Virtual reality (VR) has been increasingly gaining popularity, especially now as more VR stories and experiences are made available. For those who aren’t familiar, a virtual reality experience is a simulated experience where you use a VR headset or helmet to perceive a computer-generated environment that depicts scenes and objects that appear to be real. It’s a great way to experience a fantasy or sci-fi world that usually only exists in your imagination. Whether you’re knowledgeable in tech and games or not, you should try out VR at least once — or twice or thrice! We’re sure you’ll have a fun time, so head out to these virtual reality experiences around the metro to try VR for yourself.

Timezone (Quezon City)

Timezone’s biggest branch ever has just recently opened, and one of the most exciting features it includes is the Philippines’ first-ever Hologate Virtual Reality Arena. Also known as the world’s best VR experience, the Hologate VR Arena features equipment flown all the way from Germany, including a VR headset, motion-tracked handheld controllers, weapon controllers, and motion sensors. All of these combined create a truly immersive VR gaming experience.

Location: Timezone, 2nd Floor, Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces, Novaliches, Quezon City

Contact: timezonegames.com; @timezone.philippines on Facebook; and @ilovetimezone on Instagram

Fantasy VR (Mandaluyong, Manila)

Fantasy Amuse offers various VR games for customers of all ages to experience. You can channel your inner Manny Pacquiao in the Boxing game. Or you can dance to dozens of song choices in Beat Saber. You can enjoy a thrilling ride in the Flying Cinema. Or you can even just slice fruits like a ninja in Fruit Ninja VR! They also offer a VR rental service perfect for birthday parties, company events, family gatherings, and the like.

Location: (1) Lower Ground Floor, Building B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong; (2) 2nd Floor, Center Atrium, Robinsons Place Manila; and (3) 3rd Floor, Annex A, Lucky Chinatown, Manila

Contact: customerservice@fantasyamuse.com; @fantasybestvr on Facebook; @fantasyamuse_vr on Instagram; and @fantasybestvr on Tiktok

Kong VR (Muntinlupa)

Dubbed Korea’s top virtual reality theme park, Kong VR brings you to different worlds through various thrilling VR games and rides. Waiting for you at Kong VR are games like Top Escape VR, Adventure VR, Beat Saber, Z-Town, and other exciting activities that will definitely get your heart racing.

Location: Upper Ground Floor, Main Mall, Festival Mall, Alabang, Muntinlupa

Contact: kongvrph@gmail.com; @kongvrph on Facebook; and @kongvrph on Tiktok

Virtual World (Cebu City)

The Virtual World offers a unique gaming experience that will transport you to an immersive virtual reality. With the combination of VR, augmented reality, and somatosensory devices, this spacious facility provides a thrilling atmosphere no matter what adventure you choose. Whether it’s entering a haunted house or trying to survive a zombie attack with your friends, The Virtual World promises hours of entertainment and excitement for all who enter its doors.

Location: 2F SM Seaside City Cebu, Cebu City

Contact: (032) 253 9094 and @virtualworldcebu on Facebook.

Sploop (Davao City)

Arcade and VR theme park Sploop is the first of its kind in Mindanao. They have a variety of genres on their VR game roster, including but not limited to VR Moto (racing), Phasmophobia (shooting), VR Aircraft (flight), VR Drop Tower (seated simulators), Magic Sea, Fantasy Sand, and Crazy Magic Ball (interactive).

Location: Lot 1-E, 26 Ecoland 2000, Dacon Complex, Ecoland Subdivision, Davao City

Contact: sploopdvo@gmail.com; +63 933 814 3928; +82 315 3698; sploop.ph and @sploopdvo on Facebook

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