Recently we added a few amazing asymmetric VR titles to the platform and in general, we’ve been getting questions from you all about these kinds of games so we thought we’d take this week to explain asymmetric VR and highlight the ones on the platform currently.
To keep it simple, asymmetric VR is when one player or a group of players are in VR, and another group is interacting or competing via another device. (Typically mobile devices, gamepads or a keyboard and mouse)
Overall, these games are great for groups of people and arcades in general as it lets everyone get in on the action in different and fun ways.
Now I’ll go over in brief, the asymmetric titles currently on the SpringboardVR Marketplace.
That first one we were showing off, from the creators of Angry Birds: VR, is Acron: Attack of the Squirrels! Launched last week and is a super fun party game where the VR user plays as a tree protecting his golden acorns from rambunctious squirrels who are controller by users on mobile devices.
Easy to learn and extremely fun gameplay for all users to make this one perfect for arcades.
Click here to download Acron: Attack of the Squirrels!
Also added last week was Reiko’s Fragments, a horror experience where the VR user must escape a haunted house while avoiding traps set by users on mobile devices. This title makes for a very fun experience as the non-VR users get to try their best to scare the user in VR and overall it’s very well made.
Click here to download Reiko’s Fragments!
Takeling’s House Party is a fun asymmetrical game with three, very fun mini-games. Take turns in VR as Hal facing off against the Takelings controlled by up to 8 couch players using their smartphones and/or gamepads.
This one is loads of fun and sure to have groups of people laughing and anxious to play the next round.
Click here to download Takeling’s House Party!
Next up is one of the first asymmetrical VR title added to the platform, called Panoptic. This one has always been one of my favorites but it’s a bit more slow-paced than others. The non-VR user must blend in, destroy objectives and hide from the VR user who is overlooking the map, trying to figure out which of the many look-alikes running around the player. Very intense, super fun.
Click here to download Panoptic!
Unlike the previously mentioned titles, Black Hat Cooperative s a two-player coop stealth game in which both the VR and non-VR user work together. One player is in VR, sneaking past enemies and collecting treasure. The other player is using the computer and keyboard, with access to a full view of the map and hacking superpowers. This one is great for people looking for a co-op experience as both users must work together to complete the levels.
Click here to download Black Hat Cooperative!
Another co-op asymmetrical VR title, Containment Initiative. This one is a local co-op VR shooter that can be played by two people on the same PC. Great for shooter fans!
Click here to download Containment Initiative!
And last but not least, for sports fans, is Final Soccer. While not specifically asymmetric, it does feature a game mode where the VR user is the goalie and someone on their mobile device is taking the penalty shots. Super and easy and quite fun, especially for any sports fan.
Click here to download Final Soccer!
