Since it’s powered by Android N, we’ll likely see major existing Android games make the leap into virtual reality, while games from Samsung’s Gear VR could also find their way to the ay Store—but probably not high-end games like those on the Oculus Rift HTC Vive. th that in mind, here’s a realistic list of 10 games we’d like to experience in Daydream VR when it releases this fall. Imagine being able to look freely as you run at that same blistering pace, taking in the dizzying sights for the split-second you have before jumping again. ed, it might be a real stomach-churner in virtual reality—Fotonica might just be too frantic when strapped to your face. But it’s worth a shot, right? And it’s a one-button game, so the Daydream remote is a perfect match. nd’s End is currently a Gear VR exclusive, but since Daydream looks to hit a similar level of mobile VR performance, it ought to be a perfect fit for ’s platform. And the game relies entirely on your gaze, so the remote isn’t even required—although perhaps it would be an opportunity to add in extra elements not seen on the Gear VR. aying Minecraft in first-person in VR is surprisingly intense; falling off a ledge can quickly make you queasy. ckily, there’s also a breezier screened mode that lets you play on a TV inside a virtual lodge. aying with the streamlined Daydream remote could be a bit clumsy, but what if you could buy an extra use one in each h? That might solve any control conundrums. st year’s mobile spinoff takes the Tomb Raider heroine tosses her into an array of environmental challenges, the game is as clever smart as it is perfectly suited to smartphones. Still, this dazzling game could be fantastic from a virtual view: imagine the added focus granted by being completely enveloped by each puzzle world. Even after three years, nothing comes close to Real Racing 3 on Android for simulation-style racing, the game packs in a load of licensed cars real-life tracks, not to mention both single-player online multiplayer content. Better yet, it already has an in-car view available: add free camera movement with the headset it should be amazing. us, the Daydream remote’s motion sensors make it an ideal steering wheel. The head-to-head fantasy brawler is built on swipes taps, but instead of interacting with a screen, what if you could swat the motion controller to attack? There’s more nuance than that to the combat experience, but Infinity Blade seems like it could be smartly adapted to VR, plus it would surely be one of the most dazzling Daydream experiences. It’s an asymmetric local multiplayer experience: one person wears the headset stares at a digital bomb, which must be disabled by following instructions read off a computer or paper printouts by nearby friends. The resulting experience is raucous hilarious, making Keep Talking an ideal party experience. And the game is relatively simple in design, so the Daydream headset remote should work perfectly well for it. Given the expected performance similarities between Gear VR Daydream, Smash Hit VR should be a perfect fit on ’s platform, plus there’s a big advantage. Tapping the touchpad on the Gear VR headset to throw balls gets tiring after a few minutes, buying a full Android gamepad can be pricey. But with Daydream, you’ll already have the remote for this superb one-button game. Since most of your time is spent examining things like puzzle boxes, statues, furniture, The Room seems like it would make a smooth transition to VR, the impressive graphics would be all the more effective when you’re given a more natural perspective. Enhance all three games for VR you’ve got a must-have Daydream purchase. Imagine being right up close to the action seeing sparks fly as mutants are dismembered explosions trigger, with the ability to move the camera perspective fluidly with a shift of your head. Some clever tweaking would probably be necessary for the Daydream remote, including bringing in motion controls, but the results could be well worth their effort.
