Mixing the worlds of virtual reality and investigative storytelling is where Detective VR comes into play, a mixed reality narrative investigation game coming to the Meta Quest 3. By collaborating with the Studio Chipo y Juan and the Valem Studio, this game hopes to put players into the shoes of a detective that uses their detective skills in the real world while mixed with captivating environments for a fresh investigative experience.
Game Overview
Control time, gather clues, and interview witnesses to dive deep into complex mysteries in Detective VR within your physical play space. Inspired by well-known titles such as Minority Report, Return of the Obra Dinn, and Immortality, the game tasks players with sifting through untrustworthy testimonies to get to the truth. The complete game has about 4–6 hours of content, split into three separate stories with eight different characters.
Key Features
- Mixed Reality Integration: Uses passthrough technology to overlay virtual clues and characters onto your real-life surroundings.
- Time Manipulation: Players have the ability to manipulate time in order to recreate events, allowing them to glean more insight into each case.
- Interactive Storytelling: Immerse yourself in a captivating world and interact with multiple Character environment where each figure has various stories and secrets to unveil.
- Multiple Cases: Solve three different cases to be investigated as each one comes with its own challenges and requires a different investigative style.
Release Information
After a demo presented during Meta Connect 2022 and a teaser in October 2024, Detective VR will be released on February 27, 2025, solely on the Meta Quest 3 family of devices. There is currently a demo for players who want an early taste of the game.
Conclusion
Detective VRÂ is poised to offer an innovative blend of narrative-driven gameplay and mixed reality technology, providing an immersive detective experience on the Meta Quest 3. With its unique features and engaging storytelling, it stands as a noteworthy addition to the evolving landscape of virtual reality gaming.Â