Something For The Weekend: Take a Trip to The Oculus Store

Time for another round of virtual reality (VR) deals this weekend as we take a look around the Oculus Rift and Gear VR store to find you the best offers. Maybe you fancy a spot of table tennis this weekend or maybe living the life of a superhero is more for you. Whatever you are looking for this weekend you are sure to find something from the selection of deals we have put together.

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Puzzle 360

Compatibility: Oculus Rift

If you are looking for a puzzle title that will keep you on your toes then Puzzle 360 is for you. Fill the horizontal voids by firing balls into the gaps, rotating the stage as you go to find the openings. In a VR experience that takes Tetris to a whole new level, Puzzle 360 is a fast paced, quick thinking videogame that will challenge you.

Puzzle 360 is currently available for low price of £0.79 (GBP) down from £1.49.

Viral EX

Compatibility: Oculus Rift

“The pioneering VR game ‘Viral‘ is back in the form of ‘Viral EX‘! Fully revamped for Oculus Rift, it now features Touch support for EX-tra physics-based blasting fun. The supercomputer E.V.E. has had a facelift but is still teeming with infection. So enter this strange world as Ragnarok the Anti-Virus, newly armed with the shiny and deadly dual-wield Blaster and Deflector Shield combo, and get virus-stomping!”

Viral EX is currently on sale for £3.99 (GBP) down from £7.99.

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Crystal Rift

Compatibility: Oculus Rift

If living out your own grid-based dungeon-crawler fantasy is what you are looking for then Crystal Rift can give you just that. Inspired by classic games such as Dungeon Master and Eye of the Beholder, players enter an experiential horror challenge and must explore and fight through 26 levels. Do you have what it takes to explore the whole dungeon and uncover the truth?

Crystal Rift is currently on sale for £3.99 (GBP) down from £7.99.

Racket Fury: Table Tennis VR

Compatibility: Gear VR

If table tennis is your cup of tea then look no further than Racket Fury: Table Tennis VR. This title will immersive you into the sport, now with robots, and put you up against challenge foes that have realistic artificial intelligence and animations. With plenty of stages to play through and physics that make the table tennis experience as real as possible, Racket Fury: Table Tennis VR is ideal for those looking to show off their skills.

Racket Fury: Table Tennis VR is currently on sale for £6.99 (GBP) down from £7.99.

Mervils: A VR Adventure

Compatibility: Oculus Rift

“Mervils: A VR Adventure is an enjoyable and interesting RPG adventure with a good few ideas as to how to overcome the problems of bring traditional videogame genres to a new medium. It’s a lengthy experience, too, which is not all too common amongst the early wave of Oculus Rift videogame titles.” – Read VRFocus’ Editor Kevin Joyce’s preview of Mervils: A VR Adventure here.

Mervils: A VR Adventure is currently available for £8.24 (GBP) down from £14.99.

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Justice League VR: The Complete Experience

Compatibility: Oculus Rift, Oculus Touch required

“Warner Bros. invites you to join the Justice League in a thrilling Cinematic Virtual Reality experience that allows you to step into the shoes and master the powers of the iconic DC Super Heroes: Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, The Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg.”

Justice League VR: The Complete Experience is available now for £3.99 (GBP) down from the usual £7.99.

Stunt Kite Masters

Compatibility: Gear VR

“Enjoy a beautiful day at the sunny beach, savor a majestic view on a mountain peak or feel the thrilling height of a skyscraper at night. Harness the wind and launch your stunt kite! Practice exciting maneuvers as your kite dances in the sky or leave gravity behind and draw figures in the blue with a smoke trail.”

Stunt Kite Masters is currently £1.49 (GBP) down from £3.99.

Duck Season

Compatibility: Oculus Rift

“Duck Season really is a mixed bag of ideas, trying to build out a core experience that’s reasonably solid, it just didn’t have enough variety to be a sole title in its own right. Stress Level Zero’s additions are really just padding, stretching out the replay factor with seven different endings may only encourage a small number of users to keep going back. Duck Season does have a charm all of its own though, making for a perfectly enjoyable experience.” – Read VRFocus’ Senior Staff Writer Peter Graham’s review of Duck Season here.

