VR Reviews

30Aug

By Mike BucekNo Comments

Big Shots – Quest 3 Review

Developed by AlterEyes and published by MyDearest Inc. Big Shots is an action-packed VR roguelite. You’ll have to battle alien hordes, earn upgrades, and forge an unstoppable mech to reclaim Earth. Big Shots originally released on PCVR and PlayStation VR2 earlier this year to mixed results. So how does the currently released version (available on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest and PCVR) stand up? Calling The Shots On Quest How does Big Shots cope with the move to the standalone headset? Check out our review and let us know in the comments if you are going to take the plunge into the game. Gameplay Big Shots is a wave shooting game that can be played solo or co-op, all the while piloting your mech. Beat the waves to collect money which can be spent upgrading your mech or even purchasing ne...

27Aug

By StuartNo Comments

Previews & Early Access, VR Reviews

Into the Radius 2 – PCVR Preview

Into The Radius 2 is out in Early Access! This is the gritty sequel to, yes, you guessed it, Into The Radius. Developed and Published by CM Games, you are once again venturing into the Pechorsk Security Zone. This time, however, you don't have to go alone! Anomalies Are Everywhere Were you a fan of the first iteration of Into The Radius? Are you going to head back out and dive into the treacherous environment littered with anomalies? Good luck! Gameplay For those who have played the first game, you will be instantly at home in Into The Radius 2. CM Games has tried to keep it as similar as possible to allow that familiarity. For those new to the whole world, then let's dive into what makes Into The Radius a great little franchise. When you first fire up Into The Radius 2, you are tak...

22Aug

By Stuart1 Comment

VR Reviews

Toy Trains VR – Quest 3 Review

Toy Trains VR is incredible. There I've said it right from the get-go. End of the review, c'mon everyone let's go back to playing Toy Trains VR. What? You want to read more about why I believe this is one of the best uses of VR out there? Well as the review train pulls into Thumb Culture station, make sure you've got your ticket as we head out on this journey. Let's Keep This Review On Track Something Random both developed and published this track-building puzzler. However, they did not condone the use of train puns. That being said, I'm going to do my best to throw as many puns into this review as possible. Let us know in the comments how many you found. Don't worry they shouldn't derail the review. Gameplay What Something Random have created with Toy Trains VR is nothing short of ...

Terra Alia: A Multilingual Adventure – Quest 3 Review

20Aug

By StuartNo Comments

VR Reviews

Terra Alia: A Multilingual Adventure – Quest 3 Review

Are you looking for something totally different? Well, look no further than Terra Alia, an enchanting game where technology, magic and language mix into an immersive experience. Think Duolingo, but on steroids and in VR! Developed and published by 30 Parallel Inc, at the time of writing the game was on sale on the Meta Store at just under £8. What an absolute bargain for an interactive learning experience. I mean who doesn't love learning when its gamified! Pick Your Language If you are looking to learn a new language, then let us know whether Terra Alia takes your fancy in the comments. Gameplay In essence, Terra Alia looks to help you learn one of ten different languages. It just takes you on an enchanting journey in the process. Starting off just like any other game, firstly you ...

16Aug

By Tom McMylorNo Comments

VR Reviews

Arcade Paradise VR – PSVR2 Review

It's no surprise that I'm a big fan of Arcade Paradise. I'm going to be up my own coin slot and flex my credentials—back in 2022, I won the Arcade Paradise Woodgal JR competition and even earned the platinum trophy for the game. So, who better to review the VR version of the game than me? (A lot of people, actually.) Do I get paid for this? After the original game's critical acclaim. Arcade Paradise VR launched on Meta Quest systems on April 25th, and later on PC and PSVR2 on August 8th. The game was developed by Nosebleed Interactive and published by Wired Productions. Story On the surface, Arcade Paradise seems like it’s all about the gameplay, and that’s mostly true. But the whole package is wrapped up nicely with a story told through emails and voice messages. It’s a tale of someon...

12Aug

By StuartNo Comments

VR Reviews

On Point – Quest 3 Preview

VR Shooters are ten to a penny, but something that isn't common is one that brings up that feeling of nostalgia. On Point from Actuator Digital does just that! Released recently into early access on both Steam VR and Meta Quest, via App Lab, the game looks to help you relive some arcade memories. All while playing from your living room. Say What Again! Can a VR game really invoke that much emotion? Can it compare to a game that I spent possibly hundreds of pounds on in the arcade? Will On Point be the messiah that brings me back to VR? Gameplay Firing up the game you are transported into a classic arcade, complete with cabinets all around. Unfortunately, you can't actually play all of these as they are currently stuck inside a barriered-off area. Moving away from the this, in front of ...

30May

By GeekyN81 Comment

PlayStation Reviews, VR Reviews

MADiSON VR – PSVR 2 Review

MADiSON VR is a VR port of the 2022 first-person psychological horror puzzle game, MADiSON by Bloodious Games. Available on the PS VR2, and PC VR. The game covers themes of Demonic possession, Suicide, and Murder. The Possession At Hale House You awake in a Dark room, lit by a flickering TV. A Man is banging on the door. As you escape from your home into your grandfather's house the horrors start to begin. You play as Luca, a Teenage Boy covered in blood, who is trying to escape his grandfather's home after a mysterious event. To escape Luca must use his Polaroid camera to assist in solving puzzles and unlocking memories as you work through the horror experience of MADiSON to unearth the truth behind the Hale Houses and Luca himself. Gameplay MADiSON VR requires you to use the ...

7May

By StuartNo Comments

VR Reviews

New Aubika Products For Quest 3

Aubika are one of the best VR accessory makers in the gaming industry. From head straps to carry cases, they do it all! Obviously we were delighted to receive a nice care package with some great products to check out. So let's dive into some new accessories for that shiny Quest 3 Excellence By Name, Excellence By Nature As part of this article we will take a little look at the items one by one and give them their own Thumb Culture Award as we move through. Let's Go! Aubika Hard Carrying Case For Oculus Quest 3/Quest 2/Quest Pro/PICO 4 We start off strong, well we start off with a strong (hard) carry case. Whilst we are focusing this article purely on the Quest 3 side, this carry case is capable of fitting more than just your Quest 3. This case recently had a trip to London with ...

10Apr

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews, VR Reviews

HappyFunland PSVR 2 Review

The team from Spectral Illusions takes us on a tour of HappyFunLand, a dark, comedic VR title set in a run-down, abandoned theme park. It is available on Playstation VR2 and Steam. Does it live up to the price of admission?? Welcome to a VR horror experience that is both darkly comedic and entertaining. You will meet a stranger named Larry in the middle of a South Florida swamp, who takes you on a perilous trip across the swamp where one of the gators previously took both his legs. explore an abandoned theme park. He does however explain that the park has a dark history of grisly events is essential. As you explore the remains of Mort Grisly's HappyFunLand theme park, you will uncover its dark secrets. There are no lines to wait in, but there is also no way out. It promises to be an u...

7Feb

By Tom McMylorNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews, VR Reviews

Breachers – PSVR2 Review

Originally released on the Meta Quest 2 on the 13th of April 2023, Breachers is a tactical multiplayer shooter that has now found its way onto the PSVR2. It is available now on Quest platforms and PlayStation 5. Breaching onto the PSVR2 The tactical “Rainbow Six Siege” style VR shooter has had a rough time on the PSVR2 with titles like Firewall: Ultra being incredibly disappointing, eventually leading to the closure of the development studio. Could this all change with developer Triangle Factory and their new title? Gameplay To start with the basics, rounds will start out in the buy menu, where on the attacking side you can choose your weapons, gadgets, and entrance point. for defense, you’ll also choose weapons, and gadgets to set traps for the attackers. After that the round b...