There's no question that Battlezone is the best PlayStation VR title that we've tried to date, so we didn't really need another trailer to sell us on the game. This clip does tease at tons of new features, though, including new enemy types, weapons, and even tanks. The cool thing about this game is that it's got a procedurally generated campaign, and you'll earn credits as you play in order to upgrade your tank. In other words: it's a proper video game, rather than an experience.
On paper it may look like a basic first-person shooter, but it's impossible to overstate just how important the sense of place is in this game – it feels like you're sat inside a gigantic futuristic tank, and that delivers a level of immersion that's unmatched in any other title. And it must be good, because Sony's actually going to publish a retail version of this on 13th October, so it's being billed as a tent pole launch title. Deservedly so, too.
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1 step closer to death blossom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLNvUsTBGyE
How much is Sony planning to charge for the PlayStation branded gyro chairs though?
This, Batman and VR World's for me. Driveclub looks amazing too but I'd want a steering wheel to play that
I didn't realise that this was based on the original 1980(ish) game that I've long since got rid of. Those vectors at the beginning bring back so many memories: when I was a kid, I didn't appreciate the game at all (I kinda started around '83), but I love it now. Can't wait for this - or PSVR in general. Only negative is I recently remade my preorder (after cancelling it), so now Amazon is giving an October 31 delivery date
Going to give PlayStation VR a try next month at Eurogamer, not sure which games though. Hopefully this will be one of them, looks like fun.
This will be a day one purchase 80's memories and PSVR a match made in heaven.
Does Battlezone demonstrate why PS VR is a must own?
@Drawfull Whoops!
@sinalefa If you read @get2sammyb original impression it is.
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2016/03/first_impressions_battlezone_on_playstation_vr_will_blow_your_mind
Ever see Sleeper? Sammy playing Battlezone VR.
@rjejr
Guess you must play it as that video looks meh to me.
Which points to one of the flaws of VR if you need physical demos to sell them. Specially round here where I never expect them to have VR units for people to try them.
@sinalefa I have several flaws w/ VR but yeah, that's a big one. But if it's really that good it can be overcome by word of mouth, and stores will set up displays.
https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/24/best-buy-bets-on-vr-for-the-holidays-with-500-stores-demoing-oculus-rift/
Of course that's another flaw, PSVR needs PS4, PC will have options. Of course most home PCs won't work w/ VR, but it's still an issue Sony has to face.
I hope Nintneod doesn't bother with it, I like couch co-op w/ my family. Even when we aren't playing my family likes to watch Yes, we're weird, I admit, but my wife and kids watched me play XCX, and now they are watching me play Ni NO Kuni on PS3. And my kids are playing Lego Dimensions. There is almost nobody EVER playing videogames by themselves in my house. Its why we still don't own LCU. Not just the price, I would have bought it w/ couch co-op for $50, but not single player. It's supposed to be here tomorrow, but Amazon hasn't shipped it yet.
@rjejr
Lol whats the difference between watching you play an RPG and watching you play LCU? Beyond the preconceived notion that Lego games should be co op? You are not kidding anyone, price was the main issue, as you getting it now proves.
And btw I hope you enjoy it. As all Lego games it has tons of things to do and unlock.And you have been waiting 3 years for it!
@sinalefa Amazon shipped it so yes tomorrow. And yes, it is the preconceived notion of Lego games being co-op, but also not expecting much story in LCU. I paid $80 for XCX b/c I knew it would have a story to go along with the great graphics. And I'll probably pay $60 for FFXV. And maybe $60 for Paper Mario b/c that should have some type of fun story and colorful graphics as well. But all Lego games look like Legos, and I can't get too excited about a cop story.
If I ever get around to playing it I'll let u know.
@sinalefa Playstation Access have a few vids up of one of their reporters playing a selection of titles. Sure, his reactions could be scripted (or deliberately hammed up), but it gives a good idea of how games feel.
@rjejr
Storywise LCU may pleasantly surprise you.
@Drawfull
Thanks. Will look that up.
Looks fun but i wont pay full price (currently 44 on ps store)
I tried Battlezone out at a Best Buy PSVR demo. It was the first time I had tried any of the modern VR options.
Right off the bat, while still on the system menus, I noticed the screen door/resolution issues. It was like looking through a dirty window, not the crisp, vibrant images on the big screen. And, yes, it continued to be a bit noticeable as the game started. By the time the tank got rolling on the Game Grid (Sorry. Couldn't resist.) it was a complete non-issue.
I don't, generally speaking, like FPS.
This game was fantastic!
Completely immersive, fun...anything negative I could say (granted, I only played one level) are only constructive nitpicks, mainly related to the cockpit presentation.
Battlezone sold me on picking up the game, and it sold me on keeping my PSVR pre-order.
@sinalefa I think the LCU story will pleasantly surprise me, I grew up on 70's cop tv shows and movies, but my family is only interested in fantasy and sci-fi, that's why they wouldn't be interested in watching me play it but they are interested in fantasy based JRPG.
Procedural generation? Really?
I am so sick and tired of this lazy cop out developers use to avoid actually having to design something intelligently. "Eh, why design a well constructed environment or enemy placement? Just write some code that makes it all appear randomly. They'll never know the difference"
PG is a plague of modern gaming- a cancer slowly eating away at masterfully crafted levels and environments and hindering game potential.
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