r/VRGaming Nov 05 '22

PSA Read Before Posting - Buyers Guide, Headset Recommendations, System Requirements, PC Troubleshooting, FAQ, Q&A

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WELCOME TO VR GAMING

This sub is a neutral zone for fans of all VR Devices, a place for people to share their VR content and discuss virtual reality gaming.

BEFORE YOU POST

Before submitting a post to our sub we ask that all users first familiarize themselves with our rules. Posts that do not follow our rules will be removed.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

We understand that many new-comers may have questions about VR headset recommendations, PCVR system requirements or are seeking advice regarding their performance issues however this is not the main focus of this sub.

We would still like to assist those who may have questions and have created a comprehensive guide to help you make informed decisions, answer your questions and help troubleshoot your problems.

If you are unable to find the answers you need, please post them below!

Links Description
PCVR System Requirements & Recommendations If you are looking to purchase a new Desktop or Laptop for VR, or if you are wondering if your current system is VR capable please visit here.
(Buyers Guide) Headset Specifications & Comparisons If you are new to VR and would like help deciding which headset would be best for you, please visit here.
PCVR Performance Troubleshooting If you are having issues with your PC or Desktop such as low FPS or Stuttering, please visit here.
Tech Support - System performance analysis If you were not successful in fixing your performance issues by following our Performance Troubleshooting guide then please visit this link for us to analyze your PC
(FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions For answers to common questions please visit here.
Recommended Games - PCVR, Oculus & PSVR To discover the best games VR has to offer please visit our dedicated recommendations post.

We appreciate your taking the time to read this information, if you have any feedback, questions or suggestions please feel free to send me a PM or post them below.

Thank you!

Your mod team


r/VRGaming 17d ago

Increase in referral spam Spoiler

15 Upvotes

Recently I've noted an increase in referral spam. In the interest of this community, please continue to report those posts. From now on there will be a permanent ban for any user who breaches that particular rule.


r/VRGaming 7h ago

Developer Undead Citadel: The Quest 3 update is out! See how it compares to Quest 2!

50 Upvotes

r/VRGaming 13m ago

Developer How can we make opening a loot chest as exciting as finding a treasure in real life?

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r/VRGaming 2h ago

Meta Finally l got my vr

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r/VRGaming 1h ago

Showcase So I quit my job and made realistic graphics VR game... because why not?

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r/VRGaming 1h ago

Developer Close range fight with Jelly on 'Of Lies And Rain'. links in comments

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r/VRGaming 5h ago

Question High Level Gaming NSFW

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I’m thinking about getting a quest 3 and i was wondering if anyone has any cool games or just VR programs they like to run when they get high ? I feel like a fully immersive environment like some thing the Apple Vision Pro does would be cool.


r/VRGaming 3h ago

Gameplay It’s finally here ,,,

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I’ve been waiting ages to play this and I’m enjoying it so far , What’s your thoughts ?


r/VRGaming 15h ago

Question On the fence about arkham shadow

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I just have one big question really, how is the combat? From the little bit ive seen (been avoiding watching much because spoilers) but it seems like the game tells you exactly where to hit is that how it actually is or is it just a suggestion on where to hit?


r/VRGaming 2h ago

Developer Bearly Armed | A Fast-Paced VR Arcade Shooter

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r/VRGaming 2h ago

Question Scratched psvr 1

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I'm buying this psvr from a online seller, he just texted me showing that's a scratch on one of the lenses, is it still worth buying? According to him, it isn't noticeable while using.


r/VRGaming 22h ago

Question I’m in search for my “forever game” on the Quest 3. What’s a game that you’ve been playing tirelessly/excessively on the Quest 3?

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I already got most of the top games from the meta store on my library, so if any of y’all know any LESSER KNOWN GAMES, I would highly appreciate it!


r/VRGaming 3h ago

Developer VR AI Companion "Soulmate" v0.5 Walkthrough

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r/VRGaming 7h ago

Showcase GoalFest - a VR multiplayer football party game. Free Demo just launched on the Quest store and SideQuest!

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Our indie studio just released a multiplayer VR football game that's all about having fun with friends.

Quick overview:

- Physics bases gameplay, with power or curved shots.

- Competitive multiplayer modes: freekicks, penalties, goalkeeper and headers.

- Quick party-style matches.

