E3 2016: These Are The 15 VR Games At E3 You Need To Know About

2016 is the year of VR. With Oculus Rift and HTC Vive already on the market, and PSVR looking to bring the technology to mainstream this October, E3 2016 has naturally become a haven for VR announcements and showcases.

There are a large handful of VR games present at this year's E3. Not all of them are created equal. Below, we'll go over the 15 that you need to know about.

E3 2016: These Are The 15 VR Games You Need To Know About

Bound

HMD: PSVR
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rnGenre: 3D Platformer Puzzle Game
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rnRelease: October 16th, 2016
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rnDescription: Bound is a unique blend of multiple genres. First, it's a 3D platformer that delivers minimalist storytelling as you adventure through its landscapes. During your adventure you'll solve puzzles, and dance through the environments. It's caught the attention of many E3-goers due to its beautiful art-style and motion-captured choreography, making it a big launch title for PSVR.
DOOM

HMD: HTC Vive
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rnGenre: Shooter
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rnRelease: TBA
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rnDescription: DOOM has quickly become one of 2016 most critically acclaimed games. Its wide breadth of exciting weapons and highly optimized presentation has made it a widely talked about game and one of this generation's finest single-player first-person shooters.
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rnSo, when Bethesda announced that it'll add VR support to DOOM in a future update, it's no surprise that fans were overcome with joy. After all, AAA experiences in VR are just about non-existent currently. Bethesda plans to change that.
Final Fantasy XV VR Experience

HMD: PSVR
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rnGenre: Role-Playing Game
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rnRelease: September 30th
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rnDescription: Final Fantasy XV VR Experience is Square Enix's first rodeo with VR. It's brief and quite limited in gameplay, allowing players to assume control of Prompto as he fires his gun at a massive monster while simultaneous dodging its attacks. Visually, it's quite spectacular. It will be provided alongside the release of Final Fantasy XV this September offering PSVR early adopters to try out their new hardware with something crafted by a big publisher.
Fallout 4

HMD: HTC Vive
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rnGenre: Role-Playing Game
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rnRelease: Early 2017
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rnDescription: Games don't get much bigger than Fallout 4. Without VR, it's an engrossing game with hundreds of hours of story to dive into. With VR, it draws you into its post-apocalyptic world as you are able to enjoy the entire game from start to finish. Since VR support is being added post-launch there are currently some issues with UI navigation being finicky, but Bethesda is committed to making it a fulfilling experience. This could end up being the first killer app of VR with high play value, so keep your eye on it.
Farpoint

HMD: PSVR
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rnGenre: First-Person Shooter
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rnRelease: TBA
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rnDescription: Transport yourself into an alien world with Farpoint, where you've crash landed and are only equipped with a gun to protect yourself against the unknowns that surround you. There's story to consume in addition to beautiful sci-fi environments making it one of PSVR's most anticipated titles.
Harmonix Music VR

HMD: PSVR
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rnGenre: Rhythm
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rnRelease: October 2016
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rnDescription: Harmonix Music VR transports you into fun party environments where you can manipulate the world around you as it reacts to the beat of the music you've selected. Choreograph the dance moves of fellow party-goers, and draw beautiful works as you enjoy the music. This is a great place to spend time and relax after a long day at work.
Here They Lie

HMD: PSVR
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rnGenre: Horror
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rnRelease: Fall 2016
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rnDescription: Here They Lie is the premier psychological horror title coming to PSVR. Set in a greyscale world, its reticent environment serves as home to foul creatures. This game won't cut you any slack. Its greyscale visuals help accentuate the tone. Good luck. You'll need it.
Killing Floor: Incursion

HMD: Oculus Rift
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rnGenre: On-Rails Shooter
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rnRelease: 2016
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rnDescription: Killing Floor is a popular horde style shooter on PC. Its VR counterpart is very different in style, trading locomotion for a focused on-rails experience that thrusts you directly into the action. It'll all about having quick aim in this game, and you'll be paid handsomely for your shooter skills with survival.
Resident Evil 7 biohazard

HMD: PSVR
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rnGenre: Survival Horror
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rnRelease: January 24th, 2017
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rnDescription: Resident Evil 7 biohazard is one of the most popular games on the E3 2016 show floor, and for good reason. It is a flavorful combination of Resident Evil's high production values and P.T.'s terror through first-person minimalism.
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rnThis game will not be for the faint of heart, especially when played in VR. However, if you want a true horror experience that emulates what it'd really be like to be in such an adverse environment, you won't find anything more compelling than this in the near future.
Robinson: The Journey

HMD: PSVR
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rnGenre: Adventure
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rnRelease: TBA
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rnDescription: Crytek is getting its hand in the VR pot with Robinson: The Journey. This is a sci-fi adventure game where you explore an alien environment along with your trusty robotic sidekick. In typical Crytek fashion it appears remarkably beautiful, and could end up being a winner for VR.
Serious Sam VR

HMD: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift
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rnGenre: First-Person Shooter
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rnRelease: Summer 2016 Early Access
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rnDescription: Serious Sam has been around for a while. Known for its enthusiastic and sometimes exaggerated combat that is more worried about being fun and exciting than anything else, it's a great fit for VR.
Star Trek: Bridge Crew

HMD: Oculus Rift rn rnGenre: Sci-Fi Simulation rn rnRelease: TBA rn rnDescription: Among this list of games very few support multiplayer. Not only is Star Trek: Bridge Crew among this small cast, but it's one that implements it in a unique way. rn rnStar Trek: Bridge Crew is all about simulating the iconic bridge environment that Star Trek fans have grown to love. You and those you play with, either online or locally, assume the role of crew members on-board the ship. It's been said that it's incredibly life-like and allows Star Trek fans to live out their fantasy.
Star Wars Battlefront: X-Wing VR

HMD: PSVR
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rnGenre: Space Flight Simulator
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rnRelease: October 13th, 2016
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rnDescription: Star Wars: Battlefront is finally getting a proper X-wing fighter mode. For gamers who don't intend to purchase a PSVR, its VR exclusivity will come as an unwelcome surprise. However, those who do are in for a treat.
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rnWhat EA DICE has produced is something that mimics the thrill of dog-fighting in one of the most recognizable sci-fi ships known to man. It's highly cinematic, equipped with the powerful audio that EA DICE is known for. Best of all, it will be offered for free to those who own the base game.
Statik

HMD: PSVR
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rnGenre: Puzzle Mystery
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rnRelease: TBA
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rnDescription: Puzzle games serve as some of the best titles for VR. Statik will address the opportunity with what it's calling a "puzzle mystery" experience where you awake each day with a new hand-mounted puzzle device to solve. In the background will be a doctor surveying your every move. You'll be under pressure to complete tasks as your mind is put to to work.
Michael Bay and The Rogue Initiative

HMD: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, PSVR
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rnGenre: Cinematic
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rnRelease: TBA
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rnDescription: The Rogue Initiative and Michael Bay have announced a partnership today to create a series of cinematic titles that take advantage of the potential of VR. These will be large budget works that, if nothing else, allow highly creative individuals to enter the market. A few concept art pieces have been released and they appear highly imaginative.