The Best VR Games of 2019

AlienHiveMind writes: "These are our (very subjective) picks for the games that most impressed us in 2019."

[ApocalypseShadow]

Good list of GAMES the naysayers say VR doesn't have.

But the list could be longer. No mention of Sairento, Everybody's Golf, Asgard's Wrath, Stormland, Bone works, Espire 1, Tetris Effect, and more and more and more.

Good list though. I was very surprised how fun L.A. Noire was from the regular version. And great driving. Proves open world games like GTA are possible. Even on PSVR. And as basic as it is, Espire1 does give you that Metal Gear/Splinter Cell feeling. Just needs more work. Still fun though.

[Neonridr]

They may have left Boneworks off the list since it launched so late in the year. But it's truly amazing, the level of physics in that game is like nothing we have seen yet.

Your list is good though, plenty to mention there.

Lots of good stuff coming in 2020 as well for both PC and PSVR.

[ApocalypseShadow]

Yeah. I'm hoping for more physics based games in the future with next gen consoles. Graphics are okay. But when physics is there, it seems more fun. I hope HL and Bone Works pushes more developers to use it besides in small ways. Example...

I have the Wizards. And I do love the motion based magic creation. But what do I love more? Destroying the statues and walls with magic. I could do that for hours if it was more of it. Same with the grenade physics in slow motion in Just in Time Inc. Pulling those pins and watching what happens is fun as the blast wave hits the enemies.

I'm hoping games like this new one helps out. Blasting walls and procedurally generated levels sounds cool.
https://youtu.be/4r8w2gDHz1...

[Neonridr]

@Apocalypse - that one reminds me of another game for VR called Breach It. Although that one ended up failing and nobody plays it anymore. This one goes for a little less realistic style but it definitely could be very fun.

Has a Rec Room sort of look to it, which is definitely ok.

[Profchaos]

Yeah games like GTA are definitely possible however la noire left me so frustrated with the controls driving was the best part but having to press a button to let go of the wheel was annoying made it extra difficult to reach the handbrake.
And the shooting was just terrible but it was rockstars first go at VR Afterall.
I did play on psvr and I've found the move controllers can be frustrating in games that require movement

I hope we do see more open world VR games imagine GTA IV (given it has less graphical requirements) or rdr but with better controls.

Or better yet a new IP

[ApocalypseShadow]

Yeah. The controls were iffy. But I got used to them. For me it was reloading that was a problem sometimes.

GTA IV would work. Nico was cool. Not the phone calls though. Lol! Truthfully, I'd even take a Driver 1 without getting out the car. Loved that game and the car physics for its time.

[Phoenix76]

Enjoyed Blood and Truth, especially the Freeman estate level as it looks very similar to a council estate I use to live on. Shootouts in Thamesmead lmao. And NMS beyond, whilst blurry on the psvr was definitely a VR highlight. Exactly the kind of game experience I always wanted. Still wishing for Elite Dangerous VR to be implemented on PS though

[ApocalypseShadow]

Blood and Truth is awesome. Great voice acting. Some hate to sit and listen to them. I think it's great.

Also love shooting the vases and those windows out and watching the glass shatter. Look like ice cubes though from the windows. Lol!

[Neonridr]

Blood and Truth was definitely fun. Elite might be a little tough on PSVR just because of the lower resolution. I remember people on the Rift and Vive having trouble reading some of the text in game. It's much better now with the likes of the Vive Pro, Rift S and Index, but sadly that sort of leaves the PSVR out in the cold.