Duuro Magazine

“By the time the credits rolled, I was left feeling disappointed more than anything else. There is a good game buried in here. With tighter economy balancing, more meaningful survival systems, and enemies that are dangerous without being bullet sponges, I Hate This Place could have been an easy recommendation. Instead, it feels like a promising idea that loses confidence in itself halfway through.”

“After about 18 hours, From The Ashes left me with a clear impression. This is a better version of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. It improves the story, gives you a protagonist worth caring about, removes most of the unnecessary padding, and fully benefits from a third-person camera that changes everything. It also fits a familiar Ubisoft pattern, launching rough and then quietly becoming much better over time, often at a lower price.”

“Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is not a bad game. It is an enjoyable, lightweight stealth adventure with good vibes, fun levels, and a clear respect for what makes the Thief fantasy appealing. It is also not essential. It is the definition of a solid seven out of ten experience. Something you play, appreciate for what it is, shrug at the rough parts, and move on.”

“Wanderer does not just send you to different time periods. It lets you play with them. Twist them. Rethink them. And that is what makes it special. If you can accept a few technical bumps, this is absolutely essential. It is bold, memorable and full of moments that stay with you long after you take off the headset.”

“If you're a diehard RTS fan or a longtime Homeworld player who's been curious about how it might feel to command your fleet in VR, this is absolutely worth checking out. If you're new like me, prepare for a learning curve, but also for a payoff that feels special once you get the hang of it. It's not perfect, but it's ambitious, atmospheric, and unlike almost anything else on the Quest.”

“If you enjoy games with the vibe of Dredge or gameplay like Papers, Please, or you just love eerie stories that get under your skin, you owe it to yourself to try Static Dread: The Lighthouse. It's haunting, oddly cozy, and one of the most memorable indie horror experiences I've played this year.”

“The only real thing holding it back from greatness is its difficulty. Those sudden spikes break the pacing and make it hard to fully enjoy what the game is doing so well elsewhere. There were multiple moments where I thought, “Okay, this is it, I'm done,” only to boot it back up an hour later because I couldn't shake it. That's the magic of Silly Polly Beast — it frustrates you, but it also pulls you back in.”

“If you've got a Meta Quest 3, Arken Age is one of those games you simply have to experience. It's the kind you hand to a friend to show them why VR is worth caring about — and the kind that stays in your head long after you've finished. This isn't just good VR. This is VR at its absolute best.”

“NDreams has delivered something truly special here. Even with its technical hiccups, Reach stands tall as a must-play for any Quest 3 owner. Few VR games capture the sense of freedom, discovery, and physicality quite like this one. If you own a Quest 3, Reach isn't just worth playing, it's essential. It's a breathtaking leap forward for what VR can feel like, and once you experience it, every other movement system will feel a little less satisfying.”

“If you are a fan of the Alien franchise and have been waiting for something new since Isolation, this is absolutely worth playing. It will not blow your mind, but it will keep you entertained for several hours with a faithful blend of action and horror. If you already played the VR version, however, there is little reason to return here. The scares, the tension, the immersion, they all hit harder in VR.”

“When everything is working as it should, Forgive Me Father 2 is an absolute blast. The joy of mowing down hordes of eldritch horrors with grotesque, imaginative weapons cannot be overstated. On the downside, the story is confusing at best and forgettable at worst and the performance issues are glaring on PS5. But if you're in the market for a boomer shooter that leans heavily into Lovecraftian weirdness, Forgive Me Father 2 delivers where it counts.”

“Prison Boss: Prohibition isn’t a reinvention of the wheel—but it doesn’t need to be. It’s a smart, playful evolution of a very specific kind of VR experience. It takes the core loop of the original—craft, sell, hide, repeat, and layers on just enough new mechanics, flavor, and chaos to make it feel fresh.”

“Kvark is something special. It doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel, but it doesn’t need to. What it does do is deliver a tightly crafted, highly atmospheric shooter dripping with personality. The blend of retro-futurism, Cold War paranoia, and sci-fi horror is executed with love and precision. It’s creepy, it’s punchy, it’s stylish, and above all — it’s fun.”

“Once Upon a Puppet is a game that succeeds more on its artistic merits and creative vision than its mechanical execution. It's a beautiful, atmospheric adventure that creates a unique and memorable world, even if the journey through it isn't always smooth.”

“Ghost Town is a landmark achievement in VR game design. It demonstrates a deep understanding of what makes VR special as a medium while delivering a compelling narrative and satisfying and extremely creative gameplay. It's not just one of the best VR games of the year – it's one of the best VR games period, setting a new standard for what's possible in the medium.”

“Finding Frankie is a creative and engaging horror game that successfully carves out its own niche in the genre. Its unique setting, solid mechanics, and strong presentation make for an memorable experience. However, it can be completed in around 90 minutes. So whole Finding Frankie delivers an entertaining and unique take on the mascot horror genre, just don't expect it to keep you occupied for more than an evening.”

“Drug Dealer Simulator is a niche title that won't appeal to everyone. Its core gameplay loop is inherently repetitive - source product, prepare deals, make deliveries, manage money, repeat. However, for players who enjoy management sims and can look past the technical limitations, there's an engaging game underneath.”

“The Tale of Bistun is a modest but earnest attempt to bring Persian mythology to life through interactive storytelling. Its greatest strength lies in its narrative presentation, particularly its excellent narrator who guides players through this tale of love and loss. While the gameplay mechanics are basic and the combat system lacks depth, the game's brief runtime prevents these limitations from becoming too problematic.”

“he Inheritance of Crimson Manor is a solid entry in the first-person puzzle adventure genre. While it doesn't revolutionize the formula, it executes its core elements with confidence and polish. The well-designed puzzles, atmospheric setting, and intriguing mystery combine to create an engaging experience that will satisfy fans of both puzzle games and atmospheric exploration.”

“Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection is a game with interesting ideas that doesn't quite realize its full potential. The monster-raising mechanic provides some tactical depth, and the central love story between Tama and Koko offers genuine emotional stakes. However, clunky combat, inconsistent AI, and technical issues hold it back from excellence.”