Duck Season is avaiable now for £10.99 (GBP) on sale from it’s usual price of £14.99.

A-Tech Cybernetic

Compatibility: Oculus Rift, Oculus Touch required

“A-Tech Cybernetic is a first-person shooter built from the ground up for VR. It features two separate game modes: a classic swarm mode to put your shooting and survival skills to the test and a story mode that takes you to a futuristic biomedical company overrun by mutants. Control everything with real-life movements, interact with your surroundings as if they were actually there, experience a new kind of gameplay that’s more immersive than ever before, thanks to VR. Be the badass guy you always wanted to be.”

A-Tech Cybernetic is available now for £10.99 (GBP) down from £18.99.

Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality

Compatibility: Oculus Rift

“…you’ll appreciate Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality even if you’ve not seen the cartoon, there’s even sections catering to first-person shooter (FPS) fans. Really though this is a video game for those that love Rick and Morty, and quite frankly that’s no bad thing. Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality is a madcap, fun filled adventure from start to finish, perfectly suiting VR’s qualities, it should not be missed.” – Read VRFocus’ Senior Staff Writer Peter Graham’s review of Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality here.

Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality is currently on sale for £17.24 (GBP) down from £22.99.

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.

March 11, 2018

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

March 4, 2018

Something For The Weekend: PlayStation VR Discounts

Another weekend and another chance to see what virtual reality (VR) deals are hidden away. This weekend we take a look at the PlayStation store to find the latest deals on PlayStation VR titles where there is sure to be something for everyone. Why not shoot some fruit, fly through the skies, survive against monsters in the dead of night or maybe solve a mystery this weekend. As always be sure to check back every weekend for even more deals right here on VRFocus.

Shooty Fruity

“Despite entertaining and satisfying basic gameplay, Shooty Fruity ultimately fails to rise above its roots as a wave shooter, with simplistic visual style, lack of story or multiplayer. It also aims to copy the supermarket setting a little too well, resulting in the annoying voice and muzak-style background music, which doesn’t help endear it to the audience. Shooty Fruity is a fun way to kill a couple of hours, but offers little else.” – Read VRFocus‘ Staff Writer Rebecca Hills-Duty’s review of Shooty Fruity here.

Shoot Fruity is currently on sale for £11.49 (GBP) down from £15.99.

Carnival Games VR

“Carnival Games VR brings an all new immersive virtual reality experience, allowing you to explore the park, interact with patrons and play up to 12 different games! Enter a themed Carnival Alley where you can play a game and earn tickets for fun virtual prizes or unlock another game. Whether it’s scaling a castle in Climbing Wall, rolling for a high score in Alley Ball or shooting basketballs in Swish – there is something for everyone.”

Carnival Games VR is currently more then half price, on sale for for £6.49 (GBP) down from £15.99.

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Gunjack

If you are looking for a turret shooting experience then look no further than Gunjack. Take on the role of a gun turret operator on a mining vessel in the Outer Ring of space and defend the ship from all that try to take you down. From pirates, opportunists and plenty of space junk, Gunjack will put your shooting skills to the test in this wave defence, arcade style title. VRFocus‘ Senior Staff Writer Peter Graham reviewed Gunjack on the Oculus Rift which you can read here.

Gunjack is currently £1.99 (GBP) down from £3.99.

Lethal VR

“It’s very much a case of ‘been there, done that’ for VR early adopters, yet delivered in such a way that it will be easily digestible for newcomers. It’s a videogame to showcase VR to your friends and family; a few moments of fun that presents something new without the barriers of horror or videogame convention knowledge.” – Read VRFocus‘ Editor Kevin Joyce’s review of Lethal VR here.

Lethal VR is currently on sale for £5.79 (GBP) down from £11.99.

The Brookhaven Experiment

In The Brookhaven Experiment, players will need to gather tools and weapons to survive ever more terrifying waves of horrific monsters as they try to figure out what caused the end of the world. With an experiment tearing a hole through reality, this horror title will test players skills not only with shooting but also test their drive to survive against all odds.

The Brookhaven Experiment is now only £3.99 (GBP) which is more then half price off, down from £14.99.

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Headmaster

“Headmaster is a well put together title that the majority of VR gamers will find enjoyable. It does feel a bit 2016 in its gameplay offerings, with VR having moved on leaps and bounds in terms of the depth of content available. Headmaster is a tongue in cheek experience that doesn’t take itself too seriously, supplying light hearted fun mixed with good physics, and that’s no bad thing.” – Read VRFocus‘ Senior Staff Writer Peter Graham’s review of Headmaster here.

Headmaster is available for only £7.39 (GBP) which is a little more then half price down from £15.99.

Psychonauts In The Rhombus Of Ruin

Take on the role of Raz once again in an all new Psychonauts adventure made for VR. Picking off right after the end of Psychonauts, players will join Lili, Sasha, Milla, and Coach Oleander flying off to rescuing Truman Zannotto, the Grand Head of the Psychonauts. When things go back and the rescue party become captured it is up to Raz to use his psychic powers to reunite the gang, reveal the identity of the person behind it all and free Truman before the madness of the Rhombus consumes all their minds.

Psychonauts In The Rhombus Of Ruin is £7.39 (GBP) down from the usual price of £15.49.

Ultrawings

Take to the skies and experience an open world in which you’ll pilot multiple aircraft and complete a variety of missions, all across an island-themed world. Players can expect to pop balloons as they fly through the air, snap photos, execute the perfect landing, fly through score rings, take part in high speed air races and so much more. If you are looking for a title that will let you feel the virtual wind in your hair, then Ultrawings might be for you.

Ultrawings is currently on sale for £11.99 (GBP) down from £17.99.

Sparc

“Sparc is a well-crafted multiplayer experience that can cheerfully absorb many hours of your time, if you have the stamina (and space in your house) for it. The lack of variety in the arenas and the dearth of single-player features is something of a disappointment, but overall, Sparc is an exciting and fun multiplayer title.” – Read VRFocus‘ Staff Writer Rebecca Hills-Duty’s review of Sparc here.

Sparc is currently only £10.99 (GBP) on sale from £24.99.

DYING: Reborn PSVR

“In DYING: Reborn PS VR the player becomes an investigator who, using state-of-the-art VR technology, gets to unravel and investigate the case of Mathews lost sister as well as a series of eerie events following it.”

DYING: Reborn PSVR is available for only £3.29 (GBP) right now on sale from £7.99.

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.

February 18, 2018

Something for the Weekend: Steam Spreads Some Luna Love

The weekend is supposed to be a time of rest, you end up doing chores and things yes but ultimately it’s the two days of the week where you are more likely to meet friends or family, sit back, relax, chill and do the things that you want to do. Yes, something usually will get in the way but to heck with that! So something for you this weekend.

Steam are, naturally enough, all for this espsecially when they’ve got a sale on for the Lunar New Year. You didn’t know it was the Lunar New Year? Well it is. The Year of the Dog incidentally, and Steam are celebrating with a sale. (Naturally.) Today’s selection of virtual reality (VR) titles picked by VRFocus come from it and for the most part the promotional prices end when the sale does after February 19th 2018. So check out the below and maybe save some cash on something good.

Project CARS 2

Compatibility: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

Less of a straight racing videogame than a realistic driving simulator, Project Cars 2 lets players experience what driving is like not just on smooth tarmac race tracks, but also on ice, dirt and mud with the addition of other modes such as rallycross and touring races all of which use realistic physics models to make the experience as close to reality as possible.

Project CARS 2 is currently half price, at £22.49 (GBP) rather than the usual £44.99.

