VR games. The best cooperative HTC Vive games for a party (large company)
HTC Vive has already appeared on store shelves, anyone can buy it. But what VR games should be chosen for it in the first place?
Valve has prepared more than a dozen games, but not all of them were released in the final version.
As you know, the principle of operation of glasses from Oculus kshae CV1 allows you to get a gaming experience only while standing or sitting still, and Vive offers a specially equipped room in which you can move around as an advantage: the user can personally walk around and view the game worlds from all possible angles and interact with them.
What games for HTC Vive are planned to be released
Fallout 4
Developer Bethesda recently announced the release of a VR game of its post-apocalyptic hit. The news broke at E3 2016. At Bethesda's press conference, Pete Hines, vice president of marketing for Bethesda, said: "We believe the biggest advantage virtual reality lies in its ability to allow players to fully immerse themselves in virtual worlds, and RPGs with open world and first person view. There are no details yet on whether this will be an adaptation or a port of the original game, but what we know for sure is that it will be worth waiting for the game to release next year in 2017.
Release date: 2017
Doom VR
But that's not all of Bethesda's upcoming VR games. Following Fallout 4 is the recent Doom, which will also get support for virtual reality. "You'll Get a Virtual Tour of Hell" - At E3, you could try out Doom in VR using Vive glasses to get to know the new mechanics and get a feel for the new weapon behavior. Unlike Fallout, Bethesda hasn't commented on a release date for this game, but it's likely the wait for Doom in VR won't be long.
Release date: unknown
Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope
Many players are familiar with this classic shooter, which, although not a direct continuation of Serious Sam 3, can please you with the gameplay familiar from childhood in a new wrapper. Apart from the trailer, there is very little information about the game, but already now we can say that this will be a very dynamic shooter in which you will literally tear enemies to pieces with the help of motion controllers.
Release: summer 2016, available now on Steam Early Access
Star Trek: Bridge Crew
Inspired by J.J. Abrams' Star Trek MCU, Ubisoft and Red Storm Entertainment have unveiled a four-player VR game that shows the true potential of this kind of thing. You will be able to play as the captain or officers of a Federation starship. The crew will have to explore new worlds, scan unknown objects and monitor the provision of the ship with resources and its performance.
Release date: autumn 2016
Arizona Sunshine
This first-person zombie shooter is amazing from the first minutes with its mind-blowing graphics. In this project, Vertigo Games gives you the opportunity to destroy zombies with a huge arsenal of virtual weapons controlled by motion controllers.
Release date: III-IV quarter 2016
Release date: 2016
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VR Funhouse
This is the first example of a game for the HTC Vive from NVidia, and although the project looks quite simple and frivolous on the outside, it is without a doubt a potential hit. If you enjoy mixing different substances and trying out new combinations in the lab, you will definitely love Funhouse. Plus crazy graphics and physics from Nvidia make the game even more attractive.
Owners of the Oculus Rift have already been able to have a lot of fun playing the adventures of a VR game based on the events of World War II, the game. Now developers from Gajin promise to add support for HTC Vive. Flying a World War II plane or tank should be as impressive as walking through virtual museum legendary historical cars.
The Gallery: Call of Starseed
The Gallery: Call of Starseed is a fantasy adventure from Cloudhead Games that sends you on a quest to find your missing sister. The game was created to maximize the use of "indoor" gameplay. The Gallery is both beautiful, mysterious, and even somewhat nightmarish, demonstrating the perfect balance found by the developers between atmosphere and gameplay.
Fantastic Contraption
This game started life path in 2008, in the form of a popular physical flash puzzle, which was then ported to mobile devices, and now finally returns with virtual reality support. The essence of the VR game is to build various designs to help you solve certain puzzles.
Elite: Dangerous
The ultimate multiplayer space sim is coming to the Oculus platform this year, but the developers have already announced that they've also made a game for the HTC Vive. Traditional sitting game. Elite: Dangerous is now available to all owners of HTC VR headsets and is ready to download anytime.
