Go beyond the ordinary: 6 amazing virtual reality studios in New York

There is so much to do in New York it's overwhelming! SecretNYC talks about exciting games and simulations. They will be able to take you from the Big Apple for a while to a completely new world of virtual reality.

City VR studios are ideal for dates or basic entertainment with friends. This is a mesmerizing way to be transported to another environment without leaving New York.

1. Escape Virtuality

• Where: 130 W 29th St.

Get ready to plunge into the unknown! You will experience cutting-edge capabilities virtual reality using Escape Virtuality. The company offers tickets for 1-2 hours or for the whole day. You can choose the adventure you want. You'll be delighted with exciting first-person shooters, space travel, extreme sports, racing simulators and heart-pounding horror.

There are both stationary and freely moving VR experiences.

You can view the full list of Escape Virtuality events and book your visit here.

2. Tidal Force VR

• Where: 166 5th Ave, 2nd floor.

Tidal Force VR is located right in the heart of Manhattan. The multiplayer VR experience is great fun for groups of up to 6 people. You can choose sessions lasting 1, 2 or 3 hours. You can compete (or work together) with your group to conquer challenging worlds. The cost of 1 hour is $50.

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All VR games are created in-house with the motto “multiplayer, interactive, immersive.” The world of Tidal Force is a quest-style adventure with time-limited challenges. Defense is a world where you and your team will strive to protect the space station from invaders.

You can view the full list of events here.

3. Bubble Planet

• Where:1 American Dream Wy, East Rutherford, NJ.

Bubble Planet is a world of magic and fun at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey. Along with gaming bubble installations, there is an amazing virtual reality experience.

In 10 minutes you will become a bubble yourself, moving through a world full of bright colors and elements.

Travel through celestial spheres, underwater utopias and other worlds. More about Bubble Planet – here. You can book tickets here.

4. Immersive Gamebox

• Where: 81 Essex St.

This location is located in the Lower East Side. Here you will be offered 30-, 60- and 90-minute virtual reality adventures that are worth your time. Ideal for all ages.

You can choose from the catalog of games the quest that suits you. Options range from Black Mirror-branded games to virtual versions of Tetris.

Sessions start at $42,99 for adults. There is even a special “Summer Pass”. It gives kids 6 visits to the Immersive Gamebox for just $100! Find out more about Immersive Gamebox here

5. Sandbox VR

• Where: 305 Route 17 South, Paramus, NJ.

To visit Sandbox VR, you will have to travel outside the city. Paramus, New Jersey is less than an hour's drive away. The futuristic virtual reality experience offered here is ideal for groups (up to 6 people). Hollywood motion capture cameras, 3D body trackers, special equipment and haptic suits will truly make you feel completely immersed in the game.

The VR studio itself is inspired by the Holodeck from Star Trek. The concept was carefully created by the world's most famous video game developers, such as EA, Sony and Ubisoft. The most popular adventure at the moment is Squid Games.

You can find out more about Sandbox VR here.

6.RiseNY

• Where: 160 W 45th St.

The RiseNY virtual reality experience is unique in that it's more than just using a headset. This is a complete journey through the history of New York!

Once you board the immersive VR attraction, you'll be immersed in a 4D experience on a 180-degree projection dome. You'll rise above 1950s New York City and see 8K aerial images of the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park and other iconic New York City landmarks.

Immersion in virtual reality reaches a new level here. Get a bird's eye view of iconic New York events, such as the 4th of July fireworks and the New Year's ball drop in Times Square.

For more information about RiseNY, see here.