ForeVR Bowl, Darts Team Working On 6 New VR Games

The ForeVR team is working on a total of six brand-new VR games.

ForeVR arrived on the scene last year with the launch of ForeVR Bowl, a Quest bowling game that favored realistic physics and social interaction. It followed that released up with ForeVR Darts in late 2021, which offered a similar experience. In a press release this month, though, the studio mentions that it’s working on another six titles, three of which are expected to release in 2022.

New ForeVR Games Incoming

Judging by the studio’s previous track record, it’s likely that these games are based on sports. In fact, the release does on to state the studios is “building the most creative versions of IRL games available anywhere in the world”. ForeVR’s games have so far used Meta’s avatars and feature progression systems that let you unlock new cosmetic items. They’ve all been Quest-exclusive, with no word on PSVR or PC VR versions so far.

The release also confirms that the ForeVR team is currently 40-strong and that it will launch a new round of funding later in the year. The studio has already raised $8.5 million, and it’s currently hiring for yet more roles.

What other sports would you like to see ForeVR tackle in the future? Let us know in the comments below!

The VR Drop: Relax, Rock or Just Pick a Fight

The VR Drop

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

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.

Down and Out

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
ForeVR Darts

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.

ForeVR Darts Hits Oculus Quest in December

ForeVR Darts

It’s been a whirlwind year for ForeVR, emerging from stealth in December 2020 followed by launching its first virtual reality (VR) title ForeVR Bowl in May. With a focus on bringing sports and social gameplay together the studio has just revealed its second videogame set to arrive this year, ForeVR Darts.

ForeVR Darts

After bowling, darts seems like a natural pub sport to bring into VR, especially as there are very few darts-inspired titles. Exclusive to Oculus Quest and Quest 2, ForeVR Darts offers all the classic darts gameplay you’d expect, from the casual 501, 301, 201, and 101 modes to the pro Double Out (501, 301) modes. Those easier modes are supported in single-player, Pass-and-Play, or a Private room setup, whilst the Double Out mode is all about adding that competitive edge in public multiplayer.

Players will have the ability to create or join public or private multiplayer rooms to face players worldwide. For a more local set up there’s Pass-and-Play requiring one headset to pass between friends and family. In the solo mode, players can hone their skills and level up against Easy, Medium, and Hard NPCs.

A good darts player needs their own darts and there are plenty to choose from. Just like ForeVR Bowl’s bewildering array of bowling balls, ForeVR Darts will include over 50 uniquely weighted darts which will feature: “custom effects and attributes and a range of classic designs and fantastical flights,” the studio notes. ForeVR Darts will also be localized in 22 languages for maximum global accessibility.

ForeVR Darts

Last but not least, ForeVR Darts will support optional hand tracking! Yep, no need for controllers here, pick up your darts and start aiming for those triple 20s.

ForeVR Darts is scheduled to arrive for Oculus Quest and Quest 2 on 16th December 2021 priced at $9.99 USD. Or you can always enter ForeVR’s competition to win one of 50 copies of ForeVR Darts. As further details are released, VRFocus will keep you updated.