Developer Pocket Money Studios today revealed that Twilight Zone VR is set for a July 14th release date on Quest 2 and released an action-packed gameplay trailer.
Based on the iconic anthology series, The Twilight Zone VR is said to feature three self-contained single-player episodes which will span the sort of genres we’ve come to expect from the franchise: hard sci-fi to psychological horror.
Thanks to a new trailer revealed today we now know more about what the gameplay will look like.
The game promises to deliver “three self-contained single player episodes at launch and span multiple genres ranging from psychological horror to science fiction.”
Twilight Zone VR is set for release on July 14th starting on Quest 2. The game has also been confirmed to launch on PSVR but the studio says that will come at a later date.
Towards the end of 2021 virtual reality (VR) publisher Fun Train (The Exorcist: Legion VR, Tarzan VR) announced plans for a VR version of the infamous TV show The Twilight Zone. Just as with previous projects it would be episodic, supporting both Meta Quest and PlayStation VR. Today, the publisher has announced that The Twilight Zone VR is now scheduled for a Quest 2 launch in July.
— The Twilight Zone VR (@TwilightZoneVR) May 11, 2022
The Twilight Zone VR will be split into three episodes, all arriving together for July’s launch. Being developed by UK-based Pocket Money Games – the same team working on SIN (Safety in Numbers) and who ported Superhot to Meta Quest – each instalment will feature its own story that’ll: “span multiple genres ranging from technological horror to apocalyptic science fiction.”
The Twilight Zone VR episodes
Character Building: “A video game director discovers that workplace cruelty is a dangerous game.”
Terror Firma: “After an environmental apocalypse, one survivor must face mysterious phantoms as he searches the city ruins for a glimmer of Hope.”
Deadline Earth: “The clock is ticking for a science fiction writer who finds himself captive on an insidious alien vessel.”
“Whether you’re a horror fan, a sci-fi fan or simply love a good mystery, we have something in this game for you,” said Douglas Nabors, Fun Train CEO in a statement. “It was important for us to design each of these individual stories with as much variety as possible while also staying true to the heart of the show! We can’t wait to watch players experience this anthology of science fiction adventures firsthand. The worlds that the development team has built to achieve this vision are nothing short of surreal.”
“With Meta’s support we were able to utilize Asynchronous Space Warp (ASW) at a very early stage which has allowed us to push the graphical and performance boundaries of what is possible on Quest 2,” adds Frankie Cavanagh of Pocket Money Games. “Everything from subliminal messaging to haptic vests have been integrated into this game.”
The Twilight Zone VR is scheduled to arrive for Meta Quest 2 on 14th July 2022. There’s no mention of PlayStation VR today, with The Twilight Zone VRTwitter account saying: “Just Quest 2 for now, but that doesn’t mean never for other platforms!”
As further updates are revealed gmw3 will keep you updated.
The Exorcist: Legion VR has been scaring players since 2018, an episodic horror fest played out over five chapters. Now, publisher Fun Train has announced that production is already underway on a sequel. Called SIN (Safety in Numbers) as the name suggests, this time the horror title will have a co-op element so you can share the frights with a friend.
For the sequel Fun Train has teamed up with Pocket Money Games (Superhot, Dimension Hunter, The Twilight Zone VR), advancing the chilling storyline and mythology that made The Exorcist: Legion VR so atmospheric. SIN will feature both single-player and multiplayer modes, as well as “other mechanics and playstyles never seen before in a horror co-op game,” the developer notes.
Other than that not much else is known about SIN currently, no screenshots or gameplay has been released thus far with none in the teaser video below. What is expected though is an episodic release, as this is a hallmark of Fun Train with its other title Tarzan VR split across three chapters.
“We’ve received numerous requests for expansions of the Exorcist franchise and I’m happy to reveal it has been underway for some time,” says Douglas Nabors, Fun Train CEO in a statement. “Just a word of warning – if you thought the first game was frightening… luckily this time you won’t have to go in alone.”
The Exorcist: Legion VR
The Exorcist: Legion VR was one of VRFocus‘ favourite VR horrors. Reviewing the videogame back in 2018: “Its the presentation where The Exorcist: Legion VR shines. It is not long or complex, but it has bags of atmosphere and says what it needs to say with panache. The sense of presence is used effectively to give you a properly immersive horror experience.”
Pocket Money Games and Fun Train are looking at releasing SIN for Oculus Quest and PlayStation VR in late 2022. For continued updates on the horror sequel, keep reading VRFocus.
Every weekend VRFocus gathers together vacancies from across the virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) industry, in locations around the globe to help make finding that ideal job easier. Below is a selection of roles that are currently accepting applications across a number of disciplines, all within departments and companies that focus on immersive entertainment.
Don’t forget, if there wasn’t anything that took your fancy this week there’s always last week’s listings on The VR Job Hubto check as well.
If you are an employer looking for someone to fill an immersive technology related role – regardless of the industry – don’t forget you can send us the lowdown on the position and we’ll be sure to feature it in that following week’s feature. Details should be sent to Peter Graham (pgraham@vrfocus.com).
We’ll see you next week on VRFocus at the usual time of 3PM (UK) for another selection of jobs from around the world.
Today sees the launch of Tarzan VR, bringing the iconic comic book character to life inside virtual reality (VR) for Oculus Quest. An episodic adventure told over the course of three chapters, if you’ve been interested in picking the title up then take a look at VRFocus’ latest gameplay video showcasing an early section of the videogame.
Tarzan VR originally launched last year as a project between Fun Train (The Exorcist: Legion VR) and Stonepunk Studios (Primordian) for SteamVR headsets. For the Oculus Quest edition, Fun Train brought in the talents of Steel Wool Studios (Five Nights at Freddy’s VR: Most Wanted) to ensure a perfect fit for the comic book caper.
As you’ll see in the gameplay video, Tarzan VR’s art style works well on the standalone headset and so does the gameplay, being able to freely swing through the treetops, climb trees or fight the mercenaries invading his jungle home. All of Tarzan VR’s gameplay is designed to be fairly physical, punching enemies, actually having to swim underwater and swinging your arms to run.
While each chapter will continue the main narrative each one will introduce new elements. Episode 1 for example features the “Mighty Axe” whilst in the second instalment, it’s all about the slingshot. Plus, as this is an officially licensed videogame there are plenty of easter eggs to find such as audio recordings from the 1950’s live-action instalments.
In its SteamVR review of Tarzan VRVRFocus said: “Much like the comic books it’s based around, Tarzan VR is a light affair that can be easily consumed in stages. The action isn’t too particularly tough, and the enemies aren’t at all clever but the overall experience is enjoyable enough for a couple of hours.”
Unlike the SteamVR launch which saw Tarzan VR released episodically, the Oculus Quest version will contain all three chapters (Episode 1- The Great Ape, Episode 2- The Jagged Edge and Episode 3- The Dead of Night) for $24.99 USD. For further updates on Tarzan VR including the PlayStation VR version, keep reading VRFocus.
In 2020 developer Stonepunk Studios and publisher Fun Train brought iconic character, Tarzan, into virtual reality (VR) with Tarzan VR for PC VR headsets. It’s now been revealed thatthe videogame will be coming to Oculus Quest, this week in fact!
For the Oculus Quest edition Steel Wool Studios (Five Nights at Freddy’s VR: Most Wanted) has been handling the port, with Fun Train confirming that the launch will feature all three episodes; Episode 1- The Great Ape, Episode 2- The Jagged Edge and Episode 3- The Dead of Night. Currently, the Steam version of Tarzan VR doesn’t offer the third episode, still listed as “coming soon”.
Best known for its horror title The Exorcist: Legion VR with Wolf & Wood, Fun Train’s latest episodic adventure Tarzan VR takes you to his lush jungle home where you can explore his treehouse and the surrounding environment to look for secrets. After which each of the comic book-inspired episodes takes you deeper into the jungles, fighting mercenaries and learning new skills along the way.
While each episode will unlock a new weapon to play with – Episode 1 features the “Mighty Axe” for example – classic mechanics like being able to swing through the trees and talk to animals still feature. Gameplay offers plenty of physical exertion to keep you immersed in Tarzan VR’s world, if you’re not swinging then you’ll be climbing or swimming or beating up enemies.
Reviewing the PC VR edition of Tarzan VRVRFocus said: “Much like the comic books it’s based around, Tarzan VR is a light affair that can be easily consumed in stages. The action isn’t too particularly tough, and the enemies aren’t at all clever but the overall experience is enjoyable enough for a couple of hours.”
Tarzan VR is scheduled to launch this Thursday, 1st July 2021 for Oculus Quest. See it in action in the new Oculus Quest trailer and for further updates on additional platform support – PlayStation VR has been mentioned previously – keep reading VRFocus.
The game with VR’s catchiest theme song swings onto Oculus Quest on July 1st.
Tarzan VR launches for Facebook’s standalone headset in July with three episodes available at launch. If you haven’t heard the absolute earworm of a song made for the game, think carefully before you click the play button on the video below because you’ll never ever get it out of your head afterward.
Tarzan originally launched for PC VR headsets last year with two episodes available. The third episode is still listed as “Coming Soon” on Steam, but the game’s publisher Fun Train says all three (Episode 1- The Great Ape, Episode 2- The Jagged Edge and Episode 3- The Dead of Night) will be available for the Quest launch. The PC VR release was developed by Stonepunk Studios while the Quest port is made by Steel Wool Studios, which is the developer behind Five Nights At Freddy’s: Help Wanted. Each episode showcases different abilities and weapons designed to offer a bit of light fun embodying the classic jungle vine-swinging character. Fun Train is also the publisher of The Exorcist: Legion VR, which was made in a similar episodic style.
Fun Train teases that more content is coming to Tarzan on PC platforms “with additional platform releases on the horizon.” We’ll be curious to dive into the game on the standalone Oculus Quest and see how its mechanics feel with the wireless freedom of that headset.
Will you be checking this out on Quest? Let us know in the comments below.
For Oculus Quest horror fans Wolf & Wood’s The Exorcist: Legion VR is a must-have, offering an episodic experience full of mystery and demonic presence. The studio has announced that it’s been working on improving the visuals for both the Oculus Quest and Quest 2 versions, with the later getting 90Hz support and more today.
Like many other Oculus Quest 2 videogames such as Down the Rabbit Holeand Superhot VR before it, the addition of 90Hz allows for a smoother gameplay experience, bumping it up from 72Hz. The Exorcist: Legion VR has also seen a substantial texture update, with improved resolution, shaders and lighting. Further fine-tuning the title for the standalone platform players will notice new animations, improved physics interactions, in-game documents that are easier to read and the inclusion of the Torch in Chapter 5 from the PC edition.
“We’re very proud of the incredible visuals that Wolf & Wood has achieved with this Quest 2 upgrade to Exorcist,” said Douglas Nabors, Fun Train CEO in a statement. “The reception to the franchise on Quest has been spectacular, and we’re crafting new plans for it in the not-to-distant future. Stay tuned!”
On top of all that, the update from Wolf & Wood also includes:
Out of bounds System:
Player position is now reset to a safe position if out of the play area for over 5 seconds
Countdown and UI to explain repositioning
Development
Move forwards, backwards and diagonally while the menu is open – Strafe is blocked due to menu interactions.
Improved memory management
General teleport improvements: player no longer has to look directly down at the floor to teleport.
Fixes:
Add fail-safes for the cross occasionally disconnecting from the kit and becoming unusable.
Bug, where hands would sometimes get stuck in the hover state and the player, would not be able to make a fist.
General fixes and additional rules to catch any potential issues
Inspired by the famous horror film, The Exorcist: Legion VR takes place across 5 chapters: First Rites, Idle Hands, Skin Deep, Samaritan and The Tomb, each approximately 30 minutes long. You play a Boston homicide detective tasked with investigating a series of ritualistic murders, with each chapter having its own unique story which is then part of a large narrative.
“It’s the presentation where The Exorcist: Legion VR shines. It is not long or complex, but it has bags of atmosphere and says what it needs to say with panache,” VRFocus said in its four-star PlayStation VR review. “The sense of presence is used effectively to give you a properly immersive horror experience.”
The Exorcist: Legion VR is available for most major VR platforms. As Wolf & Wood and Fun Train release further updates VRFocus will let you know.
Virtual reality (VR) gamers have been treated to some big IP videogames over the course of 2020 and that’ll continue this month with the news that Tarzan VR has a release date. To mark the occasion, Stonepunk Studios and Fun Train have released a behind the scenes video revealing more details about the project.
The video delves into the history of Tarzan, created by Edgar Rice Burroughs in the early 20th century. Keeping faithful to the original character, Stonepunk Studios wanted to create a comic book visual design inspired by many of the books.
Naturally, an important part of any Tarzan experience is being able to swing through the jungle; not an easy task in VR. The team spent a considerable amount of time perfecting the mechanic which so far looks very fluid in footage. Adding to that freedom, players will also be able to swim and climb to explore Tarzan’s domain, whilst fighting invading mercenaries.
A single-player experience, Tarzan VR will also feature randomised elements so that returning players won’t see a lot of repetition. For example, all the enemies are random, faces, voices, clothing and equipment will change each time around, and the same goes for the animals and other little details.
Just like Fun Train’s previous project The Exorcist: Legion VR, Tarzan VRwill be episodic, split across three instalments. Issue #1: The Great Ape and #2: The Jagged Edge will be released on 17th November for PC VR headsets, with the second bundled with the soundtrack. Each will unlock a new region of the world as well as a new weapon for players to master. At the moment no date has been set for Issue #3: Dead of Night.
As for other headsets, the team notes Tarzan VR will support all major headsets with PlayStation VR previously mentioned, although no launch date has been revealed. Whether this will include the Oculus Quest platform remains to be seen. As further details are released, VRFocus will let you know.
Fun Train, the publisher behind Wolf & Wood’s virtual reality (VR) horror The Exorcist: Legion VR,announced back in July it was working with Stonepunk Studios on an episodic adventure based on the famous Tarzan novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Now the studios have released the first gameplay trailer for Tarzan VR, showcasing the title in a little more detail.
With a distinctive comic book art style, the new trailer naturally features swinging through the treetops with bonuses to speed when you string together several well-timed swings. There’s also a little fist fighting with some mercenaries and some scenic locations to admire.
Tarzan VR will be split across five episodes designed as a serialized comic-style series of issues. Details released for each are as follows:
Issue 1 – The Great Ape: Jane has been abducted by a group of invaders, and Tarzan must seek the wisdom of The Great Ape in order to find the trail of her mysterious captors.
Issue 2 – Jagged Edge: Tarzan begins his pursuit of Jane’s captors and must make his way across the dangerous
Cliffs of Kombatu where one misstep leads to certain doom.
Issue 3 – The Dead of Night: As night draws in, the jungle swamp poses all manner of hidden dangers. Tarzan
continues to pursue his quarry across the Sargos Swamps, and must face a familiar and deadly predator from a lost
era.
Issue 4 – Undertow: The secret gate to an undersea temple lays buried in the ocean depths. There is only ONE
way for Tarzan to continue his journey… straight down!
Issue 5 – The Valley of Eden: In this grand finale, TARZAN MUST RALLY HIS ALLIES IN THE SHADOW OF AN ERUPTING VOLCANO! Only the strange fruit found in the heart of the Valley of Eden can save the life of Tarzan’s true love.
Players will have five expansive environments to explore, each offering their own unique set of weapons and challenges. To help complete these players will have access to unique Tarzan “skills” such as Call of the Wild, Earth Vision and Fish Eye.
A single-player adventure, Tarzan VR will support PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, Oculus Rift S, HTC Vive and Valve Index when the first episode arrives by the end of 2019. As further details are released regarding Tarzan VR, VRFocus will keep you updated.
