VR's Most Realistic Looking Game Is Available NOW!

[@toddboothbee1361]

This looks great. This is what I want VR for -- exploration. (And relaxation, sometimes.) When I was a kid, I often wanted to enter book illustrations and participate in those worlds. It looks that is becoming reality.

[@AwesomeGuy1079]

Agreed

[@rosecity_chris]

Right, imo one of the most exciting things with the future of VR is virtually visiting places and doing things you can't do in real life for whatever reason. I think simulators are going to have a lot of success in VR.

[@LiveBenchmarks]

Virtual Reality :)

[@revelationtrain7518]

As a kid I thought the same

[@chuck176]

@@LiveBenchmarks is it on quest!

[@pipecleanermaster]

This literally released today, glad to see you were following it as well

[@SuperrrSid]

pretty sure he got sponsored by them and didn't know about them until recently. However, it is still great to see him reviewing a new game. I will be waiting for more reviews by steam before purchasing; hopefully it stays Very Positive. Seems to have motion sickness issues in the negative reviews.

[@bigmakbm1]

@@SuperrrSid I have strong "VR Legs" but I can see how it could make you feel motion sickness, for me it's because even at 90FPS the water seems to animate at a different frame rate and when you splash about in it you get the illusion of reprojection.

[@MasterRuss]

@@bigmakbm1 Have you expirimented with the vignette settings? That might help with your motion sickness.

[@fn9869]

1:36 love how the sound changes when you go underwater

[@AshA-ww8hc]

Damn exactly what I was going to say.

[@justamanofculture12]

That's pretty accurate lol. I can imagine how they recorded that sound lmao.

[@remmer9964]

I decided to give this game a try and I'm honestly so glad I did. Before I loaded a level I had the idea of turning a fan on to make it even more immersive and it completely changed the game for me. I got so immersed that at one point it was like I could feel the sun on the back of my head as I paddled. This sorta thing (phantom touch) has happened to me before in Vrchat with fire but not like in this game. The warmth from the sun even disappeared as I entered areas with shade - completely insane what the brain can do. If you're looking for another game similar to something like AirCar then this game is perfect!

[@Elkaygee320]

I've had this happen in Real Fishing VR, too! It's WILD. We live on a lake, so playing on the porch, listening to the lake, the game, the lake, the game--it was downright disconcerting for a bit until I relaxed into it!

[@PacificSword]

Phantom Touch in VRchat eh ? uhhhh what exactly were you up to in there ?

[@menantumakawak]

@@PacificSword huh?

[@MadMaxBLD]

I've always been wanting more games like this, where you're dropped in a gorgeous environment and just relax. The various meditation apps attempt this but it's not enough to just stare at the world for me; I want to explore it! This game seems like the perfect after-work recovery.

[@FreddyEsquivelV]

1:30 I'm from Costa Rica, and I confirm we have places like that here. Hope you can come visit sometime to experience it in RL

[@slothsarecool]

Looks so sweet! I totally agree that this is the sort of content VR needs more of

[@SkemeKOS]

Looks incredible! I hope the PSVR2 Sense Controllers can easily be strapped to a pole like that

[@VRFlightSimGuy]

This genuinely looks fantastic. This would look stunning in the Varjo Aero. Great video Mike thanks for sharing!

[@MindEyeMediaVR]

I played the demo for this and bought the full game yesterday. This is everything you said it is--one of the best simulators in VR right now IMHO.

[@chezarctica7386]

This makes me want a gaming pc even more now. Amazing.

[@darc4314]

Just got this today. My new chill game.

[@mathieu525]

now im just imagining how immersive this could be if you were playing in a pool setup with a stationary kayak and waterproof controllers you put at the ends of a rod. i know its absurd but imagine

[@anewworld6006]

super

[@Hildegarden]

VR -Technology has so much potential, it could be helpful for example for ill people that can´t leave hospitals and can still chat/play/work or children attending classes and learning virtually!

[@DigitalNomadOnFIRE]

Downloading right now, looks awesome. This level of emersion is what VR is all about, it makes you feel like you're there...

[@GAMERTAGVR]

My boy did good 👍

[@VirtualRealityOasis]

Thank you bro []-)

[@blissweb]

I want this on the Quest 2. If it was standalone I would buy immediately. 🙂 looks really awesome, and agree about the friends in free roam mode.

[@tonyahall395]

Agreed. I’ve wanted this game so much but straight to Quest 2

[@deepcoolclear]

I purchased it and am happy . Wish there were more open real world experiences like this than just games

[@akadiggerwitz]

Been playing the Australia demo on repeat for days now. Such a relaxing experience dude!

[@Osssimo]

Hi, where can I find this demo?

[@akadiggerwitz]

@@Osssimo it was on steam dude. You’d have to check if it still is.

