République: Anniversary Edition Finally Sneaks Onto PlayStation VR Next Week

PlayStation VR is now in its twilight years in comparison to other virtual reality (VR) headsets – it has been 6 years after all! – yet it’s still managing to offer owners new content. The latest comes from Camouflaj in the form of République: Anniversary Edition, a stealth experience due for release on 10th March.

République isn’t a new title, in fact, it’s a fairly old videogame hence the “Anniversary Edition” addition. It was originally released as République Episode 1 for mobile devices back in 2013 before its subsequent VR version arrived a few years later for Gear VR, Oculus Go and Oculus Quest – gmw3 reviewed the Go version in 2018.

République: Anniversary Edition was unveiled last summer during E3 week, with Camouflaj’s development partners Skymap Games reworking the title for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR. If you’ve played any of the previous editions then there’s not much change content-wise for 2022, what has been included is commentary from the developers, talking about their design decisions and what goes into making a videogame like this.

If you’re new to the République franchise the stealth-action gameplay puts the fate of Hope, a hacker, in your hands. With a narrative that explores the perils of government surveillance in the internet age, République offers 10-hours of gameplay where you have to escape a mysterious totalitarian state.

Alongside her hacking abilities, Hope has a bunch of cool gadgets and tricks up her sleeve to evade capture. Utilising the environment to hide from guards all the action is viewed from the position of security cameras, so you have to switch between them to get the best viewpoint of the danger ahead.

You can pick up République: Anniversary Edition for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR on 10th March 2022. For further updates on Camouflaj’s latest VR titles, keep reading gmw3.

June 16, 2021

Republique Is Getting A PSVR Release Soon

Mobile-turned-VR stealth game Republique is soon to drop on PSVR.

Developer Camouflaj recently announced Republique: Anniversary Edition, which will be dropping soon on Switch and PS4, with VR support for the latter platform. No other details have been confirmed just yet, save for the fact Limited Run Games will be doing a physical edition of the title too.

Republique was Camouflaj’s first game, and first released as an episodic series of stealth titles on mobile platforms. In 2018, Camouflaj brought the game to Oculus Go and Gear VR and then, a year later, it landed on Oculus Quest and PC VR too. This version of the game featured all the same content, retooled for VR.

Expect the PSVR edition to be a similar story, though it’s not confirmed if there will be any new content just yet. Camouflaj of course went to to develop Iron Man VR as a PSVR exclusive, and we’re hopeful to see more new games from the studio in the future, too.

Back when it launched in 2018, we said Republique VR offered fun, if simple VR sneaking. “Though VR doesn’t do too much to augment the experience, République remains the same engaging stealth adventure with the same highs and lows it’s always had,” we said. “This is simple, brain-teasing sneaking that encourages the player to experiment and take risks, though rarely takes its own advice on board to create something truly memorable.”

Will you be picking up Republique: Anniversary Edition? Let us know in the comments below.

June 5, 2020

The VR Game Launch Roundup: Nature, Ghosts and a Little Pottery

As it’s the end of the week VRFocus takes a look forward at what’s to come in the next seven days. There’s a nice mixed selection covering horror, stealth, the animal world and even pottery.

Ecosphere – PHORIA

Not really a videogame more an interactive collection of 360-degree videos, Ecosphere nature documentary series. Featuring content from the jungles of Borneo to the rich coral reefs of Raja Ampat, viewers will be able to see a diverse selection of wildlife created in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

Supported platforms: Oculus Quest and Oculus Go
Launch date: 8th June

DreamBack VR – Come Over Gaming

A psychological horror where you have to escape an abandoned Victorian mansion, DreamBack VR doesn’t feature action elements like guns. You’ve got to hold your nerves and explore the building, solving puzzles and looking for clues to last the night.

Supported platforms: Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Valve Index and Windows Mixed Reality
Launch date: 10th June

Spectro – Borrowed Light Studios

Released as an Early Access title in October 2019, Spectro is a colourful ghostbusting experience where you play the owner of a ghost detective agency, going out to explore haunted houses and ridding them of their malevolent spirits.

Supported platforms: Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Valve Index and Windows Mixed Reality
Launch date: 11th June

République VR – Camouflaj

Originally a Gear VR experience, République VR was Camouflaj’s first VR title, exploring the perils of government surveillance in the internet age. The stealth videogame has been upgraded with new 3D assets and immersive puzzles to make use of the more powerful PC VR hardware.

Supported platforms: Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Valve Index
Launch date: 12th June

Let’s Create! Pottery VR – Infinite Dreams

The only PlayStation VR game on the list, Let’s Create! Pottery VR is exactly as you’d imagine. Sit down, get comfy and create some pottery in a nice chilled environment, great for winding down from a stressful day.

Supported platforms: PlayStation VR
Launch date: 12th June (US & Canada), 9th June (EU)

November 28, 2018

The Best Apps and Games to Download for Oculus Go

All the Black Friday hijinks has finally ended for 2018, and with the mad sales dash now over it’s time to enjoy some of those nicely discounted items. One of the good deals this year was for standalone headset Oculus Go, which was the first time the device had been reduced since launch in May. If you happened to pick one up and need a helping hand in the right direction of decent content, or already owned one and just want to expand your library then read on.

What VRFocus is looking at is purely the best content, whether that’s apps for watching movies and TV, playing videogames or simply going online in VR. This is all about showcasing what Oculus Go can do and the reason for buying it in the first place.

Oculus Go Apps

YouTube VR

One of the best ways to see plenty content, the app gives Oculus Go access to the video platform’s massive library of immersive, 3D 360° and VR180° experience, allowing viewers to watch the videos as intended.

Price: Free

Netflix

Watch all of the streaming services TV shows, movies and original content anywhere you like, whenever you like. All on one massive screen, binge-watch to your heart’s content.

Price: Subscription based

Facebook 360

Similar to YouTube VR, the Facebook 360 app gives you access to social media sites 360 videos, 360 photos, Live 360 and Facebook Shows, all in one convenient location.

Price: Free

Gala 360 – See the World

With over 300 tours (most of which are free), Gala 360 is a great app to showcase the quality of the 6k resolution images. Drop viewers in exotic locations to see how awe-inspiring VR can be.

Price: Free (premium content costs $3.99 USD)

AltspaceVR

One of several apps that showcase the social qualities of VR, AltspaceVR allows you to hang out with friends, make new ones, play videogames together and even attend live events with comedians, DJ’s and more.

Price: Free

Oculus Go Games

Virtual Virtual Reality

Virtual Virtual Reality a somewhat bizarre comedy adventure about VR and AI. Use virtual VR headsets to explore over 50 unique virtual virtual realities, uncovering the story as you go.

Price: £7.99 GBP

Catan VR

Experiment 7 has brought this classic board game to VR, offering four-player tournaments online as well as a single-player to learn the ropes. Players take the role of settlers who need to establish colonies on the islands of Catan, acquiring resources to build infrastructure and roads whilst engaging in trade with other players, all with aim of growing large enough to get the ten victory points needed to win.

Price: £7.99

Wands

A cross-platform multiplayer experience, Wands puts you in the shoes of an apprentice magician who must do battle in one-on-one matches against other wizards. With a small selection of spells to begin with, as you level up and become stronger you’ll gain access to better spells offering a wider choice of tactical opportunities.

Price: £7.99

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

An oldie but a goldie, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes by Steel Crate Games was one of the earliest examples of local social VR multiplayer, highlighting the fact that VR doesn’t have to be a solitary experience. The VR player has to diffuse a bomb, unfortunately, they have no idea how to as each bomb is made up of different modules that have to be solved individually. To do this all the non-VR players have a bomb manual and must guide the person in VR to the correct solution.

Price: £7.99

République VR

One of the bigger adventures on this list, République VR is another Oculus Go launch day title. It’s stealth-action videogame that explores the perils of government surveillance in the internet age. With over 10 hours of gameplay, République VR has players controlling the fortunes of Hope, a woman trapped inside a mysterious totalitarian state who must hack her way to freedom.

Price: £7.99

Rush

One for the adrenaline junkies out there. Proximity jump off mountains in a wingsuit and race AI competitors to the bottom, just watch out for cliffs, trees, the ground, basically, everything in this adrenaline-fuelled ride.

Price: £5.99

End Space

Designed as a pure space combat title, End Space puts players in the pilot seat of the Minos Starfighter that can track targets with their gaze and blast them with Pulse Lasers, or lock on and pound them into space dust with Meteor Missiles. Like any good shooter, players can unlock new weapons and upgrades as they progress through the ranks by taking on increasingly daring missions.

Price: £5.99

July 22, 2018

Something For The Weekend: Sunny Oculus Store Discounts

Time for another entry in Something for the Weekend, the weekly series where VRFocus bring you a number of deals on virtual reality (VR) titles. It’s time to visit the Oculus store once more and see what deals their are on Oculus Rift, Oculus Go and Gear VR titles. Below you’ll find a number of hand picked discounts that offer a variety of experiences. As always, be sure to check back every weekend for even more deals right here on VRFocus.

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Robo Recall

Starting this week off is Robo Recall from Epic Games. This action-packed first-person shooter with visceral touch gameplay and an in-depth scoring system will put your skills to the test as you battle against endless waves of robots to earn the highest score. Teleport through the streets and rooftops in an awe-inspiring ballet of bullets. Shoot, punch, even grab and use your enemy as a weapon in this action-packed onslaught. If you want to test your reflexes and unleash an arsenal of weaponry, then this is the title for you.

Robo Recall is available now for £14.99 (GBP) down from the usual £22.99 for Oculus Rift.

Carly and the Reaperman

Carly and the Reaperman: Escape from the Underworld

From Developer Odd Raven Studios comes a co-operative platforming adventure that is designed as a VR couch co-op experience. Master the platforming to avoid dangers, solve puzzles and build your way through the Underworld on an epic adventure. One player takes on the role of Carly on the computer screen in classic platforming gameplay with player two stepping into the shoes of the Reaperman and using VR to help build paths and solve puzzles. With over 40 levels and hours of gameplay players will find plenty to enjoy in this title.

Carly and the Reaperman: Escape from the Underworld is currently available for £10.99 (GBP) down from £18.99 on Oculus Rift.

République VR

“République VR is a well-designed VR experience that sits well on Oculus Go, and certainly showcases how good the lenses are on the headset. The puzzles may not be the most difficult with the main challenge purely resting on evasion, yet there’s enough to keep you engaged for many hours.” – Read VRFocus’ Senior Staff Writer Peter Graham’s review of République VR.

République VR is available now on for £5.99 (GBP) down from £7.99 for Oculus Go and Gear VR.

Cat ‘S’ Trophy

“In Cat ‘S’ Trophy cats have races in honour of the ruler of the internet – the Cat God. Conveniently, all five cats in the game can turn into vehicles when the race begins. The gameplay of Cat ‘S’ Trophy consists of two parts; Part One is track drawing. The player draws the track where the cats will race. Part Two is the actual racing. In order to win the race, players need to gather “star crystals” around the track and the lucky cat to gather the most star crystals from the track wins.”

Cat ‘S’ Trophy is available now for £2.79 (GBP) on sale from the usual £3.99 for both Oculus Go and Gear VR.

Everyday Golf VR

EVERYDAY GOLF VR

Looking for an immersive way to enjoy a round of golf all while improving your skills in some exciting gameplay then look no further than EVERYDAY GOLF VR. With recent updates improving the overall look of the title and reducing motion sickness, the title is a comfortable way for anyone to play golf no matter the weather.

EVERYDAY GOLF VR is only £15.99 (GBP) down from £22.99 for Oculus Rift.

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GNOG

“GNOG is an excellent title and well worth anyone’s time. It takes excellent advantage of the PlayStation VR functionality to produce something beautiful and striking, both visually and aurally. While it could potentially benefit from some extra puzzles and a bit more polishing, it is still a solid title and worthy addition to your PlayStation VR library.” – Read VRFocus’ Staff Writer Rebecca Hills-Duty’s PlayStation VR review of GNOG.

GNOG is available now for £6.99 (GBP) down from £7.99 for Oculus Rift.

Lila’s Tale

When Lila’s brother suddenly entered a mysterious dungeon, all that was fun and games took a different turn. Although Lila is afraid of the dark, she found the courage to enter the dungeon and find her brother. Players will immerse themselves in a fantastic and magical experience inside a puzzle adventure title with environments specially crafted for VR. Explore the dungeon, find all the mysteries hidden within and solve numerous puzzles to help Lila save her brother.

Lila’s Tale is currently £2.29 (GBP) down from £3.99 for Oculus Go.

The Wizards – Trials of Meliora

“Become a powerful wizard and test your mettle as a defender of the Realm of Meliora! Based on the award-winning spellcaster The Wizards, this game is a completely new magical adventure set in the same fantasy world, developed from the ground for Oculus Go and Gear VR.”

The Wizards – Trials of Meliora is currently on sale for £2.79 (GBP) down from £2.99 for Oculus Go and Gear VR.

Sky Duel: Tournament

Welcome to the future where you participate in the battle of cyborgs throwing combat disks to destroy the enemy. Target and send your disc directly to the enemy all while defending yourself from incoming discs. With multiplayer battles featuring up to four players, this intense futuristic combat title will need all your concentrating if you want to be on the winning side.

Sky Duel: Tournament is currently available for £0.79 (GBP) down from £1.49 for Oculus Go.

Budget Cuts

“Budget Cuts is a great title, with substation story and meaty, challenging gameplay, and an entertaining style, but it does suffer from some significant performance problems that do detract from the experience. Budget Cuts could be elevated from good to utterly brilliant if it is given a little more time in the oven to bake in and correct the issues.” – Read VRFocus’ Staff Writer Rebecca Hills-Duty’s preview of Budget Cuts.

Budget Cuts is available for only £19.99 (GBP) right now on sale from £22.99 for Oculus Rift.

That is all for this week but remember that VRFocus gathers all the best sales and deals every week, so check back next weekend at the same time to discover more.

May 14, 2018

Review: République VR

Having seen success with its award-winning stealth title République on platforms like iOS and Android, developer Camouflaj then turned its attention to virtual reality (VR), rebuilding the title from the ground up for the technology. Now called République VR, this story-driven, sneaky experience has come to Oculus’ latest headset Oculus Go, providing one of the most engrossing and extensive videogames for the device.

République VR

République VR is episodic, thankfully though Camouflaj has included all five episodes which can be played back to back like you’re average binge watching session of Netflix. This isn’t an action-adventure title where you can rush headlong into whatever danger maybe lurking around the corner, République VR is about calm, precision planning and execution, solving puzzles and being immediately aware of your surroundings.

The story revolves around a dangerous totalitarian state and a girl called Hope that you need to save. Very much in a similar vein to Force Field VR’s Term1nal, all the action is seen from the viewpoint of CCTV cameras. Where it differs is that you can switch between these cameras, not only to move Hope but also to scope out what may lay ahead. This is relatively easy with the Oculus Go’s 3DoF controller – just like a point and click adventure – although depending on the cameras location some spots can be very fiddly to select.

The same goes for controlling Hope at points. Most of the time it’s simple to direct her to a safe spot without being seen by the guards. Issues occur when moving across a room or hallway with multiple cameras as the videogame will automatically switch to the nearest one. Meaning you’re not always facing the right direction and as such completely lose your bearings, especially if it happens several times.

Republique VR

Oculus Go’s controller functions are very well laid out, with the touchpad giving you direct access to most options and the trigger selecting everything. There is the option to switch to a gamepad – as République VR does support Gear VR – yet after using the 3DoF controller a gamepad feels somewhat clunky. The main benefit is direct control over Hope, running her around with the directional stick. Yet having all the other controls mapped over the rest of the buttons just felt slower and much less intuitive.

As mentioned République VR includes all five episodes so there’s a massive amount of content available. Even lightly picking up secrets along the way one run through will take a least eight hours. And the storyline and gameplay are that engaging you’ll be disappointed having to stop and recharge the headset – unless you have a nice long charging cable. So alongside sneaking around you’ll be able to upgrade your skills, and pickpocket guards for novel little extras – you can pick up disks which feature nods to other VR titles.

République VR is a well-designed VR experience that sits well on Oculus Go, and certainly showcases how good the lenses are on the headset. The puzzles may not be the most difficult with the main challenge purely resting on evasion, yet there’s enough to keep you engaged for many hours. Up against similar mobile titles like Augmented Empire and Term1nal, République VR should definitely be on your library list.

80%

Awesome

Verdict

October 13, 2017

République VR kommt dieses Jahr für die Samsung Gear VR

Das Multiplattform-Stealth-Spiel République kommt für die Samsung Gear VR, wie das Entwicklerstudio Camouflaj im Rahmen der Oculus Connect angekündigt hat. Bisher war der Titel für die PlayStation 4, PC, Mac, Android und iOS erhältlich. République VR wird alle fünf Episoden enthalten und soll noch dieses Jahr erscheinen.

République VR für Samsung Gear VR

Hochwertigen Spielenachschub bekommt die Samsung Gear VR: Auf der Oculus Connect hat Camouflaj das Spiel République VR angekündigt, das noch in diesem Winter erscheinen soll. Die PlayStation-Fassung von République erreicht immerhin einen Metascore von 72, die mobile Fassung bezeichnen manche aufgrund der Story und ungewöhnlichen Spielmechanik gar als Meisterwerk. Das Spiel entstand nach einer Kickstarter-Kampagne und konnte den geforderten Zielbetrag von 500.000 US-Dollar erreichen, bevor die erste Episode im Dezember 2013 zunächst nur für iOS erschien. Letztes Jahr folgte dann die PlayStation-Umsetzung mit allen fünf Episoden. Die Entwickler sind keine Unbekannten, das Independent-Team von Camouflaj war teilweise auch an Hit-Titeln wie MGS4, F.E.A.R. und Halo beteiligt. Besonders von Metal Gear Solid hat sich République inspirieren lassen.

République VR Samsung Gear VR

République VR orientiert sich bei der Geschichte am Klassiker 1984 von George Orwell und fällt dementsprechend düster aus. Der Spieler schlüpft in die Haut eines Nerds, der sich in das Kamerasystem des Überwachungssystems hackt. Sein Ziel: die junge Frau Hope zu befreien und mit ihr zusammen die Wahrheit über das Regime zu erfahren. Die Sichtweise im Spiel ist ungewöhnlich, denn man nimmt sie aus der Perspektive der Überwachungskameras wahr. Als geübter Hacker haben wir aber noch mehr Möglichkeiten und können beispielsweise Türen öffnen und Codes knacken. Der Spieler muss mehrere Minirätsel lösen und vorsichtig Hope auf dem Weg begleiten.

Man darf gespannt sein, wie die Umsetzung für die virtuelle Realität ausfällt. Mit République VR erscheint auf jeden Fall ein mit rund sechs Stunden Spielzeit umfangreicheres und sehr atmosphärisches Spiel die Samsung Gear VR.

Der Beitrag République VR kommt dieses Jahr für die Samsung Gear VR zuerst gesehen auf VR∙Nerds. VR·Nerds am Werk!

October 11, 2017

Camouflaj Announce First VR Title for Gear VR République VR

Today Oculus Connect has returned for its fourth annual showcase, with event attendees able to get their hands on some of the latest titles and listen to talks covering future ideas and advancements in virtual reality (VR). Of course the main showpiece is the keynote speech which opens proceedings, and there’s been plenty going on with Bellevue-based game developer, Camouflaj’s first VR videogame being announced, République VR.

Camouflaj has rebuilt its award-winning stealth title for PlayStation 4, PC, Mac, iOS and Android from the ground up for virtual reality (VR). République VR is set in a dystopian surveillance state, where the player must use their VR device to hack into the nation’s elaborate network and guide a captive woman on a treacherous journey to freedom.

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“From the very beginning, the team set out to build the quintessential mobile VR game,” said Camouflaj designer, Ryan Payton in a statement. “We are so excited to finally lift the veil on this incredibly challenging project. I’m happy to say that the hard work has paid off—République VR plays and looks absolutely stunning despite the obvious hardware limitations.”

République VR will include all five episodes of the stealth series when it launches this winter for Gear VR, compatible with Samsung Galaxy S7 and S8, whilst supporting three input methods: touchpad, motion controller, and Bluetooth controller.

VRFocus will be at Oculus Connect 4 (OC4) for both days, so come back for the latest news and announcements.