When it comes to virtual reality (VR) gaming October is not going to disappoint with a stunning array of titles set to be released. Next week kicks things off very nicely which is why The VR Drop has six videogames rather than five today, with PlayStation VR and Oculus Quest featuring prominently.
Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey – Survios/Taito
Survios teamed up with Taito to launch Puzzle Bobble VR: Vacation Odyssey for Oculus Quest, but for the PlayStation launch there’s been a slight name change to Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey. Why? Becuase the videogame will be playable in PlayStation 4, PS5 and PlayStation VR formats. Particularly useful considering there’s a PvP mode alongside the 100-level solo campaign. As this is Puzzle Bobble you should know what to expect, loads of colourful, ball popping puzzles to get your head around.
- Supported platforms: PlayStation VR
- Launch date: 5th October
Song in the Smoke – 17-BIT
The first VR title from Japan-based studio 17-BIT and it’s going to be quite the experience by the looks of things. Song in the Smoke is part survival adventure and part magical narrative, dropping players in a primordial wilderness where they’ll have to scavenge for resources and hunt to keep themselves fed and alive.
- Supported platforms: PlayStation VR, Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift
- Launch date: 7th October
Shadowgate VR: The Mines of Mythrok – Zojoi LLC
Coming from indie team Zojoi and Azure Drop Studios, Shadowgate VR: The Mines of Mythrok is an Oculus Quest exclusive. The first VR edition of the long-running Shadowgate franchise, players will be heading deep into dangerous dungeons filled with chambers of enemies and trap-laden corridors. Along the way they’ll have to defend themselves with elemental magic, solve devious puzzles and unlock ancient secrets.
- Supported platforms: Oculus Quest
- Launch date: 7th October
Wraith: The Oblivion – Afterlife – Fast Travel Games
It’s finally time for Fast Travel Games’ VR horror Wraith: The Oblivion – Afterlife to make its way to PlayStation VR. Step into Barclay Mansion and explore this creepy Hollywood home, as a Wraith, stuck between the living world and the afterlife. Discover why you’re in this inbetween realm and beware the Spectres, horrible, twisted beings that’ll come running at the faintest sound. Just because you’re dead doesn’t mean you’re safe.
- Supported platforms: PlayStation VR
- Launch date: 7th October
Loco Dojo Unleashed – Make Real
On a lighter note there’s mini-game mashup Loco Dojo Unleashed. Originally released in 2017 for PC VR headsets, this is the Oculus Quest edition with new tweaks and improvements to make the multiplayer mayhem even better. Offering solo and upto four-player multiplayer, Loco Dojo Unleashed is all about trying to win the Grand Sensei’s (voiced by Brian Blessed) coveted black headband. Work your way around the gameboard and through the four themed areas, Countryside, RockyDesert, Seaside and Foggy Swamp, with 16 games to try and master.
- Supported platforms: Oculus Quest
- Launch date: 7th October
Gun Raiders – Gun Raiders Entertainment Inc.
Previously on App Lab, multiplayer shooter Gun Raiders is making the leap to the official Oculus Quest Store next week! Featuring multiple gameplay modes including Assault, Team Deathmatch, Free For All and Control, players are able to engage in frantic shootouts in tightly designed arenas using a mixture of melee and ranged weaponry. And best for all, Gun Raider is free-to-play!
- Supported platforms: Oculus Quest
- Launch date: 7th October