#209 | REACH on Meta Quest 3, Performance and Gameplay Review // Discussing State of VR Today

It’s award season folks! We’ve had all the biggest games release now so it’s time to figure out what is the VR Game of the Year? Thanks for everyone who voted over the last 3 weeks, we have Hidden Gem of the Year, Surprise of the Year, Mixed Reality Game of the Year, VR Game of the Year and Personal Game of the Year. It was good fun and we also learned about new games! Please send us your comments on Spotify, Youtube, Discord etc. We’d love to hear what you think! LTO Discord:https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh LTO Patreon:https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculusAffiliate Links:META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiyRAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LPRAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRYQUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBEElite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wHElite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pubActive Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXnLTO Posters:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_linkVR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING         Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing           Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at [email protected]         Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok)Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr         Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU#VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xrChapters:00:00 Intro 4:39 Hidden Gem of the Year16:37 Surprise of the Year33:53 Mixed Reality Game of the Year43:52 VR Game of the Year57:21 Personal Game of the Year

The last BIG game for Meta Quest 3 just released, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow. It’s a slow burn, but when it gets going, it might just be the best VR stealth game on the market. Elsewhere, Samson tries a VR narrative movie in Ajax the Powerful. Dan is pleasantly surprised with Men in Black: Most Wanted. Finally we pick out our notable highlights from the Upload VR Winter Showcase. LTO Discord:https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh LTO Patreon:https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculusAffiliate Links:META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiyRAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LPRAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRYQUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBEElite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wHElite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pubActive Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXnLTO Posters:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_linkVR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING         Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing           Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at [email protected]         Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok)Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr         Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU#VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xrChapters:00:00 Intro 03:10 Housekeeping04:48 Listener Comments08:48 Thief VR Legacy of Shadow Impressions35:58 Ajax the Powerful review40:49 Men in Black: Most Wanted Impressions55:52 Samson's Gaming58:24 Quest 4 back in production1:02:14 Upload Winter VR Showcase1:08:28 Games Out This Week

The final Walkabout Mini Golf DLC has arrived and it’s all about Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland! It features a very cool re-sizing mechanic that brings a lot of challenge to the course. Dan and Samson share their thoughts on the course design, Foxhunt, Hidden ball and of course share their favorite holes! Elsewhere, it’s a new month so they look ahead at the games you’ll be playing in December! Nominate VR Game of the Year: https://forms.gle/U3CncM5dQdwghfyZA LTO Discord:https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh LTO Patreon:https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculusAffiliate Links:META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiyRAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LPRAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRYQUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBEElite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wHElite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pubActive Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXnLTO Posters:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_linkVR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING         Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing           Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at [email protected]         Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok)Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr         Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU#VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xrChapters:00:00 Intro 04:09 Vote for Game of the Year05:51 Podcast 2025 Stats Unwrapped11:46 Housekeeping 17:07 Listener Comments20:13 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Review55:50 Looking ahead at Decembers line up of VR Games 1:08:28 What Samson Has Played 1:13:26 Games out this Week 

Today in VR, we answer a burning listener question: Game recommendations for Small Spaces! We also go into 5 top tips, Dan can’t stop talking about Deadpool, Samson finishes a game and Walkabout’s next course gets a release date. Happy Thanksgiving everyone in the US! Nominate VR Game of the Year: https://forms.gle/U3CncM5dQdwghfyZALTO Discord:https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh LTO Patreon:https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculusAffiliate Links:META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiyRAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LPRAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRYQUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBEElite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wHElite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pubActive Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXnLTO Posters:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_linkVR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING         Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing           Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at [email protected]         Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok)Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr         Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU#VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xrChapters:00:00 Intro 04:07 Housekeeping08:15 Listener Comments10:20 Tips to play in Small Spaces17:56 Our recommended Games for Small Spaces39:47 Samson completes Lumines VR41:05 Dan can’t stop talking about Deadpool56:59 Walkabout Sundays 57:16 Samson tries out Pluto TV Immersive59:17 Samson gets back into Mobile Suit 1:00:00 Samson dances the night away with Audio Trip1:02:00 Walkabout Alice in Wonderland Release Date1:04:57 Meta World Gen AI1:08:55 Our take on AI in 20251:13:46 Meta’s Next Headset1:17:12 Games Out This Week

The biggest week in VR is here, Deadpool VR delivers a hilarious, silly action packed game, where Demeo x Dungeons and Dragons: Battlemarked might just be the perfect table top RPG game. We’re in for a treat! Dan and Samson provide their impressions of both games as well as going though the VR Games Showcase. Nominate VR Game of the Year: https://forms.gle/U3CncM5dQdwghfyZALTO Discord:⁠https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh⁠ LTO Patreon:https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculusAffiliate Links:META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiyRAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LPRAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRYQUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBEElite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wHElite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pubActive Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXnLTO Posters:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_linkVR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING         Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing           Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at [email protected]         Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok)Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr         Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU#VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xrChapters:00:00 Intro 02:03 VR Game of the Year06:53 Housekeeping07:54 Listener Comments14:40 Deadpool VR Impressions57:46 Demeo x Dungeons and Dragons: Battlemarked Impressions1:18:03 VR Games Showcase 1:25:34 Samson plays Lumines Arise on PSVR21:28:35 Samson plays Walkabout 1:29:44 Games Out this week

