UK studio Psytec Games has a pretty enviable history in VR. Early supporters of the medium with titles such as Crystal Rift, the studio made it big with their Windlands series. Taking the lessons learned from that series have clearly benefitted the newest title, Titan Isles, which as you’ll learn in the review below, is arguably one of the best VR games we’ve seen so far in 2025.
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What is Titan Isles?
A first-person action game isn’t exactly rare in VR. Nor is the fact that the game can be played in multiplayer co-op. Nor is the fact that after each run you can purchase upgrades before diving back into the action; a semi-roguelike progression system. Nothing said here would you make you think that Titan Isles stands out. But as you’ll learn in 131XR’s review below, Titan Isles is more than the sum of it’s parts.
The key element that makes Titan Isles stand out is shear momentum. The levels are elegantly designed for you to engage in freeform movement, and choosing one of four unique characters for each run presents a different set of both movement and combat abilities. This all comes together to make Titan Isles a game about spatial awareness, pathfinding and pushing limits as much as it is about shooting. Perhaps even more so.
Titan Isles Review
In 131XR’s review of Titan Isles (embedded below) we learn that the level design and movement therein is actually more appealing than the combat. Exploring the variety of airborne abilities you have on offer is truly a fun experience in VR. When coupled with a level design that allows you to flex those muscles and find shortcuts or alternate routes at every turn, you’ll have lots of fun simply putting together a plan for verticality and executing it. It feels almost like you’re cheating the system, but in reality it’s a playground that Psytec Games has designed specifically for that purpose.
There are, however, some flaws. Some pretty generic enemies and boss fights that are clearly designed for co-op play mean the combat can sometimes feel like a bit of a slog. Especially when playing solo. But there’s also a ‘racing’ mode in the game that entirely removes the combat and simply allows you to compete for the fastest times on some unique maps designed to task. Psytec Games were clearly aware of the strengths of the mechanics they designed, and doubled down.
Best VR Game of 2025?
Of course it’s far too early in the year to claim that Titan Isles is the best VR game of 2025. However, it’s definitely in the running. Alongside the surprisingly innovative The Smurfs – Flower Defense, Titan Isles is taking a familiar experience and doing something completely new with it. And it delivers on almost all of its promises.
Where Psytec Games will go with Titan Isles is yet to be seen. We’re certainly going to see some post-launch support, and there’s definitely plenty of scope for new levels, upgrades and even playable characters. Plus, there’s a PSVR 2 edition also on the way.
Are you planning on picking up Titan Isles this weekend? Let us know in the comments below. All signs in this review suggest it should definitely be top on your VR priority list!
