UploadVR’s Matthew Terndrup had an opportunity to see “The Strain VR“, created by Mirada and Headcase for Comicon 2015, and wrote these thoughts on the experience:
I tried out the VR demo recently, and it is an exhilarating ride into the world of FX’s “The Strain.” It begins in an abandoned warehouse with a sense of death and decay around every corner. The main character, Vasiliy Fet, hectically led me through the darkness as Strigoi, zombie-like vampires, ran towards us. He slashed at them wildly as my heartbeat increased with each step.
One of the creatures quickly approached in an effort to attack. With a swift motion, Vasiliy Fet hacked into the head of the beast, causing a white goo to burst from the skull. Lucky to be alive, we scurried further into the darkness when another vampire lunged in front of me. It shot its blood-sucking appendage at me, latching onto my body. I manage to get away, but my guide through this ominous environment informs me that it’s too late. The transformation had already begun.
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