VR gaming thread

[flatscarface]

Does anyone have any experience with AR/VR gaming of any kind? I’m talking about anything from genuine virtual reality using actual PC games to slapping your smartphone inside those ridiculous goggles and playing mobile games.

 

I got a VR set as a birthday gift the other day and I’m not quite sure how I feel about it. I love gaming the old fashioned way, with a powerful rig, high quality headset and some COD/CS:GO/Forza Horizon. The problem is, the set was a birthday gift from my wife, and while I acted surprised and thrilled about it, I sort of have to use it sooner or later or she’ll start asking questions.

 

The worst part is that she meant well, but doesn’t have the slightest idea about video games, bless her soul. I love her to death and wouldn’t dream of offending her. However, I’ve not done it before, so I was curious if anyone could recommend any games to try it out on. I’ve already taken it out for a test drive on my favorite site (https://www.nodepositdaily.com/) but there’s no comparison between spinning slots and playing a full-blown FPS.

 

Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated, sooner rather than later! 

[littlebushy]

My advice would be hope to god your wife doesn't browse Manx forums!

[koqenz]

Project Cars 2 is relatively cheap and excellent in VR.

[2bees]

Flying plane games are quite good in VR, the games I've played tend to be a bit linear but I guess that's how games are these days. Alyx and beatsaber are the only games I remember.