I believe opinions are going to dramatically shift after gameplay, so I'm curious enough to make a thread before it gets revealed at the Game Awards, as I expect Thursday will be a tease potentially with no gameplay.
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Are you interested in Half-Life:Alyx? [Pre-Gameplay Edition]
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I'm in as long as it is a SteamVR title and not an Index tittle, although this game was obviously developed alongside the Index kit, so I'll probably not get 100% of the experience.
I'm interested in half life, but I'm not interested in spending a truck load of money to upgrade my PC and buy the headset.
Half Life 1 and 2 are two of my favourite gaming memories ever, but I last've been wowed them in the last decade, and the next game in the franchise is gonna be in the next decade possibly. In theory, I care. In practice, we'll see how 16 or more years of evolution of gaming influenced this project, whether it's a full-blown ambitious game or just a padded tech demo, whether this truly brings the Half-Life franchise forward or is content just rehashing stuff. Half-Life 1 and 2 are nothing alike, and I sure hope that after this long of wait a new Half-Life (mainline or otherwise) dares going the bare minimum.
The fact it's a VR game diminishes my interest, that's for sure, but if it's good I'll play it either way.
The fact it's a VR game diminishes my interest, that's for sure, but if it's good I'll play it either way.
Not at all. I liked hl1 but found hl2 to be a big disappointment so I have no real interest in the series.
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That won't stop people from forming an opinion on it, for better or worse. I'm making a Post-Gameplay thread when the gameplay drops.
i'd be interested if it wasn't exclusive, which it clearly will be. there's no way i'm building a PC and buying their headset for a VR half life spin off.
i do hope it succeed's though so that they get some confidence back regarding their IP and maybe make an actual sequel? that would be nice.
i do hope it succeed's though so that they get some confidence back regarding their IP and maybe make an actual sequel? that would be nice.
I'm totally interested in the game itself, of course. I love Half-Life.
But whether I will buy it, probably not, being a VR only game. I've got a top end PC that would have no issue running this but currently no VR headset. And to be honest, the last time I owned a VR headset (PSVRv1 with PS4 Pro) I was very unimpressed by the overall experience, it was a pain to set up each time with the external box, wires and all that nonsense, I had issues with drifting, I just ended up selling it in the end as I hadn't used it in so long - and have never looked back. I think "can't be arsed" would describe how I felt about playing VR. Whilst VR can bring some wonderful and unique and highly immersive experiences, ultimately I still prefer to lounge on the couch and just sit back and enjoy gaming the old school way.
Quest intrigues me though as it is so simple and totally wire-free, but obviously Half-Life Alyx is going to be a AAA experience wanting a top-end VR headset. I also have a toddler at home now, so the idea of playing VR during the day is basically non-existent.
Maybe one day, but not any time soon. If Portal 3 was happening too then that would probably be enough to tip me over the fence though.
But whether I will buy it, probably not, being a VR only game. I've got a top end PC that would have no issue running this but currently no VR headset. And to be honest, the last time I owned a VR headset (PSVRv1 with PS4 Pro) I was very unimpressed by the overall experience, it was a pain to set up each time with the external box, wires and all that nonsense, I had issues with drifting, I just ended up selling it in the end as I hadn't used it in so long - and have never looked back. I think "can't be arsed" would describe how I felt about playing VR. Whilst VR can bring some wonderful and unique and highly immersive experiences, ultimately I still prefer to lounge on the couch and just sit back and enjoy gaming the old school way.
Quest intrigues me though as it is so simple and totally wire-free, but obviously Half-Life Alyx is going to be a AAA experience wanting a top-end VR headset. I also have a toddler at home now, so the idea of playing VR during the day is basically non-existent.
Maybe one day, but not any time soon. If Portal 3 was happening too then that would probably be enough to tip me over the fence though.
I will buy a headset for it, just not at launch. Probably whenever I get around to doing a rig upgrade.
Definitely in for this. I bought a Rift S recently and I've been loving it. This is just going to be another game to play on that headset, and a groundbreaking Valve game at that.
