10 of the finest Samsung Gear VR games you can immerse yourself into
If you happen to own a Gear VR, proceed to the slideshow below where we'll be checking out ten of the finest games you can play with the headset. Some do require a third-party Bluetooth controller to get the best of them, but for the most part, you're set if you have a Gear VR and a recent Samsung phone. Keep the latter nearby, for you might want to reach for the Gear VR store pretty soon after seeing what adventurous developers have come up with!
Land's End
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EVE: Gunjack
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Gunjack is a graphically intense arcade shooter that puts you inside the gun turret cockpit of a space mining vessel. While you won't be piloting the ship, you will be manning its laser turrets and missile launchers, laying waste to the armadas of enemy pirates that want to steal your loot. With its intuitive controls and intense, full-immersion action, Gunjack is the ultimate pick-up-and-play virtual reality experience.
In Gunjack, players take on the role of a gun turret operator on a mining vessel in the Outer Ring region of known space. As part of the ship’s defense team, it is up to the player to protect the rig from pirates, opportunists and anyone else looking to take what rightfully belongs to the company.
Temple Run VR
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You know Temple Run, right? The VR version is basically the same thing, but played in motion sickness-inducing bouts of first-person Gear VR action. Needless to say, there's plenty of running, jumping, turning and sliding to be doing in the game as you work your way through cliffs, zip lines, mines and forests. Of course, the pack of rabid gorillas mad about you stealing their totem is still on your tail, and tell you what, they look downright menacing in VR.
Mind you, Temple Run VR is serious about inducing motion sickness. As an early Gear VR title, it's clueless to VR game design conventions that have become commonplace. It relies on locomotion and acceleration to the extent of bringing genuine discomfort for the player, so like many other good things in life, you're best left taking it in moderation.
Anshar Wars 2
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Anshar Wars 2 goes all-out epic on you with plot and execution. The Ansharian Empire is in peril for The Nergal, an ancient and fierce army of no-goods, is about to unleash a planet-destroying weapon. As a fresh-faced pilot in Anshar's deadliest squad, you'll partake in raging deep space and terrain battles. The game offers a variety of weapon and ship power ups, including missiles, lasers, tesla blasters, and portal generators.
You'll also pilot various kinds of vessels like the Ansharian Fighter, the Bomber, and the EMP ship. Gear VR technology allows you to see the fight all around you, real-time, for fast-paced and accurate combat awareness. Steer your ship by simply moving your head, dodging space debris, asteroid fields and huge Nergal capital ships.
Dead Secret
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Fans of horror games must be particularly enthusiastic for VR gaming. There's nothing like a VR headset and complete immersion ready to scare the bejeezus out of you! Dead Secret will throw you in the middle of a murder scene. You are to venture deep inside the victim's peculiar past, solve the circumstances of its demise, and escape or become the murderer's next victim. The game offers an oppressing atmosphere, bleak graphics, and spooky soundscapes – a VR experience that definitely isn't for the faint of heart.
Daydream Blue
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You are welcome to stroll into a dreamy valley in the company of an adorable robotic friend. While you're gazing at the cyber-generated scenery, you'll occasionally shoot down UFOs, discover recipes to craft new items (hmm, have we played this game before?), and play with your zany robot comrade, of course! Interestingly, Daydream is among the few multiplayer-supported VR games, letting you play with and against friends online. Team together, talk by the campfire, or just throw random items at each other – it's up to you.
Omega Agent
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This is your go-to VR jetpack riding simulator, and it's glorious! Omega Agent is set on a remote island training facility for Cold War era super-spies. You are to strap a prototype nuclear-powered jetpack on your shoulders and take off to the airspace of an open city. You'll pick up challenging missions and blast through fast-paced events on your way to graduating as an elite spy. The game has fun and colorful visuals, a classic Bond-era attitude, and reliable controls to entertain you, 1960s style!
Affected – The Manor
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Another meaty bit for horror adventure fans, this game will have you walking the corridors of a spooky old mansion, entering its rooms and meeting face to face with their otherworldly and less than welcoming inhabitants. Before getting to the inevitable and heartrate-raising jump scares that await, the halls will have you on your toes with an atmosphere of dread and suspense. Stuff does happen there, it’s just the big set pieces are reserved for rooms.
Smash Hit VR
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You know Smash Hit, right? The 'decent' mobile game by Swedish developer Mediocre Games comes alive in VR, with all the ball-throwing and glass-shattering action now happening literally before your eyes. You probably know how this goes – you're transported through sci-fi rooms decorated with futuristic shapes and objects, where you must hurl balls at glass panes and sculptures that stand in your way. It's an incredibly satisfying arcade game that gets even better in a VR environment.
Proton Pulse
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Finally, you can enjoy a dash of old-school brick breaking action rendered in immersive VR and given a fresh coat of 3D paint. Described as "the most diabolical game of atomic paddleball ever", Proton Pulse will have you wield the Proton – an energy ball with immense power that's the only thing capable of destroying the enemy artificial intelligence – M.O.A.I. The game features over 50 levels, so it looks like your VR brick-smashing needs will be fulfilled for a reasonably long time.
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