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The Best VR Games at E3 2017

As with every year, E3 2017 has brought with it a swathe of new titles for all modern platforms – and we can barely contain our excitement! But of course, we’re most excited about the latest virtual reality (VR) games coming to our head-mounted displays (HMDs).

At E3 2017 we’ve seen some familiar games, ones we’ve played and seen at GDC 2017 – but with those have some brand-new titles that are shaping up to be essential staples of anyone’s VR library.

Sony have come out with brand new titles for PlayStation VR, adding to library that’s already home to some great VR games and experiences.

Oculus are bolstering the Oculus Store with more titles than ever, for both the Oculus Rift and Gear VR. Oculus Store’s library is launching the AAA VR titles you expect from a premium HMD, while the Gear VR is providing both engaging games and more casual VR experience.

Steam’s library for the HTC Vive keeps getting better and there’s no shortage of titles for the HMD at E3 2017, with plenty of titles taking full advantage of the HTC Vive’s hardware.

Bethesda have already showed strong support for VR at E3 2017, with both Fallout 4 VR and DOOM VFR confirmed for release this year. We played Fallout 4 VR at last year’s show, and came away more concerned the impressed, saying; “Luckily this isn’t a finished product as if it was it’d be woeful, a tarnish on the Fallout series, and VR. Just taking a AAA IP and wedging it into VR doesn’t mean that it’ll work and for the most part it’s not the best VR experience.” We had similar concerns for the then-tentatively-titled DOOM VR.

We’ve also seen Lone Echo and Killing Floor: Incursion at this year’s show, but can these games stand up to the best of what seen at E3 2017?

See below for our lists of the very best games we saw at E3 2017 – these are the ones to watch if you’re looking for a new killer app for your HMD.

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The Best HTC Vive Games at E3 2017

E3 is always an exciting season for new games and hardware, and 2017 is no exception. The show kicked off in Los Angeles and immediately we were seeing brand new titles that’ll keep us plugged into virtual reality (VR) for months.

We’re seeing brand new titles from a range of developers, including Bethesda, who finally confirmed the release of Fallout 4 VR and DOOM VFR for HTC Vive this year. AAA VR support coming from big publishers like Bethesda is certainly welcome, and ensures we have much more to look forward to with our VR head-mounted displays (HMDs).

Take a look at this list below for all of the very best games we saw for HTC Vive at E3 2017.

Blasters of the Universe

The Secret Location’s Blasters of the Universe is an initially simple VR shooter, which offers more depth as you personalise your weapon. Blasters of the Universe comes with a bonkers story too, involving an arcade nerd from the 80s who attempted to clone himself – weird.

We played the game, and said; “Blasters of the Universe not only goes beyond what has already been set as the benchmark for these types of shooters, but it also has an effortless air of personality that hasn’t been forced and isn’t found in many VR videogames.”

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Circle of Saviors

Doing battle in a fantasy land is a perfect fit for VR, and that’s exactly what Circle of Saviors sets out to provide. Debuting outside of Japan for the first time at E3 2017, Circle of Saviors lets players take up arms against a variety of foes.

Players will be swinging swords, casting magic and shooting down monsters as they use the HTC Vive motion tracked controllers to do damage and slay their enemies. Giant boss monsters certainly look impressive, and dwarf the player in VR. Definitely one for fantasy fans.

DOOM VFR

DOOM VFR is a brand new game in the DOOM universe – not merely an adaptation of Bethesda’s successful reboot of the franchise.

Developed by id Software, the studio that created the DOOM franchise, DOOM VFR casts the player as the last known human survivor of the demonic invasion of the UAC’s Martian research facility. That is, until you yourself are torn from the mortal coil.

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Fallout 4 VR just might be the best to experience Bethesda’s titanic RPG.

The game contains brand new mechanics adapted for the HTC Vive motion tracked controllers – though it still supports the Xbox One controller, if you prefer. The game is due to release later this year exclusively on the HTC Vive.

Seeking Dawn

Multiverse Entertainment’s new VR first-person shooter was demoed at E3 2017 this year, giving attendees their first taste of the new shooter.

With over 10 hours of gameplay and a massive storyline, Seeking Dawn immerses player in a deadly alien world. The videogame will feature multiplayer co-op, crafting, cooking and survival mechanics. The player will have stay aware of sickness, hunger, oxygen and more, truly immersing them in the experience.

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The Best Oculus Rift Games at E3 2017

E3 2017 is underway and as always the excitement never stops. Already we’ve had loads of announcements and game demos of fantastic virtual reality (VR) titles, and Oculus are keen to get as many titles onto the Oculus Store as possible.

Oculus may have lost a previously exclusive franchise this year, with Lucky’s Tale jumping to Xbox One X in the form of Super Lucky’s Tale, but that’s not the end of Oculus Rift videogames – this year’s show has revealed more titles that’ll make you want to stay in the virtual world for hours on end.

Take a look below for our list of the very best Oculus Rift titles at E3 2017.

 

Bloody Zombies

nDreams’ Bloody Zombies is a side-scrolling beat-’em-up with a lot to show for it. The unique visual style sees 2D cut-out characters wandering a 3D world.

