Virtual Reality Gamification of Visual Search, Response Inhibition, and Visual Short-Term Memory Tasks for Cognitive Assessment: Experimental Study

Gamified cognitive tasks administered in VR replicated established behavioral patterns observed with their traditional versions while improving ecological validity and reducing task duration. Administration modality had limited effects on overall outcomes, although RTs were slower in remote settings. These findings support the feasibility of using gamified VR tasks for scalable and ecologically valid cognitive assessment. Overall, the study underscores the potential of VR to increase participant engagement and enrich cognitive research through more immersive and motivating testing environments.