PSVR: Don’t worry, some good games are coming

Six months after launch, Sony PlayStation VR finally gets more games—good ones, too.

[Neonridr]

Farpoint can't come soon enough.. since RE7 the PSVR has been devoid of any real great games.

[1nsomniac]

Unfortunately early previewers of Farpoint have all said the game is currently pretty terrible.

I really hope it turns out to be a great game. As my VR set is sitting waiting but it's not sounding good so far.

[Pricey]

Oh you mean like these ones:

PSU : http://www.psu.com/preview/...
Farpoint’s controls are an intuitive beast, which only helps to complement the solid gunplay. Your standard armament is a meat assault rifle, although by flicking the weapon in an over-the-shoulder manner you can switch to a Shotgun for close proximity battles. Grenades are mapped to the button below your scan device for easy access, and we also got to test out some guided rockets to give us some extra oomph in combat. Sadly, that’s about all we got to try, as our partner wrapped things up although; however, from what we played, Farpoint is shaping up to be a brilliant addition to PSVR’s growing library, and playing with a mate further adds to its pick-up-and-play appeal.

uploadVR: https://uploadvr.com/farpoi...
Farpoint is shaping up to be one of PSVR’s best and most exciting upcoming titles. The robust 5+ hour single player campaign combined with a separate and fleshed out cooperative multiplayer mode delivers more content than most VR-only titles in these early years of the industry. We’ve only seen small slices thus far, but the quality of the game and the power of the Aim controller have us excited to try more.

Gamereactor: https://www.gamereactor.eu/...
Farpoint's demonstration was more about showing off the shooting mechanics, though, and it does an immaculate job of doing just that. The shooting is extremely well done and shows how VR First Person Shooters can work in principle. It's incredibly fun to gun down aliens aiming down the holographic sight or with a shotgun and a grenade launcher, but the game needs to do far more with the world and story (which we have no doubt they will do) to ensure its longevity upon release. For now though we can't wait to get back in our spacesuits with a laser rifle in our hands.

[Pricey]

Polygon : http://www.polygon.com/feat...
This is a less favourable preview (He liked it but felt queasy) and yet still gave this positive summary :
Ultimately, Nolta wants playing Farpoint to feel no different than any other shooter you might play, and also super comfortable. I played a small section of an unfinished game, and it was already super impressive, seeming to me that the developers are well on their way. As a fan of first-person shooters, the prospect of taking experiences I already enjoy into Farpoint's virtual world is supremely enticing … if a little worrying.

[generic-user-name]

Why must you lie?

[1nsomniac]

The UploadVR sounds more of an interest piece rather than them actually having played it themselves. The other links though fair enough I hadn't seen them. Again, the only one going into detail is PSU but is obviously going to remain slightly biased so I would take their account with a pinch of salt.

I have read in depth previews that explained features & mechanics that have said it just doesn't feel right. Some have mentioned that they're a little worried about the progress of the game.

Understandably the preview seems to have been very short but I'll wait until closer to release before considering if I'm going to buy it but opinions are very mixed at the moment so I'm not going to be foolish enough to get massively hyped for it. If you want to then that's fine.

[Sm3000]

Gotta post links for a comment like that

[IGiveHugs2NakedWomen]

So 1nsomniac, are we supposed to just take your word for it or should we believe Pricey and his EVIDENCE that proves you wrong?

[1nsomniac]

Don't believe me, I couldn't care less.

It was just a comment on an observation - maybe I should have clarified that the word "All" shouldn't of been taken so literally. If you want to act like an over emotional pre-pubescent child, cry & demand evidence that's completely up to you guys.

All I've said is that VR is still in its infancy so developing solid, enjoyable, proper games without the typical VR side effects is difficult, so we should wait & see as these have been noted by people who have actually played the game... I think there's too much oestrogen in the waters here at N4G.

[DigitalRaptor]

It would help to post the links of these negative previews.

Posting "don't believe me" and huffing yourself out of the conversation is not going to get people to believe you any more. Actual links, you know, actually would.

[KingTrash]

I'm selling and waiting for something better. The resolution is just not good enough.

[KingTrash]

Sony fanboys strike again! I own a Pro and play almost everything on it but come on...the implementation isn't that good between the res and the move controller/camera scenario. Be honest with yourselves!

[mkis007]

It has to start somewhere.

[IGiveHugs2NakedWomen]

I'm going to be honest with myself. I disagree with you.

[OB1Biker]

'Sony fanboys strike again! '
What do you mean?
That doesn't make any sense as if your arguing with yourself

[lawgone]

Yep, they won't let you have ANY negative opinion about a PS game or device. Even if it's 100% true, they will downvote you.

[IGiveHugs2NakedWomen]

@lawgone

Here's my dissenting opinion about the games
http://n4g.com/comments/red...

