The Room Devs' 'Ghost Town' Haunts PC VR Soon: Lighthouse Shenanigans Incoming?
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Fireproof Games' VR puzzler *Ghost Town*, previously a Meta Quest exclusive, is heading to Steam VR next week, promising spooky '80s vibes and clever puzzles. Early reports suggest a standout lighthouse sequence and strong voice acting, making it a must-try for VR enthusiasts.
Right, so Fireproof Games, the wizards behind *The Room* series, are about to unleash their spooky '80s VR adventure, *Ghost Town*, onto PC gamers. Seems it charmed the socks off folks on the Meta Quest, and now it's Steam VR's turn to get spooked. Fair dinkum, I'm intrigued.
According to Eurogamer, *Ghost Town* is dropping next Tuesday, July 15th (which, let's be honest, is basically tomorrow in gaming news time). You play as Edith Penrose, a paranormal detective in 1983 London, trying to track down her missing brother, Adam. Sounds like a right proper urban fantasy, doesn't it? Expect a jaunt to a remote Scottish island and plenty of meticulously crafted London locations. I reckon that's where the 'Room' pedigree comes in – those devs know their puzzles.
The Eurogamer report raves about the clever puzzling, tactile interactions (essential in VR, wouldn't you agree?), and the cinematic storytelling. Apparently, there's a lighthouse sequence that's a potential game-of-the-year contender for the author. A lighthouse, eh? What is it with lighthouses and spooky games? (Don't answer that, it's a rhetorical question.) Stellar voice acting apparently seals the deal.
*Ghost Town* initially launched on Meta Quest back in April, with promises of PC VR and PSVR 2 versions later. While the PSVR 2 version is still shrouded in mystery, the Steam VR release date is now locked and loaded. The big question: will the PC version get a visual bump to take advantage of more powerful hardware? Eurogamer has asked Fireproof Games for comment, so we'll see if there are any graphical bells and whistles added.
In the meantime, you can wishlist *Ghost Town* on Steam, and there's even a demo available. So, if you're feeling brave (or just fancy a bit of '80s nostalgia with a paranormal twist), give it a whirl. It's always good to see VR getting some love, especially from a studio with a solid track record.
Tags: VR, Puzzle, Horror, Indie Games, Steam VR
Original article: Eurogamer