[@NotPofkp]

time for me to walk outside without walking outside (im australian and dont own a kayak)

[@johnathanmckenzie9032]

Played the hell out of the demo and just spent like last 4 hours chilling in this while sitting in my kayak such a beautiful experience.

[@AtrusDesign]

Cool! The real kayak probably helps a lot on immersion!

[@PhilippeFL92]

What graphic card and cpu have you ?

[@johnathanmckenzie9032]

@@AtrusDesign definitely especially seeing how I can’t leave the house cos I have covid adds a sense off freedom

[@johnathanmckenzie9032]

@@PhilippeFL92 hey mate I’m using a 1070 Ti

[@johnathanmckenzie9032]

@@PhilippeFL92 and cpu is an i7 7700

[@SingleRacerSVR]

WOW!!! Mike, this is outstanding - I don't want to sound like a "snob", but to me there have been way too many kiddie like VR games, and not enough AAA titles like Half Life Alex... But being a graphics fiend, I am so impressed with this title. [:]-)

[@DiamondDepthYT]

I absolutely love kayaking IRL so this game would be SO COOL to check out! Unfortunately, I don't have a PC powerful enough for it yet

[@lims6405]

You can have an oculus quest 2

[@iam_kuz]

@@lims6405 graphics wont be good on quest 2

[@lims6405]

@@iam_kuz yes pc is better for graphics but it’s also way more expensive

[@PhilippeFL92]

@@lims6405 it is only on pcvr for now

[@lims6405]

@@PhilippeFL92 and you can connect your quest 2 to a pc

[@mivact]

This looks like a must. My kayak out in the garage needs a new skin. Between that, work and a back injury it has been unused 15 years. The penguin meeting in actual reality is memorable. I had one swim up to me and then just float there and stare.

[@DavidHunter]

It’s depressing there’s not far more VR content like this.

[@jaysoegaard]

BEST LOOKING VR GAME TO DATE...Love this genre so much untapped potential with this IP

[@muskaman2k]

Willy has been free since 1993. Glad to see hes still around in VR. Very nice looking game and glad to see you didnt forget about youtube hah!

[@PRepublicOfChina]

This would be great if you could drive a jet ski. They should mod this game to make it like Waverace: Blue storm.

[@johnvehikite4023]

This just convinced me to preorder this for PSVR2. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@VirtualRealityOasis]

Sweet! I’ll have some cool PSVR 2 content coming soon []-)

[@PeterRattin]

I’m so glad you released a new video

[@VirtualRealityOasis]

Cheers Harry! []-)

[@PeterRattin]

@@VirtualRealityOasis Cheers Mike

[@apolkxi]

I can't believe it is created by a 3 man team. 😱 More like a team with 3 very talented people.👍👍

[@davisdiercks]

Me literally screaming the whole time: THE REFRACTION AHHHH THE INTERACTIVE SPLASHES UGGHHH THOSE COLLIDERS THE WAVE PHYSICS OH MY GOSH OOOOOHHH THE REFLECTIONSSSS WHAT ANIMATED CHARACTERS

[@OfficialRedDirtNurse]

Saw your video - instantly purchased.

[@Gunfreak19]

I've just given it a short 20 minute test over 2 days, just to check it out, not done much exploring. and I'm super impressed with some of that texture work, rock in particular looks so real, the wet cliffs in the Bjørnøya map looks fantastic, same with the rocks on the Costa Rica map, was also hugely impressed with the greenery and palms on the Costa Rica map.

[@nancyjacobs2013]

I’ve never done any VR things, but the idea of KAYAKING (which I enjoy in the Spring, Summer, and Fall) is really exciting to me! If anything convinces me to buy VR devices, it is the idea of kayaking VR.

[@mrrm1st]

Hey Mike. Glad you are well. I think your right to take it easy. I really hope the second half of 2022 is going to have a ton of vr news and releases.

[@VirtualRealityOasis]

Thank you so much mate! Exciting stuff is coming, we just gotta be a little more patient []-)

[@Peaceful_Zen_Life]

Is it weird that I got a cold chill when you got to Antarctica?

[@marconius101]

i bought my VR set this week, got it today and this is the first game i ever played in VR... i gonna try google earth next... COOL, have fun...

[@vidarCRC]

I live some 3-4 hours away from Papagayo...And never been there. I'll probably experience it in VR first haha.

[@GabeDobsky]

The shape of a Pringle is called a hyperbolic paraboloid. Now you know

[@bou222]

Buying it this afternoon. It was on my mind, and I saw this video showcasing some new content. I am getting it to show friends and family. The ones showed the demo to already started to understand the appeal of VR for non gamers.

[@mirshia5248]

go vote for the roadmap features guys, show support

[@tracishoblom7032]

This game will literally get me to figure out PC VR. All I’ve ever done is native Quest 2 games. Looks amazing! Thank you.

