There's more than one VR game that deserves attention this week!
Released today across all the major headsets I wouldn't be surprised to see The Room VR become (relatively) popular such as the mobile phone games.
Apparently the atmosphere and story is really well done with a lot of satisfying puzzles.
Anyone tried it out yet?
UploadVR:
"The Room VR: A Dark Matter is an exemplary puzzle game that not only serves as a prime example of what makes puzzle games so compelling in the first place, but elevates the genre via VR with supreme interactivity, excellent visuals, and a palpably mysterious atmosphere. It's only held back slightly by some minor frustrations with pacing and difficulty, but is otherwise one of the best puzzle games available in a VR headset. It carries the torch lit by Myst and demonstrates how engrossing a puzzle game can be when done right."
God is a Geek:
"Each room you encounter is detailed fantastically, and the various locations are immersive. Jumping from mobile to VR has allowed Fireproof to go big or go home, and whilst the first few locations take place in one room, locations like the church have multiple rooms and not only are they designed well, the audio only heightens the experience. The Room VR: A Dark Matter is filled with wonders that don't always present themselves easily, but once you get stuck in there's plenty to enjoy.
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The Room VR: A Dark Matter is a complex puzzler that gives you plenty to do, and makes sure you're never left in limbo if you're struggling to progress. The visuals are great, and the audio makes every crank, mechanism, and object feel real. Whilst the rooms take a while to complete, and the text and level of detail can strain your eyes, it's still a fantastic puzzle game that keeps you on your toes throughout."
Edge:
"An escape room videogame that feels more real than any we've ever played before"
Game Informer:
"A Dark Matter takes the series' ghostly environments to a whole new level. It isn't a traditional horror game; you don't have to worry about getting attacked by monsters, but the atmosphere is unnerving. During several moments, I couldn't shake the feeling that someone else was watching me. I even hesitated to move down a darkened hall because I wasn't ready to face the unknown. A lot of this enhanced atmosphere is due to the inherent immersion provided by VR, but A Dark Matter's atmosphere is also incredibly affecting and exhilarating in its own right, and almost worth the price of admission alone....
...I was curious to see how well that formula translates to virtual reality. Thankfully, it is a perfect fit for VR, and the series' barebone narrative makes this is a great chance for newcomers to jump onboard. The puzzle-box gameplay is great for VR, and Fireproof's moody environments should delight fans of atmospheric horror. In some ways, A Dark Matter is the culmination of everything Fireproof has done on mobile, but I also hope that it is a new beginning for the series in VR."
Polygon:
"The Room VR traps you inside a wonderfully cohesive world with internal logic that doesn't have to play by the established rules of our reality. It forces you to think your way out of things while greater powers always seem right around the corner. This is dread, disguised as a puzzle game, and VR has only made it better."
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