I already bought Infinite Minigolf due to sammyb being mildly positive about it before embargo lifting. Sadly, I'm in the midst of something work intensive and even when I'm done for the day I can't bring up the energy to play VR. Just a bit of Diablo suits my mood better atm.
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PlayStation VR Thread 2: Reloaded
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FingerBang
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I finished Theseus in less than 90 minutes, in one session. There's only one kind of enemy and it's linear and repetitive. There are pretty much no puzzles. You keep going forward and you eventually reach the end.
I gave it a 5.5.
I gave it a 5.5.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Jeez, it seems like mic stands are really capturing the zeitgeist around here lately. You, me, and at least two other people in this thread seem to have gotten the idea to go with them lately.
I'm similarly impressed. Instantly 90% of my issues with Superhot were taken care of.
awilliams213
Member
Great to read, I did this because I wanted the best Super Hot experience. The official thread seemed down on the game because it required really good standing tracking.
Everything is available in US store.
Digital Domain's Monkey King stealth release, $10, it's an app aka movie.
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en...king/cid=UP2941-CUSA09256_00-MONKEYKINGSAGAVR
Heroes of the Seven Seas $7. No Move support, pass.
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en...seas/cid=UP1560-CUSA08086_00-HEROOFSEVENSEA01
Smashbox Arena, now this is a good one, I was considering it. $20 on Steam. Guess what, freaking $30 on PSN. SKIP.
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/smashbox-arena/cid=UP1264-CUSA08139_00-4152434849414354
Tiny Trax $20 with Plus discount $18. Might be getting this.
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/tiny-trax/cid=UP4143-CUSA06053_00-FLTINYTRAXPSVRUS
Infinite Minigolf $15 with discount $13.49
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en...golf/cid=UP4042-CUSA07850_00-IMINIGOLF0000001
Apollo 11 VR $12
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/apollo-11-vr/cid=UP1591-CUSA08276_00-0000000000000001
Digital Domain's Monkey King stealth release, $10, it's an app aka movie.
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en...king/cid=UP2941-CUSA09256_00-MONKEYKINGSAGAVR
Heroes of the Seven Seas $7. No Move support, pass.
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en...seas/cid=UP1560-CUSA08086_00-HEROOFSEVENSEA01
Smashbox Arena, now this is a good one, I was considering it. $20 on Steam. Guess what, freaking $30 on PSN. SKIP.
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/smashbox-arena/cid=UP1264-CUSA08139_00-4152434849414354
Tiny Trax $20 with Plus discount $18. Might be getting this.
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/tiny-trax/cid=UP4143-CUSA06053_00-FLTINYTRAXPSVRUS
Infinite Minigolf $15 with discount $13.49
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en...golf/cid=UP4042-CUSA07850_00-IMINIGOLF0000001
Apollo 11 VR $12
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/apollo-11-vr/cid=UP1591-CUSA08276_00-0000000000000001
So I think I'm getting nothing? Darn.
Smashbox 40 in Canada.. That's the only one I'd get. I'll wait for price drop and see if people still play it.
Smashbox is reviewed well, but the $30 is kind of a rip off.
Tiny Trax and Infinite Minigolf are safe buy, reviewed very well across the board and priced fairly.
Problem is Switch or PSVR.
crack-king
Member
Our review for Theseus
I gave it a 4,5. It's really not great :/ It's basically a walking simulator with not interesting story or atmosphere and sections with frustrating gameplay
I gave it a 4,5. It's really not great :/ It's basically a walking simulator with not interesting story or atmosphere and sections with frustrating gameplay
Sangetsu-II
Member
Infinite Minigolf seems to have the most value and fun gameplay today for $15 it's the best thing to get. Next week is better though, we have Dino Frontier
Infinite Minigolf seems to have the most value and fun gameplay today foe $15 it's the best thing to get. Next with is better we have Dino Frontier
Dino Frontier is pretty much a guaranteed great game. That was the only game that I pre-ordered with zero concern. I'm still sitting here deciding the Switch or PSVR version for golf, it's the toughest thing ever despite knowing PSVR version is cooler and better, but portability beats everything for a simple casual game like this.
I might be getting Tiny Trax too.
