Linus Tries VR From 1994

Linus Sebastian dusts off a mid-’90s virtual reality rig—think chunky, beige headsets and DOS-era graphics—to see if those early VR dreams held any water. After a few wobbly moments and plenty of nostalgia, he jumps into classics like Quake, Rise of the Triad, and Descent to test responsiveness, immersion, and overall fun factor.

Surprisingly, some of those titles play better than you’d expect on ancient hardware, though the headset’s low resolution and limited tracking make for a far cry from today’s polished experience. Between gawking at the clunky setup and reflecting on how far VR has come, Linus wraps up with a newfound appreciation for modern headsets—while still giving props to the pioneers who laid the groundwork.

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