Most of the criticisms do not stem from the game play being bad, in fact EVE: Valkyrie received praise for its visceral dog fighting action and satisfying game play.
Valkyrie was built from the ground up for VR, and does have respectable Metacritic scores (71/100 PlayStation 4, 69/100 PC). These games showed us the potential VR had to be an amazing gaming experience, but only delivered the wow factor in a few aspects.ĮVE: Valkyrie was among the more impressive titles to debut with the Oculus Rift. That’s not to say the games weren’t fun, they just caused more excitement about what we could see in VR gaming further down the road then what was in front of us. Having sampled virtually every VR title that was available at events like PAX, most of the games felt like glorified tech demos compared to some of the non VR games that were also in development at the time. When EVE: Valkyrie launched, VR games were still trying to find their stride. By incorporating the established universe of EVE Online into a virtual reality launch, CCP Games has shown the world that they intend to continue their innovative ways and remain on the cutting edge of gaming as VR becomes a more mainstream gaming platform. EVE: Valkyrie allows players to experience the universe of EVE Online in single player and PvP sessions in a greater level of immersion that only VR can provide. One year ago the virtual reality device known as the Oculus Rift launched with an EVE Online spin off, EVE: Valkyrie, though the game later became available on the HTC Vive and PlayStation VR, complete with cross platform play. The game is ideal for Sony’s device, as every PlayStation user has a gamepad, and the headset is even more focused on seated VR experiences than the Rift, due to its limited tracking volume.Originally released in 2003, EVE Online has proven to be one of the more enduring MMOs, with its number of active subscribers steadily climbing each year as the game continues to improve and evolve with expansions and updates. The game also launched with PlayStation VR last month, achieving a successful transition to the console platform. The attention to detail and level of polish within Valkyrie is a match for the very best VR experiences, and it continues to be a stand-out title. Simulating the sensation of sitting in a cockpit (while also being seated in reality) is the logical way of achieving comfortable freeform movement within a VR environment, and Valkyrie is one of the best titles to demonstrate this.ĬCP Games have quickly gained recognition for their expertise in VR and their AAA approach, having embraced and experimented with the medium for several years. Fast-paced, first-person movement in VR can cause problems with user comfort, and being surrounded by a cockpit as a point of reference is a successful way of reducing the chances of nausea. It was the ideal fit for the headset, as the Rift promoted seated VR, using the included Xbox One gamepad, which is exactly how Valkyrie is designed to be played.īased on the epic, persistent sci-fi universe that is Eve Online, Valkyrie takes a more accessible, arcade-action approach, using Eve’s lore and aesthetic to create a cockpit-based dogfighting space shooter. Initially bundled with the Oculus Rift on launch day, EVE: Valkyrie was one of the most compelling experiences available for early VR adopters. The original article, published before the launch, stated that the game would launch this month.
#EVE VALKYRIE HTC VIVE RELEASE DATE UPDATE#
Update (): EVE: Valkyrie has now launched on the HTC Vive. EVE: Valkyrie has now launched on the HTC Vive, completing its full roll-out on the three major VR headsets, allowing cross-platform dogfighting.
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