Playing The Unspoken makes you feel powerful when pulling off\u00a0a perfect gesture combination just in the nick of time to blast an opponent out of existence and claim victory. While this might sound trivial in comparison to some similar experiences we have today, The Unspoken\u2019s way of having you cast spells\u00a0through a\u00a0gesture-based system was new and fresh at the time. The fact that we were finally using hand-tracked controllers in a game this polished just made players feel like true sorcerers, almost\u00a0like VR versions of Marvel’s Dr. Strange.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n The Unspoken on Oculus Rift<\/p>\n You\u2019re a rising star in Chicago\u2019s dueling underground. When two of your fellow acolytes go missing, it\u2019s up to you to investigate. You find a city unhinged, its neon back-alleys crawling with demons\u2014and you uncover a grim history that won\u2019t stay buried. Play the single-player Acolytes Chapter, or challenge other spell-casters in the arena to rise up through the ranks of an urban magic fight club.<\/p>\n Developed by Twisted Pixel Games and released on April 21, 2017, Wilson\u2019s Heart<\/a> captivated players with its film-noir-style black-and-white aesthetics, exceptional voice acting, and gripping narrative. The game places players in the shoes of Robert Wilson, a patient who wakes up in a run-down hospital to find he now has a removable cursed\u00a0robotic heart that will become his weapon and means of continued survival. Featuring characters voiced by a cast of A-list actors such as Peter Weller, Rosario Dawson, and Alfred Molina, this immersive experience\u00a0really comes alive and makes you feel like you\u2019re a part of the unfolding story.<\/p>\n Solving puzzles, fighting off nightmarish creatures, and navigating creepy environments feels more realistic with\u00a0the addition of hand presence here. The first time I ripped the mechanical heart from my in-game chest was visceral to the point that I swear I could almost feel it happening. Wilson\u2019s Heart’s unique artistic direction emphasizes how VR can be used for deep, narrative-driven storytelling, and it set a high bar for other VR horror and thriller titles that came after. So, whether you’re new to VR gaming or are just looking for a truly unique VR experience, you really need to play this one.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wilson\u2019s Heart on Oculus Rift<\/p>\n Wilson\u2019s Heart is an immersive first-person psychological thriller set in a 1940s hospital that\u2019s undergone a haunting transformation. In this original VR adventure, you become Robert Wilson, a patient who awakens to the shocking discovery that his heart has been replaced with a mysterious device. You and your fellow patients must traverse increasingly maddening corridors, overcome frightening hazards and work together to defeat the sinister inhabitants to reveal who stole your heart…and why.<\/p>\n Beginning with the first Lone Echo<\/a> game in July 2017 and followed up by its sequel in October 2021,\u00a0Ready at Dawn delivered a pair of amazing story-driven zero-gravity adventures for VR. Lone Echo and its sequel, Lone Echo II<\/a>, put players into the role of Jack, an\u00a0android working at\u00a0the Kronos II Mining Platform floating within the stunning looking rings of Saturn. Along with Jack\u2019s human counterpart, Liv, players set off on an adventure to save the station and solve the mysteries both inside the complex and unfolding in the space all around the looming gas giant.<\/p>\n It was praised for impeccable storytelling, immersive environments, and an innovative locomotion mechanic that relies heavily on the use of your hands. The amplified immersion gained by pulling your virtual body along the surfaces in the game’s environments sets the standard for how deeply immersive a polished narrative VR adventure game with great movement mechanics can be. Combined with stellar graphics and incredible sound design that still hold up even today, plus challenging gameplay, Ready at Dawn set a high bar for what we should expect in a well thought out narrative VR adventure game.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lone Echo on Oculus Rift<\/p>\n In Lone Echo\u2019s single player story, you\u2019ll be transported to an advanced mining facility within the rings of Saturn, complete with a detailed space station, expansive outer-space environments, and interactive space equipment.<\/p>\n Released by Epic Games on March 1, 2017, Robo Recall<\/a> offers an intense and visceral first-person shooter-style experience where players engage in combat against seemingly never-ending waves of rogue robots. This game was also brought to\u00a0the Oculus Quest\u00a0headset\u00a0with a version titled Robo Recall: Unplugged<\/a> that was released in May 2019, making this game\u00a0the only one from our list to make the transition to standalone VR.<\/p>\n Known for pushing graphical boundaries, Epic Games\u00a0created a visually stunning, fast-paced experience that puts a focus on fluid actions and fast decision-making. That lets you come up with creative ways to deal with the hordes of oncoming enemies coming at you from all sides. Robo Recall showcases the potential of VR for high-octane, arcade-style gameplay, and everything in it comes together so well, making it a must-play for VR enthusiasts even today.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Robo Recall: Unplugged on Meta Quest<\/p>\n Robo Recall is an action-packed VR first-person shooter with visceral gameplay and an in-depth scoring system. Earn the high score by using creative combat tactics and skill shots as you teleport through city streets and rooftops in an awe-inspiring ballet of bullets. Tear apart your interactive robot foes and use them to fend off the enemy onslaught. Unlock, customize and test weapons before taking on advanced challenges that put your newfound skills to the test!<\/p>\n On November 14, 2019, Insomniac Games, the developers behind other early iconic titles like Edge of Nowhere<\/a> and The Unspoken<\/a>, introduced us to Stormland<\/a>. In this open-world\u00a0VR game, you play as Vesper, an android gardener who awakens in a\u00a0post-apocalyptic\u00a0world with a goal of exploring and reclaiming the planet while uncovering the mysteries surrounding its missing population.\u00a0<\/p>\n At a time when many games were typically linear, it was refreshing to find a VR experience where players are free to roam and explore large environments, while engaging in some resource collection and combat along the way. Insomniac\u2019s attention to detail and creativity in Stormland\u2019s gameplay really shines through, making it a unique and memorable VR experience even after all these years. The game\u2019s expansive open world and\u00a0locomotion mechanics set new standards for exploration in VR at the time, providing a template for future open-world VR titles to build upon.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11162702_180350602549929_8995520164921344000_n.jpg\")
<\/a>Wilson’s Heart <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/12448937_1645595452435775_863228662_n.jpg\")
<\/a>Lone Echo<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11162788_150311972178747_8088445564749873152_n.jpg\")
<\/a>Robo Recall<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/38974471_387441531867602_6352091867248590848_n.jpg\")
<\/a>Stormland<\/p>\n
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