There's a mid-game incident that'll stick with me for a while. I'm frantically climbing to safety, physically pulling myself higher and higher as an enormous, terrifying foe attacks from a distance. High-energy blasts keep damaging the structure I'm on, nearly scorching my hands with a narrow miss. There's a fierce tension, I'm nervous, and I can't linger without risking being vaporized. It's one of many moments where Reach delivers incredible embodiment.

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What is it?: A cinematic fantasy action-adventure where you explore a lost underground civilization. Platforms: PS VR2, PC VR, and Quest 3 (reviewed on PS VR2) Release Date: Out Now Developer: nDreams Elevation Publisher: nDreams Price: $39.99