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KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 1d

You getting ready for an epic rap battle?

KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 1d

I wonder if the real-time combat will go down as well as they hope.

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KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 1d

I discovered a system named Wuchumata V in No Man's Sky last night. I named the planets accordingly. #vr #pcvr

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KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 2d

Co-op too!

KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 2d

Crossings demo from @neatcorp.bsky.social (Budget Cuts, Garden of the Sea) is out. Go to the main listing on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2782960/... click the "Download Demo" on the right. Rogue-like action. H/T @liveopenmike.bsky.social who has it streaming on Discord.

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KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 2d

The intent in that stride makes it look like it wasn't Isza's choice to be working late tonight. Get a taxi, pal. You earned it.

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Vuntra City @vuntracity.bsky.social · 3d

The first iteration of modular NPCs is a go! The variety of clothes and hairstyles is a bit lacking for now, but I will be adding more over time. Also facial feature sliders will be coming. What do you guys think?

#gamedev #indiegame #procgen

Randomized NPCs walking in a procedural city

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Phylum Sinter @phylumsinter.bandcamp.com · 3d

POOLS (#VR #Steam #PCVR) is the liminal space explorer my parents warned me about. Some of the audio drones that echo off of this very deliberately paced, very minimally decorated experience has me diving back in every time there's an update - i swear i haven't seen it all yet in 9 hours.

A scene that happened as I walked in virtual reality through this tiled space, regular white 4x4 tiles cover the floors and the top half of the walls and ceiling. Framed in the center, with a circular light shining down, is a torso also 'sculpted' from a white marble stone. It rests atop a rectangular pillar and has 4 plain plastic outdoor chairs (exactly as I had in my last house, and yard) facing it in a circle. The bottom half of the walls is a natural looking, unrepeating texture that is shades of grey. Striking when i'm in there inside this space.

Another shot from the same VR game 'POOLS', this one frames a shiny red waterslide that comes from the ceiling, in the shape of an awkward "s" about 10m high. There are the same tiles as the other images all throughout, this room has green mosaic tiles atop the edges of the 'pool' below. The water is very lively and interactive. The sound, again, is a focus of the experience. The wall has a large pill-shaped light that shines into the space like sunlight. The water appears darker than it might be naturally... there's an odd presence in all of this game, and even some moments where i'm sure that some horror will destroy me. A very interesting effect!

Finally, the last part of today's POOLS session brought me to this space where a shiny green waterslide curls around a staircase. This shot was taken between the white-tiled wall and the side of the slide, highlighting the reflection of a single light upon the ceiling on the side of it. This place is something, and I love it.

Catjinni Survivors on Steam

KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 4d

As someone who has railed against the inauthenticity of media for a few decades now, I feel particularly well prepped for that part of AI's impact.

KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 5d

Nothing likely to set the internet ablaze in this thread, but there's new things for puzzle lovers and something for fans of survivor games.

More "where are the Next Fest PCVR demos now" coming soon to this BSKY feed. Meanwhile, check twitch.tv/KroyVR for regular VR ramblings and gameplay.

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KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 5d

#416 Catjinni Survivors

Megabonk doing numbers; DRG: Survivor in Golden Joysticks; and Catjinni. It might have its time as the year closes. However, it doesn't benefit much if at all being in VR. Demo is still available, with release scheduled this year. store.steampowered.com/app/2955630 #pcvr

Lead a squad of magical cats against demon hordes and bosses in this brutally charming roguelite. Harness divine Catjinn powers, grow stronger by day, and survive the endless nights.

Ultima Chess VR – chess as you've never seen before! Battle on the chessboard in virtual reality, where every piece comes to life and engages in a fantasy duel!

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KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 5d

#415 Ultima Chess VR

Chess with a fantasy twist, not linked to Garriot's seminal MMORPG, probably. This does everything it needs to. The studio Svai Art Industries has prior in VR, and asset creation is one of their things. Demo is still available. Worth a look.

store.steampowered.com/app/3551180

Ultima Chess VR on Steam

Mirrorlight is an indie first-person VR puzzle game. Use mirrors, splitters, gemstones, and other tools to solve challenges, overcome enemies, and recover the fragments of your gateway back home! Do y...

KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 5d

#414 MIRRORLIGHT

This solo dev's puzzle-of-light reminds of Talos Principle. Mirrorlight is too barren visually for my liking. Could be filled out. But before its slated 2025 release? I'll be surprised to see it, even though the June demo happened.

store.steampowered.com/app/3665570 #pcvr

MIRRORLIGHT on Steam

Save 50% on Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between on Steam

KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 5d

#413 Hidden Memories of the Garden Between

Might yet become the longest game title of this 300. It is now released and on sale at time of posting. If you like 3rd person chill puzzle adventure played out in a diorama, this is worth checking out

store.steampowered.com/app/3084870/... #vr #pcvr

Lose yourself in a dreamlike journey through memory, time, and friendship. Step into the story of Arina and Frendt as you guide them across surreal islands built from cherished childhood moments. With...

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KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 5d

This part of my second 300 (301-600) PCVR series. Its reached a "PC VR Demos, where are they now?" phase. We know about Virtual Skate and Of Lies and Rain from the previous thread, but what about others from summer Next Fest?

#413-#416

Catjinni screenshot from the Steam Store "I love games, life would be h as as good without them. What couldn't you live without?" reads the text above a small pixel cat.

Steam description: Lose yourself in a dreamlike journey through memory, time, and friendship. Step into the story of Arina and Frendt as you guide them across surreal islands built from cherished childhood moments. With time in your hands and wonder at your feet, explore an evocative world reimagined for VR.

Steam description: Mirrorlight is an indie first-person VR puzzle game. Use mirrors, splitters, gemstones, and other tools to solve challenges, overcome enemies, and recover the fragments of your gateway back home.

Steam description: "Ultima Chess VR – chess as you've never seen before! Battle on the chessboard in virtual reality, where every piece comes to life and engages in a fantasy duel!"

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Vuntra City @vuntracity.bsky.social · 5d

Found this cozy street bar.

#gamedev #indiegame #vr

A street bar with trees and vines in the background in a procedural city.

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KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 5d

A carrier-full of plat is over 6 billion at CG prices! That's a nice chunk of change.

KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 5d

I'm going with the assumption that I'm not the only one with connection issues to Gaben's Yacht Generator. I was checking out some PCVR games for posting here on BSKY, but I guess it can wait!

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KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 5d

No matter how much boost decay makes no sense in space, it's not changing.

Kickstarter GLP would not be honoured in any shape or form.

VR support would arrive, and then not be continued into expansions.

And that despite all these things, I'd still be playing spaceships 11 years later.

KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 5d

Hope it works for.ypu. So many people been waiting for this. Be good to see it finally in the hands of real consumers.

I upgraded my 2019 Index last year already, so Valve would need to be doing MAGIC to haul me out of my current headset.

Pre-order listing for 'Steam Frame' accessory tips early 2026 Valve Deckard VR headset launch

KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks @mattcyborg.bsky.social for the h/t. For standalone VR nerds, looks like Valve's standalone alternative to Meta/Pico/HTC is going down the final stages before launch. www.notebookcheck.net/Pre-order-li... #vr #pcvr #deckard #standalone

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KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 5d

Early third party leaks of Steam Frame mean we're down to the final few furlongs! www.notebookcheck.net/Pre-order-li...

ProTubeVR has officially confirmed that Valve will be releasing a new VR headset, reiterating previous rumours about the new HMD. Unlike other rumours and leaks, this information comes straight from a...

www.notebookcheck.net

KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 6d

good luck. Hope the display issue resolves itself.