played a fair bit of EVE years ago, so seeing that world from the VR perspective was really amazing. Plus it looks like it'll be a good game. Probably going to get this.
Raw Data - Loved this. I know it's basically Dungeon Defenders with murderous robots but I found it really fun. Highlights where waiting until getting to point blank range, then unleashing a hail of gunfire on the enemies. I hope the full game has more weapons, though.
Okay:
The Heist on VR Worlds - This was actually really fun, the only reason I've got it in the "okay" section is that I've been through it about 4 times now and I doubt I'd visit it again unless I was showing the kit to someone else. That probably means it's succeeded at what it was intended to do, but it makes me crave a full "The Getaway VR" (did this start life as that, I wonder?)
Battlezone - Was fun, but I'm not sure if it'd stand up as a full game. I'd pay a fiver for an "arcade mode" version of it, but does it have much going for it? Still, moved at a cracking pace and certainly looked nice.
REZ - Just goes in the medium because with the demo being the very opening of the game, I've played that many times before, and it's probably not the best level to show off REZ. So if I was to judge the demo, it was so-so, but I know that the full game will be very good.
Worst:
The ball game thing on VR Worlds - I mean, it's fine. It works. It was probably just a development demo that they dressed up until a full game. Even so it feels a bit pointless because the game doesn't really benefit from being in VR.
Rush of Blood - Before people eviscerate me, bear in mind I've only played the short demo. The plus points were that the controls were great and it feels very good in terms of the shooting; just the demo itself wasn't terribly exciting. However everyone seems to recommend it so I'll probably get it.
Spiderman Homecoming - I mean, it was fun for the 5 minutes it lasted, but you don't actually get to swing on a web. I mean, that's the one thing I wanted to do. It'd be like making a Superman experience where all you do is shoot things with his eye-lasers.
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