Something For The Weekend: Welcome August With SteamVR Discounts

It’s time for another entry of Something for the Weekend, the weekly series where VRFocus bring you a number of deals on virtual reality (VR) titles. This time we return to the Steam store to hunt down some of the best deals on immersive videogames that are sure to offer countless hours of fun. Want to drive a tank? Maybe use a sword? Or just make friends with young lady. There is a title for everyone. As always, be sure to check back every weekend for even more deals right here on VRFocus.

Voxel Tank VR

Voxel Tank VR

Every wanted to know what it would be like if you combined tanks with anime girls in VR? Well, in this title you get just that. Get ready to jump into the driving sea of a tank and do battle against large numbers of enemies and bosses in this intense title. Featuring accessible controls, a number of gamemodes and levels, plenty of cute girls and hours of fun. Voxel Tank VR is a title that is sure to keep players entertained for some time and that is before unlocking all the different outfits.

Voxel Tank VR is available now for £1.99 (GBP) down from the usual £3.99.

Tabletop Simulator

If tabletop gaming is your poison then this is the title you for. Create your own original games, import custom assets, automate games with scripting, set up giant role-playing adventures and so much more. With VR allowing you and friends to come together and play some tabletop games, Tabletop Simulator removes the need for everyone to meet in one room and leverages the internet and VR to create the same real-life experience. With workshop support meaning there are hundreds of games to be downloaded and played, Tabletop Simulator is a gateway to some brilliant content.

Tabletop Simulator is currently available for £7.49 (GBP) down from £14.99.

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Killing Floor: Incursion

“So is Killing Floor: Incursion still worth getting? Damn right it is. The videogame does have its faults but they aren’t gameplay breaking. Killing Floor: Incursion’s single-player campaign is a glorious action romp that’s easy to play through in one sitting. One thing not mentioned so far is the fact that there’s a co-op option, and as every gamer should know, bringing a mate along to cover each others back only increases the fun factor.” – Read VRFocus’ Senior Staff Writer Peter Graham’s review of Killing Floor: Incursion.

Killing Floor: Incursion is available now on for £6.66 (GBP) down from £19.99.

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Voxel Shot VR

“Shoot Voxel zombies in VR! Utilize an arsenal of weapons to eliminate the approaching brain-hungry zombies. Don’t be fooled by their cute appearance! Resilient zombies, helicopters and huge bosses are closing in to seal your doom. Can you survive the Voxzombocalypse?”

Voxel Shot VR is only £6.49 (GBP) down from £9.99.

Smashing The Battle

Smashing The Battle VR

“So while Smashing the Battle isn’t necessarily a showcase for VR, it highlights that not every videogame needs to be from a first-person viewpoint. It’s got loads going for it – great action, varied gameplay mechanics to stop it being mundane and a deep progression system – avoiding becoming boring too soon. If there’s an alternative to the big name launch titles you should consider, it’s Smashing the Battle.” – Read VRFocus’ Senior Staff Writer Peter Graham’s review of Smashing The Battle VR.

Smashing The Battle VR is available now for £6.39 (GBP) on sale from the usual £7.99.

Anamorphine

“Explore the past as you resolve the present in Anamorphine, a surreal adventure of rendered emotions.Tyler, a young man in post-traumatic denial, revisits a succession of milestones that define his relationship with his wife Elena, who falls victim to an accident that robs her of her livelihood and emotional outlet. Tyler’s mental turmoil warps his past as he struggles to come to terms with his guilt and inability to help Elena when she quietly slips into depression.”

Anamorphine is available now for £13.94 (GBP) down from £15.49.

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Rise of Insanity

“Looking great in some scenes and rather basic in others, Rise of Insanity is still a solidly put together experience. The storyline, sound effects and voice acting are all of a decent quality, but the English translation on some of the in-game literature needs some work. Difficulty is virtually none existent so it’s a breeze to play through in around two hours. If you’re looking for a short, digestible horror then Rise of Insanity is a sound bet, just watch out for those rubber ducks.” – Read VRFocus’ Senior Staff Wrtier Peter Graham’s review of Rise of Insanity.

Rise of Insanity is currently £4.67 (GBP) down from £7.19.

Together VR

Together VR

In this VR title players are able to experience everyday life with Hoshihara Mei in their own private den. There are a number of different things players can do ranging from interacting with their new friend, including playing mini-games with her, enjoy couple-like interaction and even turn into digital warriors and engage in intense space battles. If you are looking for a title that offers a truly immersive experience, allowing you to escape the real-world, then this might be the one for you.

