Virtual reality puzzle game where players take on the role of a spy completing dangerous missions by solving puzzles and overcoming situations with available items.
I Expect You To Die is a virtual reality puzzle video game developed and published by Schell Games. It was released in 2016 for major VR platforms including Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR, and Windows Mixed Reality.
In I Expect You To Die, players assume the role of a spy who must complete dangerous missions in virtual reality. The game takes place across various scenarios such as an airplane, exotic mansion, and luxury car. In each mission, the player is faced with a series of puzzles and challenges that must be overcome in order to succeed.
A key aspect of I Expect You To Die is the requirement to solve puzzles by interacting with the environment and using whatever items are available. For example, in the airplane mission players might need to start the engine by connecting wires, disable a bomb by cutting wires in the correct order, or mix chemicals to create an explosion. The game emphasizes improvisation, creativity, and thinking outside the box.
While puzzles are serious and dangerous, I Expect You To Die injects humor into the situations. The game has a distinct spy movie aesthetic and entertaining fail states for players who make mistakes. Overcoming challenges provides a great sense of satisfaction.
With intuitive motion controls, high quality visuals, and inventive puzzles, I Expect You To Die provides an immersive spy experience unlike any other VR title. Critics praised the game for its replay value, puzzles, and humor when it launched.