Introducing 9 New Games on the Pico Platform

This article aims to showcase the nine newest games and apps recently added to the Pico Store, with several of them eagerly awaited by the community. As Pico strives to build a library on par with Meta’s extensive collection, it has successfully curated a notable and captivating assortment of games.

Without wasting any more time, let’s dive into the review of these exciting additions.

Darksword: Battle Eternity

Darksword presents an exhilarating and unique VR action RPG experience. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Twisted Corridors and showcase your combat prowess in style. Unleash your own personalized fighting techniques, exploit enemy weaknesses, and gather materials to obtain more powerful weapons! Engage in the story mode and compete on a global scale through the leaderboard system! Demonstrate your skills, foster teamwork, and reap additional rewards in the multiplayer Co-Op mode!

Delight in a fun and entertaining hack-and-slash adventure suitable for all!

Experience growth as you progress. Collect items during battles, and acquire, craft, and upgrade weapons to enhance your power!

Ready for both single-player and multiplayer: Enjoy the captivating world of Darksword solo or with friends!

Anticipate updates and new features: The battle must persist until the curse of the Darksword is lifted!

Biolum

Biolum takes us on an immersive journey to the profound depths of the ocean, where we assume the role of scientific researcher Rachel. Guided by the experienced marine scientist and expedition leader Eva, we embark on a mission to explore the enigmatic abyss.

As we delve into the secrets of this mesmerizing VR underworld, we soon realize that the relationship between Rachel and Eva is far from straightforward…

Rachel unveils a troubling discovery: a luminescent parasite is infiltrating marine life and flora. Amidst the presence of captivating hybrid underwater creatures, Rachel and Eva strive to unravel the scientific significance behind this phenomenon.

Vetrix Worlds

Vetrix Worlds presents an engaging puzzle game, drawing inspiration from Tetris while offering unique mechanics designed exclusively for Virtual Reality.

Test your dexterity and strategic planning skills as you strive to master the art of block stacking!

Key Features:

Campaign Mode

Become the ultimate champion of Vetrix Worlds by overcoming a multitude of challenges spread across various locations worldwide.

Competitive Multiplayer

It’s time to showcase your skills in a head-to-head competition!

Co-op Multiplayer:

Team up with a friend to tackle puzzles together! Experience twice the enjoyment while simultaneously facing twice the level of difficulty!

Four Arcade Modes:

• High Score: Aim for the highest score within a five-minute timeframe.
• Time Attack: Reach the target score as quickly as possible.
• Survival Mode: Play for as long as you can, testing your endurance.
• Free Mode: No time constraints, allowing you to relax and enjoy the experience at your own pace.

Special Shape Types:

Adapt your strategies to the new shape types introduced in the game: Ephemere and Resistant. These unique shapes add an extra layer of complexity to your gameplay.

BLINNK and the Vacumm of Space

BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space presents an immersive VR space adventure tailored specifically for players on the autism spectrum.

Welcome to the depths of deep space station Norpopolis! An incident in the laboratory has unleashed mischievous creatures known as groobs, wreaking havoc throughout the station. Armed with your reliable Vacuumiser 5000, your mission is to assist BLINNK in capturing all the groobs and returning them to the lab to restore order.

Embark on an undercover operation to apprehend the groobs scattered across Norpopolis, all while aiding the station’s inhabitants! Explore luggage at the spaceport as you temporarily replace the clumsy security guard Bub. Venture INSIDE people’s mouths alongside Nazel, Norpopolis’s dentist, to ensure residents’ teeth are squeaky clean. Engage in farming and fishing activities in the station park, ensuring the anxious park ranger Flek meets its quotas.

BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space has been meticulously designed to provide a supportive and immersive gaming experience for autistic players. Each level offers enjoyable and stress-free interactions, fostering a sense of accomplishment. A dedicated chill-out zone is always available for taking breaks when needed, and robust accessibility features enable customization of sounds and visuals within the game. Seize those mischievous groobs and restore harmony to Norpopolis!

Black Hole Pool

Get ready to experience the thrill of smashing balls in VR with Black Hole Pool, the ultimate Pool/Billiard VR game featuring realistic physics and stunning graphics.

Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Pool and choose from various ways to enjoy the game.

Unleash your inner hustler! Visit the vibrant Hustle Bar, a social hub where players from around the globe gather to compete for virtual stakes. Collect coins and splurge on cool accessories to personalize your experience.

Prove your skills! Feeling competitive? Engage in intense matches for ELO points in the Ranked Room, where you’ll face randomly matched opponents. Climb the leaderboard by accumulating ELO points and strive to become the ultimate pool champion.

Hang out with friends! Join the exclusive VIP Room, a private and invite-only space where you and your friends can relax, shoot some balls, and enjoy your favorite videos on a massive TV screen. It’s the perfect setting to have a great time together.

Crave solitude? If you prefer some solitary practice or want to challenge an AI opponent, head to the Private Room. Play at your own pace while enjoying your favorite movies as a backdrop.

Black Hole Pool offers an immersive and versatile pool experience that caters to different preferences and playing styles. Dive in and make your mark in the world of virtual pool!

Rival Rides

Developed by ByOwls, made it into Pico’s list of new releases.

Immerse yourself in an extraordinary theme park where the fun knows no bounds. Compete in exhilarating multiplayer games and experience wild rides that defy imagination, all in the quest for golden egg trophies and ultimate victory!

Embark on an adventure through four action-packed games, each offering unique challenges and a clever utilization of your VR headset. Race through an adrenaline-pumping underground cart ride, strategically switching routes to gain an advantage over your rivals. Confront malevolent monsters with an array of weapons in a fast and spine-chilling haunted house ride. Soar through zero gravity with a jetpack, engaging in laser battles against fellow players. Alternatively, showcase your culinary skills by cooking delectable meals for the park’s greedy guests, being careful not to burn everything in the process.

Personalize your appearance and stand out from the competition by selecting from an array of awesome and hilarious outfits. The stage is set, so why wait any longer? Jump on board and join the electrifying ride that is Rival Rides!

Kartoffl

Embark on an enchanting adventure as you guide a group of adorable spuds through a series of challenging and diverse levels. This delightful journey can be enjoyed while seated, standing, or fully immersed in room-scale VR. Each spud possesses its own unique personality, and it’s up to you to manipulate the world around them as they wander, jump, and occasionally stumble.

Save the Spuds

The spuds are on the move, and they desperately need your assistance! Their cuteness is undeniable, but their intelligence leaves something to be desired, as they carelessly navigate their way to potential doom. It’s your task to strategically place devices in their path to ensure their safe passage.

Inspired by Gaming Classics

Drawing inspiration from beloved classics like Lemmings and Pipe Mania, Kartoffl presents a simple yet captivating premise: guide the spuds from point A to point B. The playful visual style is brimming with character, while the gameplay mechanics are intuitive and responsive.

Collect All the Stars

To fully experience the wonder of Kartoffl, it’s not enough to simply guide the spuds to their destination. Each level is teeming with stars waiting to be collected, challenging you to think creatively and act swiftly as their guide and protector.

Immerse yourself in this charming world and prove your skill in guiding these endearing spuds to safety while collecting all the stars along the way. The Kartoffl experience awaits, ready to captivate and entertain!

Divine Duel

Immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of Divine Duel, a tactical fighting game that intertwines Fantasy and Sci-Fi elements to deliver a unique PvP experience. Leave behind conventional weapons and embrace an extraordinary arsenal featuring musical instruments turned weapons, mythical creatures, and even a meteor.

Prepare for a thrilling blend of fast-paced action and strategic depth, where quick thinking and innovative tactics are paramount. Engage in duels against formidable opponents, locked in an eternal battle for the destiny of the Multiverse. Demonstrate your prowess and claim victory in the Divine Duel, where glory awaits those who dare to seize it.

Guardians

Guardians presents an innovative virtual reality (VR) shooter experience that skillfully combines real-time strategy (RTS) and first-person shooter (FPS) elements within a captivating Sci-Fi universe.

In this immersive game, you assume the role of a Guardian, a distinguished member of an elite unit entrusted with the crucial task of safeguarding the federation. Their mission involves extracting a newfound and enigmatic energy source known as perovskite. This vibrant red mineral possesses immense power and is exclusive to the remote reaches of the galaxy.

Equipped with a formidable arsenal, Guardians possess the unique ability to instantaneously summon and control defensive structures and units, significantly augmenting their combat capabilities against relentless invading armies. Guardians’ strength lies not only in their individual prowess but also in their strategic command over their surroundings.

The game offers compatibility with Oculus Quest and PCVR platforms, ensuring players can fully immerse themselves in this breathtaking experience. Whether you prefer the intense excitement of a single-player campaign or the dynamic engagement of multiplayer modes, Guardians caters to all tastes. Engage in player-versus-player (PVP) battles or opt for cooperative player-versus-environment (PVE) gameplay, where you join forces with others to tackle challenging missions.

Notably, both multiplayer modes support cross-play functionality between PC and Quest, fostering a vibrant and inclusive gaming community. Furthermore, Guardians boasts a comprehensive level editor, empowering players to craft their own unique maps from scratch. Dive into the editor alone, honing your creative skills, or collaborate with friends in exhilarating co-op design sessions, fostering a shared gaming experience.

Embark on an extraordinary journey as a Guardian, defending the federation, harnessing the potent perovskite, and shaping the battlegrounds with your ingenuity.