downzy Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 It will likely be years before I jump into this technology, but it is interesting watching the development of VR as a viable consumer product. Figured this thread could serve as a good place to discuss VR gaming and games people would like to see. I came across this article today and fully agree that a remake of the PC game Tie Fighter (and the less popular but equally enjoyable X-Wing) for VR would be amazing. https://www.cnet.com/news/we-need-a-star-wars-tie-fighter-vr-remake/ It feels as though many type of gaming genres could see rejuvenation through VR. Flight simulators, aerial combat, racing, simulation building games (SimCity, Rollercoaster Tycoon, etc) - all could see a resurgence if VR takes off. Part of the reason I play less games of late is that they all feel so similar. Feels like there's very little variety outside of the shooting, sandbox, and mobile-puzzle games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyTron Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 17 minutes ago, downzy said: It will likely be years before I jump into this technology, but it is interesting watching the development of VR as a viable consumer product. Figured this thread could serve as a good place to discuss VR gaming and games people would like to see. I came across this article today and fully agree that a remake of the PC game Tie Fighter (and the less popular but equally enjoyable X-Wing) for VR would be amazing. http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2017/01/18/assange-manning-commutation-doesn-t-meet-my-extradition-offer.html?via=desktop&source=copyurl It feels as though many type of gaming genres could see rejuvenation through VR. Flight simulators, aerial combat, racing, simulation building games (SimCity, Rollercoaster Tycoon, etc) - all could see a resurgence if VR takes off. Part of the reason I play less games of late is that they all feel so similar. Feels like there's very little variety outside of the shooting, sandbox, and mobile-puzzle games. You sure you have the right link there, liebling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downzy Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 15 minutes ago, PappyTron said: You sure you have the right link there, liebling? Thanks for the catch.... Had multiple browser tabs open, copied the wrong one... Fixed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Jay Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Waiting for Half Life VR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyTron Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, downzy said: Thanks for the catch.... Had multiple browser tabs open, copied the wrong one... Fixed now. On the subject itself, I'm not sure whether VR is for me. I get why some people are so excited about it, and immersion in gaming is obviously key, but I'm not sure that I want to be visually locked into the game, rather than sitting in my home playing a game. I think that those who will get the biggest kick from it are those who play things like Microsoft Flight Simulator, as a lot of those types of people are quite finicky, so getting drawn in would be a huge boon for them. Games like Skyrim though? Not sure too many people would want a Frostbite spider jumping out at them in VR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanGenie Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 1 hour ago, PappyTron said: On the subject itself, I'm not sure whether VR is for me. I get why some people are so excited about it, and immersion in gaming is obviously key, but I'm not sure that I want to be visually locked into the game, rather than sitting in my home playing a game. I think that those who will get the biggest kick from it are those who play things like Microsoft Flight Simulator, as a lot of those types of people are quite finicky, so getting drawn in would be a huge boon for them. Games like Skyrim though? Not sure too many people would want a Frostbite spider jumping out at them in VR. Skyrim in VR? I think I have to quit my job for that. I hope that never sees the light of day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyTron Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 42 minutes ago, JeanGenie said: Skyrim in VR? I think I have to quit my job for that. I hope that never sees the light of day. Yeah, because a VR Falmer is exactly what the word needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanGenie Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 18 hours ago, PappyTron said: Yeah, because a VR Falmer is exactly what the word needs. The landscape man, the landscape... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Played Rez Infinite on PS VR. Mind-blowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Amir said: Played Rez Infinite on PS VR. Mind-blowing. Is VR worth the hype then? I'm looking at upgrading to a GTX 1080 and picking up a Rift or a Vive but still not sure if it's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 20 hours ago, Dazey said: Is VR worth the hype then? I'm looking at upgrading to a GTX 1080 and picking up a Rift or a Vive but still not sure if it's worth it. If I wasn't blowing all my money on GNR this year then I'd have a PS4 and PSVR just for Rez Infinite (I own and love the original Rez on Dreamcast). The Rift and Vive are technically superior to the PS VR but there's no games on either that I would say are must-play. I've heard great things about Resident Evil 7 in VR but Sony paid for the VR mode to be PlayStation exclusive for a year. I would hold off for a year on VR, hopefully by then Resident Evil 7 will be on PC VR (don't know what the chances of a PC port of Rez Infinite are). I had a play with a Vive in Curry's a year or so ago and loved it, but that was playing tech demos for 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downzy Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 I'll jump in once they develop some decent air-combat games. I wonder if the Rift will be compatible with the upcoming Xbox Scorpio. Microsoft seems more interested in augmented reality than virtual reality, but the Scorpio will be the only current gen system I'm buying, so hopefully another company can fill the void assuming the machine is powerful enough to handle proper VR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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