Holoball is fucking AMAZING.
I have to force myself to stop or its just "one more time" over and over again.
The tracking is great.
You are THERE. You are no longer in the living room.
Im blown away
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Holoball is fucking AMAZING.
I have to force myself to stop or its just "one more time" over and over again.
The tracking is great.
You are THERE. You are no longer in the living room.
Im blown away
fastest finger
Member
Have to agree with everything you said. It's a relatively simple concept, but the game just gets VR so right. Damn near essential stuff.
Berek Halfhand
Member
How far are you away from the camera? I can't seem to get the game calibrated right and I always seem to be just barely in the box. I don't have any issues with any other game. Frustrating.
innervision961
Member
Yep! Also, you can use 2 move controllers for 2 racquets if you feel inclined to do so, just found this out last night lol
chris121580
Member
Could not agree more! Game is a must have for psvr owners
innervision961
Member
I NEED a sword swinging dungeon crawl in this thing so I'm hope Bf crystal rift reviews well
You arent "swinging" it though. Just button presses.
Oh sorry, I was watching videos on it, but I guess it was an older PC build then.
Well hoping for the best and I really want it to be good.
Unfortunately PC impressions werent that hot so far.
Eagle Flight is getting cross platform support. Badly needed IMO as those servers are a ghost town.
Sorry I don't have a source, saw this earlier and only just thought to post it.
E: never mind here it is
https://blog.ubi.com/ubisofts-vr-lineup-support-cross-platform-play/
Oh and it's all Ubi VR games? Not just Eagle Flight
Sorry I don't have a source, saw this earlier and only just thought to post it.
E: never mind here it is
https://blog.ubi.com/ubisofts-vr-lineup-support-cross-platform-play/
Oh and it's all Ubi VR games? Not just Eagle Flight
It's had it since before the pro launched. Only benefits seem to be better field of view. Less blurriness.
Grinchy
Banned
Has a proper one been determined already? I just kept seeing discussion about how some didn't properly send an HDR10 signal or something.
Dr.Horrible
Member
Finally able to get into my psvr that I bought 3 weeks ago. I've got Batman, Holoball, and Bound I'm my cart right now and am considering another.
Until Dawn, Thumper, or something else? Are the items in my cart a good start or should I go a different route?
Also, how is SuoerStardust VR?
Until Dawn, Thumper, or something else? Are the items in my cart a good start or should I go a different route?
Also, how is SuoerStardust VR?
somme
Member
Until Dawn and Thumper are both great titles. Highly recommend both:
https://psvr-reviews.com/2016/11/12/until-dawn-rush-of-blood/
https://psvr-reviews.com/2016/11/10/thumper/
innervision961
Member
Yeah I'm a little skeptical (judging purely by YouTube videos) that CR is going to deliver what I want (which is closer to Vanishing Realms).
Surely someone somewhere is working on the first person adventure VR rpg that I'm craving though, right?
FairXchange
Member
Fine, you guys sold me on Holoball, thanks!
Does Sony need to OK this?, because isnt Rocket League supposed to be in the same situation but Sony hasn't allowed it yet. Perhaps its a different situation with Uplay involved.
Ah yes, right, so seemingly they are ok with PC, but not other consoles.
Rocket League is already cross platform between PC and PS4. It's PS4 with XBOX One that's the issue.
Jacksinthe
Banned
God dammit fuck you guys.
Fine.
Holoball it is.
Fuck me I spent so much on VR games already XD
Fine.
Holoball it is.
Fuck me I spent so much on VR games already XD
Give me your opinion after you play some. These guys have me on the fence.
FairXchange
Member
Sale for it ends after the 29th, just a heads up.
Grinchy
Banned
After an hour of failing at the highest difficulty level of Holoball, I finally beat it.
I am totally done now, but I want more... as soon as I can lift my arm again.
lol yeah I practically threw my arm out because I was trying to hit the ball too hard. I think pushing that hard and not getting any real world physical resistance makes it worse or something
What do you want to know? The only real downside is the space needed for it, as you need to stand/sit 3-4m away from your TV. Atm, the most interesting modes are the 4 different difficulty levels. Finishing all content (ignoring highscores) might take you around 5 hours, depending on how good you are at this game, but the highscores give it a lot of replayability and there is apparently MP on the way.
Its the only PSVR game so far that actually endangers your surroundings, because of how intense and fast the game and your motions might get.
The tracking works great, 98% of the time, I know exactly why a mistake happened, and the motion of the ball becomes surprisingly accurate once you learn how to control the ball. Reminded me a bit of my table tennis times actually, especially with the spin you can put on the ball
Most of the PSVR experiences are very deliberate and slow on your own movements to facilitate for having a headset on and avoiding potential motion sickness. Holoball is a very welcome change of pace as it gets very physical.
Everybody who likes the idea of being challenged while throwing a virtual ball against a wall should grab it.
Until Dawn is good, especially with a group of people.
Thumper, however, may be my game of the year (it is between that and Bound).
Thumper is the first game I have ever played where getting the minimal passing score is a triumph. In the later levels, getting a "C" feels like an accomplishment. By the end, I wasn't going for high scores, I was going for survival.
Got our review up for REZ Infinite....its REZ, but jeezus H CHRIST AREA X! Spent a lot of time talking about REZ being used as a prologue to Area X.
REZ Infinite Review: Workforce Gaming
REZ Infinite Review: Workforce Gaming
Rez's Arena X is cool but its it looks like im looking at a low res video that I have control of.
I think if it looked as sharp and clear as Until Dawn, it would have been amazing. The particle effects while being a nice touch, if you look closely (I mean they are in your face), they look low res as shit. Yuck.
