No vr mod finally playable

[Hola Carlos3]

You can finish the campaign with this mod, enjoy
still not finished, expect some bugs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytw8emezZto

[IanL]

Good to see modders make alternatives available for those who can't or don't wish to play this in VR. Hope this provides a worthwhile experience.

[DubianceUTJE]

it isn't working properly..

[Hola Carlos3]

DubianceUTJE původně napsal:

it isn't working properly..

but it works, u can finish the game
u cant find anything else anywhere.

[Solarstrike]

Title screen is not functioning properly; flickering. Getting pink architecture artifacts in game. The level is also transparent. This is unplayable

[GB_2_]

If it's not working properly then you probably didn't install it properly or are using an existing save file. Literally hundreds of people on the Discord and YouTube comments have reported it working fine for some time now

[SMJSMOK]

Solarstrike původně napsal:

Title screen is not functioning properly; flickering. Getting pink architecture artifacts in game. The level is also transparent. This is unplayable

Aren't you on Linux or Steam Deck? I had this exact problem with the native version (on desktop Linux), but then I switched to Proton and it has been working like a charm. Already finished the game twice with the mod.

[Sledge Hammer!]

IanL původně napsal:

Good to see modders make alternatives available for those who can't or don't wish to play this in VR. Hope this provides a worthwhile experience.

It's working surprisingly well. I picked up HLA a while back when it was 50% off, just waiting for the day when a working NOVR mod was released. I didn't buy a VR system, especially since in the 3 years since HLA was released it's turned out to be the only VR game that has any amount of mainstream popularity. VR and the 'Metaverse' has ended up being a niche hobby, sort of like 3D TV. It is a superior experience, but it's not catching on.

[IanL]

Sledge Hammer! původně napsal:

IanL původně napsal:

Good to see modders make alternatives available for those who can't or don't wish to play this in VR. Hope this provides a worthwhile experience.

It's working surprisingly well. I picked up HLA a while back when it was 50% off, just waiting for the day when a working NOVR mod was released. I'm glad I didn't spend my money on a VR system, especially since HLA turned out to be the one and only VR game that ever had the slightest amount of mainstream popularity. VR and the 'Metaverse' ended up being a niche hobby, sort of like 3D TV.

It's great to hear that the mod works well but whilst I agree that VR is enjoyed by a minority of the overall gaming population it is still an incredible experience. There is undoubtedly a lack of top quality games due to the reluctance of the big AAA publishers/developers to engage with a niche market, however there are many Indie VR games that are most definitely worth playing along with some VR ports of older AAA games. I've never regretted my investment in VR back in 2016 but accept it's expensive still for a lot of people.

Alyx in VR is an awesome experience and whilst I'm happy to see people be able to play it on a flat screen it can in no way represent the experience you'd get playing it in VR. The two experiences are quite literally a world apart.

[LemonyNebula]

Sledge Hammer! původně napsal:

... especially since HLA turned out to be the one and only VR game that ever had the slightest amount of mainstream popularity. VR and the 'Metaverse' ended up being a niche hobby, sort of like 3D TV.

Popularity != good

There are so many good VR games. (Though a huge shortage of AAA)

And due to algorithms, someone who doesn't have VR, won't look for VR and therefore will not be advertised it so much. Not without high budget marketing behind it.

Which is why everyone has heard of the "metaverse" a very incomplete and low effort side to VR pushed by FB themselves which is annoyingly used as peoples gauge on how VR is doing. But not much else other than something big news like an actual new half life game.


Sadly, a lot of peoples first experience of Alyx will be sullied too. They probably won't even know it either as VR is a whole different experience.

Not that i don't appreciate the mod. It could help with later playthroughs and messing about. But yeah, ruining that first run by using it, I would advise against it.

[Sledge Hammer!]

IanL původně napsal:

Alyx in VR is an awesome experience and whilst I'm happy to see people be able to play it on a flat screen it can in no way represent the experience you'd get playing it in VR. The two experiences are quite literally a world apart.

I'm sure a VR player is getting a MUCH better experience than I am with a NOVR mod. But I, like millions of Steam players, am a half-Life fan who is not going to buy a VR rig for just one game. I know there are other games out there, but frankly their popularity is minuscule. Alyx is arguably the only VR game the majority of non VR players are remotely familiar with.

I'm happy VR players got a superior experience, but some of the proselytizing and gatekeeping of certain VR owners is oft-putting to mod users. This forum isn't a hardware forum, it's for all players of HLA. I appreciate that the responses so far have been helpful and not demeaning.

[Sledge Hammer!]

LemonyNebula původně napsal:

Not that i don't appreciate the mod. It could help with later playthroughs and messing about. But yeah, ruining that first run by using it, I would advise against it.

I appreciate the advice, but truthfully, it's either this or nothing. I'd rather experience the game on a lesser level than not play it at all. As fun as VR gaming appears, it still hasn't broken through to the mainstream enough to compel me to join it.

[IanL]

Sledge Hammer! původně napsal:

LemonyNebula původně napsal:

Not that i don't appreciate the mod. It could help with later playthroughs and messing about. But yeah, ruining that first run by using it, I would advise against it.

I appreciate the advice, but truthfully, it's either this or nothing. I'd rather experience the game on a lesser level than not play it at all. As fun as VR gaming appears, it still hasn't broken through to the mainstream enough to compel me to join it.

That's fair comment. Not everyone wants to be an early adopter. Hope you enjoy the game.

[Luna ~]

LemonyNebula původně napsal:

Not that i don't appreciate the mod. It could help with later playthroughs and messing about. But yeah, ruining that first run by using it, I would advise against it.

I disagree i played this at a friends house in VR and get sick, I mostly get sick in all VR games and massive migraines its extremely painful which is sad Cause I really enjoy the concept of Beat saber. so picking this up and playing no VR mode will be Much MUCH better for me
I would rather the concept of just bringing motion games and controls to PC rather than wearing that stupid box on my face.

[Arcandres]

You always could with a better mod https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBemDcOrOz4

[SMJSMOK]

Arcandres původně napsal:

You always could with a better mod https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBemDcOrOz4

I really respect the author of this and his work, but playing with it is a chore. Just remembering all the keyboard commands to move hands into the right positions, constantly trying to position the hands correctly yourself etc. Playing with the GB_2 mod, even in this early stage, is a much better experience IMO.