Vanishing Realms™

Misleading screenshots. It looks like a dungeon crawler but only starts with a quick area to explore, then it's a long trial by combat. You have to defeat 9 waves in a row, which become extremely difficult, and restart at the beginning if you can't do it in 2 tries. Also discovered that you are forced to used ranged weapons or you simply cannot get past that trial. Very disappointed at the sudden difficulty increase and really takes the fun out of the game when you can't save through such a long area (only in the beginning dungeon area). The controls are also very dated and difficult to use. Not worth the time.

This feels like a proper zelda game in vr. Pros: - The puzzle gameplay and storytelling is very immersive and vr forward. Cons: - As an older VR title, the controls feel a bit dated at this point. Smooth locomotion is available but the teleportation implementation feels like the Note: I think most of my play time was done on another account so my reported playtime is lower than it actually is.

Vanishing Realms, developed and published by Indimo Labs LLC, is a virtual reality action RPG that prioritizes immersion above all else, crafting an experience that feels grounded in physical presence rather than traditional game abstraction. Instead of relying on complex menus or layered systems, it places players directly inside a fantasy world and asks them to interact with it in a tangible, almost instinctive way. The result is a game that may appear modest in scope, but consistently delivers moments that feel personal and immediate in a way few non-VR titles can replicate. The game unfolds across a series of interconnected environments—ruined castles, shadowy dungeons, and forested paths—presented as a loosely structured journey rather than a heavily narrative-driven adventure. Story elements exist, but they are intentionally minimal, conveyed through environmental details and brief encounters rather than extensive dialogue or cutscenes. This understated approach works in the game’s favor, allowing exploration to take center stage. Each area feels deliberately designed to reward curiosity, with hidden items, branching paths, and subtle worldbuilding that encourages players to…

I only tried it for a few minutes but I couldn't get into it. E.g. the belt shows health and stuff but it's so far down that I can hardly see it without doing a cartwheel and it doesn't matter whether I'm sitting or standing. The controls just feel off and I've got a thousand hours or two in VR so I know a trick or two. Refunded.

For an older title with some dated looking graphics it still holds up thanks to the art style. I had a lot of fun with it after about 3 hours and there is still a chapter to go. The only thing missing is smooth turning. I didn't mind the snap turning after a few minutes playing. If you are looking at this and thinking it's too old, just give it a shot. I'm definitely going to finish this one.

Visually delightful art style. Couldn’t see a smooth turn option but there is smooth transversal. You do get used to the snap turning. If you like the aesthetic then Karnage is a must own. Takes everything to the next level!