$29.99Vertigo 2 Through leaking alien worlds
A single-player VR adventure deep inside Quantum Reactor VII. Descend through leaking alien universes, outfight android purge squads, and decide who to trust on the way home. 18 chapters, 14 weapons with their own reloads, 10 bosses, and a story that keeps twisting.
Is Vertigo 2 worth it?
Vertigo 2 is worth it if…
- you like shooters where every weapon handles differently in your hands
- you enjoy boss fights that make you plan, adapt and sometimes fail first
- you want comedy and cosmic weirdness in the same breath
- you have VR legs: this is a demanding game, even on lower difficulty
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Guns you handle with your hands
The arsenal runs to 14 weapons, and each one reloads in its own way: no two feel the same in your hands. Ammo regenerates over time, so a gun that runs dry refills while you fight with another. That one rule quietly changes how you play: instead of leaning on one favourite, you work through the whole rack, swapping mid-fight as magazines restore in the background. The guns feel weighty and physical, and when a shot connects you know it. Upgrades are hidden through the levels too, and they change how a weapon plays rather than just adding damage. The result is combat that stays fresh across an 18-chapter campaign, against dozens of different creatures and robots.
A descent through strange worlds
You wake deep underground in Quantum Reactor VII with one goal: finish the journey home. Getting there means descending through a huge, hand-built world that shifts from chapter to chapter, with alien flora and fauna leaking in from other universes. The look is bright and colourful even when things get Lovecraftian, and the atmosphere carries it: original music, fully voiced characters, and a story with real twists. Not everything is what it seems. Sinister agents lurk just out of sight, and part of the game is working out who to trust. The android security forces are easier to read: their job is to purge the reactor of all life, starting with you.
Can you play it seated or with teleport?
Can you play it seated or with teleport?
Both. Smooth locomotion and teleportation are both viable from the start, and the game is comfortable to play seated. One caveat: a few boss fights lean on teleport as a mechanic, so even smooth-locomotion players will use it there. Difficulty can also be turned down if the combat gets overwhelming.
How hard is it, really?
Hard. Even on lower difficulties the combat asks you to think: plan encounters, manage your arsenal, and learn boss patterns. That difficulty is a big part of why beating a boss feels so good, but if you want a relaxed time in VR, this will push back. The game is also intense in the headset generally, so it is a poor fit as a first VR experience.
Is the story any good?
It is a genuine highlight. The writing is funny, the cast is fully voiced, and beneath the jokes sits a surprisingly fleshed-out universe with lore that rewards attention. The plot keeps shifting under you as you descend, and the multiple endings give your choices somewhere to land. Go in as blind as you can: the surprises are the best part.
