VR Fitness on Reddit

Virtual reality exercise games have gone viral. It won’t be long until VR fitness games are regularly referenced in the mainstream media. At the moment, virtual reality exercise software is quite the hot topic of discussion on Internet discussion boards. Take a look at Reddit, Gamefaqs or other online message boards and you will likely read all about the latest and greatest VR fitness games.

Why VR Fitness is so Popular

The beauty of VR fitness is that it creates vivid alternate realities at a price that won’t bust your budget. Furthermore, you can enjoy a virtual reality fitness session in any part of your home, office or other space. As each day passes, the diversity of VR fitness games only increases. It won’t be long until you can engage in a virtual scuba diving session followed by virtual wakeboarding and a run on a virtual beach. Yet the fitness-oriented VR games already released are quite captivating in their own right.

The Best Virtual Reality Exercise Games

Have you ever wanted to shoot a bow and arrow at ninjas, samurai and other targets?  You can do so in virtual reality with Holopoint. This frantic archery game pits the game player against a variety of enemies. The player draws and shoots arrows at a rapid pace, picking off one evil-doer after another. It is a great workout for the arms and also serves to boost hand-eye coordination.

Hover Junkers

Hover Junkers lets gamers fly some super sweet ships. You hunt competing “junk hunters” as you search the virtual reality environment for loot. You can even attach loot to your ship as well as buy and sell pieces. You’ll move about in every direction while playing this game, perform squats, bend, twist and rotate in every which way.

The Thrill of the Fight

The Thrill of the Fight is one of the best fitness-oriented games available for virtual reality gamers. You face off against an array of different boxing opponents in a virtual ring. Give The Thrill of the Fight a chance and you will get a solid workout. This game forces you to punch, dodge and move about your room in order to beat opponents and climb the rankings.

Audioshield

Audiosheld is an incredibly fun rhythm game playable on the HTV Vive VR headset. Developed by Dylan Fitterer, Audioshield provides a full body workout. Music notes fly toward the player in a colorful virtual environment. The point of the game is to stay on beat with the music by hitting or shielding the notes with one’s hands as they appear. This is not just a copy of Guitar Hero. Audioshield is quite immersive as virtual reality really makes it feel as though the song is playing out right in front of your very eyes.

Audioshield starts out with the player selecting featured songs from a jukebox-style listing. You then enter a dark space and the blue and red orbs begin flowing toward you in sync with the music’s rhythm. The game is an absolute visual feast. Punch the incoming notes and you will see a massive particle explosion that provides quite the eye candy. You even get more points for bopping your head along to the bass line. Put on some upbeat tunes and you will find that Audioshield provides a fantastic workout. More importantly, Audioshield is a ton of fun. Give this VR hit a chance and you will find yourself coming back for more.

Sword Master VR

If you are on the prowl for an intense workout, look no further than Sword Master VR. Sword Master VR is compatible with HTC Vive and Oculus Touch for some truly amazing 360 degree combat. This game allows you to sword fight virtual enemies of all different varieties. Sword Master VR’s physics and strategic elements are nearly perfect. The game recognizes when you shift your weight for strikes. Hit opponents’ weak spots and you’ll emerge victorious. You also don a shield in addition to your sword to incorporate an element of defense.