Oculus wants its Quest headset to be home to ‘real’ games for ‘real’ gamers. That’s why it has a strict curation policy that only lets through the crème de la crème of VR experiences. Oh, and Drunkn Bar Fight.
Yes, the intoxicating VR brawling simulator is coming to Quest next week. The trailer below gives us a first look. Developer The Munky confirmed a September 12 release for the game over on Reddit. That’s the same day as AltspaceVR hits the headset. The store listing for the game is already up and, somehow, it’s already got nine reviews.
Drunkn Bar Fight is exactly what it sounds like; you pick scraps with people in bars and nightclubs and use whatever you can get your hands on as weapons. While the game started off with just one environment, it’s since grown to include a handful of other options. It’s a pretty wonky game, filled with bugs. But, to be fair, that’s sort of the appeal.
On Reddit the developer explained that the game won’t be launching with multiplayer support, but that should come within the next three months along with other new content.
Clearly this isn’t the most progressive use of VR. Nevertheless, Drunkn Bar Fight has proven popular since its original launch back in late 2016. The game remains in Early Access on PC but keeps getting new updates, as does the PSVR version which launched a while back.
Besitzer einer PlayStation VR (PSVR) dürfen sich diese Woche über neuen Spielstoff für ihre Konsole freuen, denn fünf Neuerscheinungen erwarten uns oder sind seit heute erhältlich: Die VR-Titel Drunkn Bar Fight, CubeWorks, Knockout League, Pop-Up Pilgrimsund Sprint Vector stehen ab sofort oder in den nächsten Tagen im PlayStation Store bereit.
Drunkn Bar Fight – Virtuelle Kneipenschlägereien zum Dampf ablassen
Der Indie-Titel Drunkn Bar Fight ermöglicht euch, Teil einer fiktiven Kneipenschlägerei zu werden, um als trinkfreudiger Störenfried einmal richtig Dampf abzulassen. Mit Fäusten, Flaschen oder Dartpfeilen dürft ihr euch in unterschiedlichen Bars austoben und einen Barfight nach Filmmanier heraufbeschwören.
Drunkn Bar Fight soll heute im amerikanischen PlayStation Store digital erscheinen und in den kommenden Tagen auch in Europa zum Download verfügbar sein.
CubeWorks – Strategie- und Rätselspaß in VR
Im VR-Titel CubeWorks wird die räumliche Wahrnehmung der Spieler auf die Probe gestellt, denn ihr müsst eure komplette Umgebung in der 3D-Welt manipulieren, um die ausgefuchsten Rätsel zu lösen. Dafür ist strategisches Denken und Geduld gefragt, um innerhalb der immersiven VR-Welt voranzuschreiten.
CubeWorks soll ebenfalls ab dem 13. Februar im amerikanischen PlayStation Store erscheinen und im europäischen PS Store zeitnah folgen.
Knockout League – Skurriler Boxspaß für die Konsole
In Knockout League dürft ihr in den virtuellen Boxring steigen, um euch mit skurrilen Kontrahenten, wie Piraten oder Tiefseekraken mit acht Armen im Wettkampf zu messen. Neben diversen Spielmodi und neun frei wählbaren Charakteren steht zudem ein Trainings-Modus zur Auswahl, der neben der Verbesserung der Boxfähigkeiten, auch durchaus zum virtuellen Fitnesstraining geeignet ist.
Der VR-Boxtitel ist heute im amerikanischen PlayStation Store erscheinen und soll daraufhin auch für europäische Spieler bald digital erhältlich sein.
Pop-Up Pilgrims – Führt die Pilger sicher durch die gefährlichen 2D-Welten
Freunden von VR-2D-Titeln sei Pop-Up Pilgrims wärmstens empfohlen. Im Indie-Titel führt ihr per Fadenkreuz eine Horde von Pilgern sicher in die Heimat. Dabei gilt es allerlei Gefahren abzuwenden und Hindernisse zu umschiffen, damit euren Schützlingen nichts passiert.
Sprint Vector – VR-Rennspiel mit innovativer Fortbewegungsmethode
Nach der erfolgreichen Veröffentlichung auf Steam für Oculus Rift und HTC Vive dürfen sich nun auch PSVR-Besitzer auf die intergalaktischen Hochgeschwindigkeitsrennen freuen. In Sprint Vector dürft ihr auf bunten Rennstrecken die Grenzen der Lichtgeschwindigkeit überwinden und durch Rennen und Springen über Hindernisse zum Ziel gelangen. Der VR-Titel glänzt mit einer innovativen Fortbewegungsmethode, bei der ihr euch ähnlich wie in Lucid Trips durch Armschwingungen vorwärts bewegt.
Sprint Vector ist mit 30 Prozent Rabatt bis zum 20. Februar für aktuell 24,99 Euro im PlayStation Store erhältlich. PS Plus-Mitglieder erhalten den VR-Titel noch günstiger für lediglich 17,49 Euro.
