Asgard's Wrath 2

Asgard's Wrath 2 is a sprawling action RPG set in Egyptian mythology, in which the player, as a young god, travels an open world, fights with sword, bow and magic, solves puzzles, and even controls a smaller fox companion to explore tight spaces and access hidden areas. The game combines a combat system built on physically swinging weapons with extensive character progression, side quests, and a narrative story that unfolds across dozens of hours of play. The world is divided into several large regions with their own factions, merchants and side characters; the player can decide how much attention to give the main storyline versus side content, and unlocks new abilities and weapon upgrades as they progress.

It is one of the most ambitious titles built specifically for a standalone headset - the game was designed to run natively on Quest's chip without needing a computer, and despite being a sprawling world with many systems, optimization allows for smooth exploration and combat without significant frame-rate drops. The length of a single play session can be anything thanks to clear save points and division into chapters, but given the game's scope, longer sessions are the norm. Movement combines teleportation and smooth locomotion, so players prone to motion sickness can adjust the settings, while the physical exertion of combat remains gentler than in purely action-focused titles thanks to frequent alternation with exploration and puzzles.

The game was praised on release for a scope of content that had no equal on a standalone headset at the time, and many reviewers called it one of the most comprehensive VR titles ever made. It is recommended especially for players seeking a longer-term RPG experience who want to see how far VR gaming on a standalone headset can go, although the game's scope requires patience and repeated longer sessions rather than the shorter, more action-focused VR titles that can be finished off in a few dozen minutes.

Why play it: For players craving the most sprawling RPG experience on a standalone headset, who have the patience for long sessions rather than shorter action titles that wrap up in a few dozen minutes.