CG writes: In development, the heavily Blade Runner inspired desktop and VR game LOW-FI from developer IRIS VR received an update a few days ago. This brings the game to version 0.56 which would suggest the game is just over half finished. We put this latest build to the test and get the feeling, that with each update LOW-FI is finally becoming an actual game. It looks great in VR and on desktop, but we wonder how many more months before the game nears completion. IRIS VR maintains that the game will release this year but we’re not so sure given the fact there is still lots to do and the team are a handful of people.
A new VR game (early access) for Quest owners with a cyberpunk flavour. Metacity Patrol has a lot going for it as a sandbox experience. Game is currently £2.99 on the Meta store which is a steal. Meanwhile, LOW-FI which has been in development for longer than we can remember (since 2019) sits in development hell. Over ambitious and needing more funding despite having backing from a Kickstarter and SONY. It's amazing that Metacity Patrol (also by a solo developer) ticks all the boxes and is constantly updated adding more features. LOW-FI hasn't had an update for almost a year where the developer posts on X how he is enjoying life and not updating the game.
Low-Fi, the VR cyberpunk adventure has been in development since 2019. The team now says it "Won't ship until its good and done."
It's good and it's also bad and as much as I like VR it would be foolish for me to suggest that the market sentiment for it isn't on a downward trajectory. PCVR headset makers falling out of the market, Quest 3 and PSVR2 underperforming compared to their predecessors. Most AAA publishers have walked away from VR compared to the last push too.
The next push seems to be copying what Apple is doing with Mixed Reality. Even Sony has just announced their Mixed Reality headset which is really what PSVR2 should have been.
Sci-fi/cyberpunk themed game from developer IRIS VR, LOW-FI is back this week in this latest update 0.51 entitled, “KARA 5 is Alive”. In case you didn’t know, KARA is the synthetic mortician who resides in the police station who you can now “chat-up” and do some fetch quests. The game will be available for PC via Steam, PS5 via the Playstation store alongside PC VR and PSVR 2 gamers.
I love the 'lo-fi' robot voices in this game. It's shaping up well - certainly captured that atmosphere. Such an impressive passion project.
Can't wait to play on my PSVR2, I've waited ages for this game to be ready!
This release will be most welcome on PSVR 2 with nothing else like it planned for this year or next.
Still waiting for a release date for another cyberpunk game, Distortion VR. Looks fun, if less polished than Low-Fi. It was originally due over a year ago on PCVR and was confirmed for PSVR too, so presumably now PSVR2.
@SullysCigar (eww btw) Either I forgot about this game or it's a new one to me thanks. It almost looks like it was developed for Quest 2 initially? It's available now on Steam I can see. Not much fanfare surrounding it. Reminds me more of LONN than LOW-Fi.
Lol at "eww btw" - the problem lies in your interpretation there, but I noticed the spoonerism you've opted for lmao
Yeah Distortion VR looks weaker that Low-Fi for sure, but it looks more 'gamey'. Be nice if it gets a rework for PSVR2 seeing as how it was intended for the last gen headset and never made it. I enjoy that kind of setting, but you're right, that one was looking a bit janky the last I saw.
This is a must buy for me . Hopefully they release a physical copy for PSVR2
Looks good but is taking forever to come out. One of the reasons why I wanted a PS VR 2. When it releases, and, if it turns out well, then I might take the plunge and get the headset and the game.