Easily the most fun I’ve had with a Cardboard game, Proton Pulse essentially puts a 3D spin on Breakout—or “one-player Pong” if you haven’t played the old classic. In this case, you’ll move your head to shift the translucent paddle in front of you, and use it to bat a bouncing ball to clear the blocks floating around the play field.
It’s a simple concept, but for a game that relies entirely on head movements, it’s a lot of fun. Credit that in part to the super crisp, vibrant graphics, which expertly depict the depth of each stage and really show the benefit of gaming in VR. But mainly, Proton Pulse is just a classic, tried-and-true gaming premise that’s smartly tuned for headset play. And it’s a blast.
Proton Pulse ($1.99)