If this ever comes to Vive, I think that will be the definitive way to play it if it renders that whole level at a higher resolution.
I think if it looked as sharp and clear as Until Dawn, it would have been amazing. The particle effects while being a nice touch, if you look closely (I mean they are in your face), they look low res as shit. Yuck.
If this ever comes to Vive, I think that will be the definitive way to play it if it renders that whole level at a higher resolution.
It's great playing the regular mode in VR, even better than just stereo 3D when that launched on PS3. The special Battlezone like VR mode is a bit ordinary.
Dr.Horrible
Member
Thanks! I ended up with Batman, Holoball, Bound, and Thumper. Now to dive in
fastest finger
Member
I've enjoyed what I've played of How We Soar so far. It reminds of Flower, in how you have to explore the environment looking for the elements to trigger the next event. Except you're on an eagle. In VR. Which is nice.
https://youtu.be/jBLksFi0n9U
https://youtu.be/jBLksFi0n9U
Booker.DeWitt
Member
bought bound vr on sale.
my psvr is here, but my fucking camera is not, screw you bestbuy, I want to start playing right away
my psvr is here, but my fucking camera is not, screw you bestbuy, I want to start playing right away
James Sawyer Ford
Member
Does the Playstation VR Demo support the PRO?
I saw an immediate and large difference with Playroom VR. But the demo disc, not so much
I saw an immediate and large difference with Playroom VR. But the demo disc, not so much
Bah. To answer my own question, I used Google's cached feature to access the PSN store web page in Poland where the game is already available. This is what it says:
Hmm, I may pass it up and wait for a real sword swinging game with the Move.
ronaldthump
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BlackBanditSho
Member
Yeah, I just started playing this last night. I get why some people would want the traditional follow cam, and it should totally be an option BUT...
...the camera that's there is pretty damned amazing. There are some breathtaking cinematic shots that happen organically through playing and just getting used to how the camera functions. It only takes a few minutes to get used to.
In fact, i'd argue that the game would lose a lot with a follow-cam. For what the devs are going for, there's just no way that a follow-cam can capture some of the moments that the current camera system gets.
So I guess I'm just advocating for the option/choice. As long as this current system stays, and the option of follow cam is there, you've got the best of both worlds.
As is, this game is definitely beautiful.
btw - what does the button do that causes the swirls and tapestry to form around her? I hit a button while playing w/o being prompted, and that happened. There's no real tutorial. So far, haven't needed one. Still curious, though. Looks like a shield, but there don't appear to be any enemies.
I purchased Holoball. Pretty damn cool! It's the closest we've gotten to TRON VR.
Thankfully my living room is large so I have plenty of space. You definitely want to make sure you have enough before buying. The game will warn you three times. As cool as this game is, it's not worth possibly breaking your TV or anything.
The gameplay feels great. It supports two Move controllers (for two paddles) but I found that one in my dominant hand was enough and felt most natural. I also like the "tractor beam" function where you can re-grab the ball after you hit it in case you send it the wrong direction. The play space makes your living room feel like a huge warehouse and the 3D effect of the ball coming at you is great. After 30 minutes, I didn't feel tired (which surprised me) but I was sweating buckets from my brow. Make sure you play in a cool room otherwise you'll be drenched.
Unsurprisingly, there's not much content wise here. It's just space pong. Different difficulty, a few modes and even a practice room. Still, scoring points against the A.I. always feels satisfying, the control is tight and the music is kick ass.
Another very welcome feature is how it supports the social screen. People on the couch can switch between different camera angles and can even take control of the A.I. for versus play. I wasn't able to test the latter that but I did take off the headset and check out the different camera views which looked cool.
Thankfully my living room is large so I have plenty of space. You definitely want to make sure you have enough before buying. The game will warn you three times. As cool as this game is, it's not worth possibly breaking your TV or anything.
The gameplay feels great. It supports two Move controllers (for two paddles) but I found that one in my dominant hand was enough and felt most natural. I also like the "tractor beam" function where you can re-grab the ball after you hit it in case you send it the wrong direction. The play space makes your living room feel like a huge warehouse and the 3D effect of the ball coming at you is great. After 30 minutes, I didn't feel tired (which surprised me) but I was sweating buckets from my brow. Make sure you play in a cool room otherwise you'll be drenched.
Unsurprisingly, there's not much content wise here. It's just space pong. Different difficulty, a few modes and even a practice room. Still, scoring points against the A.I. always feels satisfying, the control is tight and the music is kick ass.
Another very welcome feature is how it supports the social screen. People on the couch can switch between different camera angles and can even take control of the A.I. for versus play. I wasn't able to test the latter that but I did take off the headset and check out the different camera views which looked cool.
Sangetsu-II
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LittleBigGamer
Banned
Τotally agree with you
And I have a feeling that there is more variety in the same areas. Also when the girl comes near you is amazing . It is like you are there and walk together in her memories in order to feel them/her.
The Lamonster
Member
Thanks! I ended up with Batman, Holoball, Bound, and Thumper. Now to dive in
Good pics. Until Dawn and Rez should definitely be considered for your next VR purchases!
Savantcore
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Been playing Bound for the first time and even though it's really awe-inspiring in VR, the camera makes it a little hard to enjoy. It's either crane your neck in all kinds of directions or flick the right analogue stick and watch a slideshow. Wish the camera would just track and rotate like a normal third-person game.
Neuromancer
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Any advice for Eagle Flight, the mission where you have to protect your partner from a million vultures and hawks? It's very frustrating, I've tried and she's died like 10 times.
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