'Island Time VR' Challenges Players to Stay Alive After a Shipwreck
Laura McQuarrie — February 21, 2018 — Tech
Flight School Studio's 'Island Time VR' is a game that is set to launch later this year for the PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.
The game stations players on an island following a shipwreck and challenges them to survive—fortunately, players have talking Carl the Crab as a companion. Far from being an idyllic experience, staying on the island requires staving off sharks and other dangerous creatures, all the while keeping tabs on one's hunger, crafting resources and watching the sky for overhead airplanes.
The full game is meant to be discovered with multiple playthroughs, with the virtual reality storytelling experience truly putting players in the shoes of a survivor who must be as resourceful as possible to stay alive and escape.
The game stations players on an island following a shipwreck and challenges them to survive—fortunately, players have talking Carl the Crab as a companion. Far from being an idyllic experience, staying on the island requires staving off sharks and other dangerous creatures, all the while keeping tabs on one's hunger, crafting resources and watching the sky for overhead airplanes.
The full game is meant to be discovered with multiple playthroughs, with the virtual reality storytelling experience truly putting players in the shoes of a survivor who must be as resourceful as possible to stay alive and escape.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Gaming - Virtual reality gaming experiences like 'Island Time VR' provide opportunities for immersive and realistic gameplay that can transport players to unique and challenging environments.
2. Survival Games - Survival games, where players must overcome challenges and use resources wisely to stay alive, continue to captivate gamers and offer opportunities for innovative gameplay mechanics.
3. Multiple Playthrough Experiences - 'Island Time VR' and similar games that encourage multiple playthroughs offer opportunities for dynamic storytelling and increased replay value for gamers.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry can explore virtual reality technologies further to create more engaging and immersive gaming experiences for players.
2. Virtual Reality Technology - Advances in virtual reality technology can benefit various industries, including gaming, training simulations, and architectural design.
3. Entertainment - Survival games like 'Island Time VR' can appeal to the entertainment industry, providing thrilling and immersive experiences for audiences through film, television, or virtual reality.
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