Wilson's Heart is an atmospheric tale that makes great use of the VR technology. A Must Have.
Wilson's Heart2017
Wilson's Heart
2017 Oculus Studios78Good
Playtime
ShortTypically 6 hours
Playable on
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Details
- Launch
- April 21, 2017
- Developer
- Twisted Pixel
- Publisher
- Oculus Studios
- Genres
Overview
Wilson's Heart is an immersive first-person psychological thriller set in a 1940's hospital that has undergone a haunting transformation. In this original VR adventure, you become Robert Wilson, a patient who awakens to the shocking discovery that his heart has been replaced with a mysterious device.
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Reception
Press80
Great- Metacritic79from 12 reviews
- OpenCritic82from 5 reviews
Wilson's Heart is an important marker in VR storytelling's path forward
With its unique 1940's monster movie aesthetic and excellent voice casting, Wilson's Heart feels like the first "can't-miss" VR game. Too bad it's a Rift exclusive.
It doesn't rely on jump-scares to freak out the player but instead opts to make them uneasy and uncomfortable with its environment and brilliant setpieces. If you have the capacity to play Wilson's Heart, do it.
The occult story and haunting hospital keeps the adventure interesting, but the fixed rules for engagement undermine both puzzles and combat