The Force is strong with these Lucasfilm-based immersive experiences.
Today is May 4th, otherwise known as Star Wars Day, an annual commemoration of George Lucas’ legendary franchise celebrated across the globe by both fans as well as Disney itself. Since the introduction of the Skywalker Saga, the grassroots celebration, which began as a pun based on the phrase, “may the force be with you,” has exploded in popularity, becoming an internationally-recognized celebration.
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic forcing the closure of most if not all public events, event organizer ReedPop is currently hosting a two-day virtual event featuring live-tweeting “movies and episodes of both Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels, as well as Q&A sessions and discussions with writers and voice actors associated with the franchise.”
For those looking for even more action from a galaxy far, far away, may we recommend one of the following Star Wars-inspired VR games to help immerse you in one entertainments most recognizable franchises. For the sake of simplicity we’ve only included Star Wars VR titles available to play at home right now, meaning no location-based experiences or AR content.
VADER IMMORTAL: A STAR WARS VR SERIES
Let’s get the most obvious one out of the way right of off the bat. ILMxLAB’s three-part cinematic experience is without doubt the best Star Wars content you can access on a VR headset at the moment. Taking on the role of a Force-sensitive smuggler, players travel to the Darth Vader’s elborate Mustafarean compound where they embark on a dangerous journey to save the galaxy from a weapon capable of untold destruction.
Fantastic visuals and AAA voice acting come together to create a truly cinematic journey that feels as though it was plucked straight from a Star Wars film. Add in the endlessly entertaining Lightsaber Dojo, and you have one of the most satisfying VR experiences available at the moment, albeit a little short.
Vader Immortal Episodes 1 – 3 are available now for $9.99 each on Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift/Rift S. ILMxLAB today announced all three episodes will be heading to PlayStation VR this summer.
TRIALS ON TATOOINE
Before Vader Immortal there was Trials on Tatooine. Another St Wars-based experience from ILMxLAB, Trials on Tatooine offered one of the first real bits of Star Wars VR content. Set after the events of Retuirn of the Jedi, players find themselves stranded on the desert planet of Tatooine where they are tasked with defending R2-D2 from waves of Stormtroopers while it attemtps to repair a damaged Millenium Falcon.
It’s a relatively straightforward experience, but despite its age and simplicity it remains one of the more polished Star Wars VR experience currently available. Blocking incoming fire and ricocheting it back at Imperial soldiers feels incredibly satisfying. Just being able to stand at the foot of the Falcon is fun in and of itself, let alone being able to protect your homie R2.
The best part is its free on SteamVR.
STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT “ROGUE ONE: VR MISSION”
Another short freebie, Star Wars Battlefront rogue One: VR Mission has you hopping into the pilot seat of a rebel X-Wing and joping your squadron in a daring rescue mission. There’s chaotic dogfights, a jaw-dropping hyperspace jump, and a slew of other exciting moments.
The X-Wing VR Mission is available exclusively on PSVR as a free mission to all Star Wars Battlefront owners. Despite being a free add-on designed to help market the release of Rogue One, VR Mission is actually one of the more visually-impressive titles on the list.
STAR WARS: DROID REPAIR BAY
While the Star Wars universe is ripe with conflict, not everyone is looking for a fight. Star Wars Droid Repair Bay offers a rare look at the less violent side of the Star Wars universe. Players take on the role of a standard Astro-mechanic tasked with repairing Resistance droids. You even patch up BB-8 himself.
Instead of weilding an Imperial blaster of lightsaber, players instead focus on repairing and replacing damaged components on a lineup of mechanical patients. This usually involves completing a series of puzzles and sequences using a select tool set. As a battle begins to ensue outside your ship, however, you’ll need to move quickly to get each droid back in the fight against the First Order.
Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay is available free on SteamVR headsets.
BLADE & SORCERY: STAR WARS MOD
Okay, so not an officially sanctioned Star Wars game per say, but the VR fantasy sword-fighting game Blade and Sorcery is chock full of different Star Wars-themed modifications that will keep you entertained for hours.
By visiting a popular mod hosting site like Nexusmods, you can download a variety of weapons, enemy, skins, and environments taken straight form the Star Wars universe. Take on old-school gladiators using an Imperial Blaster. Battle Kylo Ren with a two-sided spinning lightsaber in an ancient colosseum. One modder even went so far as to develop an original Star Wars campaign set aboard an Imperial Cruiser.
To get started you’ll need to pick up a copy of Blade and Sorcery, available for $19.99 via Oculus Rift and SteamVR.
Image Credit: ILMxLAB
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