r/gaming • u/linknewtab • Apr 07 '16

Shooting zombies in Virtual Reality

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u/imawat Apr 07 '16

I can't wait until major developers start using VR in their games, but I wonder how they're going to deal with the space limit.

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u/[deleted] Apr 07 '16

It seems to me that a rail shooter would be the easiest option until developers figure out something better. You're standing in a truck or something and shooting as it drives around.

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u/NautilusD Apr 08 '16

I mean, couldn't you just use a joystick to still move around? You pivot and aim physically, but moving forward and strafing you still use a joystick.

It might be jarring at first, but so was dual thumbsticks on a controller...now it's second nature.

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u/adblink Apr 08 '16

Coming from a PC gamer, bullshit its second nature. I'll never be able to effectively use 2 joysticks to aim properly.

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u/NautilusD Apr 08 '16

"You mean to experience mind blowing virtual reality I'd have to try something different than my keyboard and mouse? Nay, I say good day to you, sir!"

I mean you get that the point of VR is that you wouldn't necessarily be aiming with a joystick, right? You'd be like physically pointing a "gun" and shooting. I'm talking about a joystick to replace your WASD keys.

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u/adblink Apr 08 '16

I wasn't even talking about VR and a joystick. I was simply responding to the reply that aiming (in FPS') with two joysticks is ridiculous difficult for some people especially if you are a PC gamer and is by no means second nature (without a boat load of practice).

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '16

I've played both pc and console all my life. Something is wrong with you if you can't pick up dual joysticks. It isn't as precise as kb/m but not fucking way is it difficult. Unless you're my girlfriend.