Sprint Vector in the test

With "Sprint Vector" (we reported), the makers of "Raw Data" into a kind of fun racer, which is not contested with funny vehicles, but by virtual racers. The Survios title is now available on Steam and in the Oculus Store available and since the 13 February also on PlayStation VR . So that even virtual sports enthusiasts who have limited space at home can take part in the speed fun, the makers have implemented an interesting movement system in which you can swing your arms while standing or sitting. Then there are also lots of traps such as acid baths and nasty holes in the ground. Mario Kart sends its regards.

Run & Gun

Survios has packed the most important movements well into a tutorial and hasn't overdone it with the range of locomotion manoeuvres. If you swing the motion controllers down briefly and release the trigger roughly in the middle, you'll be travelling straight ahead at breakneck speed. Alternating between the two controllers, the movements become more powerful depending on how fast you swing your arms. You can change the direction by tilting your head. In the end, however, the fast-paced uphill and downhill ride is all about one thing: mastering and skilfully timing your movements, which certainly invites repetition.

Tempo and plasma

We haven't felt sick yet, even if we have to jump. We are also given speed boosts or plasma projectiles, which we still don't quite understand where we suddenly get them from. Jumps from large jumps make a particular contribution to the speed rush. Then, in between, we suddenly find ourselves in a downward vortex towards an underground track, just like in "Alpamare". Survios certainly knows how to captivate sporty test subjects right from the start. And that's the point. Nintendo has always understood this, and there aren't many VR studios that do.

Mario Kart sends its regards

To skilfully place power-ups and accelerate with the other hand at the same time, however, you have to work up a sweat. Unfortunately, the HTC Vive doesn't have a reset option if you suddenly get stuck in a whirlpool or a 90-degree bend. And that's really annoying. You then have to physically turn 180 degrees again and again. Despite this, the fast action has been a lot of fun so far, but you don't need to go to the fitness centre afterwards. And sofa huggers certainly don't need to buy a subscription any more.

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