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Compatibility: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

Woukd you trust your friends with your life? Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes revolves around one player in VR who’s got a bomb to diffuse, there’s just one problem – how to actually do it. Each bomb is made up of several panels, with wires, dials, timers, codes, symbols and more to figure out. To do this players in the real world have a manual explaining how each particular puzzle works, and it’s only through cooperation and teamwork that avoids everything going boom!

The ultimate test of friendship has a whopping 60% off at present and is available on Steam for a mere £4.39 (GBP) rather than £10.99.

Space Pirate Trainer

Compatibility: Windows Mixed Reality, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

“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 Writer Peter Graham’s review of Space Pirate Trainer here.

You can purchase the title on Steam at 34% off, for £7.25 (GBP) rather than £10.99.

SUPERHOT VR

Compatibility: Windows Mixed Reality, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

SUPER… HOT. SUPER… HOT. SUPER… HOT! Time moves when you move in this popular videogame for VR and non-VR alike. Survive pristine white rooms filled with vivid red enemies as the air becomes thick with bullet tracer.

You’ve until February 19th to get 25% off of SUPERHOT VR, bringing the price down to £14.24 (GBP) from £18.99.

Battlezone

Compatibility: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

“Straight from the off, Battlezone lets you know what it is and what you’ll be doing – if you’ve managed to avoid coverage like this. There are no fancy intro screens, video’s, or elongated fluff to wade through, as soon as the videogame starts you’re sat in a hulking tank with lights, screens, levers and all sorts dotted around you. Everything feels and looks solid, giving an overwhelming sense of power and control at your finger tips. The tank design is highly stylized, especially the environments, but the inside isn’t too OTT that this couldn’t be some futuristic concept vehicle.” – Read our Battlezone review here.

Rebellion have slapped a hefty discount of 66% off on Battlezone, so make sure you buy it now at £10.19 (GBP) rather than the usual cost of £29.99.

Universe Sandbox ²

Compatibility: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

An Early Access title, this sequel to Giant Army’s popular space simulator is bringing VR support this time around.

“Universe Sandbox ² is a physics-based space simulator that allows you to create, destroy, and interact on an unimaginable scale. It merges real-time gravity, climate, collision, and material interactions to reveal the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet.”

If you fancy a bit of playing God with the galaxy (or beyond it) you can for £14.24 (GBP) 25% off its usual price of £18.99.

I Expect You To Die

Compatibility: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

The spy’s the limit in this VR title that puts you in the shoes of a sterotypical secret agent dealing with situations straight out of the genre from the fifties and sixties. With surprises around every corner and the odds stacked against you it’s only a matter of time before you perish. Or is it?

I Expect You To Die is on sale through Steam for the slightly odd price of £11.39 rather than £18.99. A 40% discount.

Sports Bar VR

Compatibility: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

Casual pub game simulator Sports Bar VR was a PlayStation VR launch title that received a fair amount of acclaim upon release and has since been ported to Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. It has enjoyed regular updates since launch, with new mini-games and features being added, such as the addition of a jukebox, updates to multiplayer game-finding features and video streaming capability.

Another specifically for the Lunar New Year sale, which gives 50% off the regular £14.99 (GBP) price to give you a sale value of £7.49.

Raw Data

Compatibility: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

Raw Data puts the player in the role of part of the Resistance, who are seeking to bring down the corrupt Eden Corporation, who in the future of 2271, control much of the world. The player can choose from several types of heroes, including Saija the Cyber-Ninja, Bishop the Gun Cleric, or Boss the Street Merc.

Raw Data is on sale now for 30% off its usual price of £29.99 (GBP).

The Solus Project

Compatibility: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

“Many virtual reality (VR) users are waiting for in-depth experiences which have expansive worlds and tell rich, absorbing, immersive stories. VR is perfectly place to get players involved in an entirely new world, and that’s what The Solus Project aims to do… The first thing that becomes apparent is the atmosphere. Bleak, eerie and uninviting is the surface of the unknown alien planet upon which you find yourself marooned.” Read Rebecca Hills-Duty’s The Solus Project review here.