#SelfieTennis
By the name alone, it becomes clear that we have an unusual game in front of us. It's tennis with yourself on...drugs. Hotly discussed earlier in the specialized press and developed by the VRUnicorns studio, the presented version of the VR game has an elementary simple and at the same time incredibly fun mechanics in the spirit of "throw it at the wall, hit it, throw it at the wall." We hope that in the future the unicorn team will be able to develop this project with many additional details.
Audioshield
By bouncing red and blue balls flying at you in a certain order, you play various melodies - in addition, in this way you can combine the development of musical abilities and entertainment. There are different levels of difficulty and even the ability to download your favorite music, making the game even more exciting.
Vanishing Realms
If you are afraid of warlike skeletons and other living dead, it is better to skip this game. Here is an example of a VR game where you have to fight hand-to-hand with hordes of the undead, forgetting about what firearms are. Vanishing Realms is available for download via Steam Early Access, and we can only hope that the developers will continue to develop their creation.
Space Pirate Trainer VR
This is another typical arcade VR shooter, except that the enemies are coming from all sides. In addition, you have the option to select the shooting mode and use a special shield, which will come in handy when the enemies get too furious. The game is quite addictive and it is almost impossible to tear yourself away from it, as it always "takes on" weakly ", offering Once again beat your own record.
The Lab
The Lab - example classic game for HTC Vive from the developer company Valve. It is a combination of eight exciting mini-games. Each of them has its own unique and relaxing gameplay. Plus, here you will find robots from the infamous Aperture Laboratories everywhere, one of which will be a small affectionate robotic dog.
Budget Cuts
Another example of a VR game is a spy thriller. The mechanics of Budget Cuts are built around advanced motion controls, so the game is not exclusive to HTC Vive - support for the Oculus Rift has also been announced, but its motion controllers will arrive at the end of 2016. In terms of gameplay, you have to move quietly in the game world with the help of a teleportation gun, and you play as a robot penetrating a corporate complex under cover of night.
Hover Junkers
Indie developer Stress Level Zero raised funds for this game through crowdfunding service Indiegogo back in 2015. This is a multiplayer combat/flying game where you choose a ship that matches the size of the actual room you win.
Tilt Brush
Growing up from a demo for the HTC Vive, this one belongs to Google play, is technically a 3D drawing tool that lets you walk around your creations. More of an app than a game, Tilt Brush makes art in VR accessible to everyone. Like Paint on steroids. There is great amount additional options, colors, brush types, etc.
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Another one of our favorite games. This is a simulator of an office worker or a very busy chef, made in a retro style with a bias towards cartoon graphics. The game gives you a choice: you can do your direct duties or go to have fun, while risking getting scolded by management.
final approach
An example of a VR game - a simulator, such a popular genre among gamers. This time you will control the airport, the gameplay of which is best described by the words "mega-popular Flght Control in VR". This is the debut project of Phaser Lock Interactive studio. In it, the player needs to correctly indicate the landing place for helicopters and planes at an airport the size of your desk. The game is primarily intended for the HTC Vive, but a version for Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR is also promised.
Most likely, since the release of the original Skyrim, you have already managed to study it inside and out. But the VR version will turn the journey into something really special.
HTC Vive Pro was released just a few days before the release of the VR version of Skyrim and is notable for its support high definition. In addition, the Pro model is much lighter than the standard model, making it suitable for long dives.
The game is a complete edition that includes all official DLC, so it is ideal for those who plan to fully and permanently immerse themselves in the world of the scrolls.
The Lab
The game was created specifically for those who are just starting their acquaintance with HTC Vive. Therefore, it is definitely recommended for familiarization, because. allows you to understand what virtual reality glasses are capable of.
The main action takes place in the universe of the fictional organization Aperture Science from Half-Life, and the gameplay itself consists of several mini-games. You can repair robots, defend a castle, shoot a bow, etc. The Lab really allows you to evaluate all the possibilities of VR. And most importantly, the game is distributed completely free of charge.
