8 Video Game Moments That Will Be Mind-Blowing With The Oculus Rift
5. The Matrix
Admittedly, this isn't a gaming moment and an Oculus Rift game about The Matrix already exists - The Matrix VR. It features some key scenes from the film, recreated in virtual reality with genuine sounds and voice clips from The Matrix included, to make the player feel as if they really have stepped into Neos shoes (and trench coat) as they replay scenes from the film. It works fine for what it is and, crucially, raises questions about how much further the concept can be taken. Surely part of the appeal of any virtual reality Matrix game is the feeling of being jolted seamlessly out of reality and waking up in the post-apocalyptic real world (and vice versa, when lying down to be plugged into the Matrix). Then theres the climax of the film, where Neo begins to see the world in code, which would be a remarkable sight in VR if done correctly. Although the gunfights and slow-motion are the aspects of The Matrix that wowed us back in 1999, some very different features could make a game version a must-play for the Oculus Rift.
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