Kayak VR: Mirage - my kind of Simulation experience.

With some help, some grunt work, some skilled (mastering engineering gigs), and foolin' around, I was able to fall in love with Kayaking in VR. Here's some shots from last night's trip to Costa Rica (courtesy of Mirage: Kayak VR + Virtual Desktop).

This is one of my favorite ways to chill in VR. For the moment, it's not possible to get out of the kayak and hang out in a tent or anything... that would be my definition of the perfect simulator though - this game, expanded/modded so you can climb the rocks, swim in the river, kayak like i'm doing here, pitch a tent, listen to the birds. I haven't yet made an 'oar' for my Quest 3 controllers, but have noticed people selling those types of things on Etsy.

Simply that this exists, and that the aftermarket for things like this, are both good evidence that VR has continued to grow, even as the publishing issues for some developers continues to be a very real trial for their dream game to be made.

Between stuff like this, UEVR, DLSS Swapper, the OTT, and community efforts, VR is amazing. But critically - I need a bit of all of these things, as well as games that are moddable to stay enthusiastic as a player. I'm happier this past year with what we have to enjoy than just about any other year since I started in VR in 2015.

The industry as a whole needs hardcore gamers, casual gamers, simulation enthusiasts, racing fans, and every other type of player to keep the fires lit and the tech selling+continuing to get better and more affordable.

So, as we go out and demo the tech to friends and family, remember all of the options, show them what is out there, and don't forget to support devs that make these incredible things available. I feel completely spoiled, even with a 'cheap' VR headset and equally moderately priced PC.

Kayak VR: Mirage is available on Steam for $23 - [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1683340/Kayak\_VR\_Mirage/](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1683340/Kayak_VR_Mirage/)