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Buyer’s Guide: The Best VR Games

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Virtual reality – at least in its 21st century iteration – is relatively new, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t already a heap of amazing titles to play on your headset of choice. From immersive standalone ‘experiences’ to triple-A blockbusters, let’s go through 20 of the best VR games available right now on Amazon.

20. Doom VFR

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Doom VFR is a VR adaption of Doom (2016) into Virtual Reality instead of a full port of that game. This means Doom VFR features a different story, single-player experience, and heavily adjusted combat mechanics compared to its predeccesor. This title best suits a standing or room-scale setup experience — so be prepared to move your body freely. While it’s not the latest entry in the Doom series, Doom VFR is still the franchise’s only VR title, so that’s got to count for something.

Get Doom VFR on Amazon UK or Amazon US now. 

19. The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim VR

A full translation of Skyrim into VR was inevitable for a game that seems to be on every console imaginable. While giving players a much closer look at Tamriel, the game also features fully tracked motion controls for your left and right equipment. All previous DLC expansions, like Dawnguard and Heathfire, come with this version of Skyrim. The only downside is that the graphics may look a little dated due to the lack of enhancements found in the Special Edition.

Get The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim VR at Amazon UK or Amazon US now. 

18. Star Wars Squadrons 

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With a first-person view from a TIE Fighter or Millennium Falcon cockpit, Star Wars: Squadrons is the latest and most excellent way to experience space combat set in the saga’s original trilogy timeline. Your chosen fighter, out of a list of famous Star Wars spacecraft, can also be made to look and perform more like you need, depending on what mission you’re doing.

In classic Star Wars video game tradition, there’s a single-player experience to enjoy, too, with the Rebels and the Empire both getting their own sides of the story. But if fighting CPU-controlled pilots doesn’t sound fun enough to you, there is a multiplayer experience to delve into so you can blast human-controlled characters.

Get Star Wars Squadrons at Amazon UK or Amazon US now. 

17. Hitman World of Assassination 

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If you have already bought the third instalment of the World of Assassination, you can get a free update that will enable VR. So, if you want to go into this realistic world just like Agent 47, VR is a good way to do that.

Get Hitman World of Assassination at Amazon UK or Amazon US now. 

16. No Man’s Sky

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The famous and (infamous) space exploration game can also be enjoyed from the comfort of your VR headset. You’re taken right into the heart of the new worlds you discover unless you want to sit back and take it all in for a few seconds. And since the galaxy is gigantic, you’ll never run out of things to see, and of course, there are tons of things to loot and collect. This is the ideal way to experience the game. So, don’t let its prior history prevent you from trying it out.

Get No Man’s Sky at Amazon UK or Amazon US now. 

15. Marvel’s Iron Man VR

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Here’s one of the best, if not the best, ways to pretend you’re Tony Stark, who’s in the Avengers and has just woken up from a nap covered in money. You take control of the Iron Man suit, staring through its familiar HUD, navigating obstacles, firing energy blasts, and having a grand ol’ time. Back at your base, you can customize your suit to your heart’s content, giving you a different side of the billionaire experience.

The game’s campaign pits Stark and the gang against hacker super-villain Ghost, with other good and evil characters also showing up. However, while this plot isn’t canon, it should still be a pretty good time.

Get Marvel’s Iron Man VR at Amazon UK or Amazon US now. 

14. Horizon: Call of the Mountain 

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You can experience the world of Horizon in an all-new way whilst taking in the pretty visuals and jaw-dropping robotic dinosaurs. While it’s not the best story in the world, you should still pick it up if you have the required hardware and you like the world this series has created.

Get Horizon Call of the Mountain at Amazon UK or Amazon US now. 

13. Tetris Effect: Connected

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The central gameplay concept of Tetris has barely changed since its inception. Instead, various developers have decided to iterate on it and Tetris Effect: Connected is one of the best examples of that. It’s mesmerizing when you sit down and play it due to the visuals and sound design. If you ever decide to get a VR headset, this is one of the games you should get with it.

Get Tetris Effect: Connected at Amazon UK or Amazon US now. 

