This past year,  2024,  has been a truly wonderful one for all of us at SetVR XL Unleashed. It marked the birth of our new virtual reality program, properly called an 'app', and believe me, it was the longest gestation period in history!  Nearly five full years in total, it took its time making its debut -  but not really.

Actually,  Suffescom Solutions, our new and amazing developers, managed to produce this ground-breaking app in just under one year.  Really.  We made the change to them in  mid-June 2023 and they kept us so busy that we really didn't have a chance to look back. It was one accomplishment after another, almost with lightening speed as compared to our previous experience with another developer. By early June of 2024 our app was in the Meta store - a very difficult feat to accomplish in itself, let me tell you! It just didn't seem possible, but Suffescom proved that it was. 

Truly, you just have to get our app and try it out to believe it! Even we didn't think what was accomplished by Suffescom was possible - but they rolled up their sleeves, dug in, and did not stop until the goal was achieved. Trust me - a customer cannot possibly ask for any more than that!  Our app is the first app in virtual reality app history that allows direct interaction with a real, live human being. This is called immersive play. I call it a near miracle!

Sure, other apps are out there where you can talk to other people, or even golf or fish with them. But, our app allows people to actually spar with one another in addition to talking with them. It is our version of 'multiplayer' and it is really amazing. That means each attack (punch, jab, strike, etc.) to your opponent is counted and measured by our app which eventually can lead to a knock out;  or if you both are good enough, the  player with the highest score within 8 minutes is the winner. If you want to just challenge our 'bots' (computer generated opponents), that is OK, too. Our leader board keeps track and announces to all players the top 20 people for everyone to see!  Hey…I am very proud of my 134K+ score in the amazing shooting gallery!! And, let me tell you, it is really challenging - but to me, it is total fun and very gratifying. Plus, my hand-eye co-ordination and my ability to concentrate are improving almost daily. Wow!! Who knew?! 

To wind down, I love to go to our Meditation and Yoga area. So relaxing! The beauty of the scenes is stunning and so very soothing. Complete with a babbling brook and waterfall, the over-all effect is so calming and comforting. And best, best, best of all you do not have to leave the safety and comfort of your home to have all of this activity and fun, and relaxation, too.  

So, you see this is a multi-level, multi-area app and has something for everyone. There is even an art gallery in the beginning scene for you to enjoy - that is, if you can keep the bats swooping down on you from interfering! Don't worry - we let you choose a wooden weapon before you enter the castle so smack away at those pesky bats and get a good warm-up in the process!

My partners and I are still reeling from the shock of such thrilling accomplishment,  given all that we had been previously through with our maiden flight into the world of publishing a gaming app, one that is styled for virtual reality, no less.  Suffescom's experienced and talented team of people worked tirelessly for us, and we are so very grateful to them for their hard and meticulous work.  

You can find us on Meta store, SideQuest, itch.io, and very soon we will be on Steam. 

If you need a good developer, please try Suffescom Solutions, from India.  We intend to stay with them for a long time to come!

Happy holidays and a very Happy New Year to all!

Marie Shanahan 

Editor in Chief