VR support means you’ll be able to look around the world the world, seeing these cut-out characters from every angle, and making visible a wider portion of the landscape. These small changes may be minor, but it gives the VR version of Bloody Zombies and edge over its 2D rendition. Definitely one to watch.

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Echo Arena

Ready at Dawn’s new multiplayer shooter, Echo Arena, is tackling esports head-on. Intel’s VR Challenger League will champion Echo Arena as a legitimate staple of VR esports going forward.

Echo Arena sees 10 players battle in an anti-gravity setting as they fly around stages, avoiding bullets and strafing behind cover. The potential for esports is massive, and Ready at Dawn know this. To boost the player base, the videogame will be free at launch for a limited time.

Echo Arena

Petra: Vendetta Rising

Illion Games’ new action RPG, Petra: Vendetta Rising will have players saving a plague-ridden world as survivors must fight to continue living.

The game will allow 4 player multiplayer, and a campaign with more than 50 hours of gameplay. You’ll be able to get your hands on Petra: Vendetta Rising this Summer in Early Access, with the full game releasing in Fall 2017.

Space Junkies

Ubisoft are showing some love with this brand-new anti-gravity space shooter, Space Junkies. The multiplayer VR shooter will allow you to team up with friends and glide between obstacles – fully controlling your 360 degree movement in low-gravity space.

The game will take place in Orbital Arenas – Orenas – where players will do battle to come out on top. The “visceral, jetpack-fueled VR arcade shooter” is shaping up to be very enjoyable – an essential shooter for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift owners.

Transference

Transference might be one of the more mysterious titles we’ve seen at E3 2017, but possibly the most intriguing. Developed by Ubisoft in collaboration with SpectreVision, a studio with Elijah Woods as creative director, Transference looks like one of the most interesting VR experiences announced at E3 2017.

Ubisoft released a quick Q&A with the team. On the subject of gameplay mechanics they said: “The mechanics of Transference will feel approachable to those who love narrative based games with puzzles; you are free to explore, discover and interact with objects. At first glance, the interactivity may seem simple, but what makes it unique is the ability to change the perspective of the world and influence events through time and space.”

TRANSFERENCE

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The Best Oculus Rift Games at E3 2017

E3 2017 is underway and as always the excitement never stops. Already we’ve had loads of announcements and game demos of fantastic virtual reality (VR) titles, and Oculus are keen to get as many titles onto the Oculus Store as possible.

Oculus may have lost a previously exclusive franchise this year, with Lucky’s Tale jumping to Xbox One X in the form of Super Lucky’s Tale, but that’s not the end of Oculus Rift videogames – this year’s show has revealed more titles that’ll make you want to stay in the virtual world for hours on end.

Take a look below for our list of the very best Oculus Rift titles at E3 2017.

 

Bloody Zombies

nDreams’ Bloody Zombies is a side-scrolling beat-’em-up with a lot to show for it. The unique visual style sees 2D cut-out characters wandering a 3D world.

VR support means you’ll be able to look around the world the world, seeing these cut-out characters from every angle, and making visible a wider portion of the landscape. These small changes may be minor, but it gives the VR version of Bloody Zombies and edge over its 2D rendition. Definitely one to watch.

Bloody Zombies gif

Echo Arena

Ready at Dawn’s new multiplayer shooter, Echo Arena, is tackling esports head-on. Intel’s VR Challenger League will champion Echo Arena as a legitimate staple of VR esports going forward.

Echo Arena sees 10 players battle in an anti-gravity setting as they fly around stages, avoiding bullets and strafing behind cover. The potential for esports is massive, and Ready at Dawn know this. To boost the player base, the videogame will be free at launch for a limited time.

Echo Arena

Petra: Vendetta Rising

Illion Games’ new action RPG, Petra: Vendetta Rising will have players saving a plague-ridden world as survivors must fight to continue living.

The game will allow 4 player multiplayer, and a campaign with more than 50 hours of gameplay. You’ll be able to get your hands on Petra: Vendetta Rising this Summer in Early Access, with the full game releasing in Fall 2017.

Space Junkies

Ubisoft are showing some love with this brand-new anti-gravity space shooter, Space Junkies. The multiplayer VR shooter will allow you to team up with friends and glide between obstacles – fully controlling your 360 degree movement in low-gravity space.

The game will take place in Orbital Arenas – Orenas – where players will do battle to come out on top. The “visceral, jetpack-fueled VR arcade shooter” is shaping up to be very enjoyable – an essential shooter for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift owners.

Transference

Transference might be one of the more mysterious titles we’ve seen at E3 2017, but possibly the most intriguing. Developed by Ubisoft in collaboration with SpectreVision, a studio with Elijah Woods as creative director, Transference looks like one of the most interesting VR experiences announced at E3 2017.

Ubisoft released a quick Q&A with the team. On the subject of gameplay mechanics they said: “The mechanics of Transference will feel approachable to those who love narrative based games with puzzles; you are free to explore, discover and interact with objects. At first glance, the interactivity may seem simple, but what makes it unique is the ability to change the perspective of the world and influence events through time and space.”

TRANSFERENCE

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