Beat Saber 

Beat Saber is all about slashing your lightsaber to rhythmic beats, and while that might sound pretty simplistic at first – it makes for an incredibly fun time. A lot of what makes it so addictive boils down to the visuals and audio, which feature some clean neon-heavy visuals and catchy electronic beasts respectively. It’s a great example of how something so simple can be made so addictive with the right design choices – and Beat Saber will easely keep you hooked for hours on end.

Half-Life – Alyx

Half-Life: Alyx is a sequel to what is one of the most respected franchises of all time, so it’s obvious that it had some pretty big shoes to fill. But it’s safe to say that Valve confidently stood up to those expectations, and Alyx manages to capture the spirit of Half-Life in a new dimension. Everything from the compelling narrative to the brain-tickling puzzles and frenetic combat works flawlessly, making Alyx easily one of the best VR games that you can play right now.

Superhot VR

Superhot operates on a simple principle – time only moves when you do. That singular mechanic is what makes the moment-to-moment gameplay so good, allowing for some amazing action sequences where you dodge past bullets, throw bottles at enemies, and knock someone else out in just a few seconds. Superhot VR adds that extra level of immersion to the whole affair, making that action all the better and those time-defying stunts all the more personal.

Horizon Call of the Mountain 

Horizon Call of the Mountain was a launch title for the PSVR2, so it had to be a great experience if it wanted to drive sales for such an expensive add-on for a console. Set in the titular post-apocalyptic world of the franchise,Call of the Mountain excellently translates that open-world mechanic into a bunch of carefully curated roller coaster sequences that make this VR title an absolutely thrilling experience.

The London Heist 

London Studio’s The London Heist is a VR adventure where you get to experience some high octane chase sequences, thrilling firefights, and a constantly twisting story that keeps you at the edge of your seat at all times. It boasts some impressive production quality, and the gameplay also manages to keep things interesting with memorable chase sequences and high fidelity graphics which makes it a game worth seeing through to the end.

No Man’s Sky

No Man’s Sky might not have started life out on the best foot, but Hello Games was able to turn the game’s fates around for the better with a constant influx of meaningful content updates post-launch. One of these updates also included the ability to enjoy the game in VR, which adds an extra level of immersion to the galactic exploration. Witnessing the beauty of procedurally generated planets is a consistently enchanting experience, and is a must-try for fans of the genre.

Gran Turismo 7

Despite some initial balancing issues, Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo 7 has morphed into a big hit, and for good reason. The simulation gameplay at its core is complex in all the right ways, and that coupled with the immaculate attention to detail makes it a worthy sequel to this long-running franchise. And if you are a gearhead, you have to check out the VR mode that quite literally transports you to the driving seat of your favourite supercars  – allowing you to live out your racing fantasies to the fullest.

Resident Evil 7

Resident Evil 7 made some really big changes to the horror genre, and it’s safe to say that those changes were for the better. The shift to a first-person perspective makes the survival horror experience even more immersive, and those horrors become even more defined through the VR mode. The slow pace of gameplay and the renewed focus on survival horror works surprisingly well in VR, and it’s inarguably the best way to see what the Baker Mansion has to offer.

Hubris

Hubris is a story driven sci-fi action game that utilizes the cutting edge technology of VR to make you experience an intriguing story set on a distant planet. Hubris features a fun movement system where you can climb, jump and swim through a wide array of diverse environments along with great shooting mechanics and simple crafting systems. It’s a surprisingly vast game for the VR platform, and fans of action adventure games should definitely try it out.

Lone Echo 2

Lone Echo 2 starts off from where the first one left off. The sequel puts you in the shoes of Jack, an Android working on a mining station on Saturn who is tasked with helping a crew member when an unknown anomaly appears and everything starts to go haywire. Lone Echo 2 gives you this surreal feeling of dread where you have to navigate through an empty space station and complete objectives in zero gravity whilst in VR. The game features some fluid mechanics along with interactive environments, which makes Lone Echo 2 a pretty thrilling experience.

Walkabout Mini Golf

Walkabout Mini Golf is a great game to play alone, against other players online or with your friends that lets you enjoy the sport in a wide array of distinct golf courses. It features some pretty sophisticated physics systems that makes it a game where you can really sink your teeth into, and that pursuit of perfection is duly rewarded with a steady stream of unlocks including but not limited to customization options for your avatar.

Pistol Whip

Dodging bullets and killing bad guys all the while vibing to your favorite might just be the best description for Pistol Whip. It’s a rhythm shooter with fast and frenetic gunplay where you must sync your shots perfectly to the tune of backing tracks. It pays a ton of attention to the visuals and audio, and the stylish combat along with its cool selection of stages makes this game a must-try on VR.

Red Matter 2

Developed by Vertical Robot, Red Matter 2 serves as a sequel to the original in every sense with better graphics, puzzles, environment details and improved physics. Set during a dystopian cold war era, players take on the role of a Cosmonaut trying to uncover the mystery behind the Red Matter which revolves around exploring a Lunar Base on Saturn and solving brain teasing puzzles. What makes it special is its ability to keep you engaged with its atmospheric design and engaging gameplay, which makes it a game that’s worth trying on the VR platform.

Astro Bot Rescue Mission 

Sony Japan’s Astro Bot Rescue Mission is a wonderfully imaginative platformer that puts you in the robotic shoes of the titular protagonist as you hop and glide through carefully crafted levels in VR. It’s a simple game with a solid set of mechanics, but what makes it special is the level of care and attention that has gone into each aspect of the experience.

Blaston

Blaston thrusts players into a deathly duel of careful dodges and strategic throws against the backdrop of a neon drenched world. It’s created by Resolution Games, and expertly manages a surprisingly deep set of gameplay mechanics with a fast and frenetic pace of gameplay to create an experience that’s really hard to put down once you get the hang of it. Blaston is also free to play, so there’s literally no excuse for you to not try it out if you have a compatible VR set.

Asgard’s Wrath 2

Asgard’s Wrath 2 thrust players into a world where they need to explore to unravel the mysteries this world holds. The gameplay revolves around solving puzzles and fighting vicious battles through its fast and frenetic action combat. Asgard’s Wrath 2 is an ambitious open-world game which excellently balances elements like exploration, combat, and progression. Asgard’s Wrath 2 is available on Meta Quest VR and comes free if you purchase a Quest 3, which makes it a must have for platform owners.

The game is being developed by SCE London Studio and published by Sony. The project is being led by George Andreas and while most of his recent work has been on PlayStation VR games like The Deep and The London Heist he has a long history in the video game business. Andreas has credits on games like Goldeneye and Donkey Kong 64, and was a joint creator of Banjo Kazooie. He also went on to creatively direct the award winning Kinect Sports series.

• 1. Development
• 2. Story
• 3. Gameplay
• 4. Characters

Development

The London Heist was officially unveiled as a PlayStation VR (then known as Morpheus in the spring of 2015 with a trailer and a short playable demo. The game was then better introduced to the world at E3 2015. Along with a new trailer, the developers made a playable demo available that allows for users to play three different scenes in the game. The Heist, The Getaway and The Interrogation were unveiled as a way to show users three very distinct aspects of the VR experience in the game. The game brought more videos and screenshots alongside an appearance at Paris Games Week in October of 2015.

The company has announced the game will be released at some point in 2016, though it hasn’t set an official release date. Industry analysts estimate The London Heist will be a launch title alongside the PlayStation VR.

Story

The specifics of the story behind The London Heist aren’t known, though there are some details that can be taken from the various demos and videos that have been making the rounds. The player takes the role of one of a number members of a robbery crew. We know there are a couple of scenes that take part in the game, including one where the user is inside an abandoned back street garage. You’re not alone in this garage as you are sitting and  facing a mysterious character who is reaching for a blow torch as he is asking you questions. The player must find a way to get out of this situation safe and sound, going through a number of motions and interactions.

In The Heist, the player finds themselves in a rather ornate study, and you soon discover that you are behind the scenes at a very lavish party. The goal of this scene is to have the player search the desk in front of them to find a rather large and obviously expensive diamond. Eventually the player does find the diamond and that is when the real action begins as several goons descend upon you all trying to stop you from getting out of the den alive.

The third scene we have managed to get a good look at is called the getaway and players find themselves waking up in a van driving through the outskirts of London just as the light of dawn begins to sweep across the city. The player will need to both check out and interact with their environment in order to get a feel for the crew they are working with and foe, all the while the player is being talked to by a revved up partner. During the conversation between the player’s cohort, users will be able to explore their environment, as well as take a drink, turn on the radio and listen to some music, and have a real conversation before your car is quickly and rather brutally attacked by a private army of well-armed Russian mobsters who appear to want to exact revenge on your and your crew for a so far, unknown wrong committed.

Gameplay

The movements and reactions to the virtual reality environment is largely handled using two Playstation Move controllers while you see everything that is going on around you wearing the PlayStation VR helmet. The game doesn’t actually show the player’s character but when there is a need to interact with something in the environment, the player is represented by a pair of disembodied gloves or hands. The game is presented in a first person point of view.

When it comes to the action in the game, players are able to reach forward and grab the handgun in the shootout scene, and they have to manually pick up clips and slide them into the bottom of the gun to reload. by tapping the bottom of one Move wand to the top of the other. When it comes to getting through the interrogation scene, the man who is asking the player questions will actually follow your eyes and look at what the player is looking at. The way the player interacts with the person who is interrogating you will also change the way the interrogation goes to some degree.

Characters

While there have been a number of characters introduced in the game, there isn’t a great deal known about any of the characters or any kind of backstory for the main character beyond being part of some sort of criminal enterprise. There is the partner the player talks to during the car chase scene who talks about other people you are supposed to work with and the people who are chasing you. The car chase partner actually talks about the Russians being on your tale, but there isn’t an explanation as to why or if there is a main boss the player will eventually meet.

Note: This wiki will be updated once we have more information about the game