VR and Resident Evil Are a Match Made in Heaven

Although virtual reality gaming is certainly not new, it still feels like the platform is gaining its footing as it tries to establish itself as a worthy companion to traditional gaming. Resident Evil has made the transition easier for some, as it illustrates that the platform is not only capable of providing full-scale AAA experiences, but it is also able to greatly enhance them. Though the franchise still has a long way to go before it presents a perfect VR horror experience, it already seems to be miles ahead of many of its competitors.

[SullysCigar]

There's a reason that despite resident Evil 7 being available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbone and Series XS, 10% of players opted to for PSVR. On an install base of around 2m at launch. Let that sink in...

RE7 on PSVR was the reason I never played RE Village last year. I knew it would come to PSVR2 and didn't want to ruin my first play through by going flat beforehand. I'm sure glad I stayed strong, as it was worth the wait!

Next up, RE 4 Remake - once again, I won't play it now, even though I'm REALLY tempted. I'll wait for the PSVR2 enhanced version in a few months.

[Neonridr]

I'm just glad we got a full VR experience with Village. Don't get me wrong, RE7 was good, but being limited to just head movement really felt lacking. Now with Village we got the full experience.

I can't wait for RE4, I own it, but I may just wait. Hopefully not too long of course.

[SullysCigar]

Totally agree. RE7 VR was awesome, but very much flawed both in terms of visuals and controls, which makes it all the more remarkable how so many people were prepared to make those sacrifices just to experience it in VR. Village is leagues ahead on both fronts and I'd imagine RE4 Remake will be even better still.

I can't see it taking too long either. Being in the same engine as Village, you have to imagine much of the work was done before they even started. I think much of the delay between now and release might be more to do with preferred release schedules and not wanting to cannibalise Village VR or RE4 Remake flat sales.

[Neonridr]

VR and horror in general go really well together.

[Vanfernal]

RE8 to me was an 8/10 in a flat screen. But as a VR experience it became a 10/10. I Can't wait for RE4 to get the same treatment.

[Viljong]

I also played both and psvr2 is so much better than flatscreen. The gunplay is so satisfying and immersion and horror are many levels above flat screen. I cant believe psvr2 is actually the best way to play games it doesnt need any gimmick points of being vr but it actually works. When you are inside vr everything just have so much stronger sense of presence, you really dont want those things in re village to get to you. I dont ever remember having to pause a game and load previous save becouse im too afraid that i screwed and this terrible baby thing monster is closing distance and i have nowhere to run anymore.

[Viljong]

Psvr2 is amazing it make games so much better the presence of being in game world is so strong and satisfying. Games are very exciting and engaging. Im very addicted to psvr2 it doesnt need any gimmick points its the real deal. And its really good psvr2 games dont depend on triple A publishers and devs. Walking dead games are super class specially when you love the genre. Horizon coftm is nice but not the best game. Walking dead chapter 1&2 are brilliant, the zombies can even hear you from psvr2 mic and you can use it as an advance. Re8 village is superb good aswell and look awesome. Star wars is very entertaining.

Only thint the fresnel lens sweetspot is really small so need to learn to adjust the headband properly so you get clear picture. Its also very light to wear and 3d headset sit perfectly.

Now we only need web browser for vr porn!

[Solitariussaint]

Capcom you rock! I love both RE7 and RE8 In VR. I purchased RE4 at launch because I know it's coming for PSVR2, I think like many others here, I won't play it until the VR2 version is made available so I can play it for the first time in VR!

[HeliosHex]

I agree that vr and resident evil were made for eachother. But not like this not just tacking on the vr to an existing game. It does not feel right or play right when compared to games built from the ground up for vr. I honestly did not like the feel of RE village in vr. It felt off. Nothing like the way a game like walking dead feels. I'll be waiting for a RE game truly built for vr in the meantime.

[SmortBoie]

Dying for them to add PSVR2 to RE2 and RE3 Remake. Take my money just do iittt