During our last VR Game Roundup, there were a number of intriguing titles including a free workout for kids. This week features a couple of VR fitness game mainstays coming to Oculus Quest along with some titles that might wind up being a pleasant surprise.
ThinkFast
Kicking off our VR Game Roundup is a WarioWare-inspired game called ThinkFast. Just like the popular Nintendo series, players will have to quickly change what they’re doing as they try to complete rapidly changing mini-games. This’ll put both your reflexes and mind to the test.
Fitness Potential
This could be a surprisingly active fitness game and one that would avoid any repetitive strain since you’re constantly switching up what you’re doing in it. There are over 15 mini-games at launch and additional updates will add in even more games at no extra cost. There are multiple difficulty levels, so the action will get even more frantic as you progress.
Developer/Publisher: TwoKey Studios
Release Date: May 8, 2020
Compatible With: Valve Index, HTC Vive, and Oculus Rift
Price: $TBD
Link: Steam
Therapy Sheep VR
Exclusive to Oculus Rift, Therapy Sheep VR is an early access meditation game that will have you literally counting sheep if you want. It transports players to the Swiss Alps to enjoy a stress-free scenario accompanied by woolly friends. There are four different times to check out the scenery and it’s recommended for players to “sit down and meditate, practice tai chi, work on your mindfulness, listen to a podcast, or just lie down and look at the stars.”
Fitness Potential
Obviously, this isn’t much of a physical workout but meditation can do wonders for your mental health. The planned features make this an intriguing title as it will eventually have multiplayer, the ability to shear sheep, and other locations. Right now it’s a little bare-bones, so other meditation apps should be your first choice unless you really love sheep.
Developer/Publisher: IFGworld
Release Date: May 8, 2020
Compatible With: Oculus Rift
Price: $TBD
Link: Therapy Sheep VR
EchoVR
One of the most exciting titles in this week’s VR Game Roundup is that EchoVR is now in open beta on Oculus Quest. That means Quest owners can finally check out the highly recommended zero gravity title that has teams competing with one another. Echo Arena is available and Ready at Dawn are looking for feedback from players to help iron out some bugs in the game. Expect some issues for now but it’ll only get more polished with time.
Fitness Potential
You won’t find a better competitive workout as Echo Arena has players using their full body to navigate zero gravity. It’s a lot of fun and since it’s free there is no reason not to check out this Oculus exclusive. Of course, if you already own a Rift, you might as well play the finished version instead, although having no cables will make it even more fun to play.
Developer/Publisher: Ready at Dawn / Oculus Studios
Release Date: May 5, 2020
Compatible With: Oculus Quest
Price: Free
Link: Oculus Store
Audio Trip
Fitness Potential
Audio Trip is instantly one of the best workout games on Oculus Quest. It’s a fantastic rhythm game that will have you burning off calories as it makes you move your entire body around to clear levels. Thanks to a custom level editor, the fun never has to stop. There’s a variety of options, so this can appeal to hardcore and casual fitness enthusiasts.
Developer/Publisher: Kinemotik Studios
Release Date: May 7, 2020
Compatible With: Oculus Quest
Price: $19.99
Link: Oculus Store
War Saber
Fitness Potential
You’ll get plenty of arm movement as players get into energy saber battles. Players can teleport around the level, so they’re not locked to one location. Currently there are three custom maps and the ability to dismember opponents, but it’s all single player at the moment. You won’t be able to compete against real-life opponents and that’s a big bummer for replayability.
Developer/Publisher: Pixel Framers LLC
Release Date: May 1, 2020
Compatible With: Valve Index, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Windows Mixed Reality.
Price: $15.99-19.99
Link: War Saber
