Crytek announced their designed for Oculus game yesterday, The Climb. As you might infer from the title of the game you will be scaling cliffs and mountains using either an Xbox One controller or Oculus Touch with your Oculus to experience something that would not be anywhere near as interesting on a computer monitor. The disembodied hands are a little disturbing, though perhaps not as much as the heights will be for those who suffer from vertigo, though perhaps this would be an interesting way to try to conquer your fears. The video below shows off the graphics, though not as immersive as it would be in VR it still looks rather interesting. Many developers are looking to space sims to be the killer app for Oculus, for instance EVE Valkyrie come as part of the pre-order bundle shipped with the first consumer model.
Crytek might have just found the other style of game to interest people in the Oculus, extreme sports could be very compelling with the new VR headset.
"The Climb invites thrill-seekers to experience the ultimate in extreme sports by going beyond the point of no return and scaling deadly cliff faces unaided. The game boasts hyper-realistic climbing locations from around the world, and players will discover the freedom of gaming with the Rift using either an Xbox One controller or Oculus Touch controllers as they soak up their awe-inspiring surroundings."
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The idea is interesting, but
The idea is interesting, but the whole perspective and floating hands doesn’t feel right. The algae texture from the Crytek game engine doesn’t appeal to me either.
I don’t suffer from Vertigo, but I do from Acrophobia. And I find games like Tomb Raider, Assassin Creed, and Dark Messiah to challenge my fears.
I will probably look elsewhere for content that support the VR Headset.
The lack of arms was more
The lack of arms was more frightening than looking down!
I’m glad I am not the only
I'm glad I am not the only one disturbed by that
People need to get over the
People need to get over the floating hands… you people play more disturbing games than this.
Stupid tech demo. Not a
Stupid tech demo. Not a game.