VR gaming has taken off like never before, with several high-profile releases compelling more and more people to splurge on the latest state-of-the-art VR headsets to enjoy a whole new dimension of gaming. While the price of admission to enjoy VR gaming might be high, new headsets like the Oculus Quest 2 are promising to provide these experiences at cheaper rates for more audiences.
Given the massive amount of VR titles present right now, most people won't deny that getting a headset is a great way to access this unique library of video games. Some of these titles are extensions of popular video game series as well, with the following franchises dabbling in VR gaming with varied results.
10 The Elder Scrolls
The Elder Scrolls is one of the most popular Western RPG franchises of all time. The series took off with release of Morrowind, with the franchise reaching massive heights of popularity with the release of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Players who love Skyrim but might be slightly bored of the title can try this game out once again with the magic of VR. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim turns into a whole new experience with the addition of VR, and lets players experience the magic of playing the game once again.
9 Fallout
Fallout is another video game series directly under Bethesda's wing that is quite impressive in its own right. The series was completely turned over its head from the third installment onwards, taking the shape of a 3D open-world action-adventure as opposed to a top-down turn-based title.
Fallout 4 is the most recent single-player installment, and players can try out this game with the magic of VR as well. The sheer level of immersion in this game is taken to new heights and makes for a sublime role-playing experience.
8 Doom
id Software is a legendary video game developer that had been operating under the shadows for the longest time. However, the release of Doom's reboot cemented the developer's reputation as an industry powerhouse once again.
Players who want to immerse themselves in the new universe of Doom can do the same by playing Doom VFR. It might be a short experience, but it's a rewarding one regardless...once players adjust the default controls, that is.
7 Wolfenstein
Wolfenstein is a popular FPS franchise that has witnessed a resurgence in modern times. The new games place equal emphasis on both the story and action, leading to a well-rounded experience that is an absolute blast to play through.
Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot might not be the best way to enjoy this experience, but fans who don't mind a short romp through new Wolfenstein levels won't mind in the slightest. It's a great way to enjoy the franchise's combat with the added benefit of VR.
6 Batman: Arkham
Most people consider the Arkham titles to be an excellent representation of Batman. The combat system is easily one of the best parts of the game — so some people might be disappointed to find out that Batman: Arkham VR doesn't feature any combat at all.
However, the adventure-style gameplay still works beautifully. Completing puzzles as the Batman and finding out clues pertaining to Robin and Nightwing's disappearance is surprisingly rewarding.
5 Half-Life
Out of all the games discussed on this list, Half-Life: Alyx is easily the most polished and enjoyable VR game around. The controls and gameplay of this title are truly sublime and make for a wonderful experience.
It helps that this is the first peep into the Half-Life universe that players have enjoyed in years. If this is the direction that VR games are heading towards, then most gamers can't wait to find out what else is in store for them.
4 Star Wars
While Star Wars is much more than just a video game franchise, its history in the realm of gaming is expansive and impressive. Now, with Star Wars: Squadrons, the franchise has dipped its toe into VR gaming as well.
Playing Star Wars: Squadrons with a VR headset is extremely immersive. While the matchmaking may be somewhat broken right now, there's no denying that players who just want to enjoy a single-player experience can do the same with this game as well.
3 Resident Evil
The Resident Evil franchise is another legendary video game series that has come back into the limelight in a definitive fashion. Resident Evil VII: Biohazard's release contributed a a great deal towards reviving this series once again.
Biohazard is a creepy enough experience as is. However, players who want the scare factor to be totally maxed out can enjoy the same with the use of VR, which completely surrounds the player with the game's horrors.
2 The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead is a massive multimedia franchise that has taken over the realm of comics, TV shows, and video games in a resounding fashion. With the release of The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners, the franchise can tick VR gaming from their checklist too.
Saints and Sinners is a must-play for any VR headset owner who wants to try out definitive games suited to this medium. Booting this up on the Oculus Quest 2 is bound to be an enjoyable affair.
1 No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky might not be a video game franchise per se, but this one game has sparked so much discussion over time that it just might qualify as one. The launch of this widely-anticipated game was marred by false promises, a boring gameplay loop, and aimless procedural world design.
However, over time, Hello Games has brought in almost all of the promised features into No Man's Sky and integrated new ones as well. One of the biggest inclusions is definitely the introduction of VR, allowing players to experience this game from a fresh and extremely immersive viewpoint.