Red Matter 2
Release Date: August 18, 2022
Adventure, FPP, science fiction, puzzle elements, indie games, Meta Quest / Oculus, action adventure, PlayStation VR, VR, singleplayer
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The second part of the series of FPP adventure games, created with virtual reality sets in mind. Red Matter 2 introduces a number of novelties, the most important of which is the fight with enemies.
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[1:29] Red Matter 2 trailer #2
WayTooManyGames: 8.5 / 10 by Kyle Nicol
If you have a VR headset and are itching for something to play, Red Matter 2 is a must-play. It’s a clever little puzzle adventure game that continued to surprise me throughout, thanks to its intelligent puzzle design that keeps things interesting and varied. Not to mention the occasionally gorgeous visuals that must be pushing the Quest 2 to its limits.
Worth Playing: 8.2 / 10 by Andreas Salmen
Overall, Red Matter 2 is a great sequel that builds on the strengths of the first entry and further improves upon the visuals and gameplay. It simply looks and runs phenomenal on the Quest 2, with mostly captivating puzzles and an interesting mystery to solve at its core. It's not perfect and still exhibits some bugs, and I probably could've done without the shooting sections, but that's a small price to pay when the rest come together as well as this. If you own a quest, this is a six-hour adventure you don't want to miss.
COGconnected: 95 / 100 by Lou Sytsma
This is a glorious VR game. It will take you about 5 to 6 hours to finish, but you can easily lose time just taking in everything you see. The only niggle with the game is a lack of replayability. There is nothing extra to entice one to play again. However, the journey and spectacle of a single run is totally worth it. If you are looking for a premium VR experience that fills you with a sense of awe and wonder, Red Matter 2 is the ticket. Developer, Vertical Robot is one to keep an eye on.
Red Matter 2 Description
Red Matter 2 is the second part of the series launched in 2018 designed for virtual reality goggles. In contrast to the original which is a fairly classic adventure, this title has been enriched with action elements. It was developed by the authors of the original, the Vertical Robot studio.
Plot
Red Matter 2 takes us on a journey to a science fiction universe in which the Atlantic Union and the People's Republic of Volgravia participate in a large-scale space race. After the events of the first installment of the series, Agent Epsilon must travel through the solar system to investigate the source of a distress signal sent by his old friend. Along the way, the protagonist uncovers the dark secrets of Volgravia and learns more about the titular red matter.
Game mechanics
In Red Matter 2 we observe the action from the first person perspective (FPP). We travel through various locations, among which the interiors of research facilities scattered around the Solar System are the most important. Exploring them, we follow the development of the story and solve clever puzzles, which allows us to push the plot forward. Moving around the levels is made easier (and more attractive in the platform sections) by the presence of a jet pack, which allows us to get to high places. Among the puzzles waiting to be solved there is terminal hacking, for which we use a special tool. Apart from that, there are weapons at our disposal, which are useful both for fighting with opponents and for solving some environmental puzzles.
Technical aspects
Red Matter 2 features high quality graphics, especially for the standards of VR games. The locations are varied and full of details, and the complement to all this is the realistic physics of objects.
Red Matter 2 Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows August 18, 2022
PlayStation 5 May 18, 2023
Developer: Vertical Robot
Publisher: Vertical Robot
Age restrictions: 12+
Red Matter 2 System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 1060 or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit