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VR still makes 40-70% of players want to throw up, and that's a huge problem for the companies behind it (www.pcgamer.com)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Why virtual reality makes a lot of us sick, and what we can do about it.

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)

As much as I want VR to be awesome, I've had motion sickness from playing Portal while sitting at a desk. Consequently, I think this is just one of those technologies that I have to be happy for other people to enjoy.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Just FYI, I can't play FPS games without puking, but VR games work for me. The fact that my inner ear matches what I'm seeing in the game makes the difference.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Huh, suppose I'll have to give it more of a chance. Which VR games have you particularly enjoyed?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Beatsaber obviously, alyx, in death unchained, superhot. Some of the notable ones I can think of offhand. There's a pretty wide variety of genres though, so depending on if you like action, puzzlers, etc is going to matter a lot. It's also been a year since I've played due to lack of space.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I couldn't play portal 2 either (never tried 1). Made me sad knowing how awesome it's supposed to be.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I managed to make it through both in a weekend or so, but it was rough.