Vanishing Realms™

Vanishing Realms™ is a VR dungeon-crawling RPG that delivers a highly immersive and engaging experience, especially praised for its combat mechanics and atmospheric environments. Players enjoy realistic swordplay, archery, and inventory management that make them feel truly present in the game world. The game features exploration, puzzle-solving, and looting elements reminiscent of classic RPGs, all adapted effectively for VR. However, the game is relatively short, roughly 2-4 hours for the base content, with only two chapters initially available and a third chapter released later as paid DLC.

Many reviews highlight the game’s charm and potential, noting the developer’s focus on polish and immersion rather than flashy graphics. Despite this, players express frustration over the lack of ongoing content updates, the game's prolonged early access status, and the decision to charge extra for new chapters. Combat is generally fun but sometimes considered simplistic or clunky. Overall, Vanishing Realms is regarded as a must-have VR title for dungeon crawl fans but limited by its brevity and DLC strategy.

Highlights

Players praise the immersive VR combat mechanics, including sword fighting, shield blocking, and archery that feel tactile and satisfying.

The inventory system and environmental interactions (like picking up items, lighting torches, and exploring nooks) are highly regarded for enhancing immersion.

The atmospheric dungeon design and storytelling provide a nostalgic RPG feel, with engaging exploration and a sense of presence rarely achieved in VR.

Many users appreciate the game's polish and intuitive controls, calling it one of the best VR RPG experiences available.

Criticisms

The game is criticized for its short length — often completed in about 2-4 hours — leaving players wanting more content.

There is frustration regarding the lack of updates during early access and the developer's choice to release additional chapters as paid DLC rather than free expansions.

Combat, while fun, can feel simplistic or clunky, with some players noting slow enemy AI or limited enemy variety.

Some users find the inventory management awkward, especially for left-handed players, and the teleportation movement system occasionally problematic.

Graphically, the game is considered cartoony and basic, which some accept but others see as a limitation.