Entering the Cosmic Battlefield
The virtual reality (VR) space has been receiving quite a bit of excitement recently as the much-anticipated VR game, Ziggy’s Cosmic Adventures, announces its upcoming launch. Developed by the Stardust Collective, this novel VR cockpit game masterfully marries action-arcade combat with the intricacies of ship management. The setting? A galaxy where players are pursued by a relentless galactic empire, all because of a little alien they’ve nabbed.
Navigating through Space in Your Custom Cockpit
Ziggy’s Cosmic Adventures challenges players to venture into the cosmos, accompanied by their stolen alien compatriot named Ziggy. From the confines of a room-scale cockpit, players have to manage an array of ship systems, ranging from mundane tasks like switching on lights to more critical functions like powering shields, maintaining temperature and pressure, and repairing hull breaches.
The game offers an immersive experience, with all the systems within arm’s reach in your VR cockpit. Players will not only have to deal with ship management but also tackle the perils of space combat. Maneuver through asteroid fields and retaliate against incoming laser blasts as you seek to evade your relentless pursuers.
Unfolding Storylines and Challenging Decisions
The game offers more than just the thrill of space combat and ship management. Ziggy’s Cosmic Adventures introduces an aspect of choice with its branching story paths. The decisions made by the player can dramatically shift the narrative, offering a unique tale with every playthrough.
As a bounty hunter who has abducted an alien creature – Ziggy, you face the wrath of an evil galactic empire. This empire will stop at nothing to reclaim Ziggy, setting up a relentless chase across the galaxy. The path to survival involves a series of challenging levels, each requiring the players to utilise their ship’s systems in different, innovative ways.
From Game Jam Entry to Full-blown VR Title
Reflecting on the game’s journey, Alex Clarke, Stardust Collective’s co-founder, noted that Ziggy’s Cosmic Adventures started as a simple entry in a Game Jam competition back in 2020. The team quickly realised the potential for the concept to blossom into a full-fledged VR title. They have since been working tirelessly to bring this project to life.
As they inch closer to the launch, Stardust Collective eagerly anticipates player reaction to Ziggy’s Cosmic Adventures, and the unique blend of ship management and action-packed combat it promises to deliver. Expect a thrilling adventure with Ziggy on Meta Quest 2 and PC VR platforms in the near future.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Meta Quest 2
