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‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ Follow-up Coming to Quest This Fall, Trailer Here

Corptopia Studios, developer behind VR puzzle-adventure Down the Rabbit Hole (2020), announced the release of a follow-up title that takes you back to the game’s winding chasm of enigmatic dioramas.

Called Escaping Wonderland, the standalone adventure is said to arrive on Quest 2/3/Pro sometime this Fall.

The studio says the follow-up “isn’t a sequel to Down the Rabbit Hole per se,” calling it a standalone adventure that has some familiar faces alongside a new set of characters to meet and locations to explore.

Here’s how Corptopia describes it:

Tumble topsy-turvy down the rabbit hole into the fantastical frolic of Escaping Wonderland, where whimsy waltzes with wonder and riddles run riot! Join the ever-curious Molly on a brand-new adventure through the beloved world of Alice in Wonderland.

Puzzle your way through perplexing challenges and lose yourself in an enchanting landscape where up is down, left is right, and nothing is quite as it seems (except when it is, and even then, it might not be).

Prepare for hours of gameplay, brimming with brain-teasers, enchantment, and just the right dash of delightful nonsense. Will Molly navigate her way out, or will she unearth the curious truth that sometimes the best way out is further in? Step into this whimsical whirlwind and discover what Molly is really escaping from and help her recover her memory—if you dare!

Why a follow-up? Well, it seems Down the Rabbit Hole was a pretty big win for publisher Beyond Frames Entertainment and developer Cortopia Studios.

“Down the Rabbit Hole was a financial success for Cortopia and Beyond Frames, generating over 400% ROI since its launch 4 years ago,” said Ace St. Germain, CEO of Beyond Frames Entertainment. “We’re excited to bring players back to Wonderland and are encouraged by the early positive signals we’ve received from influencers and playtesters.”

You can pre-order the game now at a 10% discount off its regular $20 launch price. The pre-order page mentions the game is launching sometime in Autumn 2024.

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Down The Rabbit Hole Adds 120Hz On Quest, Dev Confirms New Game Coming

Cortopia Studios said that new game announcements are coming soon, alongside 120Hz support for Down the Rabbit Hole on Quest 2.

The news come from a press release celebrating the studio’s fifth anniversary. Cortopia is the team behind popular VR titles like Wands and Down the Rabbit Hole. The former released almost five years ago, initially just for Gear VR before making its way to Rift, PC VR, PSVR and Quest. Speaking on Cortopia’s anniversary, Head of Studio Ricky Helgesson said that Wands “was just the beginning for us,” and that the studio is “very excited about what’s next.”

Later on in the press release, Cortopia referenced some “exciting new game announcements coming in the near future.” The studio’s most recent release was 2020’s Down the Rabbit Hole, a VR puzzle game available on Quest, PSVR and PC VR that takes place in Lewis Carroll’s fantastical world of Wonderland. Cortopia confirmed that the Quest release of Down the Rabbit Hole will soon receive 120Hz support, joining Echo VR, Superhot, Eleven and more in the fairly exclusive 120Hz club on Quest 2.

We were big fans of Down the Rabbit Hole when it released last year. Here’s an extract from Jamie’s review.

Even Down The Rabbit Hole’s sheer existence seems like lunacy. It’s as strange a VR game you’ll find, one that refuses to be pegged down to any one demographic or tick any certain box. There might be a touch of tameness to some of its puzzles and the adventure is over a little too soon, but when the game tips its box of ideas upside down, magic usually falls out.

You can read the full review here.

Are you looking to heading down the rabbit hole in 120Hz? Or are you more keen for Cortopia’s next release? Let us know in the comments.

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Down the Rabbit Hole Adds 90Hz Support on Oculus Quest 2

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Cortopia Studios’ puzzle title Down the Rabbit Hole has made quite the impression since its launch last year, garnering positive reviews and award nominations. Today, the developer has announced support is now available for Oculus Quest 2’s 90Hz mode as well as a new bundle with Red Matter.

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Down the Rabbit Hole joins a growing lineup of videogames previously released for Oculus Quest that are making use of Oculus Quest 2’s extra capabilities. Some have had general visual improvements whilst others like Beat Saber have made use of the headset’s 90Hz mode for smoother gameplay. Whether you’re new to Down the Rabbit Hole or have previously completed it, either way, you’ll get an improved visual experience.

Down the Rabbit Hole launched almost a year ago, offering a twist to the classic Alice in Wonderland tale created by Lewis Carroll. This puzzle-driven adventure is set before Alice ever makes it to the magical realm, with an unnamed girl stumbling across Wonderland in search of her lost pet patches.

