Plague of Athens VR
Plague of Athens tells the story of Nikos of Athens, a physician during history’s first recorded pandemic, 429 BCE, who struggles to treat the multitude who fall ill during this world-upending ordeal.
Plague of Athens VR is an adventure developed by History Adventures, released 7 August 2024 on Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 2 and SteamVR.
What Plague of Athens VR is
Plague of Athens VR is an adventure game developed by History Adventures and released in 2024. It is available on Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 2 and SteamVR. It runs on Unity.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Immerse yourself in the gripping saga of Plague of Athens VR, an immersive journey that transports you back to the darkest days of the first recorded pandemic in 429 BCE. Step into the sandals of Nikos of Athens, a young physician challenged with treating countless Athenians struck by the plague. As Athens descends into chaos, the VR narrative unfolds through the eyes of Nikos. The dilemmas that Nikos encounters shatter his world view, prompting him to question everything he holds dear. His faith in Apollo, the divine healer, is tested, as is the meaning of his Hippocratic Oath.
How it plays
It is played from a virtual reality perspective. Its themes are educational and historical. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Plague of Athens VR launched on 7 August 2024, within three weeks of Black Myth: Wukong, Nobody Wants to Die, Thank Goodness You're Here! and Halls of Torment.
Released around the same time: Black Myth: Wukong, Nobody Wants to Die, Thank Goodness You're Here!, Halls of Torment.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
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