The Devil Awaits VR Releases Onto New Platforms

Spanish developer Bloompix Studios released their first virtual reality (VR) title several months ago for Samsung Gear VR, The Devil Awaits VR. The title is a thriller where players take on the role of Rick H. Johanson who finds himself in a crusade against evil. This immersive title has now been picked as one of four finalists for ‘Best VR Game’ in Spain by Samsung alongside coming to new platforms.

The Devil Awaits VR

The Devil Awaits VR is an immersive title that will keep players on the edge of their seats as they experience the thrilling story unfold before them. Taking place mainly into an abandoned cabin, players will need to fight against the devil and try to release the souls of innocent people who have been captured by him. There will be cases to investigate, puzzles to solve and should you do all of this then maybe you can find your way home.

Speaking about the title back when it initially released for Samsung Gear VR, Sergio Gardella, CEO at Bloompix Studios said: “Since the birth of VR, we’ve been wanting to feel real fear and despair in a virtual reality experience, and now we have made it happen, Samsung Gear VR is the optimal home for The Devil Awaits VR, and I am certain that after playing it, a sense of disheartenment won’t vanish from your nightmares”.

The Devil Awaits VR

Following its release the on Samsung Gear VR, The Devil Awaits VR released onto Android, Google Daydream and Pico Goblin. The title will also be available on Oculus Go and Vive Focus, allowing more players a chance to experience this immersive thriller puzzle title. The Vive Focus release of the title was revealed back in March by Bloompix Studios to VRFocus. The Vive Focus was also confirmed that the standalone head-mounted display (HMD) will be coming to the West later on in 2018.

With the title being picked as one of the four finalists for ‘Best VR Game’ in Spain and the release onto new platforms, developer Bloompix Studio are continuing to see positive results from their first VR title, The Devil Awaits VR. VRFocus will be sure to bring you all the latest from the studio in the future, so stay tuned for more.

Bloompix Studios Expand Headset Support for The Devil Awaits VR

Several months ago Spanish developer Bloompix Studios released its first virtual reality (VR) title The Devil Awaits VR for Samsung Gear VR. Today it has revealed expanded support for the title, bringing the horror puzzle experience to Android and Pico Goblin.

The Devil Awaits VR

The Devil Awaits VR is available for both headsets now, with the Android version getting a free level to introduce players to the experience. Featuring the forest, the lost hut and half of the dungeon area, once the level has been completed players can then choose to continue on by purchasing the videogame for $4 USD.

With the platform update Bloompix Studios has now added full localisation support for English and Spanish, including voiceovers and text.

Gameplay revolves around you playing the role of Rick H. Johanson, a thief who tries to escape from the police after committing a robbery in a bank. The majority of the experience takes place in an abandoned cabin where you soon find yourself fighting against the devil who had been capturing the souls of innocent people in the region. To survive you need to investigate cases, solving the puzzles to expel the demon in an attempt to get back home.

The Devil Awaits VR

Bloompix Studios has also informed VRFocus that its working on a Vive Focus edition of the title. Having already launched in China back in January, HTC confirmed during the Game Developers Conference (GDC) last week that the standalone head-mounted display (HMD) would be coming to western shores, refraining from confirming a price or a possible 2018 release date.

The Android version will of course support headsets like Google Cardboard or Merge VR, with players requiring a Bluetooth gamepad to play. The Pico Goblin went on sale towards the end of 2017. Another standalone headset, the Pico Goblin doesn’t include features like inside-out tracking as found on Vive Focus. Features include  2560×1440 resolution, a 3DoF tracking controller and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 CPU, all for £269 GBP/€269 EUR/$269.

VRFocus will continue its coverage of The Devil Awaits VR and Bloompix Studios, reporting back with any further updates.

Horror Thriller The Devil Awaits VR Receives First Update

In December indie developer Bloompix Studios released a horror videogame exclusively for Samsung Gear VR, The Devil Awaits VR via the Gallery Apps section of the Oculus Store. Now the studio has announced its first update for the title, expanding and improving the experience further.

The Devil Awaits VR

The Devil Awaits VR is a thriller in which you play as Rick H. Johanson, a thief who tries to escape from the police after committing a robbery in a bank. The main action takes place in an abandoned cabin where you soon find yourself fighting against the devil who had been capturing the souls of innocent people of the region. So you need to investigate cases, solving the puzzles to get back home.

For the update Bloompix Studio has slightly changed the controls and the performance of the game has been optimised to make it more intuitive. Visuals have been polished and extra dialogues added to make the experience more immersive and engrossing.

“Since the birth of VR, we’ve been wanting to feel real fear and despair in a virtual reality experience, and now we have made it happen,” says Sergio Gardella, CEO at Bloompix Studios in a statement. “Samsung Gear VR is the optimal home for The Devil Awaits VR, and I am certain that after playing it, a sense of disheartenment won’t vanish from your nightmares”.

The Devil Awaits VR

Supporting both the Gear VR controller as well as the normal Touchpad, The Devil Awaits VR can be purchased for Samsung Gear VR for $4.99 USD/£3.99 GBP on the Oculus Store. For the latest Gear VR updates, keep reading VRFocus.