Whether you’re recovering from a Summer Sale hangover or desperate for something new to keep your kids entertained while you pick out a good vacation schedule, there’s a lot going on in the VR world right now. New apps and games are released almost daily, and keeping up with that is a lot of work.
To lend a helping hand, we’ve put together a small list of fun things we’re playing this week, so you have something to take a quick look at while you sort through the rest of your week in the real world.
HTC Vive
The castle should be mine
The best thing about tower defense games is being able to watch the entire board and plan your next move. Are you smarter than the next wave of enemies? It’s always interesting to find a way to an answer» Yes» .
Tower Defense games take on a whole new dimension of fun in VR, and Castle Must Be Mine is a perfect example of how that works. The game itself is on a virtual table, almost like a tower defense board game. This allows you to see the entire map on the table and reach around to plan every attack.
It’s tons of fun and this game does a better job of streaming tower defense games in VR than most!
Watch on Steam
Oculus Rift
Rock Band VR
Grab your guitar, put on your headset and get ready to have some fun on the virtual stage. Rock Band VR is a completely reimagined game from the Guitar Hero universe. The gameplay is unique, the group behind you is amazing, and it’s all about getting the most out of VR.
If you have ever been a fan of Guitar Hero or Rock Band games then this is for you.
Watch on Oculus
Rock band VR (with guitar) | Look at Amazon
PlayStation VR
Psychonauts in the rhombus of ruins
As you prepare for the release of Psychonauts 2, you can indulge in a virtual reality experience to offer another story to the end of the original game. This is an addictive puzzle adventure where you use your psychic abilities to teleport from mind to mind to find the best way to solve each puzzle. The art of this game, like its predecessor, will give you a bit of fun as you roam in search of friends and the way to complete your first big mission!
This game is a must have for every Psychonauts fan, but it’s great if you’ve never heard of the series!
View in the PlayStation Store