When the latest gen of VR headsets burst onto the scene, gamers were ready to jump into brand new and familiar worlds. While several games exist, many of which are brand new IPs, some franchises have yet to make the leap to VR. These franchises have established a dedicated fan base that loves the worlds they get to play in. Delivering their fans a virtual world is the obvious next step.
Most of these games are already in, or feature, a first-person perspective, which makes the game easy to imagine as a VR title. The gameplay, character movements and animations, and engaging stories from several captivating games will perfectly pair with a VR aesthetic and delight eager gamers.
10 Commit All The Crimes In Grand Theft Auto
The Grand Theft Auto series allows players to live out their best criminal fantasies, partaking in drug dealing, weapons dealing, and casual drives through a suburban paradise, among many other things. The series has plenty of depth and massive maps full of hidden treasures and locations to explore.
Players spend hours upon hours in the GAT's virtual cities, making the franchise a prime candidate for a VR title. Visceral interrogations, heart-pounding gunfights, and wild car chases await every gamer who's played the series, and those experiences become even more immersive when the player gets to experience them first-hand.
9 Portal Could Make The Cake A VR Truth
The Portal games have many physics puzzles deliver a trippy experience. Jumping through lined-up portals to gain momentum, sliding on conversion gel to zip across the floor, or leaping great bounds with Longfall boots would be a unique experience.
Valve has already dabbled in VR with Half-Life: Alyx, so it's possible they may give another of their franchises a VR title. The physics puzzles in a VR space will add a fresh dimension to the solving dynamic, allowing players to see things from a new perspective. Plus, carrying around GLaDOS as a potato would be all too charming.
8 Call of Duty Had A VR Tease, But More Is Needed
Even though there was Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare VR experience, it centered on dog-fighting in a spaceship, rather than the boots-on-the-ground soldier experience. The first-person perspective the game became known for would create a great VR experience.
The Call of Duty campaigns deliver big action-packed set-pieces that, when experienced through a VR headset, will truly transport the player into that world whether it's back in WWII, the near future, or a futuristic space war. Special gun peripherals will also increase the immersion players feel.
7 Slay Monster And Cast Spells In The Witcher
The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim received a VR adaptation for all 200+ hours of its campaign, and the fantasy world translated well into VR. The Witcher saw its greatest success with the third game, The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, as it offered dramatic story choices and epic combat against powerful monsters.
Surely those scenes would be a hit in VR, but swinging a sword and casting magical signs would prove equally gratifying to fans of the game. Developers shouldn't forget about Gwent, as sitting at a table with a hand of cards would also be a pretty fun mini-game to play in VR.
6 Halo Would Put Players In Mjolnir Armor
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The Halo franchise has moved from an FPS to an RTS to a twin-stick shooter and even an arcade game. Halo's expansive and vibrant world is primed and ready for a VR title. The arcade game, Halo Fireteam Raven, gives fans a more immersive experience, granting them a physical light gun to use against large screens that surround the players.
Through its first-person perspective, Halo puts players into the super soldiers' Mjolnir armor suits, meaning the UI is practically ready for VR. There's also a great opportunity for peripheral companies to make new Halo-themed gun controllers for players to use and display.
5 FIFA Could Put Players On The World's Football Stage
One of the largest gaming franchises is the EA Sports FIFA series of games. The soccer, or football depending on where players hail from, game has gotten more and more realistic every year with better player likenesses, ultra-detailed real-world stadiums, and realistic gameplay.
With a VR headset, players can transport themselves onto the pitch, into the kit of their favorite club team or even national team, experiencing the majesty and grandeur that is the FIFA World Cup. Lining up beside and against iconic players from all over the world will be a dream come true for every FIFA fan.
4 Animal Crossing Would Be A Relaxing Escape
Fans of Animal Crossing spend countless hours planting, harvesting, and selling their wares, along with designing and decorating their lodgings. The game already provides a pleasant escape from the real world. Putting it into a virtual world for players to visit will only improve that escape.
Players can vacation on their own island or visit the exotic and charming locations built by other players. Players can even take to plowing and harvesting their fields themselves, for a true farming experience. Plus, checking a mirror to see that they're now animals, would make for a hilarious experience.
3 Hang With Keanu In Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 met poor reception after its launch, thanks to crashes and bugs. Well over a year since that first day, the game recovered and bounced back strong. Played first-person, the game was made for a VR version, and could put players into a 1980s idealized future.
The gameplay varies depending on how players build their character, meaning the VR experience will also differ whether they choose to be shooters, melee experts, or hackers. The added bonus of seeing Johnny Silverhand, played by Keanu Reeves, standing in person would be breathtaking.
2 Perform Real-Life Tasks In Simulator Games
The recent releases of casual simulator games like Powerwash Simulator or Lawn Mowing Simulator offer calm, relaxing experiences. For gamers looking to chill out and visit a calming location, performing simple or complex tasks, VR versions of these simulation games will create a great escape.
From the driver's cab of a bullet train to the garage of a person power washing their car, there are countless experiences for gamers to choose from. The controls are often simple, and motion controls will mesh very well with hands-on sim games.
1 Forza Horizon 5' Hot Wheels Tracks Would Be A Wild Ride
There are driving games for VR devices on the market, some being newly created IPs while others like Dirt Rally or Gran Turismo have had VR ports. Xbox's Forza Horizon series would be perfect for VR, especially with the latest expansion to Forza Horizon 5, the Hot Wheels expansion.
Blasting around a track or street circuit is a blast in VR, but traversing the bright orange tracks that twist, turn, and loop like roller coasters would be even more exciting. Driving games work very well in VR, especially with a full wheel and pedal controller set. Adding Hot Wheels' unreal style to the tracks makes for an unusual and unforgettable driving experience.