Saber Thing VR Tech Demo
A downloadable game for Windows and Android
This is a tech demo of a plasma sword game mechanic for VR. The mechanics are heavily fleshed out and I'm currently designing a game around it. I thought it would be worthwhile to make a demo available since I've worked so hard on the mechanic to make sure that it is satisfying with minimal game content.
I also believe in allowing people to try before they buy since VR games are the most subjective experience you can have as a gamer.
I would welcome donations from anyone who has enjoyed this game and wants to see more like it, and more work done on it.
Update log:
version 0.0.2 - June 18, 2019 - updated move/rotate instructions in the "lobby" area. (renamed to include version number 0.0.2)
version 0.0.3 - June 20, 2019 - added grip triggers for the saber grab mechanic
version 0.0.4 - June 20, 2019 - fixed missing WMR control scheme and instructions
version 0.0.5 - June 21, 2019 - added xr device to hud, more accurate wmr support
version 0.0.6 - June 22, 2019 - added optional HUD info for button presses and joystick axis changes to help improve support for new input devices (knuckles) - press "B" to enable/disable the button display
version 0.0.7 - June 25, 2019 - adjusted sensitivity of grip buttons, fixes toss mechanic on oculus touch controllers
version.0.0.11 - June 27, 2019 - adds knuckles support to get the grips working for the grab/toss mechanic
version.0.0.12 - June 29, 2019 - added LIV sdk for mixed reality capture, not fully tested
version.0.0.13 - June 30, 2019 - re-install of LIV sdk, possibly more stable than the previous version
version.0.0.14 - July 2, 2019 - picked up latest patches and upgraded packages in Unity
version.0.0.15 - July 11, 2019 - improved the tossing mechanic by waiting until the saber is at rest before it switches off
version.0.0.19 - July 31, 2019 - performance updates, LIV plugin removed because of a problem loading the DLL. More info in devlog.
version.0.0.20 - Aug 3, 2019 - faster floor line drawing, rigidbody tweaks on the springy thing, no more massive framerate drop on the first cut or burn. Blade procedural audio tweak. Minor tweak to the way the saber repels off the ground when tossed.
version.0.0.21 - Aug 7, 2019 - minor optimizations in the mesh cutting and floor texture. LIV sdk correctly installed this time. Compiled for 64-Bit to support LIV plugin... please contact me if a 32Bit version is required and I'll upload one ASAP!
version.0.0.22 - Aug 9, 2019 - saber procedural audio spatialization improvement. Embarrassing optimization where I was able to free up to 2.75 milliseconds per frame!
version.0.0.23 - Aug 18, 2019 - much better Valve Index Controller support, better line burns, and burning through other objects, more accurate toss mechanic, tweaked color timing on heated groundplane, couple minor internal errors...
version.0.0.24 - Oct 04, 2019 - a plethora of under-the-hood improvements, will post a detailed devlog soon...
Dec 22, 2019 - added a rough version that runs on the Oculus Quest because holiday season
Dec 24, 2019 - sidequest link https://xpan.cc/a-407
Feb 09, 2020 - Oculus Quest version updated to have post-processing so the saber glows the way it's supposed to.
Aug 13,2020- Quest version updated with better visuals. Sorry for the delay!
July 27, 2021 - Quest version update. Some optimizations, minor tweaks. Back from the dead ;)
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Development log
- saberThing for Oculus Quest updateFeb 10, 2020
- Oculus Quest versionDec 24, 2019
- Summer 2019 updatesOct 17, 2019
- Improved Valve Index support...Aug 18, 2019
- better audio spatialization and simple optimizationAug 09, 2019
- LIV is back and 64BitAug 07, 2019
- Performance tweaksAug 03, 2019
- performance updates 7/31/2019Jul 31, 2019
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I am extremely excited to hear you are still working on this and developing a game around it. I support the absolute shit out of this notion. You've done incredible work here, please do go on.
You know, after playing almost endlessly for a few months, I would say this: even if it is never finished, I think just slapping in an AI controlled sparring partner would make this game all it needs to be. I literally get entertained just with this little demo, haha.
Thank you! Sorry for the late responses. It's been a weird year. I'm truly inspired my your comment and I want to add some npcs, I've been either working on other stuff to pay the bills or preferring to go outside instead of being glued to my computer but maybe this inspiration will turn into something... Cheers!
Is this version newer than the sidequest version? I was wondering because the thumbnails are different from what I get.
They are the same, but the sidequest version is the more reliable link if I ever forget to upload it here. Sorry about the confusion.
Ah, I understand ya. Sorry for the late response, I forgot I had an account on here, lol.
Side question, would you take any music submissions? Just generally royalty free stuff, but I write music, if you're ever looking for something as placeholder.
Hi, I don't think I'm organized enough to remember to look at submissions LOL! But I'm also a musician so I might want to use my own stuff? I'm too scatterbrained at the moment to make any decisions but I'll remember you if I decide to add music to some project. Cheers!
How can I download the apk to my quest when I go on sidequest and try it does not work
It requires other methods like ADB or a sideloader to install. I’ll look into putting it on sidequest as soon as possible.
I just set it up on Side Quest. Here's the link: https://xpan.cc/a-407 . Enjoy!