Usually on Something for the Weekend, VRFocus tends to pick a selection of discounts from a single store, alternating between them on a weekly basis where possible. As you should be very well aware of by now, this week is somewhat different due to the massive amount of deals on offer thanks to Black Friday. Originally confined to one day, Black Friday has expanded to include the entirety of this weekend and most of the week before it. And VRFocus has covered many, many, many offers relating to VR, so for today decided to do a roundup of the best videogames currently on sale.
Gran Turismo Sport
Compatibility: PlayStation VR
One of the most revered racing franchises finally came to VR, albeit in a slightly cut down fashion with just one-on-one races. For PlayStation VR owners looking to get their racing fix, Gran Turismo Sport has to be up there as one of the best, and it’s already on sale. You’ll find it on the PlayStation Store for half price, retailing for £24.99 GBP rather than £50.
Arizona Sunshine
Compatibility: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift
Vertigo Games and Jaywalkers Interactive’s first-person zombie shooter needs no introduction, as one of the best examples of a free-roaming (FPS) where the dead have risen. Available on all the major VR platforms, Arizona Sunshine is currently discounted for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, found in their respective stores for £20.99 instead of £29.99.
I Expect You to Die
Compatibility: PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift
A VR puzzle title where you find yourself in the role of a secret agent, I Expect You to Die is one of those videogames that shouldn’t be missed, especially as Schell Games added the ‘First Class’ update last month.
I Expect You to Die is available on PlayStation Store for £11.99, while Oculus Rift and HTC Vive owners can find it on Steam for £11.39, saving themselves 40 percent. Oculus Rift owners will also find it included in the Dynamic Pack 1 on Oculus Store.
Battlezone
Compatibility: PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift
Originally released for PlayStation VR’s launch, Rebellion’s Battlezone is one of those videogames everyone should have, and if you don’t own it the only reasonable excuse is that you’ve just bought your first VR headset this very instance.
Battlezone is a tank-based cross-platform multiplayer with a single-player campaign as well. It’s currently 70 percent off on PlayStation Store, retailing for £10.49. On Steam it’s got a 50 percent discount, bringing the cost down to £14.99.
Star Trek: Bridge Crew
Compatibility: PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift
There are probably hundreds of Star Trek videogames out there, all offering the opportunity to ‘boldly go where no one has gone before’, but with Star Trek: Bridge Crew you get to feel like you’re actually there, as only VR can. Whilst there is a single-player element, Star Trek: Bridge Crew is all about the multiplayer, working as a group of four to complete missions.
Star Trek: Bridge Crew can be found on PlayStation Store for £19.99, Oculus Store for £22.99, and on Steam for £23.99.
Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality
Compatibility: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality
Time for a bit of comedy on this list with Owlchemy Labs’ Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality. While you don’t have to be a fan of the Adult Swim cartoon series to enjoy the experience, if you have watched at least a few episodes then it’ll certainly help with all the references made throughout the videogame.
Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality is currently discounted on Steam for all three headsets, selling for £16.01, saving 30 percent off the normal price of £22.99.
Skyworld
Compatibility: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality
Another title from Vertigo Games, this time in collaboration with Wolfdog Interactive, Skyworld only launched last month across all three headsets bringing a mixture of turn-based and real-time strategy elements together.
Skyworld is available on Steam for £23.24, or via Oculus Store for £22.99.
Duck Season
Compatibility: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift
Duck Season is Stress Level Zero’s second VR title, taking inspiration from the 80’s, Nintendo classic Duck Hunt whilst adding a light dusting of horror. You’ll find it on Oculus Store for £10.99 or via Steam for £11.99.
The Talos Principle VR
Compatibility: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality
Croteam is well known for bringing the Serious Sam series to VR, with four titles already released. Last month the studio brought another of its well known franchises to VR, puzzle title The Talos Principle VR, which also included the Road to Gehenna DLC.
The Talos Principle VR can be purchased through Steam for £22.49, saving 25 percent off the regular price.