12. Astro Bot Rescue Mission

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While it’s not the shiny and new pack-in title for the PlayStation 5 console, Astro Bot Rescue Mission is still a good showcase for what Sony’s first VR headset can do. With 26 missions on the PS4, full of deadly traps, enemies, and bosses, Astro Bot Rescue Mission will surely offer you an immersive experience worth all your quid.

Get Astro Bot Rescue Mission at Amazon UK or Amazon US now.

11. Minecraft

The ever-so-popular Minecraft has stood the test of time with its unique visuals, calming and hectic gameplay, and soothing music. But perhaps you haven’t experienced it in the best way possible, right? Well, today’s your lucky day because we have just the links for you to click and hit purchase with.

Get Minecraft at Amazon UK or Amazon US now. 

10. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard 

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Are you looking for a spook? Then Resident Evil 7 Biohazard is the way to do that, as long as you don’t mind the body horror, that is. It’s immersive, it’s frightening, and it’s Resident Evil. It’s great! So, take control of Ethan Winters and prepare for the fight of your life.

Get Resident Evil 7 Biohazard at Amazon UK or Amazon US now.

9. Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Top Maverick Edition 

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Soar across the skies and lock onto the enemy in your fighter jet, but this time at blistering speeds via a VR headset. The online mode allows players to join up to 8 players whilst discovering over 50 planes. Are you feeling the need for speed?

Get Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Top Maverick Edition at Amazon UK or Amazon US right now.

8. Five Nights at Freddy’s – Help Wanted 

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Ok, you’re hired. Now it’s time to get your hands dirty. So you better be ready to survive the wrath of broken animatronic characters and play through a collection of classic Five Nights at Freddy‘s games. It’s where fantasy and fun come to life!

Get Five Nights at Freddy’s – Help Wanted online at Amazon UK or Amazon US.

7. Batman: Arkham VR

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Become Batman and take control of the Dark Knight in the world of Gotham City whilst utilizing his gadgets like never before. You won’t know what’s coming next from Bruce Wayne’s fiercest rivals.

Get Batman: Arkham VR from Amazon UK or Amazon US.

6. Gran Turismo Sport

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Hey, fellow car fanatics, we’ve just got the game for you. Gawk at all the high-speed cars and gorgeous visuals, all without the annoyance of the outside world. And with over 137 vehicles at your disposal, you’ll feel like you’re in automotive heaven.

Get Gran Turismo Sport from Amazon UK or Amazon US now.

5. PlayStation VR Worlds

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Now, here is a bit of a weird one, considering this is a collection of five different VR experiences for the price of one. But if you’re a fan of PlayStation and have been wanting to see what all the fuss about VR is, Worlds is a great way to see what makes it so unique.

Get PlayStation VR Worlds at Amazon UK or Amazon US online now.

4. Rick and Morty Virtual Rick-Ality

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Whether you’re a fan of the show or not, this title is packed with humour and features a fully voiced and 3D Rick and Morty experience. You can help Rick (or not) and embark on a journey to fix an intergalactic car.

Get Rick and Morty Virtual Rick-Ality from Amazon UK or Amazon US.

3. Tekken 7

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Thinking about Tekken 8? Pick up Tekken 7 to prepare yourself and enjoy over 30 playable characters, a seamless story experience, and all-new battle mechanics.

Get Tekken 7 from Amazon US or Amazon UK.

2. Star Wars: Tales From The Galaxy’s Edge

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Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge is an action-adventure virtual reality experience that lets you travel across the galaxy to the planet of Batuu and live out your own unforgettable story. With different gameplay styles and multiple difficulty settings, Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge appeals to Star Wars fans and VR gamers alike.

Get Star Wars: Tales From The Galaxy’s Edge at Amazon UK or Amazon US.

1. Superhot VR

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While it could be argued that the first-person shooter genre has all but stagnated in the realm of video games, the team behind Superhot VR obviously disagreed with that. Time only moves when you do, allowing you to pull off ludicrously insane moves. It’s chaotic, it’s loud, it’s Superhot. It’s also one of the very best VR games available.

Get Superhot from Amazon in the UK or US.

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