Unless any sudden surprises appear this is probably going to be the last VR Drop of 2021, very rarely do videogames arrive on or around Christmas. Not to worry though, the current crop of virtual reality (VR) titles arriving next week are set to offer a variety of experiences although there’s nothing new for PlayStation VR unfortunately.
Maloka – Galaxy Labs, Koffeecup and HOO KOO E KOO
Currently found in Oculus’ App Lab, Maloka is getting an official release next week. For those that love to use VR for more than just gaming, Maloka is a meditation experience with its own ‘private island’ atmosphere. Featuring renowned scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson as the voice of Maloka’s universe, the title offers guided meditation practices as well as its own iOS and Android companion app.
- Supported platform(s): Meta Quest 2
- Launch date: 14th December
Unplugged – Anotherway
It’s time for PC VR players to find out if this homage to air guitar really does rock! Originally created with Oculus Quest’s hand tracking in mind, to play the Steam version of Unplugged you’ll need Valve Index controllers to detect all those fingers. If you do, then you’ll be able to step into a world where Steel Panther’s frontman Satchel is your rock mentor, teaching you all the skills to play songs from The Offspring, Weezer and Ozzy Osbourne.
- Supported platform(s): PC VR headsets with Valve Index controllers
- Launch date: 14th December
Down and Out – Zatun
Down and Out puts you in the shoes of a street brawler looking to build “wealth and reputation by punching your way through the opposition.” Explore an open city environment where you can engage in street fights, shoot some hoops and use whatever’s to hand to give you an advantage. When you’re not fighting in the dynamic environments, working your way through the story-driven campaign you can always get creative by tagging the streets.
- Supported platform(s): Oculus Rift
- Launch date: 14th December
ForeVR Darts – ForeVR
From the team behind ForeVR Bowling comes the hand tracking enabled ForeVR Darts. Offering casual 501, 301, 201, and 101 modes as well as pro-Double Out (501, 301) modes, players can select between controllers or hand tracking, whichever feels more natural. Play a few rounds solo before joining a public multiplayer or setting up our own private online match. Got a few friends over? Then the Pass-and-Play feature means one headset can be passed between friends and family.
- Supported platform(s): Meta Quest 2
- Launch date: 16th December
AGAINST – Joy Way
A Steam Early Access launch for next week, AGAINST offers dark comic book aesthetics in a rhythm action videogame. From the same team behind Stride, AGAINST is set in 1930’s New York City where you have to fight through henchmen and monsters using a sword, a revolver, Tommy guns and knuckle dusters. With seven action-packed levels and three difficulties available from day one, during early access Joy Way will add two more weapons and further polish to the overall experience.
- Supported platform(s): Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Valve Index
- Launch date: 16th December