I mean, the easiest way to hide a corpse is to dig a hole three feet deep in the forest by the trees and plant life, making sure it’s not where dogs are willing to go. I’m sure when I explain to the cops that I know that because I am interested in forensic pathology, they’ll believe me. Realcast and HyperCR Games’ Hide the Corpse is one of those humorous VR titles that I think works better for the VR genre than most try to make it out to be. It’s physical, and you can make your own comedy of the situation you’re in, perfect.

Well, as part of the “Modifiers Update” launched yesterday for Meta Quest players, you can change up the gameplay a bit more. Here is what the press release has to say: “Hide The Corpse tasks players with stashing a body in one of six stages during a four-minute window. Drag, drop, and maneuver Gus the corpse across levels filled with themed physics objects. Shuffle the body through a cluttered Apartment, turn the Museum into a hidden mausoleum, overcome water physics to find a good hiding spot in a Shipwreck, and more in an unpredictable and always entertaining VR experience.

The ‘Modifiers Update’ brings new physics challenges to the forefront. Combine and stack new modifiers to alter scoring and challenges across each level. To access the modifiers, interact with the new Modifier selector next to the level doors. The following modifiers are available in the update:

• Gas Crisis: Gus the Corpse farts randomly during the four-minute countdown, propelling his body and any nearby objects forward with chaotic momentum.

• Flubber: Gus and other physics objects bounce off surfaces, making movement unpredictable.
• Saturday Slip Fever: Now covered in oil, Gus slides through the level, requiring careful control.

In addition to the modifiers, [yesterday]’s update also includes changes to the Wardrobe door, adds a dedicated door for level selection, and implements various improvements to game flow and visual polish.“

Hide the Corpse is currently available on the Meta Quest platform and playable on the Meta Quest 3S, 3, Pro, and 2, for $14.99 (£11.99/regional equivalents). Still, no word on the SteamVR or PSVR ports announced back in January yet, other than “launching soon.” Here’s hoping that we’ll see that announcement sooner rather than later.

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