The videogame is set out like you’re in that rabbit hole leading down to Wonderland, with all the action taking place within its walls as small dioramas. Controlling the girl through the various scenes, each with its own puzzle, you can move the world by grabbing tree roots growing out the walls to get a better view. In some instances you’ll be transported inside the scene for a closer look.

As mentioned, alongside the update for a limited time you can by Down the Rabbit Hole and sci-fi puzzle title Red Matter in a dual bundle on the Oculus Store for $14.99 USD. The offer will be running for one week only.

Vertical Robot’s Red Matter is a suspense-laden puzzler set in an alternate future where you play a secret agent sent to an enemy’s abandoned base on Rhea, one of Saturn’s moons, to recover information. Originally released back in 2018, VRFocus found Red Matter to be: “a very high calibre VR experience, neatly weaving its story and puzzle elements together.” 

VRFocus will continue its coverage of the latest Oculus Quest 2 enhancements, reporting back with further updates.

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Half-Life: Alyx & Star Wars: Squadrons Among SXSW Gaming Awards VR Nominees

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South by Southwest (SXSW) has announced it’ll be hosting its annual gaming awards in March, revealing 43 nominees across 12 different categories. That includes a virtual reality (VR) category with some of the most prominent titles of the last 12 months in the running like Valve’s Half-Life: Alyx and Motive Studios’ Star Wars: Squadrons.

Star Wars: Squadrons

This year’s VR category features five nominees with few surprises. Half-Life: Alyx has been nominated in almost every VR award going whilst cross-platform Star Wars: Squadrons was a big hit towards the end of 2020. Also on the list are The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners one of the best zombie survival videogames in VR, and Down the Rabbit Hole, a little gem of a puzzle title from Cortopia Studios.

Possibly the most controversial on the list is Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond by Respawn Entertainment. The highly anticipated WWII shooter offers a single-player campaign, multiplayer and interviews with veterans, yet suffered from pacing, high specification requirements and other issues.

The 2021 SXSW Gaming Awards has partnered with IGN to produce the event, presented by Discord on Saturday, 20th March at 7:00pm CT, broadcast live on SXSW Online, ign.com, and on Twitch. Public voting is open now across the board with the winners decided by a weighted total between staff, advisory board input and public voting.

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

“Gaming is a key part of the creative ecosystem that makes up SXSW, and provides our community an opportunity to honour the achievements with the brightest minds in the field,” said Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer for SXSW in a statement.

“We’ve learned so much from our communities on Discord over the last year. The power that games can have in bringing people together no matter where you are in the world inspires us.”said Tesa Aragones, Chief Marketing Officer at Discord. “Creating space for people to come together to share the things they love – music, games, and anything else that interests them – is core to our beliefs and we are proud to support the SXSW Gaming Awards as the presenting sponsor.”

The main SXSW Online event runs from 16th – 20th March 2020 featuring keynotes, conference sessions, Music Festival showcases, Film Festival screening and more. Don’t miss the Virtual Cinema area where you’ll be able to view works including 4 Feet High VR, Finding Pandora X, Namoo, and Paper Birds to name a few. For further updates, keep reading VRFocus.

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The VR Game Launch Roundup: Super Retro Puzzle Adventures

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Welcome to another Friday roundup of the best virtual reality (VR) titles due for release over the next seven days. There’s quite an assortment in store especially if you’re a PlayStation VR owner who loves collecting physical editions of their games.

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WalkinVR – 2MW

Ok so this isn’t technically a videogame rather an add-on for PC VR titles but VRFocus thought it was worth including this week. WalkinVR is a piece of software designed to help those with physical disabilities play VR experiences.

Shooty Skies Overdrive – Mighty Games

Some retro-inspired goodness from Australian studio Mighty Games, Shooty Skies Overdrive takes the original mobile title and gives it a VR makeover. With one hand control a plane to shoot down waves of enemies and with the other grab power-ups to cause even more destruction.

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Iron Man VR – Camouflag

The big VR launch of the week is one PlayStation VR fans have been awaiting for a little while now. Having suffered a number of delays, Camoflaj’s Iron Man VR needs minimal introduction. Jump in the famous armour of the Marvel character and fly around shooting down enemies; what more could you want?

  • Supported platforms: PlayStation VR
  • Release date: 3rd July

Gun Club VR – The Binary Mill

Part of Perp Games’ Summer Spectacular of physical PlayStation VR releases, Gun Club VR is a first-person shooter (FPS) focused on highly realistic weapons and gameplay mechanics, set in a shooting range.