Was about to buy a charging station for the Move controllers, but wanted to ask in here to see if folks had some good recommendations on which to go with. Also potentially interested in one of those charging stations that also works to hold the PSVR and possibly charge the DS4 controllers as well.
get2sammyb
Member
Thanks for posting my reviews earlier in the thread, just in case anyone missed anything:
Tiny Trax Review
Text: http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/tiny_trax
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMI3zxJ_T9g
Infinite Minigolf
Text: http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/infinite_minigolf
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXlAr0q7vN0
Tiny Trax Review
Text: http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/tiny_trax
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMI3zxJ_T9g
Infinite Minigolf
Text: http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/infinite_minigolf
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXlAr0q7vN0
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Power-A-Charge-And-Display-Station-For-Psvr/130102716
I got this one and I LOVE it. It keeps everything super neat and compact and charges both moves and a DS4
I was able to place an order for one at AnT online, who had been selling them as a third party via Walmart.com about 10 days ago. Their customer service guy emailed me to let me know that they get them straight from the manufacturer and that usually once they put in an order it takes a week but now the manufacturer was telling them it would be four weeks. I elected to keep my order open and will hopefully get one.
Based on this info, maybe we can hope to see restocks in about three weeks? But who knows at this point. I read that Newegg (i think it was newegg) was allowing people to order them on backorder and wait as well, so maybe they got word of some untis coming in.
Watched everything. Infinite Minigolf VR camera seems cool, but it's a pick up and play type of game, still having a tough time on deciding. Just doesn't seem like a game that I will put on a headset for hours playing it.
I might get Tiny Trax just because Theseus turns out to be such a disappointment. And Tiny Trax has Platinum, that's one way to push me on playing it a lot.
MiketheBSG
Member
Hey Sammy, I haven't really said much directly in the comments section, but I appreciate your coverage on PushSquare, especially the VR stuff. I've been a frequent visitor of your site for years and love the content.
Here is my footage of Theseus. Shows a mix of exploration and combat: https://youtu.be/lnnViqUPQtg
Arizona Sunshine DLC. The game that keeps on giving. If this is not enough to convince you, then throw your PSVR away!
http://pureplaystation.com/arizona-sunshine-psvr-getting-free-dlc-later-this-summer/2017/07/
MiketheBSG
Member
My question regarding Arizona Sunshine is did they fix the control issues with the game with the any post-release patches?
Also, I have a PS4 Pro, does the game look significantly better on that?
Also, I have a PS4 Pro, does the game look significantly better on that?
Yes, I wouldn't call it a fix, it's more like a solution. The minor gun shaking is still kind of there to an extent, like Farpoint but they fixed it with a nice holographic sight, which turns the game into a whole new experience, a VERY great one too. The game feels like a sniping zombie game now, satisfying and fun.
And yes, this is the only game that has a HUGE gap between Pro and standard, I posted an image maybe 20 pages ago showing the differences, the game looks great on Pro and extremely foggy on standard.
Anybody know what happened to Mars 2030? Site now says "coming soon" ... thought it was out this week for PSVR. Looks like a delay.
http://mars2030-vr.com/mission/
http://mars2030-vr.com/mission/
crack-king
Member
Is it just me or is Tiny Trax hard as fuck? 0o Generally I love the idea, but it seems that you need to do everything perfectly to at least have a chance of winning 0o
The difficulty is really selling me on the game. Did you enjoy it a lot? How much time did you spent in the game already? Also thanks for the Theseus VR review.
Thanks again Sammy, doing Gods work with these reviews. Couldn't agree more with what you said about Tiny Trax, its extremely fun, well presented and a top tier PSVR game. Like you, I only wish there were more tracks (trax? hehe). Again, also like you I couldn't gold any of the cups on my first play through and I look forward to the challenge of going back and mastering these levels. There is some reply value and fairly challenging Platinum Trophy to go after here.
Haven't picked up Infinite Minigolf yet but I love Pinball FX2 so I know Zen Studios have a good handle on VR. To be honest I really hope Zen get the license to do a Blade Runner Pinball table, preferably a VR one but I'd take a regular one as well.
In for Infinite Minigolf, but which damn platform!
That course creator in VR is pretty cool.
darkinstinct
...lacks reading comprehension.
So is there 1st person Move minigolfing in the game or is it still controller only third person view? Because then I am out, I want to play the game like it has to be played.
crack-king
Member
Well, I played something like an hour. Got the game yesterday, but didn't have time to play.
I think the virtual reality aspect is great. The tracks have amazing design and the depth of field is astounding. It's a great showcase how to do a more "classic" gameplay in VR.