Together VR is currently on sale for £7.20 (GBP) down from £10.29.

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Preta: Vendetta Rising

“Enter the world of Akirion, a once peaceful land on the brink of extinction by a deadly epidemic that transforms the living into flesh-craving beasts called Pretas. Survivors are now organizing into militias to defend their home, but due to the lack of capable warriors, Akirots are desperately hiring mercenaries, someone like you. Explore the forsaken continents, collect materials, craft powerful weapons and defeat blood-thirsty pretas in order to save Akirion and reveal the dark truths of the plague’s origin. Inspired by video games such as Dark Souls, Diablo, and Monster Hunters, Preta: Vendetta Rising is designed to be a challenging hack-and-slash action game featuring various multiplayer gameplay!”

Preta: Vendetta Rising is currently available for £12.39 (GBP) down from £15.49.

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Samurai Sword VR

Why not pick up a samurai sword and cut your way through a number of different enemies and to complete challenges with? In Samurai Sword VR you can do just that. With a number of different gameplay elements to keep things fresh, including setting your sword on fire, this title is sure to give players plenty of enjoyment. Not only that, but there is a cute Samurai girl in this title as well, so what more could you want?

Samurai Sword VR is available for only £3.49 (GBP) right now on sale from £6.99.

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.

Something For The Weekend: Steam Store Discount Dive

It is once again time for another look at what virtual reality (VR) deals are hidden away and this weekend we dive into the Steam store. With plenty of titles on sale there is sure to be something that will peak your interest. From shooting zombies, playing the drums and hanging out with a cute samurai girl, why not treat yourself this weekend? As always, check back every weekend at the same time to find more deal right here on VRFocus.

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Pale Lands VR

If you want to have a lighthearted take on the zombie apocalypse then look no further then Pale Lands VR. This VR title will see you fighting off against hordes of the undead in a colourful and comical wave shooter. Combine weapons to shift strategies as wave after wave becomes more unique and absurd. Do you have what it takes to defend the town and save humanity from the endless horrors that await?

Pale Lands VR is currently just under half price available for £2.39 (GBP) down from £3.99 until 12th March.

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One Man Army VR

“You are the last of your team members and must defend the base. A game that will destress you while playing. Stand until the next wave and shoot incoming soldiers. Defeat waves and earn money for purchase more weapons. Defeat waves with more weapons and earn more money for purchase more weapon!”

One Man Army VR is currently on sale for £3.19 (GBP) down from £3.99 until 14th March.

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In this VR football title players get to experience the thrill of heading some balls around without the pain of a headache. Hat Trick Header will not only give players a chance to practice their skills in side virtual space but also allows them to have a lot of fun at the same time. Build up high scores, beat challenging levels and even enjoy local multiplayer with friends.

Hat Trick Header is currently half price at £2.49 (GBP) down from £4.99 until 12th March.

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Bit Storm VR: First Loop

“Thrown into a crumbling galaxy on the brink of annihilation, you will find yourself in a mysterious web of time paradoxes and anomalies which will unravel the fate of the Atlastrian Galaxy. Confusion and chaos ensue as the majority of the Atlastrian Fleet has been replaced by robotic machinery that has suddenly turned rogue and now poses an immediate threat to all life in the galaxy. It’s up to you to solve the puzzle of time and carry with you the fate of the entire galaxy. With over a dozen unique weapons and abilities at your disposal you have a diverse array of combat styles and player choices allowing you to become the hero you choose to be and save the galaxy with your own customized form.”

Bit Storm VR: First Loop is currently on sale for £2.789 (GBP) down from £9.29 which is over half price until 12th March.

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Realshot

Realshot is for those players who are looking for a first-person shooter (FPS) experience that offers matchmaking against other players. With a number of gamemodes available to enjoy, including player-versus-player deathmatch, Realshot will give players that rush of a FPS all within virtual space. Can you become the best and earn the gold to prove it?

Realshot is now only £4.31 (GBP) which is just under half price off, down from £7.19 until 12th March

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Samurai Sword VR

If a sword is more your weapon of choice then Samurai Sword VR will be a title for you. Go back in time to Japan and awaken your inner samurai as you use your katana and shurikens to defeat your foes and complete challenges. With a number of different gameplay elements to keep things fresh, including setting your sword on fire, Samurai Sword VR is sure to get you plenty of enjoyment. Not only that, but there is a cute Samurai girl as well, so what more could you want?

