Hello adventurers! What a year it has been in 2017.
This was the year that our gaming experience was changed forever.
Because we started playing VR games.
2017 is now over, so here’s our 15 most favorite VR games of 2017 that has changed
our gaming life forever.
But in a very, very positive way.
The first game is Lone Echo.
The ultimate VR space game.
Seriously guys, this is one of our favorite of the favorites.
The mechanics in the game are just amazing, which makes the game very immersive.
And even though you are floating in space, they still made it so well that you do not
get motion sick.
The thing that I like the most about Lone Echo are its hand animations.
They are very realistic and well done.
Something we haven’t seen in a lot of VR games yet.
But also, the story in this game is very good and it might even trigger your emotions.
Yes, don't tell anyone, but I cried a little… *cough*
Now here’s a co-op shooter that is a lot of fun as well with great potential.
People have called it the Destiny of VR.
We are talking about GUNHEART.
Gunheart is a co-op shooter where you become a robotic bounty hunter battling your way
through hours of alien infested worlds to earn money.
Use that money to upgrade your character or buy weapons.
This game also has a rich looting system where you are able to collect more cosmetics, weapon
mods and cash.
This game is cool, because missions are random and they dynamically adjust to your level
as well.
You can play this game alone, or join a mission with others.
What we love about this game is that when you log in, you are beamed straight away into
a shared hall with other players!
If you watched the channel a little, you will know that we adore this title.
Fallout 4 VR is one of the biggest launches of this year that everyone was anticipating.
This is one of the first full Open World RPG game ported entirely to VR.
And what can I say, Fallout 4 was already game of the year and this VR port…
Well… let’s just say Cas has spent many, many, many hours in it and neglecting me and everyone
else in her life.
And she is not sorry about that. :')
A game not to be missed if you bought the Oculus Touch, because it is free with it!
I’m talking about Robo Recall.
A game where you shoot and smash angry, robots.
You can even rip them apart, which is weirdly satisfying.
The game has amazing shooting mechanics, immersive gameplay and it is just so very satisfying
to use the guns in this game.
It is a wave shooter however, and I know a lot of people dislike those.
But still, this game… is… epic.
This upcoming game is L.A. Noire. Another great title released by Rockstar Games.
And they are the developers of Grand Theft Auto!
They ported L.A. Noire to VR and it is fun!
In LA Noire you are a detective solving the most brutal crimes in the 1940s of Los Angeles.
The crimes in this game are actually based on real cases.
A little scary, but also makes the game more cool.
This game has some really nice graphics, and talking to NPCs feel very realistic, especially
the mouth movements in this game is well done.
Be aware though that this game is not the full LA Noire game, it contains 7 case files
reimagined for VR.
So guys! Ever had a super stressful day at work and no outlet for relieving that stress?
Well, with GORN you do.
GORN is a must have in VR, because it has one of the best and fun fighting mechanics
that we have ever seen in a VR game.
Be aware though that this game is very gory, very bloody and also known for smashing and
breaking furniture… like that 4K television that you just bought...
The game is done so well that even a VR professional easily forgets about the safety grid.
So BE CAREFUL and make sure that you have the space!
This awesome social app has become a big hype and now always has hundreds to thousands of
players online.
VRChat is an one of a kind social VR app that gives you the ability to create your own full
body avatars and worlds with their Unity SDK.
It might sound boring.
However, when you login you just NEVER know what is going to happen.
Encounter anime characters or role play one yourself, explore hundreds of worlds created
by the community or just chat.
And the best of all, the game is free and if you haven’t tried it yet.
YOU MUST.
As a kid I used to watch Star Trek with my father.
So when Ubisoft announced that they were going to release a VR game where you can control
control your own Star Trek space ship.
I was definitely stoked!
In Star Trek Bridge Crew you get to fill in one of the Bridge Crew roles.
Become the helm, tactical, engineer or command the crew as the captain.
In this game you control the space ship and travel the Star Trek universum while doing
randomized missions WITH your own custom character.
The game is also played entirely seated.
Which is great if you like to relax a little.
However, you are not able to teleport outside the ship and visit a planet.
That would have been awesome.
