Detective VR: Experience ‘Minority Report’-Style Gameplay in Mixed Reality, Coming Soon to Quest

Big news just rolled in from indie developers Chipo y Juan. They’ve revealed that their latest creation, "Detective VR," a mixed reality game infused with vibes from Minority Report, is hitting Quest headsets next week.

Mark your calendar for February 27th if you’re a Quest 3 or 3S user, because that’s the day you’ll be diving into a crime-solving adventure through "Detective VR." This narrative-driven mixed reality game integrates real-world surroundings with virtual elements, letting you manipulate time as you hunt for clues and interrogate witnesses—all within the comfort of your own living room, thanks to Passthrough mode.

This isn’t your run-of-the-mill detective game either. The developers describe it as a cocktail of gameplay inspired by titles like Return of the Obra Dinn and Immortality, woven together with the futuristic, investigative flair of Minority Report. Don’t expect everything to be laid out cleanly; discrepancies in testimonies will have you constantly switching between mixed and virtual realities to get to the truth.

Launching exclusively on the Quest platform, "Detective VR" promises a substantial five-hour storyline packed with twists and turns. It intrigues with a unique rewind, pause, and play mechanic to uncover hidden details within various timelines. You’ll get to engage with six fully motion-captured and voiced characters, who might just seem familiar. The cast is impressively drawn from popular TV series like The Crown, Succession, and Doctor Who. Names like Luke Mably, Angus Wright, and Melissa Bright round out this talented ensemble.

The team behind this innovative game is no stranger to VR; based in Marseille, France, Chipo y Juan has previously crafted VR experiences such as the narrative-rich VORTEX VR for Quest, along with projects for art exhibitions.

For those eager to start the investigation early, "Detective VR" is available for pre-order on the Horizon Store. Quest 3 and 3S owners can snag it now at a discounted price of $24, down from the full price of $30. Don’t miss out on being one of the first to experience this thrilling detective tale!