“As a toy that encourages healthy screen habits, and offers many hours of varied play, Labo is a truly unique offering in today’s gaming market – and that’s especially true of its VR expansion.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Hours of crafting
- Interactive instructions
- Simple entry point for VR
- Creative cardboard construction
- Playful variety of Toy‑Con projects
- Engaging entry‑level VR experience
Points of Contention
- Limited multiplayer
- Room‑occupying
- Low‑resolution display
- Arm and eye fatigue during extended use
- Short gameplay duration
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics80
Henry St Leger
TechRadar
79
Ben Bertoli
IGN
“It won't stack up to high‑end VR headsets, but Nintendo's Labo VR Kit is a surprisingly solid and in‑depth introduction to the world of VR.”
75
Andrew Webster
The Verge
“Nintendo’s belated VR entry is as weird and fun as you’d expect.”
