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The Hum Dev: ‘Real’ VR isn’t just ‘Add Oculus Support’

VRFocus - Upcoming virtual reality (VR) horror title The Hum is serious about its support for both the Oculus Rift VR head-mounted display (HMD) and Project Morpheus HMD. Developer Thotwise Games confirmed that the title would support the former along with the title’s announcement earlier in the year, and is targeting the latter with a possible PlayStation 4 support. Speaking to VRFocus, the team revealed that The Hum‘s VR support won’t be a simple add on.

SpiralTear4323d ago

This is the attitude that I want to hear from VR devs. We need VR to be integral to the games and not just some afterthought shoehorned in at the end of development. Hopefully other developers share Thotwise Games' perspective on using VR in games.

hkgamer4323d ago

agreed. but it also needs every dev to shohorn vr support in.

i rather have 10vr games plus 100 other vr support games then just 10vr games.

the actual vr devs need others to push vr sales.

jnemesh4323d ago

I spent some time watching the GDC presentation that Sony gave earlier this year...and it was QUITE enlightening! There are some very unique challenges that VR developers have to wrestle with...things that you wouldn't think were a big deal have huge effects in VR...like what happens when you put your arm through a virtual wall...or how certain graphics are perceived. This is a whole new ball game...and I am VERY glad there are those, like Thotwise, who are taking on the challenge properly instead of going for the cheap port.

The quality and attention to detail on the initial games we see for VR will largely determine if it's successful. If we have too many titles that are quick ports and cash grabs, it could spell doom for the fledgeling format! Lets hope that all devs are paying attention and putting in the work to make every VR experience a good one!

hkgamer4323d ago

it needs both. innovative games aswell as other games that i can use my vr headset for.

i personally cannot justify spending that much money on a vr headset if other devs are not going to atleast support it.

jnemesh4323d ago

I don't know what you mean by "other games", but if you mean games that just have a quick port over to the headset with no thought as to how it actually works with VR, I 100% disagree!

We need games (and other VR experiences) that take into account how VR works, and gives you an immersive experience WITHOUT inducing motion sickness, or having other issues that interrupt the sense of presence! More (software) is not necessarily better in this case. Worse, poorly crafted games can actually turn off potential users if they make the user physically ill!

By the way...how much money is "that much"? From all indications, VR is going to be incredibly affordable this time around! The current Oculus dev kit is only $350...and I don't expect "Morpheus" to be any more expensive than the console it is created for (under $399). That is CHUMP CHANGE for this kind of tech! To me, ONE good game is all I need to make it "worthwhile"...and there will definitely be more than one good game available!

hkgamer4323d ago

its probably gonna cost atleast £300 in uk. i should have said im probably not as excited as other people are with this tech. however i will want to try it out.

a driving game can easily tack on vr support. also 1st person or 3rd person games can easily tack on this for camera movement.

i dont care if this is cheap for the tech is inside. i just dont feel like paying that price

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The Best VR Platformer Games in 2026

A classic genre takes on new life in VR, so here's a rundown of the best VR platformer games available in 2026.

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1Victor34d ago (Edited 34d ago )

Can’t be a good list without astro bot and moss and moss book 2 they are the cream of the crop.
If his choices are as good as those 3 games then I gotta try the rest of his list

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The Best VR Adventure Games in 2026

VR is a medium perfect for adventuring through new lands, so here's some of the best VR Adventure Games available in 2026.

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Fishy Fingers47d ago

Are a bunch of games, some of which are nearly 10 years old not one being from 2026. Barely one from 2025.

I do like the irony of the closing paragraph though, "Why VR Adventure Games are Thriving". Really buddy?

mooreneco2147d ago

That’s because it’s his favourite VR adventure games thus far, a great game always a great game regardless of age - Half life 2/ Ocarina of time - are old but still among the greatest games of all time. The irony of it is several are from last year, depending on platform, have you even played VR?

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One of the Best RTS Card Battlers is Shutting Down Soon

Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl, one of the best RTS card battlers in VR is shutting down this July, developer Vertigo Games has confirmed.

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