Wilson's Heart

This is a VR game that will inspire others to make their own VR games. It's a high-quality product that makes me upset it's an Oculus exclusive. I still think that VR games have a long way to go, but Wilson's Heart is a strong foot forward towards realizing the true impact virtual reality can have.

Wilson’s Heart gets a lot of things right. The spooky atmosphere, charming camp, and long-form narrative are great proofs of concept for virtual reality adventures. Considering most VR titles available right now feel more like glorified tech demos than full-fledged games, I enjoyed the extended sessions of this six-to-eight-hour experience. But Wilson’s Heart’s limited interactivity, lack of freedom, and wooden combat show developers still have a lot to learn about creating truly immersive virtual reality experiences.

It lays a convincing and entertaining narrative world over a varied and enjoyable set of physical puzzles. It's funny and scary. Its characters and environments are engaging. Its use of hand-based puzzles is thoughtful and satisfying, and despite some minor bits of frustration, this is the most fun I've had with a physical game in years.