[@stachowi]

WOW! This is EXACTLY why i love VR.

[@Daniel-Hawk]

Bought it this morning... It's breathtaking beautiful.

[@VirtualRealityOasis]

You’re breathtaking []-)

[@Daniel-Hawk]

@@VirtualRealityOasis you haven't seen our new game in the making 😜

[@PhilippeFL92]

What graphic card and cpu do you have ?

[@Daniel-Hawk]

@@PhilippeFL92 3080 / i7/9gen

[@earflapphat]

This looks amazing! I feel like it would be a great game to hang out in after a long day and you just want to relax in vr.

[@bobross38]

I’m getting this probably tomorrow once my paycheck comes In because this looks epic!! Also wondering if you can do another updated emu vr video or even a livestream with viewers being able to join with the new netplay ability. Something like a Mario party live stream sort of thing.

[@Prairieshutterbug64]

So nice to see another amazing alternative to blowing zombies away.

[@twotonesmybones]

wow this looks awesome! and your right if there was multiplayer with this it would be amazing! Is there a way to convert the padle to a rower so you can use in conjunction with a rowing machine?

[@VirtualRealityOasis]

They actually have that suggestion on their trello roadmap so maybe in the future []-)

[@kateward3914]

It's already enough of a workout for me. 😆

[@twotonesmybones]

@@kateward3914 Do you do what he did in the video? Attach the controllers to a stick?

[@kateward3914]

I haven't yet but I want to try it.

[@kateward3914]

I can say, from firsthand experience with kayaking IRL, that steering and controlling the kayak felt VERY realistic in the fjord, but unrealistically easy in the swimming pool demo.

[@fish45566]

it looks so cool i wish i had a vr ready pc

[@jamesleegte]

I’ve just purchased this, I put my headset on and was like I can’t deal with this British heatwave and headset on my hot face and kayaking. I’ve set my alarm for 4am so I can play when it’s cooler.

[@VirtualRealityOasis]

Smart man []-)

[@bloodmerchant4960]

I remembered the documentary of the survival guy who sail the ocean and almost died this will be epic imagine to experience those in VR. Storm crashing wake.. damn

[@maxinechecchi7883]

Loved the video Mike, definitely going to be getting this now!

[@jonathankvex]

I saw this came out yesterday and was super interested, but now that I saw your video I just purchased. Thank you for the content!

[@Retrogamer71]

This is what VR ought to be. Bought this on Steam black Friday sale. Not holding my breath that minimum spec 1070 is going deliver what is presented on screen here

[@nialltracey2599]

Yeah, really looks like a "social chill" mode would be awesome. It needs to happen!

[@adamreynolds2234]

yeh that's my cup of tea, exited to play :)

[@Gr00t]

These type of VR experiences are cool and all, but they are also my biggest problem with VR. $33 (here in Australia) for what is effectively a tech demo is just not something I can justify when there are so many pancake games that offer 1000x the content for less.

[@evolicious]

None of those pancake games have any of the immersion though.

[@TotalGAMIX]

Yeah, we are just starting to exit the early days lof v. R. Ps vr2 should definitely help push the industry forward

[@SimonPihl-x9c]

i think this is one of the coolest game, i really love the graphic, its just very talanted. im going to buy this i hope!

[@sergeiz.5815]

I finally got an adjustable head strap BIG difference mine was 21$ on Amazon. Adjustable head strap awesome difference

[@vineshen3599]

Experiences like this is what I would buy a VR headset for.

[@CarlosAustin]

I did my rig of controllers with a sawed off metal broom stick. Pay attention to the orientation of the rings on the controllers facing your headset. Of course you have to have good lighting in the room for them not to loose tracking. I did from time to time. I had to use gaffer tape to keep the controllers from sliding out because I do not have the foam grips that Mike has. It was not enough to have the tie wraps. Make sure you play space is large enough for you to row. Have somebody in your family or friend check the space around you while you are in headset that you don't hit the wall or something. There is no resistance on the oars as you row, so the feeling of rowing is not there. There is a section in the menu of the game to make certain adjustments for doing this setup. Check those out by pressing A on your right controller. Do not drop your controllers. They are very hard to replace and expensive. The maps have a border that will return you to your start point. Out of bounds kind of thing. 4 maps you get with this game. The visuals are impressive, but is 2017, developer Ninja Theory released of Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice still tops my list. My two cents. Thank you.

[@zenwilds2911]

This co-op would be AMAZING

[@draginator6]

I'm absolutely putting my kayak on a platform in my garage to play this.

[@VirtualRealityOasis]

Haha that’s next level immersion mate []-)

[@draginator6]

@@VirtualRealityOasis I've had this game on my steam wishlist for a little while now so I was happy it launched with a discount. Can't wait to get this set up.

