What Virtual Reality games are you playing?

[rgrocott]

Understood, thanks for that. I'll definintely start off with some gentle titles before going for the more intense experiences.

Whilst I understand that people are offering well-meant advice re: starting off slow, it really just depends on your own personal reaction to VR. This talk of "beginners" is a bit misleading - it's only if you struggle with VR that you might need to slowly get used to it, many people can just dive right in.

The only times I've had an issue with VR making me dizzy was when my PC was struggling and things got choppy, or I was moving my head and the display was frozen - that can make you fall over for sure!

There is no reason to wait before trying games like HL:Alyx or Project Cars - just dip into them, and there's every chance you'll be fine and you can crack on straight away

 

[Ravenger]

There is no reason to wait before trying games like HL:Alyx or Project Cars - just dip into them, and there's every chance you'll be fine and you can crack on straight away

The only caveat to that advice is that if you do feel dizzy, ill, or sick due to VR motion sickness then STOP immediately and come back later when you feel better. If you try to push through it you run the risk of making your brain associate being ill with VR, so you'll feel sick the moment you put on the headset. This is very difficult to get over, so it's best to be aware and prevent this from happenning in the first place.

 

[rich_h]

Thanks all for the great advice, much appreciated.

I'll be setting it up over the weekend and will take it slow on my first sessions to see how my aging brain deals with it!

Cheers.

 

[Vandle]

I was getting sick quickly playing Squadrons on PS4 using a controller. I bought a pretty cheap HOTAS kit and I can now play for long sessions without sickness. I have no idea how or why that is the case. Perhaps its a feeling of better engagement with the ship or something??

 

[Earth[Tera].bin]

Just starting playing Lone Echo via revive, looks amazing so far. Considering picking up 'The Climb' also.

 

[Craig R]

Really enjoying Boneworks.

 

[Unseul]

Just bought and played Walkabout mini golf with my dad. Loving it.

 

[Craig R]

Steam sale now on. Tempted by Budget Cuts and Red Matter at 50% off.

 

[Mr Badger]

Just bought and played Walkabout mini golf with my dad. Loving it.

I bought that a little while back and they have since added two more courses free of charge - great stuff!

 

[melmac]

Steam sale now on. Tempted by Budget Cuts and Red Matter at 50% off.

I enjoyed Budget Cuts.

 

[tracertong]

Been playing Return To Castle Wolfenstein VR and the AI of the enemy is amazing and I am playing on the easiest skill level !

https://sidequestvr.com/app/1446/rtcwquest

 

[Ravenger]

Been playing Return To Castle Wolfenstein VR and the AI of the enemy is amazing and I am playing on the easiest skill level !

Definitely a game from an era before shooters started holding your hand all the time. Quicksaves are needed here!

 

[tracertong]

Definitely a game from an era before shooters started holding your hand all the time. Quicksaves are needed here!

So true , certain parts I was quick saving every few minutes.

 

[Craig R]

Anyone got 'Into the Radius'? Worth getting in the steam sale?

 

[Mr Badger]

Been playing Return To Castle Wolfenstein VR and the AI of the enemy is amazing and I am playing on the easiest skill level !

https://sidequestvr.com/app/1446/rtcwquest

Just took a quick look at the link and I have questions!

I own the regular version of Return To Castle Wolfenstein on Steam, but it appears that this is not a PCVR nod and the game needs to be installed onto the Oculus Quest. Then looking further at https://www.rtcwquest.com/ it seems that you do install stuff on your PC to play it. What did you actually do to get the full game running and do you have to buy anything if you already have RTCW on Steam?

 

[tracertong]

Just took a quick look at the link and I have questions!

I own the regular version of Return To Castle Wolfenstein on Steam, but it appears that this is not a PCVR nod and the game needs to be installed onto the Oculus Quest. Then looking further at https://www.rtcwquest.com/ it seems that you do install stuff on your PC to play it. What did you actually do to get the full game running and do you have to buy anything if you already have RTCW on Steam?

All I did was install the vr mod (which is free) onto the quest 2 then copy over some of the files from my pc RTCW on steam to the quest 2 .If you already own RTCW you are good to go. Just follow the instructions here https://www.rtcwquest.com. Obviously you need to install sidequest first on your pc as this is needed to install the vr mod directly onto your quest 2 headset.

 

[doodah]

Been playing Return To Castle Wolfenstein VR and the AI of the enemy is amazing and I am playing on the easiest skill level !

https://sidequestvr.com/app/1446/rtcwquest

Oh my days, I used to rinse this game on MP back in the days. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[KeanuIsLife]

I was getting sick quickly playing Squadrons on PS4 using a controller. I bought a pretty cheap HOTAS kit and I can now play for long sessions without sickness. I have no idea how or why that is the case. Perhaps its a feeling of better engagement with the ship or something??

Hmm strange one, probably to do with your arms and hands being where you would expect them to be in context?

 

[Mr Badger]

All I did was install the vr mod (which is free) onto the quest 2 then copy over some of the files from my pc RTCW on steam to the quest 2 .If you already own RTCW you are good to go. Just follow the instructions here https://www.rtcwquest.com. Obviously you need to install sidequest first on your pc as this is needed to install the vr mod directly onto your quest 2 headset.

Got it side loaded on the Quest 2 and up and running with the HD texture pack now!

 

[tracertong]

Got it side loaded on the Quest 2 and up and running with the HD texture pack now!

Enjoy