Subj : Marvel's Deadpool VR is the best Meta Quest 3 game I've played al To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Tue Nov 18 2025 01:15:06 Marvel's Deadpool VR is the best Meta Quest 3 game I've played all year, but it's not for everyone Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000 Description: Marvel's Deadpool VR is no Batman: Arkham Shadow, but it is the quintessential way to experience the chaos of the Merc with a Mouth. FULL STORY ====================================================================== The second coming of Marvel Jesus is upon us, thanks to the arrival of Marvels Deadpool VR on the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S exclusively. REVIEW INFO Platform reviewed: Meta Quest 3 Available on: Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S Release date: November 18, 2025 While it doesn't live up to the lofty highs of Batman: Arkham Shadow , theres a delightful action-packed story complete with Deadpools zany humor to experience here. One thats sure to delight major fans of the Merc with a Mouth. From the get-go, Deadpool VR showcases that its at its best when youre moving at a million miles per hour kicking things off with one of the most exhilarating action spectacles I've experienced in VR games and of my entire VR career. At the same time, interspacing incredible set pieces and enjoyable sandbox slaughterfests which reward you for vanquishing foes in creative ways that abuse Deadpool's varied weapons arsenal are moments that drag the experience to a halt. A different lead would use these moments to provide depth to his motivations, and introduce story beats that emotionally connect the player to the character Deadpool, however, takes the chance to vomit quips. In fact, much like the comic book and movie adaptations of Deadpool, Neil Patrick Harris rendition never stops joking. To that end, if you thought the Deadpool movies were the comedy equivalent of word salad, you will hate Deadpool VR . Meanwhile, those of you who love Deadpools referential, weird, and/or self-deprecating humor will find a laugh a minute though I cant promise every gag will be a comedy gem. With a script jam-packed with jokes, plenty are stinkers. Now in Mojo-vision While on a mission for S.H.I.E.L.D. Deadpool is hired (read: kidnapped) by Mojo the ruler of the content-obsessed Mojoworld. Hes after his next streaming hit and wants the merc to help him recruit (again, read: kidnap) stars for his show. This sends everyones favorite anti-hero on a world-hopping quest across the Marvel universe in order to track down and capture iconic foes. Aiding him are Major Domo and Spiral, who offer Deadpool new weapons and guy in the chair assistance as he carries out his missions. As Deadpool completes missions, hell earn mojobucks, a currency he can trade for new looks and weapons, and as Ive mentioned previously, you earn more bucks based on how well you perform in Deadpool VRs combat segments. In this sandbox-lite experience, youre armed with swords, firearms, a grapple gun, grenades, and, at times, your own arms, as well as a slew of other weapons that drop from enemies in order to deliver a beatdown to your enemies. Glad I wore my red suit (Image credit: Meta / Marvel) Not only can creatively combining weapons lead to a better score, but Ive also found it really makes you feel like youre in the shoes of the hyperactive superhero especially when you simply huck a katana across the battlefield to skewer an enemy to the wall. Just dont expect this to feel like a hyper-realistic sandbox like some other titles out there. Deadpool VR leans into chaotic violence that appeals to my sense of fun, but not everyones a sentiment that I feel captures the spirit of Deadpool VR perfectly. Best bit (Image credit: Meta) The opening to Deadpool VR might be the best opening to an action VR game ever. While some excellent moments follow, the intro really sets the tone for what's to come. Weirdly, the main time the action feels at its most anticlimactic is during boss battles. Simply because being a levels toughest foe translates to being a bullet sponge, with the drawn-out fights being interspaced with quick-time events, which, while a flashy flurry of blows, can make levels feel like they end with a whimper rather than a bang. Though if you are convinced to replay a level, youll be rewarded with not only the chance to test out new devastating weapons on your enemies, Deadpool VR also lets you explore secret bonus rooms provided you wear the correct costume for the occasion. That said, even the mainline Deadpool can uncover a few surprises if he chooses. Need a hand? Have mine (Image credit: Marvel) Quintessentially Deadpool Much like how Batman: Arkham Shadow is the quintessential way for fans of the caped crusader to experience a Batman story, Marvels Deadpool VR is the new best way to become the Merc with a Mouth. If you love Deadpool, this is the game youve been waiting to play, and its well worth grabbing a Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3S so you can experience this title for yourself. However, this game wont turn haters into True Believers. The non-stop gags, which are the only source of amusement when the games exposition drags on, is quintessentially Deadpool, but if you found it grating when it was Ryan Reynolds was delivering the lines on the big screen you wont find it any funnier when its Neil Patrick Harris talking in your head take it from my fiance who cant stand the Merc with a Mouth. If, like me, you adore Marvels stories, especially Deadpool's brand of quirky, then Marvels Deadpool VR is the game youve been waiting for. Should you play Marvel's Deadpool VR Play it if... The Deadpool movies arent long enough If youve left the movie theatre wishing the Deadpool movies had a 10-hour-or-so-long directors cut, this is the game for you. You enjoy chaotic action Deadpool VR offers some of the best action set pieces Ive experienced in VR, and some delightful combat that, while messy at times, is a lot of fun. You have a Quest 3 or Quest 3S This exclusive is a fantastic game for the right kind of player, and a great experience on the VR headsets its exclusive to. Don't play it if... You hate Deadpool If you hated the Deadpool movies, this game is basically the same humor and violence in a VR package. Read: Its not for you. You demand superb performance During some segments, I did notice a few performance drops like when I was spamming an attack that has you throwing explosive playing cards like Gambit. Acessibility features Marvel's Deadpool VR can be played seated or standing up, but requires you to have a full range of upper body movement so you can swing your katana, throw grenades, and fire guns at your foes. It also boasts a solid suite of comfort controls. I'm playing on medium levels (smooth motion, snap turning) and have yet to experience motion sickness, but there are options to turn on tools like teleportation movement if you're prone to feeling ill in VR. How I tested Marvel's Deadpool VR I played Marvel's Deadpool VR on my Meta Quest 3, which I've upgraded using a battery strap. I made sure to try the game from both a seated and standing position, and also to try its different accessibility comfort features to experience how effective they are. First reviewed November 2025 ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/gaming/marvels-deadpool-vr-review --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .