CONSORTIUM VR
Release date: May 21, 2024
Developers: Interdimensional Games Inc
Publishers: Interdimensional Games Inc
Genres: Adventure, RPG, Simulation
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, VR Supported, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Includes level editor, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, German, Spanish - Latin America, French

Activate an interdimensional satellite, iDGi-1, to inhabit the mind of a newly commissioned officer in the Consortium—a supposed peacekeeping force dedicated to promoting global unity and safeguarding Earth’s environment in a uniquely bright vision of humanity’s future. Welcome to VR Interactive Cinema: As Bishop Six, you will be tasked to investigate and attempt to solve a cryptic murder, defend the crew from an outlandish attack, uncover hidden conspiracies, and navigate complex interpersonal relationships. Featuring an interactive narrative with branching dialogue and alignment systems that allow you to influence the story's direction, offering a richly detailed world that explores the consequences of your decisions and the nature of trust and loyalty. Introducing V.O.I.C.E.: Choose to use your own voice—or not—to interact with twenty fully realized characters aboard the Consortium Command vessel, C-3800-D “Zenlil.” [*Navigate a nuanced and highly replayable 6-10 hour campaign. Choose diplomacy without ever drawing a weapon, or take a more aggressive route when you can, ultimately shaping the public’s perception of you. What kind of Bishop will you become? This chart outlines one possible path among many one can take through the story. The world of Consortium is very different from our own. Discover how different and why with the in-game 'Information Console,' containing hundreds of documents and AI-generated images organized by politics/culture, science/tech, space exploration, general history, and Consortium operations. Manage a variety of weapons, equipment and features through interactive screens embedded in your virtual arms. Craving more FPS action? Explore diverse VR gameplay scenarios in the Virtual Trainer (VT) or create your own with our VR-focused VT editor. Share your levels worldwide with our integrated modding support. What Makes This A Remaster? Full port to a modern game engine allowed for substantial bug fixes, graphics and performance improvements. Redesigned the entire user interface from the ground up to work intuitively in VR A completely new ending after years of feedback and hindsight, including a brand new conversation with the Consortium King. Months of polish to choreography and dialogue options while integrating V.O.I.C.E. (see above) Complete remake of the “Zenlil Defence Minigame” Overhaul of the Virtual Trainer + several more levels to explore, integrated mod support and a leaderboard system. Multiple editing/polish passes on all documents inside the Information Console (including nearly 100 new ones!) + the addition of nearly two hundred AI-generated images. Additional language support (German and French to start with). Welcome to the Consortium. 

Press reviews: “For those seeking a game that rewards thoughtful decision-making and offers a richly detailed world, Consortium VR is well worth exploring” 7.1/10 – Press Play Media “There are many ways to get to the end of this whodunit, and they’re all wonderfully realized” 3.9/5 – GamerHub “Being able to speak out the choice I wanted to use did trick me into thinking I was having a live conversation more than once. It is a very engaging system and I hope more VR titles implement similar mechanics – it really leans into the magic of VR.” GameOrNought 

Notes: While this is generally frowned upon by characters in the game, players have the freedom to be able to shoot and kill human NPCs with futuristic weapons.