Marvel's Deadpool VR is the best Meta Quest 3 game I've played all year, but it's not for everyone

Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

The second coming of Marvel Jesus is upon us, thanks to the arrival of
Marvels Deadpool VR on the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S exclusively.

REVIEW INFO
Platform reviewed: Meta Quest 3
Available on: Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S
Release date: November 18, 2025

While it doesn't live up to the lofty highs of Batman: Arkham Shadow , theres
a delightful action-packed story complete with Deadpools zany humor to experience here. One thats sure to delight major fans of the Merc with a Mouth.

From the get-go, Deadpool VR showcases that its at its best when youre moving at a million miles per hour kicking things off with one of the most exhilarating action spectacles I've experienced in VR games and of my entire
VR career.

At the same time, interspacing incredible set pieces and enjoyable sandbox slaughterfests which reward you for vanquishing foes in creative ways that abuse Deadpool's varied weapons arsenal are moments that drag the experience to a halt.

A different lead would use these moments to provide depth to his motivations, and introduce story beats that emotionally connect the player to the
character Deadpool, however, takes the chance to vomit quips.

In fact, much like the comic book and movie adaptations of Deadpool, Neil Patrick Harris rendition never stops joking.

To that end, if you thought the Deadpool movies were the comedy equivalent of word salad, you will hate Deadpool VR . Meanwhile, those of you who love Deadpools referential, weird, and/or self-deprecating humor will find a laugh
a minute though I cant promise every gag will be a comedy gem. With a script jam-packed with jokes, plenty are stinkers.

While on a mission for S.H.I.E.L.D. Deadpool is hired (read: kidnapped) by
Mojo the ruler of the content-obsessed Mojoworld. Hes after his next
streaming hit and wants the merc to help him recruit (again, read: kidnap) stars for his show.

This sends everyones favorite anti-hero on a world-hopping quest across the Marvel universe in order to track down and capture iconic foes.

Aiding him are Major Domo and Spiral, who offer Deadpool new weapons and guy
in the chair assistance as he carries out his missions.

As Deadpool completes missions, hell earn mojobucks, a currency he can trade for new looks and weapons, and as Ive mentioned previously, you earn more
bucks based on how well you perform in Deadpool VRs combat segments.

In this sandbox-lite experience, youre armed with swords, firearms, a grapple gun, grenades, and, at times, your own arms, as well as a slew of other
weapons that drop from enemies in order to deliver a beatdown to your
enemies.

Not only can creatively combining weapons lead to a better score, but Ive
also found it really makes you feel like youre in the shoes of the
hyperactive superhero especially when you simply huck a katana across the battlefield to skewer an enemy to the wall.

Just dont expect this to feel like a hyper-realistic sandbox like some other titles out there. Deadpool VR leans into chaotic violence that appeals to my sense of fun, but not everyones a sentiment that I feel captures the spirit
of Deadpool VR perfectly. Best bit (Image credit: Meta) The opening to
Deadpool VR might be the best opening to an action VR game ever. While some excellent moments follow, the intro really sets the tone for what's to come.

Weirdly, the main time the action feels at its most anticlimactic is during boss battles. Simply because being a levels toughest foe translates to being
a bullet sponge, with the drawn-out fights being interspaced with quick-time events, which, while a flashy flurry of blows, can make levels feel like they end with a whimper rather than a bang.

Though if you are convinced to replay a level, youll be rewarded with not
only the chance to test out new devastating weapons on your enemies, Deadpool VR also lets you explore secret bonus rooms provided you wear the correct costume for the occasion. That said, even the mainline Deadpool can uncover a few surprises if he chooses.

Quintessentially Deadpool

Much like how Batman: Arkham Shadow is the quintessential way for fans of the caped crusader to experience a Batman story, Marvels Deadpool VR is the new best way to become the Merc with a Mouth.

If you love Deadpool, this is the game youve been waiting to play, and its
well worth grabbing a Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3S so you can experience this
title for yourself.

However, this game wont turn haters into True Believers. The non-stop gags, which are the only source of amusement when the games exposition drags on, is quintessentially Deadpool, but if you found it grating when it was Ryan Reynolds was delivering the lines on the big screen you wont find it any funnier when its Neil Patrick Harris talking in your head take it from my fiance who cant stand the Merc with a Mouth.

If, like me, you adore Marvels stories, especially Deadpool's brand of
quirky, then Marvels Deadpool VR is the game youve been waiting for.

Should you play Marvel's Deadpool VR Play it if...

The Deadpool movies arent long enough
If youve left the movie theatre wishing the Deadpool movies had a 10-hour-or-so-long directors cut, this is the game for you.

You enjoy chaotic action
Deadpool VR offers some of the best action set pieces Ive experienced in VR, and some delightful combat that, while messy at times, is a lot of fun.

You have a Quest 3 or Quest 3S
This exclusive is a fantastic game for the right kind of player, and a great experience on the VR headsets its exclusive to.

Don't play it if...

You hate Deadpool
If you hated the Deadpool movies, this game is basically the same humor and violence in a VR package. Read: Its not for you.

You demand superb performance
During some segments, I did notice a few performance drops like when I was spamming an attack that has you throwing explosive playing cards like Gambit.

Acessibility features

Marvel's Deadpool VR can be played seated or standing up, but requires you
to have a full range of upper body movement so you can swing your katana,
throw grenades, and fire guns at your foes.

It also boasts a solid suite of comfort controls. I'm playing on medium
levels (smooth motion, snap turning) and have yet to experience motion sickness, but there are options to turn on tools like teleportation movement
if you're prone to feeling ill in VR.

How I tested Marvel's Deadpool VR

I played Marvel's Deadpool VR on my Meta Quest 3, which I've upgraded using a battery strap. I made sure to try the game from both a seated and standing position, and also to try its different accessibility comfort features to experience how effective they are.

First reviewed November 2025 ======================================================================
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