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files
First released back in 2011, LA Noire has been ported to the Nintendo Switch and remastered specifically for VR devices.
Is not original game with a full story, but rather a special version for virtual reality glasses. You control detective Cole Phelps and your main task is to solve seven crimes.
Along the way, you can look for clues, pick up and examine them, make notes in a notebook, drive a car and interrogate witnesses. All this with a new level of immersion that virtual reality offers.
Fallout 4 VR
Now is perhaps the perfect time to set off to explore the vast, majestic, and most often, terrifying wasteland of Fallout 4.
If you want to fully enjoy the game and all its features, then you need a really powerful computer. But diving into the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout is definitely worth it. With the high resolution of HTC Vive Pro, you will notice all the interactive objects scattered around the world and even more.
If you have previously played Fallout 4 on other platforms and can call yourself a fan of the series, then the VR version is definitely worth checking out with all the features of virtual reality glasses. Just try not to scream too loud when the evil ghoul sneaks up on you from behind.
Thumper
Thumper is fast and brutal, unlike any other rhythm action game. As the game progresses, you will swear to yourself more than once that you will not run it again, that's just to get to the last boss and fight him.
For all its complexity, it's all the same good game with an amazing electronic soundtrack, a colorful and slightly weird world that was literally made to enjoy Thumper with the excellent resolution of the HTC Vive Pro. And the built-in headphones only enhance the effect of immersion.
Tilt Brush
Tilt Brush would be more correct to call it not a game, but a VR application, which is great for those who want to evaluate the possibilities of virtual reality glasses. But even though it's not quite a full game, together with HTC Vive Pro, it guarantees you a pleasant pastime.
In Tilt Brush, you have a free 3D space at your disposal, where you can draw absolutely anything that comes into your head. Different materials are available as paints (from neon to fire) with a wide color palette. It is in Tilt Brush that the high-resolution capabilities of the HTC Vive Pro are revealed to the maximum.
Elite Dangerous
Always dreamed of owning your own spaceship? Then Elite Dangerous is just what you need.
The Talos Principle VR
If you consider yourself a fan of puzzles and all kinds of puzzles, then you will definitely like The Talos Principle VR.
The game immediately throws you into a world filled with secrets, each riddle of which you have to solve. By the way, The Talos Principle VR really impresses with its visuals, largely because the project has been brought almost to perfection.
To really enjoy the high-quality picture offered by HTC Vive Pro glasses, wide graphics settings help. Right in the game you can change the color palette, brightness, contrast and other parameters.
Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul
Unlike most other genres, horror really allows you to take virtual reality to a whole new level. And the game Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul proves it perfectly.
The plot is based on the popular film franchise Paranormal Activity. Therefore, you have at your disposal a seemingly harmless house in the suburbs, and you are armed only with a flashlight. And although at first glance the cottage seems completely empty to you, the feeling that there is definitely someone here will not leave you throughout the game.
VR mode does not limit your movements in any way, so you can move your head and freely view the surrounding details. Full immersion guaranteed.
Due to the fact that all horror elements are randomly generated, you never know what danger will be waiting for you around the next corner.
Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul is a great example of why VR headsets need built-in headphones. After all, it is the sound that provides maximum immersion in the game world.
The Gallery: Call of Starseed
The Gallery is a puzzle-exploration game made specifically for VR devices that takes you on an incredibly surprising, but at the same time terribly unpleasant journey. The main goal of which is to find the missing sister of the hero.
The game has already managed to acquire a reputation as one of the most impressive and sophisticated VR games. Therefore, the high-resolution support offered by the HTC Vive Pro model comes in handy here. And the presence of positional audio is another good news. Especially considering the fact that the VR helmet has excellent built-in headphones.