I understand that PSVR is still in it's infancy, but my opinion is that so far, only a dozen games are actually worth buying. As for the comment saying that PSVR's implementation is bad, I totally, and completely disagree. I have never had and problems with PSVR, PS4 Pro, the camera, or head tracking.

[uth11]

It's early tech. If we had held early videogames to the same standards we hold early VR, gaming never would have gotten off the ground!

[Derceto]

Whenever you have to say "don't worry" to try and calm people, you should worry.

If this thing was 1/10 as popular as people make it out, and hope it to be, nobody would even need to say "don't worry".

Worry. You have all the reason to.

[S2Killinit]

Youre missing the point, the article title is clickbait. I can tell you as an owner, RE7 is amazing in PSVR, some others really impressed but needless to say there needs to be more games like RE7, so im waiting on Farpoint and the Aim controller which have won many awards. Personally ive enjoyed VR a lot but i need more compelling games and they seem to be arriving.

[blady_man]

Im with u, for me the only way to play re7 is in vr, is sooo immersive.
Cant wait fot farpoint and the vr controller

[jukins]

Starblood arena is very fun. For anyone looking for a good new vr game

[S2Killinit]

I might check it out. Thanks.

[OB1Biker]

You may have a point about popularity.
For some reason there's a lack of coverage regarding PSVR games. Is it because of lack of interest ? Idk
Check out these for instance and many games incoming didn't have the coverage they deserve particularly on N4G
http://vrgamesfor.com/heads...

(10 pages)

[bumbleforce]

everytime I go to the store the shelves are full of them. i don't think psvr or vr are doing as good as sony wants or the press makes it out. Sony had really low sales expections as well. Kind of stinks because I like vr but its not worth $400

[uth11]

I've yet to see one on a shelf anywhere, where are you shopping?

[Youngindy21]

OK. In the case display. Let's not get technical.

[Neonridr]

here in Canada they are everywhere..

[ApocalypseShadow]

Already knew about these games. This list doesn't even include Star trek or Farpoint.
https://m.youtube.com/watch...
https://m.youtube.com/watch...

With over 100 games and experiences, in less than 6 months, you still hear the naysayers asking where are the games. They're here and more are coming. Don't let the naysayers fool you.

RE7, Eve Valkyrie, Drive Club, Bound, Until Dawn:RoB, Rigs, Battlezone, How We Soar, Thumper, Dirty Rally VR, Batman, Brookhaven, Playroom, Job Simulator, Sports Bar VR, Lethal VR,Mervils,I Expect You to Die, Carnival, Pinball FX, Tethered, Wayward Sky, VR Worlds,Keep Talking and No One Explodes,etc, etc, etc. That's not even counting Netflix, YouTube, Littlestar VR, Jaunt, etc

And with games like Ace Combat 7 https://m.youtube.com/watch...
,GT, Golem, Megaton Rainfall, Tekken7 etc coming with more announcements in the pipeline, PSVR is only going up from here. Who wants to bet if EA doesn't have more VR coming for PSVR with Star Wars Battlefront 2?

[mkis007]

I was thinking the same thing about BF2. They gave us a taste with the dlc mission.

[Gman32]

Yup i agree long as sony and third party developers keep up with making more tripleA psvr games the psvr will be ok

[IGiveHugs2NakedWomen]

@Apocalypse Shadow

I have PSVR and I haven't touched since RE7. Most of the games just aren't that impressive. I already have Farpoint on pre-order and hopefully, psvr will get more games like Rush of Blood, Batman, Eve Valkyrie, and RE7.

[EverydayJoe]

Have you tried Starblood Arena? I'm downloading now. I head really good things.

[ApocalypseShadow]

If a game has to be more than 10 hours in length to be considered fun, then I'm not sure what to tell you hugs.

I can still have fun playing Tetris on a black and white gameboy. All I require is fun factor. And I'll keep playing.

When PlayStation has some down time between big releases, do gamers give up and want to trade their system in?I doubt it. How come gamers are impatient with VR? I'm a pretty patient guy. If after one year the water runs dry, then I might panic. But currently, my glass is half full. With the waitress coming over ready to fill it up with more water.

[OB1Biker]

Just in case you don't know there's been an update for Eve Valkyrie with new maps. I need to go back to it but just not enough time for now because I'm only human and my face is tired ;)

[S2Killinit]

To be fair PSVR may not have a huge selection yet but it has had more compelling software than some consoles out there in the time span it has been out.

[IGiveHugs2NakedWomen]

@EverydayJoe
No I haven't tried Starblood yet. I'm just going to wait for Farpoint for now since I'm playing the hell outta Persona 5

@Apocalyspe
It doesn't matter how long the game is to me. I have no idea where you got that idea. I'm merely saying that only a few PSVR games have been worth the price:
RE7
Here They Lie
Rush of Blood
VR Worlds
Batman VR
Eve Valkyrie
Robinson The Journey
RIGS

and I have all the "Experience" apps. The rest of the games are ported from PC shovelware or they look like they were made specifically for PlayStation Move with VR mode included. That's just my opinion.

[uth11]

It has more games than the PS4 had in this point of its life. I don't understand what people expect

[XiNatsuDragnel]

Good

[peewee11016]

TBH... i just got a PSVR... I own rush of blood and RE7
At first i did not buy into the hype
But i can 100% say this shit is AMAZING
Regardless of the Screen res which is not even bad. It depend on how the developer uses the tech.
ALSO it looks much better using a pro.
I can say i am hyped for whtever is nexted

[OB1Biker]

Try download for free Jackal assault (COD) or SWBF VR to get a taste of dog fighting. you won't want play that's sort of game without VR afterwards

[peewee11016]

Yeah i did and they are both amazing

[Gman32]

Im for one is not worry about good games coming they are a few out now and far point vr is coming in a few couple of weeks and i know E3 will show more upcoming psvr games so im good

[blanka4545]

it works on pc too cool Oculus and Vive games! :)

[Bjorn-c-blocker]

LOL

[BenRC01]

vr is incredible but I'm thinking off selling it.
Nothing on the horizon the likes of re7, I'm thinking Scorpios vr will trounce it and probably get a ton of pc vr ports.
I love vr and will get the best version available on consoles whatever the platform.
Getting treated like a test pilot for puzzle games by sony is getting old.

[generic-user-name]

Far Point, Ace Combat, GT Sport.

That's enough for me until e3.

[BenRC01]

Far point is a complete unknown with gamespot saying it's a bit generic, ac7 and gts are both "vr experiences" not full games.
Project cars w confirmed for scporpio and pc, not psvr.

[generic-user-name]

Far Point with the aim controller is like nothing else out there so 'generic' doesn't sound right to me, plus it has coop which in VR makes it feel like the other person is there.

You're very quick to hype up the other VR systems but they don't have re7 which is the best VR title available right now.

[BenRC01]

It is, but I've finished it and can't see anything that comes close on the horizon.
Gamespot said it was a generic sci fi shooter not me.
Give me one AAA full game coming.....

[generic-user-name]

Gamespot may have said that, but what about all the other previews that praised it? Why focus only on the negative?

"Give me one AAA full game coming....."

PSVR is out only 6 months and already has quality titles, better, and more, titles than the PS4 itself and X1 had in their first 6 months on sale. Far Point is next month and then in June there is E3. So ask me again after E3.

[Platformgamer]

Some shitty games (that sometimes you can beat in 1h or less), tech demos and jumpscare-mania games are coming.
Fixed ;)
I love sony and playstation, but PSVR (and the move controllers) is useless

[ILostMyMind]

These news complaining about lack of content in the first year of the devices are so tedious and repetitive.

[C-H-E-F]

I'm not worried at all, i just don't have time to play video games currently... however when this app launches in June.. well the playstation will be my oyster once more. I've missed out on all the new games, i think i only bough Horizon Zero Dawn and Resident Evil this year. (beat horizon/ only 2 hours into RE)

[kenwonobi]

I want one so bad. I hear a bunch of people are having all kinds of fun with it. It looks fantastic for Resident Evil. They need more horror and some experience games where you explore world's a bunch.

[Perjoss]

I hope they continue to support the PSVR because it's selling much better than the Oculus and Vive

[BenRC01]

Sony seriously need to announce something big soon. They suck so hard when it comes to add ons.

[BLKxSEPTEMBER]

When will people learn that VR is still a gimmick? It's just not useful for serious gaming. This thing cost me $500 and I've used it twice. I'll stick with my standard controller and TV over VR any day of the week.

[DigitalRaptor]

I'm pretty sure Resident Evil 7 came out in January and is one of the finest core gaming horror experiences ever produced, amplified by playing the whole game using PSVR. Immersion level over 9000. It's pretty useful for serious gaming. Now, if more developers took notes from that game they have the blueprint to make plenty of awesome VR games.

Just saying something is a gimmick won't cut it in this day and age when the truth is out there.

[BLKxSEPTEMBER]

So spend $500 on ONE example of decent use of VR? And you think R.E. 7 alone justifies the price? VR is a gimmick like motion controls and 3D gaming. The truth certainly is out there...

[Vasto]

Another fail just like Move and PS Eye. PSVR is an even bigger fail.

[kenwonobi]

Looks like a success to me. People bought it and VR has taken off. Your loss.

[Vasto]

I am talking about PSVR.

Samsung is doing fine with mobile VR and VR seems to be doing some cool things outside of gaming but PSVR is a total fail.

My loss? I have not spent a dime so how did I lose?

No, its your loss if you bought PSVR and now it just a dust collector.

[BenRC01]

This is the problem. Its sold a truck load so where are the AAA announcements? EBay is gonna be full of the bloody things soon.