I'm interested to see what they do with it. I don't have a VR headset, and no current plans to buy one - But I guess if anything would make me care about VR, it's Half Life. If there will be some more affordable VR headsets next year, and the game looks good, I'll be there.
I'm very interested - we will see what Source 2 Engine can do with a new in house first person shooter, we will see how Valve will advance VR from a gameplay perspective and we will finally have another glimpse into the Half Life Universe.
If this project looks as promising as it does in my head, I will jump onboard the VR train for this.
If this project looks as promising as it does in my head, I will jump onboard the VR train for this.
Well see, I already have a PSVR but I'd love and excuse to get into the PCVR world. But with next gen on the horizon, money is a bit tight.
I'll be honest, after playing all the HL games for the first time a few years ago, I've never really cared for more games in the franchise but I'm glad Valve is actually doing something other than DOTA for once.
I'll be honest, after playing all the HL games for the first time a few years ago, I've never really cared for more games in the franchise but I'm glad Valve is actually doing something other than DOTA for once.
I wouldn't be interested if it was Half Life 3 VR. The VR part is what annoys me. I prefer non-VR games.
So no, I'm not interested in the slightest way.
So no, I'm not interested in the slightest way.
This place really kinda sucks for being excited and talking about PC games, huh.
Not sure why anyone would be disinterested in seeing what Valve of all devs would do with a full fledged VR title.
Not sure why anyone would be disinterested in seeing what Valve of all devs would do with a full fledged VR title.
Interested, but I am waiting for better quality headsets before I'll buy in to VR, mostly down to fight-sims holding back my purchase.
They are not quite there, almost, tried a few friends one's recently at home and it's great everywhere else.
I knew this would happen one day, a game franchise I want to play but getting locked out because it requires something else, and that something else is a VR Headset. Only managed to play and finish Lone Echo because I had my friends for a week.
They are not quite there, almost, tried a few friends one's recently at home and it's great everywhere else.
I knew this would happen one day, a game franchise I want to play but getting locked out because it requires something else, and that something else is a VR Headset. Only managed to play and finish Lone Echo because I had my friends for a week.
I very much want to play. I own the Vive but my parents moved and it's sitting in a garage in a box with a ton of other things. If it no longer functions I'll probably get a new headset.
I currently have no interest at all in VR or owning a gaming PC. That might change someday but as of now I just have no interest in this whatsoever.
Someday there will be a VR game in a franchise I really need to play for some reason or another, but Half Life isn't it anymore. It's been too long and I can't bring myself to care at all anymore.
Someday there will be a VR game in a franchise I really need to play for some reason or another, but Half Life isn't it anymore. It's been too long and I can't bring myself to care at all anymore.
I've been eyeing up a Quest recently and with this news and with Oculus Link now in beta I think I'll bite the bullet. There might even be some deals this Black Friday.
Very excited, but I'm also privileged enough to own a few VR headsets. A groundbreaking VR title from Valve will be an incredible experience, I have no doubt, but I'm worried that this might be the most price-gated AAA game of all time.
I love VR but I only own PSVR at this point. I do have a high-end PC though so I might bite if what they'll show is impressive.
I love VR and Half-Life but I can't afford a VR headset and even if I could I'm not sure it would be a wise investment.
Ditto. If it was on PSVR, I'd buy it. Right now, not interested.
I chose "more advanced", by which I mean "I can't play anything that moves because of VR motion sickness issues", which sucks big time and prevents me from ever getting into VR for now.
And no, "practise" doesn't work :p
And no, "practise" doesn't work :p
I might be interested if I can get a cheap headset, but I need to see the game first before deciding. So far VR has been too gimmicky and clunky to get me onboard, with little software aside from Astro Bot I'm interested in.
I'm mildly curious about this, but not hyped in any way.
I'm mildly curious about this, but not hyped in any way.
Without knowing anything at all, except for it being a VR game, my interest is at a "zero".
I'd love a real episode 3, but this doesn't spark any interest.
I'd love a real episode 3, but this doesn't spark any interest.
Why would it be exclusive? SteamVR supports pretty much every PC headset.