This action-packed VR experience takes place in a behemoth Armoured Taco Truck along with a team of up to 6 mercenaries. Armed with Valve Index headsets and StrikerVR guns, you embark on a relentless civilian rescue mission taking on hordes of zombies through a post-apocalyptic Las Vegas.
Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the OptiTrack motion trackers attached to both wrists are seamlessly accurate and responsive, allowing you to track all your teammates' movements in real-time. Furthermore, the haptic feedback from your weapon and the floor of the truck makes it so vivid and tangible, feeling every last bump, turn and recoil on this epic journey.
Netflix’s head of experiences, Greg Lombardo stated that they couldn’t pass up on the chance to partner with Pure Imagination Studios, Fever and The Stone Quarry to bring fans closer to Zack Snyder’s larger-than-life hit action horror ‘Army of the dead’. Commending the immersive power of VR, he stated, “We are always seeking new ways to immerse our fans in the stories they love. VR is certainly one way to do that”.
To execute an immersive adventure like this with the pandemic and supply chain issues we have all witnessed recently is quite an achievement. I hope that the success of this venture paves the way for more permanent mainstays of VR experiences in prominent retail locations across the country.
From start to finish the user journey is incredibly well coordinated. Accessibility and inclusivity are also duly considered as the entire experience takes place in the truck, there are no locomotion issues and users can play seated. In terms of COVID compliance, all the hardware is cleaned regularly with @Cleanbox UVC systems and FluoroPel 260 solution.
The 30-minute experience kicks off with your Avatar, Weapon & Attachment selection. The crew is then ushered through the apocalyptic compound into the briefing room where you are fitted out with your motion trackers and given a quick rundown of the mission by María Cruz (Ana de la Reguera), one of the leaders of the Las Vengeance crew.
Brimming full of nervous excitement, the crew pumps you up and sends you through to the Armoured Taco Truck, where you get your headset, your weapon and begin your mission. What happens next is for you to find out, but what I can reveal is that the accuracy of the movement tracking, the detailed life-like animation and the real-time haptics made this exciting quest all the more impressive.
Once the rescue mission ends and you’re slowly making your way back to reality, you get the chance to see your scores (Kills, Headshots, Accuracy, etc.), browse merchandise and take some choreographed photos in front of a green screen.
Viva Las Vengeance: Army of the Dead is open now, It’s suitable for players 13+. Tickets prices start from £18, and I highly recommend you don’t miss it! Book tickets here!
