- October 10, 2016
- SCE London Studio
PlayStation VR Worlds
London Heist is the clear winner experience-wise and there’s terrifying joys to be found underwater in Ocean Descent, but it’s a shame that there’s not more to shout about in this uneven collection.
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"PlayStation VR Worlds" offers five diverse VR experiences, from getting up close with a great white shark in "Into the Deep" to surviving chaotic London gangster drama in "London Heist." Other experiences include navigating through space debris in "Danger Ball," an action-packed future sport; and outrunning traffic in "Scavenger's Odyssey." Face thrilling challenges in this exclusive PlayStation VR game.
- The London Heist is a standout experience, showcasing immersive gameplay and great production values, making it a must-try for new VR users.
- PlayStation VR Worlds serves as an excellent introduction to VR, offering a variety of experiences that effectively demonstrate the technology's capabilities.
- Ocean Descent and Danger Ball provide thrilling and engaging moments, making them enjoyable for both newcomers and seasoned players looking to showcase VR to friends.
- Most experiences are very short, leading to limited replayability and leaving players wanting more depth and content.
- Several games, such as VR Luge and Scavenger's Odyssey, are criticized for poor execution and can cause motion sickness, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- The collection feels more like a tech demo than a full game, with some reviewers suggesting it should have been bundled with the VR headset instead of sold separately.
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12 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeOverall, the graphics in various VR games receive mixed reviews, with some titles praised for their impressive visuals and atmospheric effects, while others are criticized for blurriness and lack of detail. Notably, "London Heist" stands out as a visually stunning experience, whereas games like "Street Luge" and "Scavengers Odyssey" are seen as having subpar graphics. The general sentiment suggests that while some games effectively utilize the VR medium, others fall short, particularly those that are simple ports lacking in graphical fidelity.
“The sounds and visuals are incredibly atmospheric, although controlling the paddle by moving your visor takes its toll on your neck after a while.”
“We started with 'Into the Deep', the graphics were more impressive than I thought. I read a lot of reviews about poor graphics, but I thought it was excellent. It reminded me of being in the Trocadero playing VR for the first time around for £2 for about 5 minutes in the early 90s.”
“London Heist was funny, original, and really good sound and visuals, making it an immersive experience.”
“PSVR generally has taken a lot of flack when it comes to the graphical fidelity of the games.”
“The graphics are considerably poor compared to the rest of the mini-games.”
“The street luge has basic graphics.”
VR Worlds review
London Heist is the clear winner experience-wise and there’s terrifying joys to be found underwater in Ocean Descent, but it’s a shame that there’s not more to shout about in this uneven collection.
70%PlayStation VR Worlds Review
PlayStation VR Worlds is messy attempt at repurposing tech demos into a retail package. While there's no doubt that The London Heist is among the best that Sony's headset has to offer, Ocean Descent is short-lived and Danger Ball won't hold your attention much longer. VR Luge is a nice idea that demands a more precise control scheme, while Scavenger's Odyssey will leave you reaching for your sick bucket. There's some amazing presentation and tech on display here, but despite London Studio's best efforts, it never really comes together as a complete, cohesive package. And while it's undoubtedly left us excited to see which worlds the developer will take us to next, it's hard to shake the feeling that these ones are nothing more than proof of concepts.
50%PlayStation VR Worlds Review
PlayStation VR Worlds is a cross between a tech demo meets game but somehow it works!
70%