Theseus

While this take on a classic Greek myth is intriguing, the technical issues and odd perspective kind of ruins the gameplay. With most VR games, the focus is on bringing players closer to the action so that they feel like they're living the experience. Theseus takes a completely different approach, pulling players back from the action, almost making them more like bystanders in their own adventure. The decision to forgo the usual first-person perspective in favor of a shifting third-person view is somewhat awkward and disorienting. It makes some sense in terms of giving a better view of the rooms and corridors in the labyrinth, making it a bit easier to spot certain clues or solve certain puzzles. But since you still control Theseus' actions from a point of view more akin to a security camera, at best you feel like some sort of puppet master making a marionette dance for its life. At worst, the weird disconnect can actually intensify that feeling of vertigo that sometimes accompanies the VR experience. Bluntly put, there's just no reason for VR to have been added to this game.

Technical issues (and a giant Minotaur) aren't the only problems facing Theseus. Despite the game having a surprisingly sharp level of detail and visual appeal, it's hard to actually get invested in the game. Sneaking around the labyrinth begins to feel repetitive relatively quick. And those few times you are forced to fight against creatures, you have to nail the combat without fail or get punished harshly for your efforts. It's a frustrating headache to have to start over because you happened to mistime a swipe with your torch. Of course, it's hard to complain about starting over when the entire game takes only a few hours to complete. Ultimately, Theseus feels less like a full adventure and more like an overextended tech demo.