It’s REAL! The Steam Frame is announced and we go through all the facts from the announcement and various interviews that Valve has put out. In our regular programming, we talk about 11 Immersive Mixed Reality Experiences you have to try! We have cut out some of the obvious choices and included ones that really take advantage of what Mixed Reality has to offer, including Laser Dance and Little Critters! LTO Discord:https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh LTO Patreon:https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculusAffiliate Links:META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiyRAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LPRAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRYQUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBEElite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wHElite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pubActive Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXnLTO Posters:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_linkVR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING         Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing           Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at [email protected]         Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok)Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr         Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU#VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xrChapters:00:00 Intro 3:19 Housekeeping5:13 Listener Comments8:04 Orcs Must Die: By The Blade Announcement10:06 Laser Dance Impressions18:44 10 more Immersive Mixed Reality Games you have to try57:06 Steam Frame Announcement1:03:07 Steam Frame Thoughts1:21:02 Dan plays Rager 1:24:23 Samson plays Lumines Arise 1:25:09 ForeFront Impressions1:29:09 Walkabout Sundays1:29:41 Samson plays Rush: Apex Edition1:31:05 Games out this Week

October was jammed packed with the biggest titles, now we’re into November you’ll be glad to hear that it keeps on getting better. With games like Deadpool, Demeo: Battlemarked, Thrill of the Fight 2 and more, you won’t be stuck waiting to play something this holiday season. Dan and Samson go though all the games out this month and pick our most interested. Elsewhere, Dan goes back to REACH to try out the latest patch, does it make a difference on Quest 3? Samson gets into the Halloween spirit and we have part 3 of Getting To Know Us, where we go through 10 questions from a listener. LTO Discord:https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh LTO Patreon:https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculusAffiliate Links:META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiyRAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LPRAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRYQUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBEElite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wHElite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pubActive Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXnLTO Posters:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_linkVR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING         Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing           Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at [email protected]         Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok)Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr         Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU#VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xrChapters:00:00 Intro 3:06 Housekeeping07:44 Listener Comments16:36 VR Games Showcase19:20 November's Biggest Games49:29 Dan goes back to REACH after the latest patch57:19 Trombone Champ Halloween DLC59:00 Spooky Synthriders59:49 A lone Walkabout Sunday1:00:52 Games Out This Week1:01:54 Getting to know us pt3

Star Wars was okay, Reach was decent, Arken Age is FANTASTIC. Dan and Samson give a full in-depth discussion about Arken Age on Meta Quest 3, discussing the gameplay, performance, level design, weapons, enemies and so much more, because this game has so many little details worth sharing! It’s a complete VR game from the ground up and we’ll tell you why. Elsewhere, Dan gives Remote Desktop on Meta Quest 3 a go. LTO Discord:https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh LTO Patreon:https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculusAffiliate Links:META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiyRAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LPRAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRYQUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBEElite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wHElite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pubActive Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXnLTO Posters:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_linkVR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING         Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing           Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at [email protected]         Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok)Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr         Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU#VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xrChapters:00:00 Intro 03:37 Housekeeping06:21 Listener Comments09:28 200 episodes ago...12:58 Our in-depth Arken Age impressions 1:10:18 Samson plays some Dungeons of Eternity1:12:12 Sam plays some Switchback VR1:14:26 Dan plays Masternoid1:16:44 Dan tries Remote Desktop on Quest 31:22:38 Games out this week 

REACH was Dan’s most anticipated Meta Quest 3 game in 2025, now that it’s out, was it the blockbuster we all hoped? Or does it fail to ‘reach’ expectations… lol. Dan’s over 60% into the game and shares his thoughts on the game, including the performance on Meta Quest 3. Elsewhere, we have a couple of listeners asking about the State of VR in 2025, Samson makes our friend fall in VR and we have some more listener questions on getting to know us! LTO Discord:https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh LTO Patreon:https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculusAffiliate Links:META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiyRAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LPRAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRYQUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBEElite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wHElite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pubActive Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXnLTO Posters:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_linkVR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING         Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing           Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at [email protected]         Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok)Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr         Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU#VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xrChapters:00:00 Intro 02:30 Housekeeping08:17 State of VR today24:52 Why is VR still a niche? 34:44 Reach is broken? 41:45 Dan’s Reach Experience, 60% into the game 57:09 Samson’s been playing… 1:00:59 Squashys Miracle Pool fall1:02:43 Dungeons of Eternity 1:04:32 Release dates!! 1:06:32 Samsung XR vs AVP1:10:23 Games Out This Week1:14:46 Getting to Know Us pt 2 

The two BIGGEST games of the year are out this month. Reach is ambitions puzzle adventure game, Arken Age is a beautiful fantasy action game. Both are built for VR from the ground up and it shows. We have early impressions for both games on Meta Quest 3. Doesn’t matter which games has the upperhand, they’re both fantastic and us VR gamers are in for a treat! LTO Discord:https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh LTO Patreon:https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculusAffiliate Links:META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiyRAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LPRAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRYQUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBEElite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wHElite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pubActive Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXnLTO Posters:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_linkVR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING         Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing           Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at [email protected]         Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok)Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr         Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU#VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xrChapters:00:00 Intro 05:00 Housekeeping09:35 Listener Comments12:43 Reach impressions40:00 Arken Age Impressions1:02:43 VR NEWS Flash!1:08:47 Masternoid1:13:21 Trivia Crack World1:16:08 Walkabout Monday1:16:37 Demeo Battles1:17:24 Santa Samson1:19:22 Games Out This Week