Schell Games

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As the temperatures drop, let's look at some must-have cozy VR games and experiences to add to your holiday wishlist, made by Schell Games and our friends around the games industry: "},"id":"c88c42e2-81e6-41de-b9b3-096e9f72c3d9","isHidden":false,"type":"textBlock"},{"content":{"level":"h2","text":" Lost Recipes ","customid":""},"id":"451d61c0-7f6b-4e1b-b86b-9bb1d9335f5a","isHidden":false,"type":"headingBlock"},{"content":{"text":" Available On: Meta Horizon Store Whereas most cooking sims are a frenetic rush to complete orders as quickly as possible, Lost Recipes by Schell Games is all about precision. Players will travel to the kitchens of three distant cultures with native speakers guiding you through the sights and smells of their favorite dishes. Make Souvlaki in Ancient Greece, steam whole fish in Song Dynasty, China or even make Mukbil Pollo in the Yucatan Peninsula as you follow authentic recipes and learn ancient cooking techniques and more about the culture you're experiencing. 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Players take the role of secret agent as they solve puzzles to disarm traps, unlock keys and thwart the evil villains' dastardly plans all in an experience that is enjoyed fully seated. Incredible music, jaw-dropping intro sequences, and fantastic storytelling makes this series of games stick with you long after you complete the game. There's even a vibrant Discord community to discuss lore and complete special challenges. 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The games' protagonist, Quill, ventures through a fantasy world solving puzzles, navigating treacherous terrain and defeating enemies, but the player serves as an observer from a fixed point who can help guide Quill to victory. It's a full-fledged adventure game without having to worry about motion sickness and with tons of replayability from all the secrets to unlock. Both games also just received gorgeous new graphics updates for the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S, so there has never been a better time to pick up these must-have cozy experiences. 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You can play this entire game laying down in bed and fall asleep gazing up at the tranquil sky accompanied by nothing but the soothing sounds of the in-game environments. "},"id":"5e17e895-53be-4189-83ad-41573bc325ee","isHidden":false,"type":"textBlock"},{"content":{"location":"web","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=R3YARVIRMjs","video":[],"poster":[],"caption":"","autoplay":"false","muted":"true","loop":"false","controls":"true","preload":"auto"},"id":"f271d1d9-1605-4958-aadd-a4673e61afe0","isHidden":false,"type":"videoBlock"},{"content":{"level":"h2","text":" Ghost Giant ","customid":""},"id":"c06eea25-af67-4c56-b39e-e0ec9ab39994","isHidden":false,"type":"headingBlock"},{"content":{"text":" Available On: Meta Horizon Store , PS VR Immersive storytelling is one of the ways that VR really shines, and Thunderful Games' Ghost Giant is perhaps the best example so far of tugging on heart strings within the confines of a puzzle game. Help Louis, a lonely little boy, and the local citizens of Sancourt as you slowly reveal the overarching narrative and find yourself transported into this vibrant world of talking animals and hidden secrets. Quick, grab this one before someone spoils it for you. "},"id":"a19d8ff6-5bc8-4356-b436-282631b021d1","isHidden":false,"type":"textBlock"},{"content":{"location":"web","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DUqP07yQG4A","video":[],"poster":[],"caption":"","autoplay":"false","muted":"true","loop":"false","controls":"true","preload":"auto"},"id":"4f2e38af-cf5a-4715-a2d0-275945d1d837","isHidden":false,"type":"videoBlock"},{"content":{"level":"h2","text":" Wander ","customid":""},"id":"e0a726ed-b88a-471f-b27e-939c49a616c5","isHidden":false,"type":"headingBlock"},{"content":{"text":" Available On: Meta Horizon Store Explore the beauty of the world without ever leaving your couch with Parkline Interactive's Wander . Very much an exploration app with very light gaming elements, this takes Google Street View and places it neatly into the world of VR. Use speech recognition or the simple interface to travel anywhere in the world, and use the time travel functionality to see the evolution of that location over the years from as far back as the Google data shows. There's even some multiplayer fun to let you explore together or find passionate people showing off their hometowns. 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There's story missions to complete, lots of building and decorating to do and eight different biomes to explore as you farm, fish, mine, cook, paint and more, all without ever being out of reach of your IRL cup of tea. "},"id":"438dd58f-2fe5-477c-baa8-54674536d81a","isHidden":false,"type":"textBlock"},{"content":{"location":"web","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YS4o1974h3w","video":[],"poster":[],"caption":"","autoplay":"false","muted":"true","loop":"false","controls":"true","preload":"auto"},"id":"92f87982-abdb-45d4-a936-db9459f2485c","isHidden":false,"type":"videoBlock"},{"content":{"level":"h2","text":" Neko Atsume Purrfect Kitty Collector ","customid":""},"id":"50ce7cdf-9b1b-4dad-8c67-25e913210b68","isHidden":false,"type":"headingBlock"},{"content":{"text":" Available On: Meta Horizon Store Ever wanted to just rub as many cat bellies as possible? Neko Atsume Purrfect takes the beloved casual mobile App and ramps up the interactivity in the virtual reality space. Now, you can do more than observe as you pet, feed, play with, and cuddle 46 different breeds of cats. This interactive pet sim is the most relaxing fun you can have in VR as you unlock new items and try to get every cat possible to your home. 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There's mysteries to solve and tons to do in Starship Home , but our favorite part may just be putting our feet up and looking at all of the lovely details as it expertly turns rooms into fantastic spaceships full of life and wonder. Note: You will have to lose the blanket for this one! This game is all about walking around and seeing all the gorgeous mixed reality goodness. 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Sure, there's a campaign mode, but the sandbox mode is by far the most relaxing, and allows you to discover all of the little secrets or just make your ideal utopia. Perfect for the winter months, be sure to get the Snowy Islands DLC to perfectly match the chilly temps outside with new themed attractions and buildings...just watch out for avalanches. 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You serve as the puppetmaster weaving this tall tale full of puzzles, adventure, lovable sidekicks and an exciting world to explore as you break the laws of physics on your way to solving the ultimate mystery. The 2023 sequel adds even more puzzle-solving fun and the ability to detach and replace limbs to reach inaccessible areas and unlock all of the secrets. "},"id":"d5e79b13-7850-4617-b75a-11f3c1dc49bf","isHidden":false,"type":"textBlock"},{"content":{"location":"web","url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/s2lSw8ngOok?feature=shared","video":[],"poster":[],"caption":"","autoplay":"false","muted":"true","loop":"false","controls":"true","preload":"auto"},"id":"25b63867-ec15-4214-8219-f04827444d20","isHidden":false,"type":"videoBlock"}]

Beyond Games | Cozy Experiences You Need for VR/MR

December 4, 2024 · insights

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