Step into VR as the last ranger defending a western saloon from waves of futuristic drones. Grab your two guns and shoot down invaders aiming to raid the inventory in intense action rounds. Play multiple sessions on PC, providing feedback after each to shape reward systems in VR.
This free-to-play title suits VR headset owners aged 18+ ready for a quick 15-20 minute study on player motivation. Participation starts with a survey for consent and instructions, followed by gameplay and questionnaires. Your input aids research into engaging VR mechanics for future games.
RANGER VS. DRONES is a VR study conducted by the University of Bremen.
Please follow the survey link via "Visit the Website" in the menu before downloading the game.
Dear player,
this game is part of an experiment that investigates how different reward systems in VR affect the player experience. We invite all enthusiasts who own a VR headset to participate in our study. You will be asked to play the VR game and fill out some questionnaires regarding your experience.
Study subject: Effects of reward systems on player experience and motivation.
Please follow the link in the external links section.
Subsequently to the survey, you will be asked to play the game
In RANGER VS. DRONES you are the last ranger trying to protect a western saloon against an army of futuristic drones!
The drones will come in waves and try to steal the saloon's inventory.
You only have your two guns to prevent the drone invasion! Try to shoot as many drones as possible!
You will play the game in VR and experience multiple rounds of drone shooting.
After each round we will ask you for your feedback.
Your personal opinion is very interesting for us!
Due to consent, participation is only possible for 18+ years.
The study will take about 15 - 20 minutes. Please do not run the application repeatedly after successfully participating.
Your participation will help us to identify suitable reward mechanics for future VR-games and facilitate the design of engaging training applications in VR.
Thank you for your time! We appreciate every participation.
Please start with the survey of this study in the external links section. The survey will provide you with all necessary instructions and guide you through the study procedure. Please follow carefully the instruction given in the survey and in the game.