Budget Cuts
Of all the games on our list, Budget Cuts is the latest. At the same time, she has already managed to become almost a classic among all owners of VR devices and just fans of the stealth genre.
The plot revolves around an ordinary TransCorp employee who does paperwork. Soon it becomes known that in an attempt to cut costs, the company will replace all people with robots. In order not to lose your job, you will have to covertly hunt for cars, trying to destroy them without letting yourself be discovered.
The game has a huge variability, offers wide choose available weapons and ways to kill enemies. That's why Budget Cuts is the perfect option to experience the full potential of VR glasses.
Coming soon: Space Junkies
Very soon, to the delight of all VR gamers, Ubisoft will present a new game in the Space Junkies space setting. You can drift in zero gravity or fly a jet, adding to your arsenal (which can include a wide variety of weapons, from pistols to exploding arrows) to take on other players.
Compared to other major developers and publishers, Ubisoft continues to show a relentless interest in VR with titles such as Eagle Flight and Star Trek: Bridge Crew. Both games can be called impressive VR projects, and with any luck, Space Junkies will share their success. It is assumed that Space Junkies will become available during this year, of course, before that, Ubisoft should announce the start date of the beta. And you can sign up for the Space Junkies test now.
While the HTC Vive is confidently taking the lead among virtual reality helmets, developers in the gaming industry are actively supporting the famous gadget with their AAA projects. It is not enough to have the best VR device available on the market in order to mass sell and popularize your product. To do this, you will also need to have the highest quality gaming content from the most famous gurus in the gaming industry.
Recall that, unlike its closest competitor Oculus Rift, the joint development of HTC and Valve has the ability to track movements. This feature allows the player to get the maximum immersion in the gameplay. Of course, you have to pay for this with the high price of the device itself, as well as the presence of a spacious room. But nothing will stop true lovers of new sensations.
Many game projects presented in our selection were previously available only on Oculus Rift, but with the help of the Revive system they were carefully ported to the new platform.
In this article, we will explore which best games for htc vive can be played with premium VR device.
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Followed by logic puzzle we have posted the classic first person shooter Hover Junkers. The game world is made in the setting of a post-apocalypse, in which militant factions fight for supremacy on flying boats collected from garbage. The main task of the players is to destroy the opponents and their vehicle.
The project implements interesting physics of weapon behavior. Players must manually reload each magazine, aim and fire as if with a real gun. This was achieved with the help of high-quality joysticks that accurately convey every movement of the players' hands. In addition to shooting, gamers must hide behind special shelters, change the types of weapons and choose different tactics of the game. The main advantages of Hover Junkers are realistic firefights while racing through the endless wastelands. The project has several modes available, co-op, as well as multiplayer competitions.
The project is suitable for all fans of multiplayer first-person shooters. high quality graphics and musical accompaniment will force players to plunge into the world of constant shootings for a long time.
Walts of the Wizard
All lovers of magic and spells will appreciate the Walts of the Wizard project. Imagine yourself in the role of a young wizard who was locked in the tower of a strong magician. Around a bunch of test tubes, strange objects and various ingredients. All this can be mixed in a cauldron to get interesting spells. For example, mix a strange root, a magic crystal and an incomprehensible liquid from that small bottle over there and you will end up with a powerful exploding fireball spell!
The game has a lot of interesting recipes that you can use to protect yourself from the giant guarding the tower. In addition, a different amount of magical ingredients will allow you to create unique potions and get interesting effects. Explore the laboratory, experiment and enjoy what is happening.
Walts of the Wizard will suit all fans of fantasy games about magic and spells. In this game, you can feel like a real wizard who conjures over his magic cauldron. The game is also good for kids.
Valiant
Multiplayer jousting has always been popular with gamers around the world. Firstly, they are spectacular and dynamic, since the entire battle between the knights takes place face to face. Secondly, the times of medieval knights are exactly the moment when disputes were resolved with the help of dexterity, strong armor and mastery of the sword! These advantages put the Valiant project in our selection.
The player in Valiant takes the role of a rider armed with a long spear, bow or sword. There are many tactics available: for example, gamers who prefer close combat can build their own character for close combat; while lovers of shooting from afar can take an accurate bow and use it to hit enemy riders from a distance. The game has training modes, as well as full-fledged multiplayer battles for several participants.
It is safe to say that the HTC Vive gaming helmet will give an indescribable feeling of knightly battles to all fans of historical first-person fighting games.
forward
Probably the most interesting project for fans of hardcore shooters was the game ONWARD. Get your hands on the most contemporary designs weapons, equip them with accessories such as silencer, night sight and laser target indicator, then go on dangerous counter-terrorism missions.
The game has a huge amount of modern NATO weapons. The player will be able to use sniper weapons, pistols, machine guns, and assault rifles. Onward requires complete immersion in the gameplay, so each gamer must complete their assigned tasks with a certain type of weapon.
The game allows the player to be in the shoes of a brave warrior who goes on the most dangerous missions. The project has excellent graphics and high detail weapons. In addition, the gamer will be able to communicate with his associates using gestures. ONWARD is a truly hardcore game: no first-aid kits, respawns with defibrillators, etc. A few hits and you're dead! Such innovations allow you to feel even more what is happening and feel the real adrenaline.
The Lab
An unusual project from Valve, which consists of several mini-games. The gaming corporation that created the helmet with HTC is probably the best in its capabilities and applications. THE LAB is not so much a game as it is a demonstration of all the action that their helmet is capable of.
Just choose the game you like and go on a star journey or to protect the castle walls. At the moment, the Longbow mini-game and the Xortex sfi-fi flying game are available in the project. In the first, the player will be able to play the role of a valiant archer, shooting back from hordes of attacking enemies. In the second, the gamer will be able to sit at the helm of an ultra-modern star fighter, flying and performing various missions in outer space.
The LAB game is completely free, so every helmet owner can try out the project. Since there is no violence in the project, it will suit all age categories well.
Cloudlands: VR Minigolf
Separately, it is worth mentioning sports game projects, like Cloudlands: VR Minigolf. The game is a classic minigolf, in which the player must roll the ball into the pocket, bypassing many artificial obstacles. What could be better than a peaceful game of minigolf in the most popular courses and parks?
There are several types of locations available in the game, each of which differs in complexity, number of obstacles and other small features. All control is made with the help of controllers that calculate the force of hitting the ball depending on the stroke of the virtual stick. The gameplay features allow the player to fully immerse themselves in the game and feel like a real minigolf professional.
In Cloudlands: VR Minigolf you will find excellent graphics, high-quality physics and magnificent locations! And what else do you need for a solid sports VR simulator suitable for the whole family?
Surgeon Simulator: Experience Reality VR
The acclaimed indie game about a self-taught surgeon is now in VR, thanks to Revive! If you have ever dreamed of being a professional surgeon, this project will be a real find. Perform the most difficult operations, use the best surgical instruments and save all patients from diseases and their own inaccuracy.
The gameplay is represented by a large set of different missions in an interesting setting. Try a heart transplant in a clean operating room to get started, and then move on to more difficult operations while the ambulance is on the move. The apogee of what is happening will be the brain transplant missions in zero gravity.
Developers from Bethesda have officially announced the release of the fourth part of the post-apocalyptic shooter Fallout 4 on VR devices. The project has already pleased all fans of the original series of games on PC. Now it's up to the HTC Vive. According to the developers themselves, the game should receive several interesting chips, capable of further pulling gamers into the popular universe.
War Thunder
The creators of the military simulator War Thunder have confirmed rumors about a possible port of their offspring for the HTC Vive. Fans of the game have already been able to get acquainted with the project using the Oculus Rift, so the matter remains small. new version games should be expected very soon.
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An unusual simulator of an office worker or a simple cook. According to the developers, the game will have partial freedom of action and an exciting gameplay, made in a retro setting with fun cartoon graphics.