For PlayStation VR owners looking for a new virtual reality (VR) title to immerse themselves in, this week will feature five releases, featuring brain taxing puzzles, sweat inducing sports and more. Due for launch tomorrow are: Drunkn Bar Fight, CubeWorks, Knockout League, Pop-Up Pilgrims and Sprint Vector.
First up is Drunkn Bar Fight by The Munky. Originally arriving via Steam Early Access in November 2016, the PC version supports HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality, and tomorrow PlayStation VR gets in on the action. The title of the videogame really does say it all, you’re in a bar and it’s time to cause some chaos. Punch people in the face, throw chairs across the room, smash the odd bottle or two, Drunkn Bar Fight has been designed as a quick action party experience, ideal when you have a few mates round.
For those players after a VR title which is a little more brain taxing there’s CubeWorks. Another experience that’s done the rounds on PC VR headsets first, CubeWorks features over 20 stages of fully three-dimensional puzzle solving. Players need to link cubes together, building multipliers and points. As they do so they’ll be able to unlock new abilities, condition and pieces to expand the gameplay.
Adding a sporting element to the list is Knockout League, a single-player boxing game built specifically for VR. Players will stand toe-to-toe with a range of fighters, using their body to intuitively move, dodge and fight. There will be a range of fighters to face, each with their own particular style. There’s Tri-Tip – a Brazilian bruiser with tenderizing fists of fury; Crimson Fang –a warrior princess with an ancient mystical mask; Scurvy Jones – a scourge of the seven seas alongside his trusty parrot Petey; and Sir Octopunch – a prim and proper powerhouse with plenty of gloves to beware of.
Dakko Dakko’s Pop-Up Pilgrims is the only PlayStation VR exclusive this week, a devious 2D puzzler which is an adaption of one of its PlayStation Vita titles – Floating Cloud God Saves the Pilgrims. The task is simple, it’s up to players to guide the pilgrims through hostile worlds, getting them to safety as quickly as possible, all the while avoiding demonic forces.
Last but not least is Survios’ Sprint Vector, the big name title that most of you should’ve heard of. Launched last week on PC, Sprint Vector is an adrenaline filled, competitive racer with 8 contestants competing in a game show. To learn more about the title and what VRFocus thought of the PC version, you may want to read this five-star review. All these titles launch tomorrow for PlayStation VR. As for any further releases, keep reading VRFocus.
Im Indie-Titel Drunkn Bar Fight von Entwicklerstudio The Munky dürft ihr euch in virtuellen Bars herumtreiben, um unter Alkoholeinfluss an verrückten Kneipenschlägereien teilzunehmen. Egal ob mit Fäusten, Flaschen oder anderen Utensilien – im fiktiven Kampf ist alles erlaubt. Die Entwickler haben das simple VR-Partyspiel nun für die PlayStation VR (PSVR) angekündigt, im ersten Quartal 2018 soll der VR-Titel erscheinen.
Drunkn Bar Fight – Virtuelle Kneipenschlägereien auf der PSVR
Der VR-Titel Drunkn Bar Fight lässt euch Teil virtueller Kneipenschlägereien in diversen Locations werden. Das Gelegenheitsspiel ist für Personen geeignet, die einmal richtig über die Strenge schlagen wollen, ohne die obligatorischen Konsequenzen für ihr Handeln ausbaden zu müssen. So könnt ihr euch in diversen Bars austoben und in den Kampf mit trinkfreudigen Besuchern gehen, um einen Barfight nach Hollywood-Filmmanier heraufzubeschwören.
Egal ob mit den eigenen Fäusten, Dartpfeilen oder Flaschen – alles, was sich in der virtuellen Umgebung befindet, lässt sich auch benutzen. Zudem könnt ihr eure Widersacher über Tische, über die Balustrade und durch Fenster werfen, um einmal richtig Dampf abzulassen. Als kleines Gimmick verschwimmt mit steigenden Alkoholkonsum zudem eure Sicht.
Die Entwickler sind aktuell daran interessiert, ihr Spiel weiterzuentwickeln und eventuell mehr Tiefgang sowie weitere Features einzuführen. Dafür fragen sie derzeit nach Feedback in ihrer Community, um herauszufinden, welche weiteren Funktionen zukünftig Teil des VR-Titels werden sollen.
Der Kampfsimulator war bisher nur für PC-Brillenerhältlich, nun soll das Spiel auch für die PlayStation VR (PSVR) erscheinen. Ein genaues Veröffentlichungsdatum wurde dafür noch nicht angekündigt, jedoch soll Drunkn Bar Fight voraussichtlich noch im ersten Quartal 2018 erscheinen. Aktuell ist Drunkn Bar Fight für 11,99 Euro auf Steam für Oculus Rift, HTC Vive und Windows VR-Brille sowie im Oculus Store erhältlich.
