Let me preface this by saying I am not an enormous fan of puzzle video games. They usually lose appeal by specializing in one resolution when open-ended puzzles are a few of my favorites. I do not need a jigsaw – I wish to be a detective-style thinker. Conceal the Corpse is likely one of the greatest puzzle video games with a singular premise, and it is solely attainable in digital actuality.
Developed by Realcast, who beforehand launched Simply Hoops, Conceal the Corpse appeared on Meta Quest headsets earlier this 12 months in early entry earlier than receiving a full launch earlier this month. The complete launch launched modifications to the rating system and extra ranges.
Your goal for every of the sport’s six present ranges is remarkably easy – cover the corpse. There is no context, only a timer that ticks down as you not solely cover your unlucky sufferer in several places round small maps, nevertheless it’s all the higher for that.
It is a basic-sounding idea, and also you would not assume the premise has a lot depth, but Conceal the Corpse is way from simple. Being low on time is traumatic sufficient, however dragging a heavy physique round whereas scouting for varied hiding spots is comparatively difficult. It is simply one of the crucial intense puzzle video games I’ve performed in years.
Passing every stage with the hope of an S-Rank, or at the least an A-Rank, requires important trial and error. There are quite a few spots to stuff your corpse away from the cops, however you may must determine it out in sufficient time earlier than pulling the physique to the placement, hiding any proof of their identification, and washing away fingerprints. It is entertaining, and regardless that the secret is pretty mature in nature, the whimsical visuals and foolish nature make it very accessible.
Most significantly, it is a recreation that may solely work in VR. Certain, any puzzle recreation might see you press buttons on a controller or a mouse to tug round a physique, however that does not work almost as effectively. Having the physicality of dragging lifeless weight round whereas dashing round rooms to cover proof is immersive and exhilarating. I simply want it might provide hand monitoring help to push the immersion additional.
I like to recommend attempting it if you happen to’re searching for a twist-er on the puzzle style, and Conceal the Corpse is now out there on Meta Quest in headsets.
