2019 hasn't been quite as much of a bumper year for PlayStation VR as it could have been, but that hasn't stopped a number of unique, special experiences making their way to the headset over the past 365 days. Making up for the lack of an Astro Bot Rescue Mission this time around are charming characters, comedy, and some gritty cockney accents -- complemented by those that didn't quite make the cut. PSVR is still in a great place ahead of the PlayStation 5's launch, and it's these essential titles which belong in your collection.
Bronze Trophy: Trover Saves the Universe
Trover Saves the Universe has to be one of the year's most bizarre, off-the-wall experiences, and playing the game with a virtual reality headset only ups that ante. Fuelled by the humour of Rick & Morty, the sheer absurdity of it all is enough to sweep you off your feet and join Trover for the ride across crazy character interactions and dialogue that changes based on your actions.
It might be slightly light on the gameplay, but Trover Saves the Universe is one wacky adventure that fans of the hit TV show or even PSVR players just looking to take part in something a little bit different can enjoy. Built around the headset itself, the game does an excellent job of justifying its positively ridiculous tones and traits.
Silver Trophy: Vacation Simulator
Comical simulation games have become a bit of a hit over the past handful of years, but none have quite reached the same levels of success as Vacation Simulator thanks to an entire island's worth of holiday fun. Whether it's building sandcastles along the seashore or cooking up a storm in the kitchen for your friends and family, there's always something to do if you're sick of sunbathing. Much larger environments allow you to explore to your heart's content, while its cartoonish style is always a barrel of laughs.
You know exactly what you're getting with Vacation Simulator -- a fun-filled experience which offers just as many activities to participate in as there are burgers to flip on the barby. If you're looking for a summer getaway in the near future, Owlchemy Labs serves up a much cheaper, more intriguing offer than your typical trips to Spain and Italy. It might be the only way we can visit once Brexit over and done with, too.
Gold Trophy: Blood & Truth
If you're after PSVR's first real AAA blockbuster title, then look no further than Blood & Truth. This gritty thrill ride blends gun-wielding action with stealth mechanics to make you feel like a real-life James Bond -- except without all the flashy Aston Martins. Cockney slang is aplenty, while the narrative moves at a breakneck pace to shuttle you from one explosive action scene to the next. It manages to make room for some impressive set pieces, however, as jumping out of a window and grabbing hold of a pipe on the street across never felt better.
Blood & Truth is proof that VR games can hold their own amongst the video game industry's elite, now we just need more titles to follow in its wake. An intense, enjoyable experience throughout, Sony's London Studio successfully brought action movies to PSVR.
Platinum Trophy: Ghost Giant
Ghost Giant is a stunning, interactive piece of art. This charming, lovable, and adorable experience places you in each of its environments in an effort to console and aid the friendly Louis. It makes for an emotional tale which springs into life with various paper-based dioramas to explore and townsfolk who simply ooze charm as you interact with them. Some very special moments of beauty and synergy are sure to stay in the mind long past the game's conclusion, while its beautiful visual design captures the imagination in the moment.
Zoink! Games has created something gorgeously unique in Ghost Giant -- a meaningful experience which manages to delight in every sense of the word. It's far and away PlayStation VR's very best game of 2019, and one you simply cannot pass up the chance of playing.
Do you agree with our picks? Which PSVR games would top your personal list for 2019? Place your vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments below.
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A Best of VR list without Beat Saber. Refreshing. Although 90° mode on PSVR & 360° mode on Quest makes it practically a whole new game.
Ghost Giant is fantastic but I would have put Blood & Truth at Platinum.
@SirRealDeal Beat Saber came out in 2018.
@LiamCroft Yeah & it was still considered at Game of The Year Awards 2019. Two years in a row.
Odd, that.
Tried out Skyrim VR last night and felt like I was going to boke lol. Astro Bot doesn’t make me sick and I managed to get Trinus working on my laptop so even Mario Kart Double Dash in VR doesn’t make me as sick as Skyrim. Hopefully the games on this list won’t make me die internally.
I only just picked up blood and truth in the sale and it's blown my mind. Fantastic experience, I'm really looking forward to vr on the ps5
I just bought Vacation Simulator yesterday and played it for two hours straight, it's so much fun, similar to Job Simulator.
I also love the demo for Everybody's Golf VR, I just need to buy the full game.
List doesn't make me feel too bad about how far behind I am in my PSVR games. Bought Astrobot about a month back but I've been either too sick or busy to set up the headset. Still want to play Moss as well. Ghost Giant does look interesting. Was never interested in Blood & Truth but maybe I should give that a try as well. Some day.
I forgot about Ghost Giant. I’ll be picking it up soon. Thank you for the list. I really appreciate the PSVR content on PushSquare.
No Sairento on the list to pick AT LEAST? SMH
Definitely Blood & Truth, but I would like to recommend Bonfire. It’s great, short but cheap.
No Sairento or Audica?
@nessisonett VR games to try if you get motion sickness are Headmaster, Blood and Truth, Moss, Superhot, Thumper, Rush of Blood. I am prone to sickness easily but had no issues with those
@zimbogamer Cheers, I'm trying to source Move controllers but it looks like they're gold dust at the moment, everyone's either sold out or the price is through the roof.
Blood and Truth is my actual game of the year, not just for PSVR.
It takes the experience to a whole new level.
Everybody’s Golf and Trover Saves the Universe are another two I’ve really enjoyed this year.
One game that I thought was exceptional, was Ace Combat 7. However due to them only giving us 3 missions, I can’t say this is the best of the year. They need to give us more though. It was amazing.
@nessisonett I had the same prob with skyrim.
What worked for me was to set the slider that makes black bars when u move all the way up.
Then take it slow. A half an hour a day.
U will get used to it. I now play sessions off three hours or more with no prob.
@SirRealDeal That is really stupid then. 😆
We only just discovered Beat Saber this Christmas. It always seemed just a little dumb to me. Then my daughter wanted it, so I went ahead and got it for her. Now the whole family is hooked, my wife included.
Vacation Simulator still gets played about every other day. Great game and my vote.
I should broaden my set of VR games maybe. I've mostly played horror and sci-fi offerings from the store. It seems all these games are still unplayed by me.
I must admit VR is kind of a hassle in our small apartment and I don't pick it up too often. I enjoy it every time I do, though.
@ToniK
"VR is kind of a hassle"
That's unfortunate. It's what's known as "friction" in the VR industry. It's exactly why the next PSVR will be completely wireless (when you want it to be.)
Wireless room scale VR (or stationary) is VR nirvana.
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