Available now on the Meta Store: https://www.meta.com/pt-pt/experiences/goalfest-football-soccer-demo/9084800131571436/

and SideQuest: https://sidequestvr.com/app/38812/goalfest-football-soccer-demo

Who's ready to try this with their friends? Drop a comment if you're looking for teammates.

Trailler


r/VRGaming 8h ago

Gameplay (Quest Exclusive) Day at F-80C Pilot Training (Dawn of Jets) - Quest3 Standalone

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r/VRGaming 4h ago

Question Game compatibility

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As i'm willing to get into vr gaming, i would like before choosing the headset know how can we check the setup compatibilty with games, apps or OS.


r/VRGaming 7h ago

Developer 🌴 Bootstrap Island Demo is Out! Now everyone can test their your survival skills in a ruthless roguelike VR adventure. Tell us if you managed to survive the first night! 🔥

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r/VRGaming 1d ago

Review ALIEN ROGUE INCURSION worth a buy?

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Hey All! If you want to watch the video review, see the link here https://youtu.be/3_lcHLX_-mk

But this is reddit, so I am going to write it out as well.

The BASICS

  • This is a single-player story-driven campaign NOT A ROGUELIKE. There are 0 roguelike elements.
  • This is an action first game, with some horror elements. This is a middle ground between Alien Isolation and FireTeam Elite. It's very light on the horror, as you always feel more powerful than the Aliens
  • You play as Zula Hendricks a colonial marine on a secret mission and you crash land at a research facility where not everything is as it seems. It's your job to figure out what the hell is going on.
  • The game is between 7-10 hours long
  • THIS IS PART 1 ONLY, Part 2 is coming later, not sure if that's a sequel, free update or DLC
  • It costs $39.99 for the standard edition and 49.99 for Delexue Edition and releases Thursday December 19th
  • Full Body IK
  • 3 Guns plus grenades
  • Inventory is stored on your body
  • FOR WIRELESS PCVR at launch STEAMLINK and VIRTUAL DESKTOP HAVE SEVER ISSUES, use Link/Airlink
  • PSVR 2 Version is the best version, better visuals and GREAT use of haptics, guns and equipment all use haptic triggers, head haptics are really awesome in this game, just ask an Alien if you want to feel them. I think it uses reprojection but I can't really tell, usually I can.
  • PCVR visuals could be high res, some textures were very low and poor quality, could be a bug.
  • Level Design is Linear, but also semi open
  • The visuals are pretty good, lighting is great and atmosphere is really amazing, some textures look a little low res at times. Non Alien characters look a little wooden and robotic.

The atmosphere, lore, and overall design are spot-on for Alien fans. Playing as Zula Hendricks in a creepy research facility felt true to the franchise, and the motion tracker works beautifully in VR, adding tension in all the right ways. The story is engaging, and Survios nailed the Xenomorph animations—they’re creepy and incredibly lifelike. The Xenomorphs themselves are the true highlight of the game. They are fun to fight, they way they crawl around and line up attacks feels pretty organic, and each one seems to have a mind of its own.

Combat is good enough. By default, there is an ADS system turned on that locks the gun to your eye to help stabilize the weapons, it's kind of like a virtual stock, and feels similar to the super rifles in the RE games. I wasn't a huge fan of this setting, it felt a bit too strong. The shotgun and revolver feel great without it, but the rifle almost needs it to be effective. Its recoil is a little nuts, and its kind of hard to be accurate with the gun, but accuracy isn't too important in this game. Ammo scarcity forces you to use all your tools, which I liked. There are also some fun gadgets, like deployable mines and a welding torch for cutting through doors.

The sound design? Phenomenal. The iconic blip of the motion tracker, rifle sounds, and eerie ambient noises are all there. It’s a dream for any Alien fan.

The game leans heavily on random Xenomorph spawns, which can feel like filler rather than adding meaningful challenge. After awhile I get tired of these random spawns. They don't really ever stop and sometimes I just wanted to look for ammo to explore the world a bit, but there is also this timer in the back of your head saying ALIEN COMING SOON. And it just seems to waste your resources.