The title is available on Steam at present for £7.49 as opposed to £14.99.

February 11, 2018

Something For The Weekend: DOOM VFR, Fallout 4 And Gal*Gun VR, All On Sale Now

The weekend is here again, and once again we’ve got a big bundle of videogames for you to ogle. These are all on sale and you might not see them this cheap again for a while, so if you’re looking for something light on the wallet but with plenty of entertainment value, take a look below.

This week we’ve got Fallout 4 VR, DOOM VFR, Skyfront VR, Gal*Gun VR and a bunch more, so browse below for everything you could’ve ever wanted from your virtual reality (VR) head-mounted display (HMD).

Skyfront VR

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VR videogames often need new modes of locomotion, and Skyfront VR tackles that problem while leaving all the others in the dust. Shoot to move, shoot to shoot and hunt down your enemies in a fully 3D environment you can fly around.

Skyfront VR is now only £9.29.

Batman: Arkham VR

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Become the Bat. In this adventure with the caped crusader you really feel like the world’s greatest detective as your piece together crime scenes using his advanced technology.

Batman: Arkham VR is now £8.99.

Gal*Gun VR

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Bring girls to euphoria and spread your pheromones in one of the most questionable VR titles that will send your heart doki doki over a bunch of waifus.

Gal*Gun VR is now only £15.40.

Eagle Flight

If you haven’t heard of Eagle Flight then you’re in for a world of pure wonder as you feel the adrenaline from swooping through town, cities and forests.

Eagle Flight is now £17.49.

Superhot VR

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Feel your heart beat in your ears in what has to be the most intense shooter in VR. Your movements effect time itself in this high octane gunslinger.

Superhot VR is now £12.72.

Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality

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If you’ve been eager to hold a plumbus in your own hand, then this Rick and Morty VR experience is pretty much essential – and somehow, the events are even canon to show. Now that’s schwifty!

Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality is now £16.09.

Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope

Serious Sam is our last hope. Again. The guy is just never done shooting down alien scum, and in this game they just won’t stop charging at him, leaving you to smash through waves of alien creatures while shooting countless bullets.

Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope is now £14.99.

Fallout 4 VR

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You’ve already played in the world of Fallout 4, but have you played in VR? Strapping in to the HTC Vive gives Fallout 4 a completely different vibe from what you’ve experienced before, as you shoot down mutants in the most immersive way yet.

Fallout 4 VR is now £27.99.

DOOM VFR

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DOOM VFR might look familiar, but it’s not just the game you’ve already played. A brand new campaign built just for VR, with incredible new movement options and some massive weapons. If you need more demon slaying, this is the best place for it.

DOOM VFR is now £13.99.

To The Top

This game is all explained in the title. Use your hands to climb and bounce yourself through a variety of stages that’ll see you inside volcanoes and hovering over massive gaps. Not one for vertigo sufferers.

To The Top is now £11.39.

We collate all the best sales and cheap videogames every weekend here on VRFocus, so make sure to check back for even more offers next week at the same time!

February 4, 2018

Something For The Weekend: Great Steam VR Games, Space Exploration, Sci Fi Shooting And More

Ah another week is over and you need to get away into the virtual world for a few hours, right? We completely understand, which is why we’ve got a big list of brand new discounts you can take advantage of to get some new software for you virtual reality (VR) head-mounted display (HMD).

Just take a look below for all of the best offers on Steam VR, and check back on VRFocus every week for more great offers.

FORM

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In this world, puzzles are built from dreams and memories and you must piece them together to understand the truth. The world morphs around you as you explore existence itself.

FORM is now £6.59.

Vector 36

Race across the surface of Mars in an incredible floating vehicle called a Skimmer. Pilot different vehicles as you race on the surface of the red planet. Don’t crash if you want to survive this extraterrestrial racer.

