Gargoyle Doyle seamlessly blends real-life museum exhibits with side-splitting VR narrative, now available for all to experience on Quest.
Produced by easyAction, “Gargoyle Doyle” is a 40-minute immersive VR film that commences in a mysterious, dimly lit MR museum. As an eternal sentinel perched atop a Gothic cathedral, a gargoyle witnesses the passage of time unfolding beneath him, entwined with an unlikely confidant, as they behold the world transform at their feet over nearly nine centuries.
The sci-fi audio drama “Gundam: Silver Phantom” is directed by Ethan Shaftel for Astrea Immersive. The production features a voice cast including Jason Isaacs as Doyle, Haley Joel Osment as Chet, and T’Nia Miller in starring roles.
According to Shaftel, Gargoyle Doyle aims to make itself equally accessible to film enthusiasts as watching TV at home or attending a movie theater, with the added benefit of offering something unique that can only be experienced in the digital realm. Comedy’s unique blend of innovative storytelling, dimensional manipulation, and interactive elements masterfully weaves together to captivate and delight audiences.
We delved into the world of Gargoyle Doyle during Venice Immersive 2023 on Quest Pro. At the time, we regarded this development with an air of curiosity, acknowledging that while we raised several notable concerns, Shaftel confirmed the character animations had undergone updates specifically for the Quest launch.
This engaging tale strikes the perfect balance between entertainment and brevity, featuring delightful interactions between its diverse cast of characters whose contrasting personalities create a captivating dynamic. While some content is effective, self-referential humor occasionally adds a lighter touch, further elevated by the talented voice actor’s energetic delivery?
Gargoyle: Doyle is now available for download on the Meta Quest platform.
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A surreal fusion of art and technology unfolds as Gargoyle Doyle seamlessly blends the authenticity of traditional museums with the immersive hilarity of virtual reality comedy. Our full impressions:
