As VRFocus likes to do every Friday it’s time to take a look at what virtual reality (VR) videogames are due to arrive over the next 7 days. Offering a diverse range of genres from magical adventures and horror to extreme sports experiences, there’s a little something for everyone here.
Wrest – Shaftesbury Lucid Inc
Scary videogames are well suited to VR, so Wrest stepping into a coveted genre. This is a horror title where you play an engineer called Andy Bishop, who wakes to discover a terrifying mystery unfolding in his home. For those that want to test the experience first, developer Shaftesbury Lucid Inc has already made a demo available on Steam.
- Supported platforms: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift
- Launch date: 28th April
Witching Tower: Heroes – Daily Magic Productions
Expanding Daily Magic Productions’ Witching Tower VR universe, this action-packed sequel is about fighting hordes of monsters using an array of weapon styles depending on whether a player prefers close or ranged combat. An Early Access launch, Witching Tower: Heroes will be single-player to begin with, with the studio adding multiplayer options in the future.
- Supported platforms: Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Valve Index and Windows Mixed Reality
- Launch date: 29th April
Fire Escape – iNK Stories
An interactive VR cinematic thriller which premiered during the New York Film Festival in 2018, Fire Escape is a Hitchcock inspired tale which takes place across three 20-minute episodes. You watch over a Brooklyn apartment complex from across the street, able to select apartments and listen in to your neighbour’s conversations. When a murder takes place you need to unravel the mystery.
- Supported platforms: HTC Vive and Valve Index
- Launch date: 29th April
NYC Bungee – Blackwall Labs
And for those thrill-seekers looking for some excitement Blackwall Labs’ NYC Bungee is just that. Set around the Statue of Liberty, players can climb the famous landmark, enjoy the spectacular views and then bungee off her flaming torch. Or jump in the hot air balloon for a relaxing ride.
- Supported platforms: Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Valve Index
- Launch date: 1st May
via Mint VR