For many, No Man’s Sky could have been such an interesting and exciting game, but in the end, the disappointment was great. Could interest in the game be reignited by virtual reality support?
No Man’s Sky is not a bad game; it’s just not what many hoped for due to the hype beforehand. Anyone expecting a simple exploration game with survival elements without classic MMO features and without a great story will get such a game. Nevertheless, many gamers are disappointed, and player numbers on Steam have fallen sharply in recent weeks.
Can VR “save” No Man’s Sky?
With the recent release of Playstation VR, Hello Games has the opportunity to revive interest in the game. Imagine exploring the vast planets and caves directly and immersively with the headset. Looking around in the cockpit of your own spaceship and experiencing everything in a more realistic way. VR support would surely make many players revisit No Man’s Sky, and those interested in VR games might consider getting the game for this reason.
The question that arises, however, is whether this would ensure long-term success. The actual game does not change with virtual reality support. So if someone is not satisfied with the game itself, they will not find it good with VR either. It would be a nice and likely temporary gimmick. However, for those primarily interested in exploring 3D worlds in VR, No Man’s Sky VR could indeed become a game they might enjoy.
Test VR in the game
By the way, it is already possible to experience No Man’s Sky in VR. This works on PC through a tool called VorpX. Anyone who owns an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive can emulate a VR mode with this tool. However, some problems can be expected, including motion sickness. Those who feel queasy quickly while playing virtual reality games should be cautious. By the way, there are currently no plans for an (official) VR support for No Man’s Sky. However, in the past, the developers stated that they think the idea is great.
What are your thoughts? Do you believe that VR could help No Man’s Sky soar to new heights?
No Man's Sky is a space open-world game with survival influences, where planets are procedurally generated. Players explore the galaxy and can choose whether to...
