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VR continues to expand. What was once thought of as a fad has now grown into a lucrative market, with Sony's PlayStation VR 2, the Meta Quest 3, HTC Vive, Valve Index and many more headsets all now competing to come out on top.
Who will win? Well, that usually comes down to the games.
Over the past 12 months or so, we've seen bigger investments and bigger games make their way to VR. Sony, specifically, has looked to utilise several of its most well-known IPs to convince more people to get on board, such as Horizon to Gran Turismo.
Then we've seen the likes of Ubisoft and Capcom continue to experiment with the technology thanks to releases from both the worlds of Assassin's Creed and Resident Evil respectively.
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Looking forward, there's plenty planned throughout 2024 and beyond. But what about if you pick up a VR headset today? With hundreds of games to pick from, and many of them exclusive to certain platforms, it can be a bit of a virtual minefield. That's where we come in.
So, with that in mind, here's a round-up of the best VR games to play, along with where exactly they can be found.
Platforms: Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro, Meta Quest 2
Mixing Zelda, Prince of Persia and The Witcher into virtual reality comes the fantastically ambitious Asgard's Wrath 2, a deep RPG that's easy to get lost in for dozens upon dozens of hours. With a fully realised open world, four playable characters that all bring their own individuality and plenty of puzzles that push the technology in new ways, Sanzaru Games has certainly outdone itself.
Earning incredibly rave reviews, players inhabit a Norse God who pursues the mischief-maker Loki across Egypt while battling other gods and terrifying monsters. Amazingly, it's free for anyone who purchases a Meta Quest 3.
Platforms: PS VR, HTV Vive, Oculus Rift
Ever wanted to become the Bat? Well, Rocksteady's short but superb VR experience literally puts you into the Bat-shoes of the Dark Knight himself. Set between the events of Arkham City and Arkham Knight, players will investigate the disappearance of Nightwing and Robin in this trippy, tense adventure. Filled with fun puzzles that utilise Batman's arsenal of gadgets and some actual detective work, we're desperate for a full-length game.
Platforms: PS VR2
Sony's big blockbuster for the launch of PS VR2 returns to the world of Horizon for an action-adventure that focuses a little too much on climbing — however, in terms of sheer spectacle, it can't be beaten. Played from a first-person perspective, the aim of the eight- to 10-hour experience is to help a former Shadow Carja warrior called Ryas to receive a pardon for his past crimes, as long as he pulls off a seemingly
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