The Fullbright Company is no longer working on the Oculus Rift version of Gone Home; their first person exploration game. Studio co-founder Steve Gaynor told of the news in a statement to the International Business Times UK:
“Oculus Rift we have basically stopped active development on. We looked into it and what we discovered is that really, for a game to be good on Oculus you have to design it for Oculus.”
“We don’t have any body-awareness in our game and a bunch of UI [user-interface] pasted to the screen — 2D UI. Both of those things are tough with an Oculus game and we’re not going to go back and remake our UI or add a player body to make a good fit for Oculus.”
Gayner said that they aren’t disposing of the idea entirely and may revisit the idea later on. The studio first pitched Rift support back in 2013 shortly after the game launched. Gaynor also stated the studio was “actively investigating” bringing Gone Home to consoles.
I think The Fullbright Company are totally correct on the Rift support. Not only do I think it wouldn’t add too much to the game, it would also take out some of the mystery of who you’re actually playing as. Instead of finding evidence around the house as to who you are and what exactly you look like, you could just look down at your body, or look in a mirror. As much as I love the Oculus Rift and cannot wait to get my hands on one, I think I’d rather see a new game from the studio than an update for a game I’ve already experienced. Especially for something in the nature of Gone Home, where the first time is usually the last time.
Last Updated: January 23, 2014
Admiral Chief in Vegas
January 23, 2014 at 12:09
Has anyone played this game (except Zoe), and if so, how did you enjoy the experience?
Stephen Snook
January 23, 2014 at 15:56
It was a very well told story that surprised me in how much it played on my normal gaming sensibilities.
oVg
January 23, 2014 at 12:15
They need Cliffy B to promote the darn thing or its going to fail financially.
http://kotaku.com/reality-show-investors-rip-oculus-accessory-but-they-h-1479625996
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
January 23, 2014 at 12:16
Cliffy who?
Hammersteyn
January 23, 2014 at 12:33
Celebrity game designer (In his own mind at least)
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
January 23, 2014 at 12:40
Sort of like that other guy from black and white? kinda one-hit-wonder-now-I-am-gaming-God attitude?
Hammersteyn
January 23, 2014 at 13:11
He had lots of hits but he tends to be a douchebag these days
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 23, 2014 at 12:49
Now now, he made Jazz Jackrabbit!
Hammersteyn
January 23, 2014 at 13:14
True but he can be a bit disparagingwhen it comes to the common man and gaming.
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 23, 2014 at 13:25
A bit disparaging? I thought today was my “be nice” day lol
Rags
January 23, 2014 at 12:50
But Unreal Tournament 99. 🙂
Bestest fps evar.
Hammersteyn
January 23, 2014 at 13:11
No denying that.
Johan du Preez
January 23, 2014 at 14:30
Quake 1 was still better 😛
RinceThis2014
January 23, 2014 at 12:46
The Cliff?! lol