But the difficulty is currently quite frustrating for me. I'm not against difficult games, but the learning curve is basically absent. They throw you in a pit of sharks and hope you get used to it. And I loved playing games like Bloodborne or Driveclub. If you are fine with that, than it will be probably a great game for you.
But online seemed dead to me right now.
Ok wow, these Devs are really supporting their game. Great to see and I'll have to make some time to come back to it sooner rather than later.
Sangetsu-II
Member
Getting pass PlayStation Certification is hard for some devs so usually when a dev gives a date for multi vr platform release I always expect the PSVR version to be delayed somehow lol.
Oh shit, I just beat the campaign twice(normal&madhouse) but forgot to try standing and now I must go back and do this!
The VR mode is intense as hell in some sections man, just god damn. I wanna estimate you're 1/4 through the game at least. Still got many great things ahead; enjoy this tense ride hahaha.
There was one moment in the game where I actually yelled in real life then was laughing for 2 minutes straight cause of that. Love what VR is able to bring to the table in terms of actual immersion.
MiketheBSG
Member
I found your post on page 73....oh my God...what...how do you even review something that drastically different?
Reviews were knocking Arizona Sunshine for looking terrible on PS4, but it's so different on PS4 Pro, much closer to the PC version in fact, I wonder if it would have reviewed the two differently. I can totally see people dropping consideration when reading or watching a review of the PS4 version of the game.
Well that didn't last long.
crack-king
Member
Ok, after some more time I think I got it. I'm at least not chanceless now like at the beginning and it makes more fun But it could have a little bit more content :/
But it could have a little bit more content :/I feel like I couldn't handle RE7 in VR. I am sure I would scream and yell too, lol. I'm not afraid to admit I do jump-scare easily. Shit, I got tense going down into the basement cellar in Tomb Raider Blood Ties VR. I am sure I would get super nervous in RE7.
Almost bought it today since it is on sale digitally, but just can't bring myself to do it. :/
Bluecondor
Member
That's unfortunate. I was looking forward to playing this soon.
Is Dino Frontier still on schedule for August 1st, or am I just imagining August 1st as its release date?
NotSmartEnough
Member
Do it! Face your fears!
It's really intense, there are some serious jump scares but also sections that are just tense and creepy.
Mid-game (60ish% thru) spoiler:
the section in the locked-off area of the old house after the Marge boss fight.
After going through the door the torch flickers before leaving you in complete darkness. Then someone RIGHT NEXT TO YOU whispers in your ear.
I nearly noped out right then, but the next few rooms are so creepy, the atmosphere is awesome!
After going through the door the torch flickers before leaving you in complete darkness. Then someone RIGHT NEXT TO YOU whispers in your ear.
I nearly noped out right then, but the next few rooms are so creepy, the atmosphere is awesome!
SolidusDave
Member
Looking at the tiny robots in Playroom VR collection room made me realize I want a Black&White-esque VR game as well as MicroMachines VR
GoldenCrow
Member
Dino Frontier and Tiny Trax.
Sangetsu-II
Member
If its already available for pre-order on the ps store with that date on it, chances of a delay are extremely slim.
Back in stock again
There actually is a Micromachines VR.... only it's for the damn GearVR.
bumpkin
Member
What's your take on the game?
That other poster said they beat it in 90 minutes and it was pretty ho-hum all around; it felt like a tech demo. I watched about a minute of the footage someone posted yesterday and I'm not gonna lie, atmospherically, it looked like it's probably rad as fuck. But atmosphere isn't everything, it needs some meat on its gameplay bones too.
Speaking of which, I saw that the RE7 DLC is on sale through 8/1 for PS+ members. It's 30% off each of the "Banned Footage" add-ons ($6.99 and $10.49, respectively) and 20% off the season pass ($23.99).
It has two endings. To get the first ending and just make your way through the game will take around 90-120min. The fighting is pretty simple (you can die if you are awful). I don't regret spending my time with the game by any means. It's neither great nor terrible. You can't really get lost in the game nor will you ever get stuck. Searching for the dead bodies is the only real thing to do and I believe you need to find them all to get the second ending.
What's the price of the game?
innervision961
Member
Man I want smashbox, I hope I can actually find an online match, I hate to throw that much money down and not find a server to play on.
bumpkin
Member
Thanks for the impressions. I have no idea what the price is going to be, but I'm expecting it to be at least $19.99.