Wir werden euch über weitere Informationen zur Veröffentlichung auf der Konsole auf dem Laufenden halten.
One of the most positive an inspirational uses of VR out there, Drunkn Bar Fight, is actually coming to PSVR.
Yup, The Munky’s shambles of a VR game is somehow stumbling over to Sony’s headset soon, as shown in the game’s new trailer below. Get ready to pick up your Move controllers and start ruining people’s Friday nights for no particular reason other than that it’s quite funny to do so. Think of it as Goat Simulator for VR, only with more punching and dart throwing.
There’s no word on when the game will arrive on PSVR just yet but, earlier today, the developer took to Steam to ask players what they want to see added to the game over the next three months while the PC version remains in Early Access. You can fill out a form with optional features like ‘More weapons’ and, oh yeah, a ‘Super punch that can be charged up’. That one does sound kind of fun, to be honest.
Finally we’re getting somewhere! After a slow start to 2017 we now have a week that’s packed with interesting content for both the Oculus Rift and Gear VR. There’s the latest from Oculus Story Studio along with some games that strategy fans will definitely want to check out.
Dear Angelica, from Oculus Story Studio
Price: Free (Rift)
The latest offering from Oculus’ own movie division, Dear Angelica was created inside Story Studio’s own creation app, Quill. It’s a heartfelt piece about a girl remembering the fantastic stories her mother told her as a child. If you have a Rift you can’t miss it — it even made one of our editors cry.
Recommendation: Absolutely grab this.
Traders of Bargleflab, from Jessia Hedrick
Price: $9.99 (Rift)
This is one of those games I’m tempted to recommend on name alone, but it helps that there is actually some depth to the experience too. Bargleflab is a tabletop strategy game in which you trade with allies and upgrade ships, eventually getting into combat and unraveling mysteries.
Recommendation: Visually it could do with a touch-up but mechanically it’s intriguing.
Toy Clash, from 5minilab
Price: $2.99 (Gear)
It’s always nice to find a VR game that appears to have had some genuine thought and care put into it. Toy Clash appears very much to be one of those games; an adorable tabletop strategy in which you pit warriors against each other over 32 stages.
Recommendation: Serious Gear gamers shouldn’t miss this one.
Drunkn Bar Fight, from The Munky
Price: $11.99 (Rift)
Ever wanted the adrenaline rush of a brutal bar fight without the scars and legal consequences? Drunkn Bar Fight is your chance. This isn’t the most responsible use of VR we’ve seen but, hey, we’d be lying if we said we hadn’t thought of it ourselves.
Recommendation: It’s a bit clunky when it comes to the crucial aspect of hitting your enemies, so keep an eye out for updates while it’s in early access.
Talking TTORiNG, from VRotein
Price: $1.99 (Gear)
Gary the Gull, eat your heart out; here comes Ttoring. This is another attempt to make believable VR characters that you can speak to. The developer claims that you’ll believe this guy is a real living being, though something about the over-inflated, ultra-blue head makes us doubt that.
Recommendation: Clever distraction for children, but not too sophisticated. Good price.
MasterpieceVR, from Brinx Software
Price: Free To play (Rift)
MasterpieceVR raises the bar for creative VR experiences by adding in cross-play and multiplayer gameplay that will grow over the life of the program. Choose your realistic or fantasy venue and start sculpting your art with friends.
Recommendation: Free for a limited and a must have nonetheless.
The Physiology of the Eye, from Intervoke
Price: $8.99 (Rift, Currently Discounted)
This program is on a more educational slant. The Physiology of the Eye‘s title is pretty self explanatory and users will be quizzed as they work through different educational chapters.
Recommendation: A visually appealing (pun intended) and informative program that could be a boon for educators that have taken the leap into VR.
HVRGUN, from Jonathan Bartram, Thomas Bartram
Price: $5.99 (Rift, Currently Discounted)
HVRGUN employs players as assault pilots participating in a grueling training program. Dodge, return fire, and destroy endless enemies while moving around various environments with a collection of weapons.
Recommendation: Since Battlezone is a PS VR exclusive, this could scratch a similar itch for PC VR gamers.
Diesel Power, from Irmas Ibric
Price: $9.99 (Rift)
Diesel Power is a game inspired by classic isometric track racers but it utilizes the unique VR space to hit players with a barrage of gameplay elements while attempting to keep your car on the right path.
Recommendation: A very challenging treat, but lacks some production values. Check out the trailer on the Steam page to see if it interests you.
Wacky Wings, from Pocket Money Games
Price: $5.99 (Rift)
Another game from Pocket Money Games sadly lacking fluffy hamsters is Wacky Wings, an arcade flying game where you use a touch controller to guide your device around collecting coins and fuel in order to stay in the air with one of 11 vehicles. The game also includes two unlockable game modes: Blitz where you shoot down enemy pilots in a black and white world and Endless mode.
Recommendation: Really unique game worth checking out.
