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Press release:
CLEVELAND — Jan. 31, 2023.
“STRAYLIGHT“, the first-person cosmic VR platformer built for comfort and speed from developer Dr BLOC, swings out of Early Access with new content and into the 1.0 launch today for the Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, Valve Index, and the HTC Vive.

Soar through a sea of stars on a journey of cosmic proportions. Use your own movement to power your STRAYLIGHT beams and swing yourself through beautiful galactic playgrounds, using momentum and razor-sharp reflexes to volley around ancient monuments and deadly obstacles.

Powered by the custom-built “Fling Engine” physics system built from the ground up for comfortable movement, STRAYLIGHT minimizes common VR discomforts such as vertigo and nausea during gameplay. Push the limits of reaction time and speed to make split-second decisions on the path to the finish line. Get into the swing of things while building momentum, and use high-risk, high-reward maneuvers in record-breaking runs to become the fastest in the galaxy.

The 1.0 launch brings a bevy of new features for all skill levels. Enjoy overhauled visuals, a new storyline and additional characters. Float at a relaxing pace in Zen mode perfect for VR newcomers, or compete against the clock across 11 base levels. For the VR veteran thrill seekers with hair-trigger reflexes, test your skills in 11 all-new “hardcore” challenges.

Blaze past previous performances and your own best runs, and venture off the beaten path in search of hard-to-reach cubes to unlock bronze, silver and gold Ghosts.

“Racing the Ghosts is the most exciting new addition to the game,” said Benjamin Barr, Co-Founder, Dr BLOC.

“Being able to chase your own best time, and trying to beat our own developer-recorded runs, transforms the game from an exciting solo experience to a truly competitive one.”

Swing through the stars to the tunes of a completely original progressive synth-wave soundtrack written and composed by award-winning video game music artist Rob ‘88Bit’ Kovacs.

The full DMCA-free, stream-friendly soundtrack will also be released through Emperia Records on Vinyl and is available now on Spotify, Youtube, Bandcamp and all other major streaming platforms. https://Lnk.to/straylight

“With our custom physics engine, gamers who are typically avoidant of movement in virtual reality will get a chance to try it with minimal discomfort,” said Daniel Seery, Co-Founder, Dr BLOC.

“We can’t wait for VR newcomers and seasoned VR veterans to get their hands on STRAYLIGHT, set speed records and experience the beauty of a comfortable virtual reality environment.”

STRAYLIGHT is available now on Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, Valve Index, and the HTC Vive for $19.99.

For more information on the game, beam up to the Dr Bloc website, or find the team on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

About Dr Bloc
Dr BLOC is an eclectic group of filmmakers, coders, musicians and writers united by their love of VR and classic platforming games. They hail from Cleveland, Ohio.