On Closer Inspection: Explore Historic Military Tech in VR

7/16/2026, 8:51:46 PM

Release date: 12/8/2020

Tags: #casual #education #vr #6dof #singleplayer #free-to-play

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Japan Price: Free to Play
Global Price: Free to Play
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Key highlight

Explore historic military vehicles like the Mark IV tank and Bushmaster in immersive 360-degree VR. Developed by the Australian War Memorial, this free-to-play educational experience lets you get up close with powerful m

Who this is for

Recommended for history enthusiasts and those seeking a novel VR experience. It's free to play, making it an easy recommendation to check out.

Details

Overview

On Closer Inspection offers a unique opportunity to step inside the Australian War Memorial and get up close with its significant collection of historic military hardware. Developed by Catalyst VR and published by the Australian War Memorial, this free-to-play VR experience utilizes immersive 360-degree video and virtual reality technology to bring these powerful machines to life.

Highlights

Immersive VR Exploration: Experience large-scale historic technology objects from both the inside and outside in a fully immersive 360-degree environment.
Educational Content: Learn about significant military vehicles, including the Mark IV tank ‘Grit’ from World War I and the Australian-built Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle.
Free to Play: Accessible to everyone, this educational VR title is available at no cost on Steam.

Who It's For

This experience is perfect for history buffs, military vehicle enthusiasts, and anyone curious about exploring iconic pieces of technological history in an engaging and interactive way. Its educational focus also makes it suitable for students and educators looking for a novel way to learn about military heritage.

Game Info

Developed by Catalyst VR and published by the Australian War Memorial, On Closer Inspection is a single-player, free-to-play VR educational title. It supports 6DOF (Six Degrees of Freedom) for a more natural and intuitive interaction within the virtual space. The game was released on December 8, 2020, and is available in English.