Vector 36 is now only £12.15.

Unknightly

In a medieval world you’re without fancy gadgets and technology, so your best friend is old fashioned stealth tactics. Hide away on rafters and quietly hunt down those that banished you from the Knight’s Order.

Unknightly is now only £9.29.

The Unwelcomed

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What’s the best thing to do when you’re somewhere you’re not welcome? That’s right, leave. Except that’s a bit more difficult in an escape room scenario. Your late uncle’s mansion is not as cosy as it first seems…

The Unwelcomed is now £7.69.

Cat Sorter VR

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What’s the best pet in the world, certifiably much better than dogs? That’s right, it’s cats. In Cat Sorter VR, you’ll be surrounded by the furry fiends and will have to organise your kitty inventory…

Cat Sorter VR is now £3.99.

Show Must Go On

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Here you’ll feel like a superstar as you jump onto the stage and hit the beat. As you puncture the bubbles you’ll play with and feel the rhythm, and fill your stage with lights and music.

Show Must Go On is now only £5.49.

Galactic Core: The Lost Fleet

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Guide the lost fleet back home with your shooting skills – after you crash land, protect your team and destroy waves of aliens on a mysterious world. Making it home alive is going to require teamwork.

Galactic Core: The Lost Fleet is now £1.43.

MIMIC

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Memorize the path forward as quickly as possible to reach the finish, otherwise you’re doomed. Take your time and only step on the right blocks otherwise you will fall, and it’s a long way down.

MIMIC is now £7.40.

Reficul

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Ready to get spooked in VR? Well Reciful is here to give you an experience you won’t soon forget. Everywhere has been plunged it darkness, and you must use your simple torch to move through the world, shoot enemies and survive.

Reciful is now £7.49.

VRZ: Torment

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Zombies suck. But far more concerning is the news that zombies bite. You don’t want to have to deal with that. As such in VRZ: Torment you’ll be fighting off hordes of the undead with a variety of weapons. Oh, there’s ghosts too.

VRZ: Torment is now £4.31.

For all of the latest offers and deals, check back on VRFocus every week.

January 28, 2018

Something For The Weekend: Big Sales On Oculus Rift Videogames

The weekend is here and you need something to get you back into the virtual world, right? We understand that need, and that’s why we always pull together the best virtual reality (VR) videogames and experiences for you. This week, here are all the best videogames to get you back into your Oculus Rift.

X Rebirth VR

We know what you want. You want to explore the universe in VR, seeing alien worlds and walking aboard incredible spacecrafts. Of course you do. Step into the shoes of Ren Otani as you rebuild your ship and trade, fight, build and think your way to victory.

X Rebirth VR is now £14.99.

The Wizards

Get ready for adventure in a fantasy land with The Wizards. You’ll be conjuring magic and destroying enemies while competing for high scores. The Oculus Touch controllers give an extra level of immersion as you wave your arms and cast spells in real time.

The Wizards is now only £7.99.

Projects CARS – Game of the Year Edition

One of the most authentic and realistic racing videogames available, Project CARS offers 120+ cars, 100+ track layouts and much much more. This is one of the best VR racing experiences available.

Project CARS – Game of the Year Edition is now only £18.99.

Shooty Fruity

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Five a day? Who needs it. In Shooty Fruity you’ll be showing those pesky fruits the door – and a barrel of a gun. One minute you’ll be a normal supermarket cashier, and then the fruits will suddenly attack. Get ready and get armed.

Shooty Fruity is now only £10.99.

End Space

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End Space is another romp through the galaxy, this time you’ll pilot a United Trade Consortium starfighter, and battle for control of the Tartarus sector. Unlock new weapons and missions as you blast through enemies in the galaxy.

End Space is now only £10.99.

Neon

If you’ve ever wished you were in the movie Tron, well, this might be the next best thing. Neon takes you to a colourful and neon lit world where you’ll shoot down obstacles and collect power ups in a unique action shooter, all to prevent solar flares, somehow.

