A Meteoric Rise Yeeps: Hide and Seek from Trass Games has had an exciting first few months. From its initial release on App Lab, it has quickly become one of the most popular VR games. Today, it makes its grand debut on the main Meta Quest store, and you can check it out for free!
Innovative Gameplay For those unfamiliar, Yeeps: Hide and Seek lets you use your arms for movement as you navigate large, complex levels to avoid detection by other players. The game is brimming with silly ideas, zany creativity, and endless customisation options, including robust building and level creation tools!
- Perfect Fit and Comfort, KIWI design elite strap provides superior comfort and stability, keeping Quest 3 on your face, …
- Original 52° detachable joint design, adjustable hinge allows you to easily flip up the headset, putting on and taking o…
- Enlarged bracket, supports a wide range of head size from 17.7-29.5 inches, This enlarged head support cradles your head…
Inside Scoop from the Creators We had the pleasure of speaking with Trass Games Co-founder and CEO, Jack Southard, Co-founder and CTO, Nathan Jew, and Co-founder and COO, Steve Shockey, to learn more about the game just in time for its launch.
Elevator Pitch for Yeeps Jack Southard describes Yeeps as the ultimate social playground game, offering endless freedom of expression. Players can build anything they imagine or use gadgets to create new games, blending elements from Minecraft, Fortnite, and Little Big Planet for a unique VR experience.
Why Players Love Yeeps Nathan Jew highlights the limitless possibilities within Yeeps. Players craft building blocks and gadgets from their stuffed creatures, leading to a dynamic and collaborative social environment. The powerful creative mode lets players build entire worlds, fostering endless creativity and innovation.
Addictive Movement Mechanics JS explains that the arm-locomotion pioneered by Gorilla Tag feels natural and intuitive, taking minutes to learn but hundreds of hours to master. Yeeps expands on this with gadgets like gliders, bombs, and grappling hooks, creating a dynamic and ever-changing terrain for intense parkour and strategic gameplay.
Inspiration Behind Building and Gameplay Design NJ shares that the expansive building system in Yeeps was inspired by Minecraft, blending building and gameplay seamlessly. The core hide and seek mode was chosen for its universal appeal and natural integration with building and gadgets, creating a unique and engaging game loop.
Future Plans for Yeeps JS is excited about the future of Yeeps, with plans for frequent content updates including new gadgets, blocks, mechanics, and biomes. The focus will be on developing the social UGC side of Yeeps, empowering creators to build and share entire worlds with the community.
Tips for New Players SS advises new players to seek help from the community. Yeeps is designed around social learning, with a vibrant Discord community and resources on YouTube and TikTok for players to learn and share tips.
Stay Connected SS invites players to join the Yeeps community on Discord for updates and community programs. The game is constantly evolving, and the community plays a vital role in shaping its future.
Don’t wait! Head to the Meta Quest store, download Yeeps: Hide and Seek, and dive into this thrilling and creative VR experience!