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About a year ago, I heard someone mention that Outer Wilds had a VR mod. I do have a VR setup and am an experienced VR player, so I really could experience this game for the first time in VR.

Is that reasonable or should I play it the first time with flat graphics?

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[–] Olmai@lemmy.world 23 points 1 week ago

I don't know about VR, but please note it is not really replayable. A second playthrough is possible, but will amount to a trip down memory lane at best.

[–] Contramuffin@lemmy.world 18 points 1 week ago (2 children)

No, unless you already know how to pilot the ship, playing in VR is probably going to get you severely motion sick

[–] Danitos@reddthat.com 5 points 1 week ago

OP said they are an experienced VR player, they probably have good motion sickness resistance.

[–] Wrufieotnak@feddit.org 5 points 1 week ago

Funnily enough piloting the ship is probably mostly fine, because you have the cockpit as anchor point and also you are mostly in space without a lot of close reference points to upset your stomach.

[–] PaupersSerenade@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I have only played the game in VR and loved it. The mod worked great for me a year or two ago so unless a patch went through it still should. Since you’re an experienced VR player I don’t think you’ll have too much issue with motion sickness. That being said it takes a lot to make me nauseous, so your results may vary. I think it’s an amazing way to get drawn into the world.

[–] peregrin5@lemm.ee 5 points 1 week ago

Whatever you do, please record it so the rest of us can live vicariously through you.

You might as well try it and see how it goes.

[–] Wrufieotnak@feddit.org 4 points 1 week ago

I played it first in VR and I had a great experience. So I say go for it. Experiencing certain moments and views for the first time in VR is great. And just floating in space is also wonderful.