Ars tests The Nest, the HTC Vive’s first VR sniper simulator

Sam Machkovech tests VR sniping game The Nest; video edited by Jennifer Hahn. (video link)

The HTC Vive's "room-scale," out-of-the-chair approach to virtual reality has unlocked some very interesting gun-gaming ideas, and, as a result, most of its current shooters encourage a lot of movement. As such, launch highlights Hover Junkers and Space Pirate Trainer offer significant gameplay benefits for anyone who can duck, dodge, and hop around their play space while faking like a laser cowboy.

Some VR gamers may prefer an experience that splits the difference: a shooting game that employs motion-tracked controllers but doesn't require serious physical effort. Those players will finally get their wish with the impending launch of this month's The Nest, whose early access beta version stakes its entire claim on a single weapon: the sniper rifle.

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