Blair Witch VR

This is mixed for me but giving it a thumbs up because the atmosphere and the mechanics work really well. The first few hours in the woods are good and whilst the horror isn't in ya face, there's a definitely an ominous vibe. You're somewhat comforted by your fellow canine companion who can warn you of dangers. Be aware though, he can get on your nerves too and unless you keep him by your side, he'll bark incessantly at nothing in particular. The woodland phantoms dashing between trees make a welcome appearance later on, though I'm sure there are less encounters than in the flat version. I was a bit concerned about the graphics when I first played. The colours are muddied and the lighting looks washed out. The woodland just doesn't look dark enough, with the fog adding brightness. The lighting inside the cabin in the last chapter is fine but unfortunately, that's the worst part of the game, at least it was for me. It's really really dragged out and whilst it starts off genuinely creepy, it soon becomes unbearably repetitious and the direction goes up it's own a*s. It's almost 45 minutes (or felt like it) of opening doors and going into the same rooms you've seen ten times before, whilst fumbling about in the dark and awkwardly staring at the floor to avoid instant death by the witch. After 20 minutes of this chapter, it felt more like punishment than enjoyment. Why so many flashbacks too? I'm sure most players got the whole thing about Ellis' guilt and trauma way before - it's very over the top and hammered in. Good for a one off experience but can't see myself replaying. 5/10