*** Half-Life: Alyx ***

[Maximum Triceratops]

At chapter 3 now, all the memories of playing original Half Life come flooding back, brilliant.
Playing with 4770k @ 4ghz, 16gig ram and 1080ti on high settings and runs great though it does say I'm running it at above recommended settings, have not tried ultra settings.

 

[ezekial]

Would love to give this a try but not sure it is worth the investment in vr

 

[lokiss]

Playing with 4770k @ 4ghz, 16gig ram and 1080ti on high settings and runs great though it does say I'm running it at above recommended settings, have not tried ultra settings.

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If you've an Index you can ram it to 144hz high on that 1080. Next time I log it, ill check out the ultra at that frequency having had no issues with performance at 120. I can't wait to see more games pick up on the engine, visuals are great and performance is rock solid.

 

[DEL 707]

Just met Jeff.
**** Jeff

 

[Maximum Triceratops]

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If you've an Index you can ram it to 144hz high on that 1080. Next time I log it, ill check out the ultra at that frequency having had no issues with performance at 120. I can't wait to see more games pick up on the engine, visuals are great and performance is rock solid.

using the Quest mate, forgot to say.

 

[gbgt2]

Some areas are completely dark and you have only a small torch. Those areas are tense!!

I'm only at the end of chapter 3 and already many times I have thought "You can't be serious. You want me to go down there!?"

 

[Wilko_Dog]

Some areas are completely dark and you have only a small torch. Those areas are tense!!

Jesus

 

[markoboyo11]

Does anyone else blow on the end of their pistol after downing a few enemy's, western style............no.......just me. Oh well.

 

[DEL 707]

I like to do an exaggerated recoil with the pistol when I shoot an explosive item.

 

[DEL 707]

And completed.

Even though I still don't own my own headset, I really hope this game gives other developers/publishers some courage to explore VR.

 

[melmac]

People are finishing this pretty quickly!!

I am taking my time and only playing it for an hour or so a day. Sometimes even skipping a day. I really want to make the experience last as long as possible.

 

[Wilko_Dog]

People are finishing this pretty quickly!!

I am taking my time and only playing it for an hour or so a day. Sometimes even skipping a day. I really want to make the experience last as long as possible.

Same! Although I think I will play through again as well. I then want to try out Boneworks next I think.

 

[melmac]

Same! Although I think I will play through again as well. I then want to try out Boneworks next I think.

I don't know how good your VR legs are but just a friendly warning!! Boneworks is really tough on the stomach.

 

[Wilko_Dog]

I don't know how good your VR legs are but just a friendly warning!! Boneworks is really tough on the stomach.

quickly moved onto the stick movement on half life rather then teleport and I’m doing ok, by time I’ve finished this should have my “VR” legs haha ... Just had to take a 5 minute break though due to sweating, a head crap jumped out of me from no where and latched onto my face! Might have to take out my earphones!

 

[Skynet5]

So I've got a Vive 1. I'm assuming that good enough? Do I have to play this in my lounge? Or can desk based work? Moving my rig is quite problematic.

 

[Participant]

This game is actually making me consider a VR investment for the first time ever.

 

[Zeb67]

Finally finished with Jeff - that was satisfying

 

[Wilko_Dog]

This game is actually making me consider a VR investment for the first time ever.

I was exactly the same, so glad I got one though as it is immense

 

[ci_newman]

So I've got a Vive 1. I'm assuming that good enough? Do I have to play this in my lounge? Or can desk based work? Moving my rig is quite problematic.

I'm using a first generation Vive with no problems at all.

As for desk based, at the very minimum you want "standing room" and even then you'll struggle a bit. I play in 2mx2m and I regularly exceed the boundaries. Seated gameplay just won't work properly.

 

[melmac]

So I've got a Vive 1. I'm assuming that good enough? Do I have to play this in my lounge? Or can desk based work? Moving my rig is quite problematic.

Yeah, that's good enough. But you would really need to be able to stand and turn around at the very least.