Chris Jones

“Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked is a standout VR experience that blends stunning craftsmanship, immersive presentation, brilliant narration, and strategic depth into one unforgettable journey. Its respect for Forgotten Realms lore, its engaging class variety, and the power of Moe Rock’s narration elevate it to the top tier of VR fantasy adventures. Minor bugs aside, this collaboration delivers in ways both fans of Demeo and D&D will appreciate—making it the best tabletop-inspired VR title available today.”

“Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch transforms tactical combat into a thrilling roguelike loop that never loses its edge. It’s a brutal yet rewarding evolution of Ocean Drive Studio’s formula. It challenges your mind, punishes your mistakes, and celebrates your perseverance. With refined combat, sharp design, and almost endless replay value, this is a journey that keeps pulling you back in for one more run.”

“IRON GUARD: Salvation is more than just another VR tower defense game. It’s a desperate stand against extinction, brought to life with breathtaking visuals, finely tuned strategy, and the raw immersion of Meta Quest 3. Every wave of enemies feels like part of a larger war for survival, with meticulous attention to detail making the battlefield feel alive, while smooth performance and a smart difficulty curve keep the challenge fair. The skill tree progression system serves as a pillar of replayability, letting you shape strategies across dozens of missions in ways that feel fresh each time. While more modes could add variety, these shortcomings never diminished my experience, and with virtually no motion sickness and constant moments that pushed me to adapt, Xlab Digital’s IRON Guard: Salvation stands tall as one of the most rewarding VR strategy games on Meta Quest 3.”

“MudRunner VR on the Meta Quest 3 offers a challenging, immersive off-road simulation but falls short in key areas. The realistic vehicle handling and terrain physics are impressive, but clunky controls, dated visuals, and movement restrictions prevent it from reaching its full potential. If you’re a hardcore fan of MudRunner or love slow-paced, realistic simulators, you might overlook the game’s flaws and enjoy what it offers. However, if you’re looking for a polished and fluid VR driving experience, you may find the awkward movement system, lack of manual interactions, and steep learning curve frustrating. For off-road sim fans, MudRunner VR could be worth checking out. For general VR players, however, you can find better driving experiences elsewhere.”

“Flint Treasure of Oblivion is a game with ambitious ideas that are undermined by uneven execution. Its blend of tactical combat, exploration, and storytelling has the potential to shine, but the lack of depth, polish, and accessibility hold it back. The visuals and soundtrack do add some glimmer of hope at times and fans of pirate-themed adventures may find moments of enjoyment. So if that is you, then I may give the game a whirl. But for new players to this style of play, it might be better to walk the plank.”

“When it comes to Goblin Slayer Another Adventurer: Nightmare Feast it started as a weird experience. It took a while before I felt anything for the game, and that doesn't usually happen for me. I didn't start feeling anything till about two or so hours in about anything. However, it does offer a moderately enjoyable experience, especially for fans of the series. But it doesn’t stand out in the crowded RPG landscape. Its tactical gameplay can be fun but is hindered by clunky mechanics and uneven difficulty. While it captures the essence of the Goblin Slayer universe, the game ultimately feels like a missed opportunity to deliver something truly memorable.”

“Lost Eidolons has many great things going for it. However, it isn’t perfect by any means. Despite its issues, its positive aspects triumph overall. The story always kept pulling me in and evoking emotions that not many games can do for me these days. Lost Eidolons is a game that might take some time to get attached to. But once you get in the swing of things, it hooks you, and you’re in for the ride. Lost Eidolons is available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms. The game has an MSRP of $34.99 which is a great price for how much I enjoyed the game.”