Releases Recap: July 16 – 20
This week, we released 28 titles and updates across the Oculus Platform, including NeuroSpeculative AfroFeminism—an award-winning narrative experience from Hyphen-Labs that combines the radical alternative futurisms afforded by cutting-edge science fiction with the very real setting and rituals of a modern-day salon and black hair care.
Available on Rift, Oculus Go, and Gear VR, NeuroSpeculative AfroFeminism has been shown at Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, and more. And now, you can experience this unique and experimental example of VR storytelling by and for women of color from the comfort of your own home.
Here’s a look at some more of the highlights:
GNOG
This whimsical and colorful puzzle game is all about exploring and interacting with virtual toys. Inspired by real-world toy designs, GNOG features charming monster heads that’ll challenge you as you spin, pull, point, click, and play with cute 3D puzzles.
Perfect For: Fans of Virtual Virtual Reality, Floor Plan, and Fail Factory!
Developer: KO_OP
Available On: Rift + Oculus Go
The Thrill of the Fight
This early access VR boxing game drops you into a virtual gym to battle unique opponents with different pugilistic styles and techniques. Dodge punches, bob and weave, and land your own jabs and hooks to dominate the ring.
Perfect For: Fans of boxing and BOXVR
Developer: Ian Fitz
Available On: Rift
Archangel: Hellfire
The full glory of multiplayer mech warfare comes to VR with Archangel’s successor. This free-roaming shooter includes free cross-platform multiplayer PvP as well as a single-player campaign with the same compelling narrative style that earned the first game loyal fans.
Perfect For: Fans of the original Archangel and Onward
Developer: Skydance Interactive
Available On: Rift
More Info: “Massive Mech Warfare Rules a Dystopian Future in Archangel: Hellfire—Now on Rift!”
Janus VR
Discover internet browsing as an immersive experience in this web client designed for VR. A collaborative feature lets you create avatars to chat and interact with fellow users as you explore and navigate through user-created URLs.
Perfect For: Fans of VR productivity, the interwebs, and AltspaceVR
Developer: Janus VR
Available On: Rift, Oculus Go, + Gear VR
Visit the Oculus Store on Rift, Oculus Go, and Gear VR for even more immersive content and some weekend flash sales. We’ll see you next week for a new batch of releases!
— The Oculus Team