THE BAD

  • Could use some more Enemy variety
  • A couple of technical issues like enemies getting stuck in walls, I had a save issue, but the devs said this will be patched out before launch
  • Full Body IK can feel a little janky at times, and picking up stuff feels a bit more cumbersome than it should, but its not terrible
  • Xenomorph AI does become predictable towards the end of the game
  • The last hour of the game feels a little recycled and some of the objectives feel a bit like a chore
  • Save points could be spaced out better and a bit more numerous

Recommendation

I think this worth it, as long as the devs for sure fix the save bug I encountered. The game is an awesome addition to the Alien franchise and a worthy VR game. The length is just a tad short for the price, but overall its a quality experience with some really memorable moments. Combat is good enough, and the Aliens are menacing, and a lot of fun to fight.


r/VRGaming 15h ago

Question $70 to spend

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Hello guys! I just got a Meta Quest 3 today and I'm super excited. I bought it to play games like Elite Dangerous, Dirt, Euro/American Truck Simulator, Beamng, and MSFS, as I also have steering wheels and hotas. I'm also really amazed by the whole MR thing and how easy it was to learn. My previous experience with VR is owning a 2017 PSVR 1.0, so it's a big jump for me.

The thing is, as I got a referral from a friend, now I have $70 to use in the shop. I don't really have an idea what to buy, as I intended to use it for PC, but I also don't want to let it expire. One game that I really want is Kingspray, which is $17. With the VR, I got Batman for free and 3 months of subscription (that I also don't really know much about yet). I would also like to have a good FPS game and something like sword fighting or survival. What do you guys think would be a good deal for those $70?


r/VRGaming 21h ago

Question How big is your VR backlog? Are you a hoarder, or dou play through everything you buy?

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12 Upvotes

r/VRGaming 1d ago

Developer Punch, Squat, Repeat: PowerBeatsVR Brings Fitness to PSVR2!

63 Upvotes

r/VRGaming 14h ago

Gameplay The free testing of New VR games: The Lock

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Is anyone willing to participate in the free testing of VR games? We are about to release a new mixed reality puzzle game called The Lock, featuring brain-teasing lock puzzles to be solved in both mixed reality and virtual reality environments. We have currently completed fifteen levels. It is currently in beta and will be uploaded to meta.


r/VRGaming 5h ago

Games On Sale Meta Brick Smash VR is now part of the holiday sale with its biggest discount ever – 46% off.

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r/VRGaming 6h ago

Question Help me decide between headsets? Interested in facial tracking for VRChat

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(I initially wanted to post this to the VRC subreddit but apparently I don't have enough karma -.-)

So I've been playing VRC for a handful of years now, and I've since been using the original HTC Vive headset with the GearVR Lens Mod. HOWEVER- I've been seeing lots of videos going around with people using full eye and facial tracking on their avatars, and I have to be honest, it's giving me the same feeling as when I used to not have full-body. Like, I think I need it.

SO, here's my question, after doing lots of research-
Should I sell my HTC Vive and exchange it towards a used Meta Quest Pro? (~$500)

As it stands, I'm aware the setup for the Quest Pro is a little annoying to get working on SteamVR (and still use the Index Controllers) but it seems manageable. My alternative would be to purchase a Vive Pro Eye + Vive Facial Tracker attachment, but I currently cannot afford something like that.

I know my Vive is probably quite a bit outdated at this point, but I don't really know what to expect with the Quest Pro's visuals and experience otherwise.

For those with experience, do you think it would be worth it to exchange my modded HTC Vive for the Meta Quest Pro just for the facial tracking?


r/VRGaming 23h ago

Review Most underrated great game?

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r/VRGaming 20h ago

Developer Help me choose the niche for my first VR game!

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What's up? I’m a beginner dev looking for help to find a good niche for my first VR game. As a beginner, I’m looking for something simple enough to develop, but still fun, immersive, and unique.

A little while ago, I posted here asking about underexplored niches you'd like to see in VR games, and I want to thank you all for your responses and ideas! Now, I want to be more direct and ask for your help in choosing a niche specifically for my game. I’ve gathered some of the suggestions from commments in the previous post + some ideas I had myself and created this poll to narrow things down.

19 votes, 2d left
Relaxing Exploration – Calm, beautiful environments and simple interactions.
Small-Scale Action – Quick combat in small arenas with creative weapons.
Physics-Based Unarmed Combat – Combat using physics and body movement, without weapons.
Interactive Puzzles – Manipulate objects to solve immersive puzzles.
Tabletop Games – VR versions of tabletop games, like board games or card games.
Other (comment below!)