[@3duder]

Just bought this game, based on your video. Ty

[@Yahleel-cq9ci]

Bro Im telling you right now lifelike VR is on its way and its addicting and im an insider its going to blow people away and its all thanks to Google and Apple and Meta and Microsoft lets go bro!!!!

[@danielshaw007]

Few weights on that rod be a great workout too

[@D21a8ta]

wow I have fr but I’ve never seen anything this good

[@gunnbr]

WOW! You convinced me. I just bought the game based just off your video!

[@marvinklassen7083]

You were having so much fun, I think I will enjoy this! 👍

[@senti2175]

There's higher chance of me visiting Costa Rica and enjoying that place IRL than making this work wirelessly without any input lag or other problems. 😬

[@DinaRegine]

This looks awesome, and I wish this was available directly w/ Oculus (and skipping the computer) , so much cool stuff out there and non on a Mac.

[@eepruls]

Wow. This is the next generation of VR. It's only going to get better and better.

[@paulthurston2883]

I own a real Mirage Kayak and a Skee carbon fiber paddle. I can't use it any more as my knees are buggered with arthritis. This is going to be my next purchase. Awesome.

[@philgreen815]

Just downloaded today, was praying for a decent kayak game and this is it ! Absolutely love this game, and am eager for more maps, such as lake district ? Cornwall ? Scotland ? or US inland and west coast ? Kayak VR is on a level with VR Fishing, excellent graphics and total immersion. Your review sold it to me, well done.

[@1up4evr7]

I got really motion sick while playing this demo, but man is this a cool game! 🎮

[@ozgurkuzu2202]

Yeah me too this game worst for motion sickness.

[@patbocchicchio]

A glimpse into the future

[@Protato_Gamer]

Just upgraded to a 3070 and got this game to celebrate. Almost cried it was so beautiful 🥹

[@cybertones942]

Be nice to have a vr as clear as this

[@themerote]

Mike your stick is a more sensible length, I used a broom, that was not a great idea.

[@ClellBiggs]

I don't have time to play games right now but once I do this is the first game I'm going to play.

[@proffmongo]

Thank You for this video!!! Due to health issues I can't kayak anymore. The physics are great!!! My right stroke is stronger than my left & I would veer to the left. This game does the same thing!!!!! I Love It!!! I had a Seda Glider (19 1/2') with winged paddles & this game in arcade mode feels very much the same!!! Thank you again!!!! Now I wish they would add a Rudder mode to help keep me straight.

[@maxjames00077]

Love my oculus quest 2 for this reason!! Great video

[@jandart8002]

Loved this, this is a real chill out. Great, thanks.

[@miguelpetrovic9421]

Im in chock with the graphics.

[@CptAloevera]

This is definately 1 of my reasons for buying the quest 3 soon

[@waderobinson9218]

Love it. That in game option of pixel density should be in every PCVR game. This game is super well optimized; which impressed me more when you informed me this was done by a 3 man team. this game needs a modding community and support. add guns (kayak mario kart?), kayak wave surfing/ tony hawk, space map, the options are endless and wild.

[@NandR]

I had trouble running this one. 2060S and 10700F was struggling. Double vision experience it felt like.

[@Outlander999]

Fantastic. I experienced (amateurish) real kayak, and I can say... this feels "real". Seems a relaxing good experience, I'll buy it in the future. Thanks for the video.

[@watronic_2189]

This game looks incredible, what?!

[@ataynav4716]

this is the kind of quality i want in all games and experiences and hopefully better in the future

[@Jeffreylogan74]

I’m buying it for my psvr2 when it comes out.

[@denizcankaya8277]

Thank you so much!

[@Aussat]

Wow! Looks fantastic! Really stunning by the look of it. Got me looking at purchasing for sure. Thank you for the video.

[@dawne2780]

Haha I bought this immediately after starting your video. It looks perfect for showing to friends and family

[@kangjames2492]

I can imagine playing far cry with it looking like this. It would be epic

[@lemovision]

Would be cool to put your chair in a small pool and strap your controllers to a real paddle... then you can actually push some water while paddling for next level immersion :p

[@Go_Cry]

Yay vr gaming like this it's what it's all about because I know I would not. Half of what I already have

[@ViperVenoM13]

The storm level feels so real at max details on the Reverb G2

[@thenivlacianempire8574]

This water is better looking than I can see in real life with my garbage eyeballs, and glasses that can’t stay clean for half a second lol.

[@bigmakbm1]

If you think it looks good on Quest 2. You haven't seen anything until you boot it up on a G2 or Index, no compression makes this game looks so crisp!

[@chickenpasta7359]

Yeah I genuinely don't get why he's using the Quest for this game lol. It's def holding it back

[@indian_crocodile]

@@chickenpasta7359 airlink and virtual desktop exists. U can plug in a quest 2 to your pc

[@GingerJoeyVR]

Loving this!