Samurai Sword VR is available for only £5.59 (GBP) down from £6.99 until 23rd March.

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Into the Rhythm

Into the Rhythm VR is a drumming experience brought to virtual reality. You are given drum sticks along with 6 drums. Follow the dropping notes to play the awesome music you always wanted. All you need is a place to sit, and motion controllers to strike with rhythm!”

Another title currently more then half price as Into the Rhythm is only £5.09 (GBP) down from £14.99 until 14th March.

Space Pirate Trainer

“In the case of Space Pirate Trainer the title has built up a pedigree and fan following for one simple reason, playability. Its design and gameplay mechanics aren’t overly difficult or complicated to learn – which is why it’s great as an introductory experience for new VR players – yet for seasoned pros Space Pirate Trainer offers that old school arcade action of ever bigger and more elaborate attacks that try to whittle those lives away as you try to beat your highscore.” – Read VRFocus’ Senior Staff Writer Peter Graham’s review of Space Pirate Trainer here.

Space Pirate Trainer is half price right now available for £5.49 (GBP) down from £10.99 until 12th March.

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Bullet VR

“The year 2020. You are a real war hero, who has gone through a lot and seen a lot of bad things, but you has not seen anything like that. A huge threat has come to your favorite planet – the Earth. Huge crowds of aliens are attacking your house, destroying cities and only you can stop them, only you can save the planet! Your task is to hold out until the end, to destroy enemies, alien technology and their master. The fate of the whole civilization is in your hands!”

Bullet VR is available for the low price of £0.79 (GBP) down from £3.99 until 12th March.

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Hatsune Miku VR

Lastly this week is a title that may have only just released but has a healthy discount on to celebrate the launch. Hatsune Miku VR sees the world famous Japanese idol Hatsune Miku take the latest entry in the popular rhythm series to VR. With eight songs at launch to enjoy and plenty more to come in the future, players will be up and dancing to the beat as they catch the notes. Hatsune Miku will be center stage singing and dancing as well, meaning you can be right in the action and up close with this adorable idol.

Hatsune Miku VR is currently only £15.59 (GBP) down from £19.49 until 15th March.

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

Become a Samurai on HTC Vive

Tokyo-based Degica Games has today launched its first virtual reality (VR) videogame, Samurai Sword VR. As the name implies, Samurai Sword VR is a sword-based action videogame, but there’s more to it than just hacking-and-slashing.

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Samurai Sword VR puts players sword-fighting skills to the test in seven stages representing different environments from ancient Japan. Players will be able to acquire flame and lightning effects for their katana as they progress, as well as engaging in additional challenges such as kunai and shuriken levels, as well as a boss battle in a Japanese castle.

Playable on the HTC Vive, Samurai Sword VR is compatible with roomscale technology but can also be seated. Samurai Sword VR does not currently support other head-mounted displays (HMDs), however Degica Games hasn’t ruled out the possibility of ports to other formats in the future.

Available via Steam now, Samurai Sword VR benefits from a launch-window discount of 20%. Degica Games’ VR debut is priced at £5.59 GBP until 6th February 2017, when the price will increase to £6.99. VRFocus will keep you updated with any future additions to Samurai Sword VR and other VR titles from Degica Games.

Head into Ancient Japan When Samurai Sword VR Hits HTC Vive this Month

The HTC Vive’s motion controllers are a natural fit for melee – particularly sword – gameplay, which lots of developers have explored in different ways. Later this month Japanese studio SAT-BOX will be releasing its take on titles such as Fruit Ninja VR, Zenblade and Beat Ninja with Samurai Sword VR

Just as the previously mentioned videogames, player have to build their points up by slicing through as many objects as possible, but there’s no fruit involved. Instead the objects all represent traditional Japanese culture (in most respects), with bamboo, masks, vases, and even fish popping up to get sliced, basically if its there you can split it in two.

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Published by Degica Games (Sayonara Umihara Kawase), Samurai Sword VR includes seven stages to work through, such as an ancient Japanese town, a cherry blossom lined field, a bamboo forest, and more. As well as those levels two kunai and shuriken only levels to test players throwing skills are also included.  Just to round it all of the developer has added an boss battle in a Japanese castle.

Checkout the first trailer below prior to Samurai Sword VR’s release on 30th January via Steam.

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