All of the above games are perfect for owners of the HTC Vive device and will be able to fully unlock the potential of the Valve helmet. Judging by the trends in the development of VR technologies, HTC Vive game developers are just starting to please us interesting games and soon there will be many more.
What are the best multiplayer games for HTC Vive?
There is nowhere to go - when friends come to hang out with you, they will definitely want to try the one lying near the TV. You can, of course, turn on a single game for a person and watch his reaction, but it will be much more interesting to connect all the guests to the game. For this purpose, there are many cooperative ones that will brighten up the evening of the whole company.
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
What do you think your friends will do in the face of danger? Do you believe in their ability to follow clear instructions in a stressful situation? There is a way to test your assumptions! In Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, one person puts on the Vive while an unlimited number of people can gather around and interact. How? There is a bomb in front of the person wearing the Vive, and as time ticks, the rest of the players must read the defusal instructions and give directions to their friend.
Mass Exodus
The creepy android factory has a problem: one of their "products" has rebelled against the system and is now trying to escape. One player dons the Vive and becomes a robot on the factory owner's side, while the PC player takes control of the rebel android.
The first has a bunch of bonuses that will help with the search; The rogue android must be found before the four switches are turned and the door to the exit opens. If heads-ups haven't cheered your party up, three other players on separate computers can join you, taking on the role of the other rebellious androids. If you want to play something like hide and seek in VR, be sure to try Mass Exodus.
Ruckus Ridge VR Party
If you already have a bunch of gamepads, Ruckus Ridge VR Party will probably be a very attractive option. cooperative game. One of you puts on the Vive, while the other three use the gamepads to participate in a series of mini-games.
Think a helmeted player has an advantage? Well, the person in the Vive is actually only there to get in the way of the other three players. Can't cope? This is how alliances are formed! After each round, the players switch places so that everyone gets a try in VR. With tons of different minigames, maps and unique characters, there's a lot to do together.
Panoptic
Panoptic isn't fully released yet, but the demo is interesting enough to deserve a place in our review. Similar to Mass Exodus, the human in Vive plays the hunter while the PC player tries to hide. Like Mass Exodus, this game can get intense - fear of persecution translates well into VR.
The Vive player known as the Warden, the PC player must stay away from the asylum seeker by playing smart or hiding among the other citizens of the oppressed city. The warden is some kind of strange spherical head with big eye and a bright spotlight. Try Panoptic if you're looking for a game with great graphics and addictive, dark gameplay.
Containment Initiative
You're probably thinking, "Oh yeah, another zombie wave shooter." While the zombie apocalypse is undeniably a popular genre when it comes to VR, the Containment Initiative is changing that by adding local multiplayer.
One of you puts on the Vive and ends up on the street, and one of you sits at the computer, getting into your hands sniper rifle. The weapon mechanics in the Containment Initiative are realistic and only add to the intensity - while you're trying to load a magazine into your gun, your sniper friend has the zombies at gunpoint as they try to bite off a piece of your flesh. Your only way out is rush.
If you love realistic gunfights and want to play with a friend, check out the Containment Initiative.
Hide and Spook: The Haunted Alchemist
Probably the most unique game on our list, Hide and Spook is a Vive game for three players. No need for additional gamepads - all you need is a Vive helmet on your head, and two Vive motion controllers.
One player (the one with the helmet) takes on the role of an alchemist, while the other two players take on a motion controller and become ghosts. The ghosts run around the room trying to extinguish the candles while the alchemist must dispel the ghosts by staring at them for quite a long period of time. Ghosts can only figure out where the candles are with their intuition - the controllers provide tactile feedback. feedback, - and the laboratory of alchemists evaluates how big your playground in real life. The laboratory changes with each new game.
Blue Effect VR
You are stranded on Planet Exo-277 and the deadly robotic natives want you to feel the pain. You can play the Vive on your own against waves of enemies, but the real fun comes when a friend gets on the PC and takes control of one of the monsters.
