Virtual Reality Makes Astronauts Won’t Be Lonely

Virtual reality makes gaming a new experience

The words have it that sending astronauts to Mars will be a journey that takes six months to a year and a half. VR feels very real and attractive in this case.

The surge of interest in VR might help astronauts have a good time.

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Oculus Rift

Alien: Isolation. An action-adventure video game based on the still-terrifying film and player from a first-person perspective to interact with the environment.. Oculus Rift support suggests that it’s a game that truly launches VR.

Robinson: The Journey. The full game will see the protagonist explore the ecosystem of a mysterious world we have crashlanded on and could involve experimental inputs such as haptic gloves.

Assetto Corsa. A fully-fledged driving sim with built-in support for the Oculus Rift. Besides, a decent steering wheel and a bucket seat take players desire to owning a supercar.

PlayStation VR

Final Fantasy XIV Online. Sony teased that FF14 would have VR aspects at Tokyo Game Show.

Rigs: Mechanized Combat League. Three-on-three future sports with weaponised mechs for your characters to climb into. Only small head movements are needed.

London Heist: Getaway. You’re in a moving car and realize shootings at the ones on motorbikes chasing you. It’s an effective way to solve the problem of ‘moving’ in VR space.