Driving the Jeep was an intense experience once the bombs start falling. Graphics aren't up to par with say, next-gen consoles, simply because the resolution of the OG Rift headset can't display such fidelity. Still, Death from Above uses the Unity game engine, so it'll get there once Chaotic Moon gets the game running on a high definition DK2 headset. Regardless, it's a blast to play. I found my pulse quickening and I started white knuckling the steering wheel once i was enveloped in digital smoke and flame from falling bombs. Every other time I've played a VR game with the Oculus Rift, it's been a visceral, engaging experience, and Death from Above is no different.

The game is highly entertaining for the player dropping bombs, too. iPad in hand, you get an overhead view of the area the driver's traversing and a targeting reticle that follows where you tap your finger on screen. There's a delay between when you tap and when the bombs actually land, so leading the jeep is key to success. In short order, bloodlust set in, with folks cheering the bomb dropper as the driver swerves all over the map in an effort to survive. In my experience, the bomber has the advantage over the bombee -- I played as a driver six times, and was only able to make it to the safety of the bunker twice.

I highly recommend you check out the game if you get the chance... and if you weren't among the attendees in Austin who played, fear not. Chaotic Moon will be bringing Death from Above to Engadget Expand in NYC this November.

Edgar Alvarez and Zach Honig contributed to this report.