The game has several modes to choose from, so considering the price, this is already a solid addition to your library. If the combination of weapons, horror and of course local multiplayer sounds interesting, give Blue Effect VR a shot.
HTC Vive has unique advantage in the battles for virtual reality - the headset comes pre-installed with Steam, which offers hundreds of VR-ready games. The Vive headset is designed around the concept of "Room Scale", which allows you to move around the room and at the same time in the virtual world. In addition to unique world movement within the virtual world, Vive is equipped with motion controllers, unlike the Oculus Rift. The latter will eventually get support for motion controllers, but this will happen later this year, but for now, HTC Vive is on horseback.
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In this article, we will take a detailed look and discuss the best games on HTC Vive.
Space Pirate Trainer
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In the last generation of video games, there have been several iconic titles that have challenged players to keep them moving: Dance Dance Revolution, Rock Band, etc. Space Pirate Trainer takes this solution to a whole new level. The game immerses you in an environment where the ability to move and dodge has importance for your survival, Space Pirate Trainer challenges all the sedentary games we are used to.
Players use the Vive controllers to aim weapons, raise their shields in front of them, deflect bullets, and more. Aiming is far from being as simple an action as it might seem at first. You will have to shoot back and take cover to avoid the enemies. Players will have to sweat while playing, but games of this style will be the first step towards turning gamers into superhuman athletes.
Job Simulator
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Job Simulator comes bundled with HTC Vive. The game is a sandbox where you can get to know the motion controllers.
The action of the game takes place in the future, where almost all actions were taken over by robots. The most common activities like cooking dinner, visiting grocery store and other activities become incredibly exciting. Being able to smash objects, throw things across a room, and interact with different objects makes it a learning experience for controllers, but it's also an insanely fun game.
The Lab
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Want to adopt a mechanical dog, protect a castle, or try to fix a robot? The Lab is a game from Valve that was released to coincide with the release of the HTC Vive. A series of mini-games that allows you to explore virtual world while you learn to use the headset. This is the perfect game and great for explaining the concept of virtual reality when friends come over. A great way to show how cool a VR headset can be.
Did we already say that the game is free? And while the pocket universe looks trite, this is a place where you can spend hours of your time trying to hit the target with a bow.
Fantastic Contraption
What kid hasn't been fascinated by the Rube Goldberg machine concept? In Fantastic Contraption, players can apply their creativity and ingenuity by combining them together to achieve specific goals - often enough just to reach a place on the map, which is impossible without extraordinary tools at hand.
The developers of Fantastic Contraption have also taken disability into account and designed the game in such a way that everyone can play, even those who may not be able to work like most users. The most recent update brings the game to Room Scale, allowing it to be played fully within HTC Vive VR, although the game can be played through the interface without VR.
final approach
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Take control of the sky where you will have to fight against enemy forces using aerial techniques. You can fly your planes in "God Mode", which puts you in the role of a giant runway manager in major cities, tropical islands, and even a battleship. You will have to land damaged planes on the runway, fight enemy planes and aliens.
You get about six hours gameplay. And thanks to Room Scale, you can walk around your airport for a different view. If you see something that you can crash into, chances are you can manipulate that object. Not to mention the control of thousands of different aircraft, including F-16s, 747s and drones.
Vanishing Realms
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Vanishing Realms is an immersive RPG designed exclusively for virtual reality. The use of motion controllers means you don't have to press a button to swing your sword, block an attack, or crouch. Instead, you must perform the movements yourself. Clear some space and make sure there is nothing fragile around. In the game, you have to look for lost artifacts, wield swords, fight life-size monsters.
The game is in early access, and so far only chapters 1 and 2 are available to you. Further development of the game promises new features, as well as storyline. Early Access won't ruin the beauty and cutting-edge technology that the Vanish Realms team has put in place to make the game immersive and interactive. Other developers, like Mojang with Minecraft, have released early access games during the development phase with great success.
Solus Project
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In most games, the concept of survival is simple: kill the enemy before they kill you. In the Solus Project, things are a little more complicated. As the only survivor of a crash landing in a strange, beautiful, and alien world, you must blend in with your environment, find food, shelter, and, most importantly, a way to escape the planet and save Earth.
Enemies in the game are best avoided. Fighting them usually results in death, but according to the developers, this is by design. It is assumed that the player will die several times, but he must consider his death as an experience. Imagine Robinson getting into Minecraft's Survival mode and encountering a creeper, something similar awaits you in the Solus Project. Environment leads to a feeling of complete isolation, and can be no less dangerous than the enemies inhabiting the world.
Project CARS
Price: $29.99 / $1.950
While the gaming world is rife with arcade racing, some developers are betting on realism, where few can compete with Project CARS. Moreover, the game is implemented for virtual reality, offering best simulator what we saw. Instead of choosing a specific menu item, players just need to look at it for a second and the game will automatically select it. This is a new "Gaze Control" feature that opens up new possibilities for the world of virtual reality.
Players can use the Vive controllers to control the car, but steering wheels and other peripherals are also supported to create the most deep feeling diving. However, Slightly Mad Studios is considering removing some configurations to help integrate with the HTC Vive in the future.
Quanero VR
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Quanero is far from a traditional game. It's not even a "traditional" VR game. Instead, you're looking at a more interactive virtual reality where you can slow down time, reverse it, or even stop it. The goal is to find out what caused the violent incident at the futuristic bar. In the game, you will be able to explore and eventually unlock historical twists (points) to find the truth.
This game is completely free, yet it's one of the best games we've played with the HTC Vive, making it the perfect choice for those new to the HTC Vive - or those who want to show off the technology to friends or family.
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Raw Data has been named one of the best first-person shooter (FPS) games in the world of virtual reality. In the game, you are immersed in the world of science fiction, where an evil corporation rules the world, and your task is to defeat it, of course. There is some element of hack work where you are tasked with infiltrating corporate headquarters and stealing data.
You can play the game alone or team up with a friend to explore the exciting world of science fiction together. The controls are some of the best we've seen so far, and the enemies are characterized by adaptive AI. This means that the difficulty and number of enemies changes depending on your progress. In addition, there is an active combat suit that completely mimics your movements. This is one of the most elaborate VR games out there.
Last Sniper VR
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Last Sniper VR takes you to a world where you can experience the feeling of being a soldier during World War II. In the game, you will become a soldier who jumps out of the plane during the decisive battle on Omaha Beach. In addition to this scenario, you will also be able to play as a sniper during the surrender of Paris. Realism extends not only to the environment, but also to weapons.
The game attempts to mimic the sounds and feel of a massive, wide-ranging war. It feels like you're actually in combat, providing an adrenaline rush you've never experienced before. For only 650 rubles, this is the best WWII game on HTC Vive!
Hover Junkers
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Hover Junkers is a multiplayer game where you try to destroy the flying Junkers and strengthen your Junkers. The game is designed for VR and uses motion controllers to shoot, walk and aim while you are at war with other players. The dry desert is extraordinarily animated by treasure hunters who use the rubbish to defend against enemy ships.
This is not only one of the most fun, but also the most intuitive VR games. You can aim the barrel of the gun just like in real life. And while the hanging Junkers can spoil the impression of the players, this problem will be solved in the very near future. Game world very beautiful, and the motion controllers allow you to fully immerse yourself in the action. This is an incredibly good multiplayer online first-person shooter for the HTC Vive.
The HTC Vive has an excellent selection of games at the moment, but more games coming out this fall and winter. In this ranking, we have collected the best games for HTC Vive according to our taste, although there are, of course, many other games for Vive. Let us know in the comments what you think of the current games for the HTC Vive headset and which ones look the most promising!
