There is a thrilling selection of VR games available this month, none more so than Marvel’s Deadpool VR. In their review, our friends over at 131XR have given a first-hand account of what Marvel’s Deadpool VR is like for Meta Quest, finding a game that lives up to the hype.
The Merc with a Mouth
Developed by Twisted Pixel Games, Marvel’s Deadpool VR delivers an original storyline with all the humour and wisecracks you’d expect. While Ryan Reynolds has made this character his own, for this VR instalment, we get the vocal skills of Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother).
Squeezing yourself into the tight red outfit, you’ll be able to use all of Deadpool’s signature weapons, blasting enemies with those dual-wield pistols, slicing them up with your katanas and throwing a few grenades in for fun. As you’d expect from a premium VR game, all the combat and locomotion is physics-driven, reloading weapons, sliding into combat and much more.
As for who you’ll be fighting, you’ve been contracted by Mojo to capture villains from the Marvel Universe, such as fan-favourites like Mephisto, Lady Deathstrike, and Omega Red. All for a nice chunk of change to line your pockets. Naturally, that contract is not all it seems as you begin this wild ride.
Deadpool VR Review
As 131XR finds in its review of Marvel’s Deadpool VR – and as you might expect – this game is unashamedly Deadpool in its design. Evoking that film vibe everyone knows and loves, the game is wall-to-wall action. It’s not trying to be subtle here, your pistols have infinite ammo, you can hack limbs off with your katanas and cause absolute chaos.
While there are traditional gameplay tropes like finding hidden Deadpool comics in each level, what you’re here for is the character’s comedic, fourth-wall-breaking quips and the glorious amounts of comic book violence. Yes, you can die, but you can also lose limbs and have to deal with enemies one-handed. Being VR, you don’t quite have all the spinning kick repertoire Wade Wilson likes to unleash, as that might bring up your lunch. However, you can wall run, slide and use a grappling hook to navigate levels, giving enough combat flexibility to entertain more players.
While you don’t have to be a Deadpool fan to enjoy this VR excursion, it certainly helps. Watch the full 131XR review below.
Continuing the IP Onslaught
While some of Meta’s strategies don’t always work out – or please VR fans – it must be said that its focus on major IPs is a blessing. Past festive seasons have seen the likes of Batman: Arkham Shadow, Alien: Rogue Incursion, Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR and Star Wars: Beyond Victory grace Meta Quest headsets. It is these types of games that widen the appeal of VR to ordinary gamers. Encouraging them to purchase a Quest 3S that’ll then lead to further game sales for indie titles down the line.
Have you been looking forward to stepping into Deadpool’s shoes? Are you purchasing today? Let us know in the comments!