  • Supported platforms: PlayStation VR (Physical copy)
  • Release date: 3rd July
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Down the Rabbit Hole – Cortopia Studio

Previously released for PlayStation VR digitally at the beginning of May, Perp Games once again brings another title to retail locations, this time Cortopia Studios’ Down the Rabbit Hole. This magical adventure puts you as an unnamed girl who’s searching for her pet, stumbling upon Wonderland in the process.

  • Supported platforms: PlayStation VR (Physical copy)
  • Release date: 3rd July
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6 PlayStation VR Titles Coming in Perp Games’ Summer Spectacular Lineup

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British publisher Perp Games has made a name for itself in the virtual reality (VR) market through its continual physical PlayStation VR releases. Today, the company has announced its biggest lineup of titles coming globally in the next couple of months.

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With a busy release schedule across most formats, PlayStation VR is slated to get six videogames starting on 19th June with Mini Motor Racing X from The Binary Mill. Originally released on PlayStation Store last December, the micro racing experience offers lots of tracks and cars for single-player and multiplayer racing.

Also coming from the same developer is Rush VR, the wingsuit racing experience which has been available digitally for a couple of years. Rush VR is slated to arrive in stores on 26th June. Making it a triple bill from The Binary Mill is Gun Club VR, a first-person shooter (FPS) focused on highly realistic weapons and gameplay mechanics. It’ll arrive on 3rd July.

Joining Gun Club VR on 3rd July will be Cortopia Studios’ puzzler Down the Rabbit Hole. This magical adventure puts you as an unnamed girl who’s searching for her pet, stumbling upon Wonderland in the process.

Perp Games Summer Spectacular

Probably the biggest PlayStation VR featured in this selection is Neat Corporations Budget Cuts. Scheduled to launch on 10th July, Budgets Cuts performance has been improved thanks to the studios’ advancements made when developing its sequel Budget Cuts 2: Mission Insolvency.

Last but not least is Headmaster: Extra Time Edition. Originally a launch title for PlayStation VR way back in 2016, this new version set to arrive on 31st July feature the core experience as well as the pass and play Party Mode and brand the new Lost Lessons DLC.

So PlayStation VR owners have lots to look forward to. As further titles for the headset are announce, VRFocus will keep you updated.

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Down the Rabbit Hole Comes to PlayStation VR This Friday

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Cortopia Studios’ puzzle title Down the Rabbit Hole arrived for PC VR headsets and Oculus Quest back in March but seen delays for the PlayStation VR version. Today, the developer has announced that the launch will finally take place at the end of this week.

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Regular VRFocus readers should be well versed on Down the Rabbit Hole as we’ve covered the title fairly extensively. Offering an imaginative take on Lewis Carroll’s famous novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland the videogame actually takes place before the book as a sort of prequel.

Players control an unnamed girl who’s searching for her pet Patches. Whilst doing so she falls down a seemingly bottomless hole into Wonderland, beginning an adventure across the magical land.

Designed to be comfortable for any player, you control the girl through a series of levels each split into various rooms which appear around you. The entire world can then be twisted and moved by grabbing tree roots to give yourself a better viewpoint. This is important for not only solving some of the puzzles but also delving into each scene to locate secrets. These are invitations to the Queen of Heart’s party at the end of the videogame, with several endings to unlock in the process.

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The puzzle-adventure features well-known characters from the book with the likes of the Cheshire Cat and the White Rabbit popping up. Reviewing Down the Rabbit Hole on PC VR VRFocus said: “The title offers a new slant to this beloved children’s tale, feeling both familiar thanks to the characters yet different enough to be engaging throughout. Thanks to its mechanics and polished execution Down the Rabbit Hole offers a delightful VR experience.”

Down the Rabbit Hole will be released for digital purchase via the PlayStation Store starting 1st May, retailing for $19.99 USD. For further updates from Cortopia Studios, keep reading VRFocus.

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Down The Rabbit Hole Finally Arrives On PSVR This Week

It’s taken a month longer than expected, but Down The Rabbit Hole is finally hopping onto PSVR this week.

The console version of Cortopia’s ace puzzle game touches down on May 1st. It’s already listed on the EU version of the PlayStation Store for £15.99 and will cost $19.99 in the US.

Down The Rabbit Hole initially launched on Oculus Quest and PC VR headsets late last month. The PSVR version was meant to be launching at the same time, but was delayed just ahead of launch. Cortopia assured it would still release on the headset in April, though. May 1st isn’t quite April, but we’ll let them off the hook.

