When comparing Quakespasm Rift vs Vanguard V, the Slant community recommends Vanguard V for most people. In the question“What are the best Oculus Rift games?” Vanguard V is ranked 38th while Quakespasm Rift is ranked 52nd. The most important reason people chose Vanguard V is:
All action in the game are perform via Rift. There are no extra controllers necessary.
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Pros
Pro Classic Quake gameplay for modern times
Quakespasm is a port of the original iD engine for Quake with modern systems and conventions in mind. It adds correct 64-bit support, modern controls, bakes music in the game instead of asking for a CD, etc. Quakespasm Rift builds on top of that codebase to add Oculus Rift support.
Pro Controlled completely with the headset
All action in the game are perform via Rift. There are no extra controllers necessary.
Cons
Con VR may cause nausea
There are some sensory information mismatch issues created by the in-game characters movements and players stationary position as well as the sheer speed of the gameplay that can easily induce nausea.
Con Dialog can be irritating
The dynamic of the two characters isn't written the best and can become irritating after a while.