Pistol Whip Review (PSVR2) - The Best PSVR2 Launch Title - PSU

Pistol Whip on PSVR2 is quite simply the best launch title for Sony's next-generation VR headset.

[SullysCigar]

Awesome game - get ready for a workout!

[Thundercat77]

Wow practically all PSVR 2 games are getting fantastic reviews.

[porkChop]

Yeah more PCVR games are finally able to make the jump to PSVR 2. There's probably a lot of great games currently being ported.

[generic-user-name]

This was on PSVR1 and is a free upgrade if you already own it.

[porkChop]

I see they launched it on PS4 the next year. Didn't realize that. I remember playing when it first came out and it was only on PC at the time. It's a great VR game.

[CrimsonWing69]

Boys, I’m starting to feel the hype for PSVR 2, now!

[Dandalandan117]

One of my favorite game on the Quest 2/PSVR

[badz149]

I'm so jealous of those who can play with VR. I tried PSVR (Farpoint was the game) and not even 15 minutes later, I puked and had to be driven home by my wife LOL and I never touched it again. I can't stand high fps games for some reason and I always feel sick using shaky camera in games even at 60fps. that's the reason I have stopped playing FPS games altogether as I always feel sick. and just watching the trailer for this game just now and I'm already feeling a little dizzy! I think you guys know the game Sunset Overdrive? been playing (at least trying) that game at on my 165Hz monitor is torture! is there any trick to avoid this?

[CosmicTurtle]

Farpoint is rough. Try something like Astrobot where you are external to the scene a nice comfortable camera position. Different games have different comfort levels. I can manage Farpoint mostly, but it is one of the ones that makes me uncomfortable.

[Eidolon]

Your brain is operating at some other level. I don't see how there can be a trick....

[badz149]

this started just some couple of years ago though. previously I played lots of FPS games but now not anymore due to this problem. my eyes are getting too sensitive to high fps images that I have to play my games at 30fps (now what we call as fidelity mode) just so I won't get nauseous. the only game left that I can play at 60fps or higher are racing games like GT or Forza. imagine having a 165Hz monitor and OLED TV just so I can play my games at 30fps! oh now I remember Returnal that runs minimum at 60fps, I stopped playing Returnal due to this issue as well. damn!

[SierraGuy]

Mild epilepsy?

[Dandalandan117]

You should take it slow bro.
You have to start with something that doesn't require much movement first.
The usual favorites are games like Beat Saber. Then you can go for something like Pistol Whip after that. I used to suffer headaches with VR as well particularly when I tried games that allow full movement like Vader Immortal. It took me probably around 2 weeks to get comfortable and finally develop my VR legs.

[ZycoFox]

I've only had that with poorly made game cameras, like Dead Island, which has excessive camera sway.

[Eidolon]

Damn, dude, that sucks. I think probably still you need to get the brain checked, could become even worse later and noit just for games... I've heard of headaches or nausea after some VR sessions, but this sounds more serious.

[Petebloodyonion]

You should try games where you stay seated at the start.
Having a fan will also help with motion sickness because it helps your brain with knowing exactly where you are in real life.
Play VR in short bursts and stop the moment you start having symptoms.
Mimic your body and what're doing for example walking (move arms and legs a bit).

[bunt-custardly]

It's called VR training or VR legs and some software developer really needs to make a game about this to help people.

What is happening to you?

Your brain is being tricked into thinking the body is in motion, but it is not. You are sitting in front of a TV or standing/sitting with a VR headset on. The body's natural defence is to believe there is some alien entity inside you such as poison, so it reacts by making you sick. This is classic VR/Motion sickness. Some people get the sickness because they go in too hard, too fast, for too long (it creeps up on you and before you know it, you're puking or have to lie down for hours feeling grotty).

Solution:

You need to train your brain to not treat VR like some kind infection/poison, and become acclimatised to it.

To begin, as others have mentioned, play a game with a fairly static camera for 15 minutes. Then progress from there. DO NOT just dive into a fast-paced game and think you can even play for 10 minutes. Do a 5 minute session, take a break, then do another 5. When you feel confident, move up to 10 minute sessions and so on.

The good news (hopefully), your body will stop treating VR like an infection and you will be able to play the most demanding games with ease for as long as you like.

[Nacho_Z]

Good advice. It's a testament to what a big deal VR is that we need guidance on how to physically deal with it.

[franwex]

I used to feel like that when 3D games were just starting to come out. Even Super Mario 64 made me feel a bit nauseous. Eventually your body should adjust.

VR too makes me sick after a few minutes. It’s something I’m excited for and will jump on in the next few years.

[traumadisaster]

Over the years I usually buy my multi platform games on pc but now I think psvr2 is better than quest 2 on pc so I’ll get this on Sony. Then when q3 comes out I’ll probably wish I had it on steam for $10.

[bunt-custardly]

With Q2 though and a game like this, you should be able to do more theatrics due to the lack of concern over cables.

[lucasnooker]

Can’t wait for launch day! My launch day games:

GT7 with pedal and wheels
RE8
Horizon Call of the Mountain
Pistol Whip
REZ Infinite
Moss Book 2

Pretty damn happy with that line up for launch day. Some decent games to play right there! There’s only 1 game I wish I could add and that would be Half Life Alyx! I hope it comes to PS VR 2! Played it 3 times on the quest but I’d happily buy again to play in 4K HDR OLED with haptic feedback lol