Neon is now just £6.79.

Elite Dangerous: Commander Deluxe Edition

The original space exploration is bigger and better than ever, especially in VR. Explore the universe and boldly make your own mark on the galaxy in Elite Dangerous.

Elite Dangerous: Commander Deluxe Edition is now only £13.49.

A Handful of Keflings

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Visit a tiny, magical world where the Keflings live, and help them build their homes and turn their civilisation into a cultured metropolis. It’s slow paced so you can your time in this fun management sim.

A Handful of Keflings is now only £10.99.

Drop Dead

Someone needs to stop Dr. Monday and save the world, and only you can do it. Shred through zombies and get high scores with great VR arcade action. Oculus Touch only makes the experience more immersive.

Drop Dead is now £4.49.

Cosmic Trip

Defend yourself on an alien planet full of hostiles. Build an army of robots to bring under your command and defend you, as you gather resources and emerge victories. This striking VR shooter will have you building and shooting for hours.

Cosmic Trip is now only £10.99.

We’re sure you’ve already found something to waste your weekend with. Make sure to check back next week for all of the latest sales and featured VR videogames and experiences, we’ll always have the news and features you need on VRFocus.

January 21, 2018

Something for the Weekend: RPGs and Futuristic Racers on Sale on Steam

Let us guess, you need a brand new virtual reality (VR) experience to get you in the mood for the weekend, right? Of course you do! Below we’ve listed some of the very best VR videogame you’ll find on Steam, and they’re all discounted too! HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality users will find plenty to get excited about in the list below…

Vanishing Realms: Rite of Steel

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Compatability: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift

Got an urge to go cave spelunking in virtual reality? Well good news, Vanishing Realms: Rite of Steel might be exactly what you’re looking for. It’s still in early access, but with a nice discount and overwhelmingly positive reviews, there’s not much to lose out on here. Even we think it’s a fascinating experience.

At £8.99 down from £14.99 it’s a good time to jump into Vanishing Realms.

The Sniper VR

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Compatability: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift

Go on a variety of missions and snipe your opponents from afar in The Sniper VR. Here you’ll have to keep a steady hand to aim your rifle and shoot down opponents from miles away. You’ll get 16 unique sniper missions, 6 rifles, 7 scopes and much more with The Sniper VR, and at this price it’s hard to argue with what it offers.

The Sniper VR is now £4.94, down from £10.99.

Redout

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Compatability: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift

Redout is a love letter to the futuristic racers of the past, and also a statement of intent for the future. Boasting some of the nicest, most impressive graphics of any racing game, combining that with blitzing speeds, great visuals and arcade-like controls and you have yourself a modern VR masterpiece.

With 50% off Redout is only £14.99, so get it now.

AirMech Command

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Compatability: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift

Take control from above the ground in AirMech Command, where you’ll be looming over a holographic battlefield, moving around your infantry units and turning the tides of war. Play solo, with friends or against them in this action RTS.

AirMech Command has 60% off, making it only £6.00 right now.

Mervils: A VR Adventure

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Compatability: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift

Take your crew on a VR adventure in Mervils, the RPG platformer built so you can experience all of the action in VR. Defeat Balazar the Evil and save the four Mervil worlds. This experience will last you between 6-8 hours and you’ll have loads of fun along the way.

Mervils: A VR Adventure is now only £7.49 on Steam.

MineSweeper VR

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Compatability: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality

Okay, so yes, it’s Minesweeper but in VR. We’re not trying to trick you here, the use of 3D game board and flag you can place yourself make MineSweeper VR the most interesting and interactive version of the classic game yet.

On top of that, it’s only £1.95. Not bad!

The Town of Light

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Compatability: Oculus Rift

The Town of Light isn’t exactly a light hearted experience to get you through the January blues, instead it’s a much more somber experience that asks you to patiently understand the woes of living with mental health issues, and takes a different approach to the horror genre.

The Town of Light is now only £4.33 on Steam.

