I just tried the new Iron Man VR game on the Quest Pro. I’ve watched all the films and am a big fan of Robert Downey Jr’s representation of the character—so I was really excited to try the game.
This isn’t a detailed or nuanced review, just a few short notes on things I liked and noticed whilst playing over the weekend.
The flight and fight mechanics are astounding. Iron Man’s palm-based thrusters are activated by pressing the trigger buttons on the controllers. By moving your arms you control your ascent, decent, and forward and backward motion. It’s hard to describe the sensation, but controlling Iron Man from the first person point of view really does feel like you’re flying through a three dimensional space.
Whilst you’re flying you can stretch out your hand and press another button to initiate your blasters and fire at enemy targets. I also love the experience of spawning into a scene where you see the interior outline of Iron Man’s helmet and it peels back to reveal the world around you.
This game makes me excited about the amazing experiences yet to be built in VR. Here’s a trailer for those interested in seeing more.