We’re happy to see the game finally arrive on PSVR – we thought Down The Rabbit Hole was an adventure worthy of Wonderland itself. In it, you play as an unnamed protagonist that ventures into Lewis Carroll’s fantastical world in search of her pet. You’ll meet a weird cast of characters as you solve puzzles, but it’s the game’s winning panoramic-style comic book presentation that really stands out.

“Even Down The Rabbit Hole’s sheer existence seems like lunacy,” we said in our 4/5 review. “It’s as strange a VR game you’ll find, one that refuses to be pegged down to any one demographic or tick any certain box. There might be a touch of tameness to some of its puzzles and the adventure is over a little too soon, but when the game tips its box of ideas upside down, magic usually falls out.”

Excited for Down The Rabbit Hole’s PSVR release? Let us know in the comments below!

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The VR Game Launch Roundup: Retro Rabbit Workouts

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As most of you should be in some sort of isolation, minimising the need to step outside unless absolutely necessary you’ll all want something to do. You can only paint the walls or vacuum so many times, so why not treat yourself to some new virtual reality (VR) content. As VRFocus does every Friday, here’s a list of five titles arriving next week you might be interested in. 

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It’s a stressful time at the moment so anything that can chill you out must be worth a pop. SoundSelf: A Technodelic is just that, a psychedelic and relaxing VR experience guided by your own voice. “Delve into a hypnotic world of light and sound which helps players descend into a deep, trance-like state,” notes the description.

Supernatural – Within

An Oculus Quest exclusive, Supernatural jumps on the VR fitness wave offering players the chance to cut orbs and manoeuvre in and around obstacles all to the lates beats. It does things a little differently to other VR games being subscription-based, the app featuring professional coaching, leaderboards, Bluetooth heart rate integration and a mobile companion app.

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A homage to retro gaming and a sequel to 2018’s Pixel Ripped 1989, Pixel Ripped 1995 puts you in the shoes of 9-year-old David who has to battle an evil goblin, the Cyblin Lord, from the first title. Set across six levels that contain nods to 1990s action RPGs, brawlers, platformers, space shooters, and racing games, VRFocus has been looking forward to this one.

Down the Rabbit Hole – Cortopia Studios

A magical adventure set before Alice ever stepped foot in Wonderland, Down the Rabbit Hole has already arrive for other VR headsets and now it’s the turn of PlayStation VR. A 360-degree interactive diorama where players control an unnamed girl through detailed rooms with hidden secrets: “Thanks to its mechanics and polished execution Down the Rabbit Hole offers a delightful VR experience,” said VRFocus’ review.

  • Supported platforms: PlayStation VR (EU Physical Copy)
  • Launch date: 24th April

Down The Rabbit HoleLost Circus VR – The Prologue – Virtual Magic

Time for something a little scarier where you meet a creepy clown who wants to show you around his abandoned circus. Abandoned but not empty, as you jump into a barrel pushed by the clown you’ll spot spiders with glowing red eyes, old amusements and more. As an early access release, the studio plans on adding further interactivity and movement freedom in the future.

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Future of Valve VR, Next Gen HP Headset & Huge New Releases! – VRecap

Welcome to another swift roundup of the week’s top VR stories, releases and more! You can probably already guess the direction this episode is going to take, but we’ve got more than just Half-Life: Alyx to talk about.

First, not only did Half-Life: Alyx release, but we got the low-down on the future of VR at Valve. Jamie spoke to Greg Coomer from Valve and questioned whether or not Gabe Newell’s claims of Valve having three VR titles in development from 2017 were still true. Spoiler: they’re not. Well, not for now, anyway.

Alongside all the Alyx excitement, HP decided to drop pretty big news at the same time Valve’s title released – there’s another HP Reverb coming and it’s going to have next gen specs! What are those specs, you ask? Well… We don’t know yet, but they shared this pretty cool teaser trailer! Read more from our hardware expert, Heaney, who can fill in more gaps.

The number of releases this week has been unprecedented – yes, other VR games exist this week (and some are pretty darn good, too!). Time for a roll call! We’ve got: Paper Beast, The Room VR: A Dark Matter, Down The Rabbit Hole, Tilt Brush on PSVR, A-Tech Cybernetic VR also on PSVR, and B-Team on Quest.

We don’t have a giveaway for you this week, but make sure to tune in next Friday to see what’s up for grabs.

As for other news this week, here are other stories which didn’t quite make it into the VRecap:

Enjoy the glorious, non-judgemental freedom self isolation has given you, and make sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest in VR. Have a great weekend!

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