This VR Shooter Lets You Use Real Physical Gestures
Rahul Kalvapalle — February 3, 2016 — Tech
References: hoverjunkers & steamed.kotaku
When you think VR shooter game, you likely think of putting a virtual reality headset on and sitting or standing in one place while controlling your virtual character. The Hover Junkers game takes a different approach however, allowing you to use your body to pull off gestures that have in-game implications.
Revealed at the Valve VR showcase, Hover Junkers lets you do things like physically raise your hand and wave it to surrender to an in-game opponent, or even use your hand to distract someone. This improvised non-verbal communication adds a whole new dimension to the game.
Ultimately, the introduction of gesture control movements to this VR shooter adds a degree of freedom that is truly revolutionary in any form of gaming, not just virtual reality gaming.
Revealed at the Valve VR showcase, Hover Junkers lets you do things like physically raise your hand and wave it to surrender to an in-game opponent, or even use your hand to distract someone. This improvised non-verbal communication adds a whole new dimension to the game.
Ultimately, the introduction of gesture control movements to this VR shooter adds a degree of freedom that is truly revolutionary in any form of gaming, not just virtual reality gaming.
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