Starway Fleet

Compatability: HTC Vive

Take your ship to the outer reaches of our galaxy and shoot down your foes in Starway Fleet. Take part in missions either by yourself or with a few friends, and soon you’ll dominate the universe.

Starway Fleet is now only £5.03.

Warpaint

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Compatability: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift

Warpaint is a physics based board game where you use dwarves to strike fear into the hearts of your enemies. Fling catapults and siege enemy fortresses and you climb the online rankings.

Warpaint is now only £3.49.

TO THE TOP

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Compatability: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality

TO THE TOP is essentially a VR obstacle course where you’ll have to fling yourself through 35 levels in order to get yoursefl TO THE TOP. The challenge doesn’t stop there though, as you compete online for the best times – there was a multiplayer update back in November, too!

TO THE TOP is 20% off on Steam, making it £15.19.

January 14, 2018

Something for the Weekend: Ten Best PlayStation VR Discounts

It’s the weekend, and you want to spend some time plugged deep into your PlayStation VR head-mounted display (HMD) and enjoy some virtual reality (VR) gaming, right? Right, so we’ve collected a bunch of interesting VR videogames and experiences that you can enjoy right now at a discounted price.

Just take a look below and see if something catches your eye…

NBA 2KVR Experience

Being an all-star on the court is a tough job, but someone has to do it, and in NBA 2KVR Experience, it can be you. You can play a variety of basketball minigames with, um, Gatorade product branding included. Paul George will give you tips too, so that’s nice.

NBA 2KVR Experience is £6.49, down from £11.99.

Gran Turismo Sport

Does this need an introduction? Gran Turismo Sport brings all the realism the series is known for into VR, with high speed races and tense overtakes included. Definitely the most immersive VR console racing experience.

Gran Turismo Sport is now 30% off at £34.99, but you can save an extra 10% with PS Plus.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR

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Yep, it’s Tamriel, but not quite as you know. Cutting across the snowy mountains on a horse is a completely different experience in VR, as you swing your PS Move controllers to cut down enemies and wield fiery spells in the palm of your hand.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR is now £39.99, down from £49.99.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

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The return to horror roots in Resident Evil 7 was a great success, and the creepy Baker family is beloved by a legion of fans, although ask someone who played the game in VR how they feel, and their reaction might be different. The intense immersive experience just might give you nightmares because of how scary it can be, and now you can get spooked at a discounted price.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is now £14.99, down from £19.99.

SUPERHOT VR

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The inventive FPS SUPERHOT is even more intense and immersive than ever in VR, and now you can get it at a discounted price. Fire guns and move in slow motion as you predict your enemy’s movements to overcome any challenge.

SUPERHOT VR has a 42% discount putting it at £11.49, but with PS Plus you can get an extra 15% discount.

Batman: Arkham VR

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Batman is self-explanatory. The caped crusader takes a more methodical approach in this VR investigative caper, where you put yourself behind the mask.

Batman Arkham VR is now £9.49, down from £15.99.

EVE: Valkyrie – Warzone

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The complete and expanded version of the most impressive and intense space shooter around, EVE Valkyrie, is now cheaper than ever, with all 5 previous updates. Not bad at all.

EVE: Valkyrie – Warzone is now £11.99, down from £24.99.

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

You’ll need good friends for this one. You need to deactivate a bomb, but solving the various puzzles and contraptions in order to make it safe is going to require a lot of teamwork.

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is now only £5.79, down from £11.99.

Farpoint

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Farpoint is the impressive alien shooting romp through space that’ll make you feel like a futuristic space marine, especially if you use the PlayStation VR Aim controller.

Farpoint is now only £15.99, down from £24.99.

Tekken 7

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Well, Tekken 7 certainly isn’t much of a VR experience, as you only really get to view a few battles in VR, and can’t expect that to entertain for long – but it’s a great fighting experience, and one well worth the money at this price point.

Tekken 7 is now only £29.99, down from £49.99.