Still, the game is so fun to play with others.
Especially if you are a Star Trek fan.
And after Star Trek Bridge Crew came From Other Suns.
Which is very similar to STBC, except that you CAN walk around, you can teleport to other ships
to other planets and fight space pirates!
In From Other Suns you and your crew were tasked to test an experimental folding drive
to travel beyond the fringes of explored space.
Return safely for a big payout and retire.
However, things didn’t work out as planned and you were followed!
Now it’s a race against the clock to see who is able to get back to earth first.
On your way you will encounter many obstacles to overcome.
And if your ship explodes, you will have to start over again, which is challenging.
However, the game has a system that makes each run different from the other, keeping
the game’s replayability high.
This game is highly recommended to play with others too!
Now for this title you might think.
What the heck, why the hell is this in your list?
Cas and I both really enjoyed this game and that is why it is in our list.
It is different from what you are used to and just so cute.
We are talking about the cutest dungeon crawler in VR ever: Marshmallow Melee, where you control
the toy-sized warriors as a god from a birds-eye view.
The game has 70 playset levels which you get randomly.
You have hats that you can give your Marshmallows which activates certain powers.
After you die you have to start over again.
It’s up to your skills whether or not you will reach the final boss.
Sometimes you’re lucky and get easier levels first, sometimes you are unlucky and you get
a challenge straight away.
Nevertheless, the game is addicting and has high replay value.
Definitely a recommendation if you’re looking for a different kind of game that you can
play seated as well.
Just don’t get too attached to your Marshmallows!
Believe me, it will happen and you will be sad when they die.
Now here’s a game that we have always been excited about, ever since we saw it on Kickstarter.
And it is actually the first Kickstarter Cas and I has backed as well.
OrbusVR is one of the first fully-realized MMORPGs designed especially for VR.
It has an open world with dozens of hours of quests following a story, interesting lore
and characters.
You have crafting, group dungeons and world bosses.
OrbusVR is a game made by a small team, but has a big fan base.
We are fans too as this is the first game that we could spend more than 6 hours straight
without rest, drinks or food.
Which is crazy tiring to do in VR, as our legs were hurting like hell afterwards.
Or… maybe we are p*ssies?
Now the last title in our list is another one that you should not miss.
Especially if you like horror.
Resident Evil 7 for the PSVR is amazing, because this title is made especially for VR.
It’s what you are used to from Resident Evil.
You have a storyline, scary zombies and of course: jumpscares.
Except you don’t play in 3rd person.
No, you see the game through your own eyes in first person view.
Now the graphics might be compromised from what you are used to on the PS4, however when
playing it in VR, it definitely doesn’t make it less scary.
This title is very cool, because it is kinda like Tiltbrush except 3D creation and
you can also use this app with multiple people and create co-op!
MasterpieceVR is a recommendation especially if you are creative and like 3D creation.
You can invite a co-worker or friend over in your room and you can even create stuff
together.
It is very cool to be able to be in VR creating with other people.
Just make sure you don’t invite someone that is just going to f*ck up your creations ;-)
If you want to see what it is like, check out our past livestream on MasterpieceVR in
the description below.
Another highly anticipated title and another title I’ve played a lot.
Skyrim VR!
Skyrim VR is the full Skyrim game ported to PSVR.
It is crazy immersive and fun to be exploring Tamriel like you are there.
Sometimes the flat menus can be distracting, but this game is immersive and fun.
You will likely be spending hours and hours on this game…
Just doing everything except the main quests……
Yup…….
Now here’s another title that we have enjoyed a lot together.
Dead Effect 2 VR is an action sci-fi shooter with a rich narrative, awesome looting system
and RPG elements that makes the game very addicting to play.
The game is gory though.
Just very, very bloody.
And, well there are zombies everywhere.
But the best thing about this title?
You can play it with friends, co-op.
That definitely makes this game less scary if you are a horror baby like us… :D
Hope you guys enjoyed our list.
And I also have a question for you guys.
Are there any games not in our list that you really enjoyed in 2017?
Please let us know in the comments below.
And as always if you want to explore the world of virtual reality with us!
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And we have, Cas here.
And I am Chary.
And we say, VR on!