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‘Dark Trip' Teams Up with EvaAI for Bold VR Adventure–Therapy Crossover

iTales VR's experimental VR detective game Dark Trip is pairing its psychedelic, hallucinogenic puzzles with the supportive calm of AI-powered VR therapy-EvaAI-in a first-of-its-kind cross-promotion that bridges euphoria and introspection. Dark Trip has been earning attention as a surreal escape-room experience. Players assume the role of a detective navigating a twisted lab, solving eerie puzzles while under the influence of digital hallucinogens. The game challenges the boundaries of perception with unsettling visuals and mind-bending narrative elements designed to blur the line between reality and drug-induced madness. Now launching in early access via SideQuest and the Meta Store, Dark Trip escalates its psychedelic mysteries with a thoughtfully paired therapeutic counterpart. On the other side of the spectrum, EvaAI offers immersive AI-guided therapy within a virtual sanctuary. Drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, EvaAI supports emotional well-being in a tranquil setting, embracing self-reflection and mental resilience-"a calm and supportive virtual space designed to promote mental clarity and emotional resilience" through interactive guidance. Powered by LikaTwo, developers have woven interactive menus and in-app banners that seamlessly guide players between the contrasting experiences. Dive into the intoxicating intensity of Dark Trip, then decompress in the peaceful environment of EvaAI-all within your headset. This unique synergy aims to expand discovery, offering users both thrilling escapism and therapeutic reprieve. "Dark Trip and EvaAI may seem worlds apart," admits Alexander Nasonov, producer at iTales VR, "but we knew we absolutely had to make it happen." Echoing that vision, EvaAI's product leader, Vladimir Matsel, adds, "Whether you're seeking self-reflection with EvaAI or a thrilling challenge in Dark Trip, this campaign bridges the gap between growth and adventure." This innovative partnership is now live, accessible through SideQuest and Meta Store. Users can move fluidly from puzzle-driven VR madness to AI-based therapeutic calm-all within the same headset experience. Copyright The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved