That’s why Sony’s Playstation VR2 leaves you wanting more after many hours of play

One highlight follows the other: Shortly after the beginning of “Horizon Call of the Mountain” the mouth stays open for a moment when a robotic dinosaur appears above us and passes us so close that we can touch it. More creatures will follow and the player’s heart will beat faster. Then we climb, we scramble higher and higher and enjoy the fantastic view that the next wow evokes in us. Can it get any better? It’s possible!

When we suddenly run into Aloy, we are so emotionally touched that we completely forget about everything else around us. Only when the protagonist of the «Horizon» series is in front of us do we realize the true magic of this new Playstation VR2. We can “meet” beloved heroes from our video game worlds. So there she is, this Aloy that we spent so many hours with, talking to us. craziness.

An almost perfect showcase game to start with

Horizon Call of the Mountain is an almost perfect showcase game to introduce us to the advanced technology of Sony’s Playstation VR2. Even though the game is already over after about seven hours and viewed without rose-colored glasses it’s a pure collection of simple mechanics, we dive right in and be amazed at what’s possible in this virtual world. Yes, this “Call of the Mountain” leaves an impression and gives us a lot of confidence.

For the very brave horror fans

At first there are a few other calibers that want to shake us up: “Resident Evil Village VR” (available via free update) sends us on a horror trip that only the very brave should really commit to. Here, too, one highlight follows another. When we face Chris Redfield at the start of the match, we cannot believe our luck, just like with colleague Aloy.

Okay, the guy just stormed our house, shot my wife in cold blood, and also stole our baby, but it’s Chris Redfield who’s facing us. We spent so many hours of horror with this man in old “Resi” adventures and now we can almost touch him. craziness.

But the emotional journey has only just begun and now it gets really bad. Already the first steps through a dark, snowy forest, where eerie noises everywhere invade our ears, exhaust us and our heart rate increases. We sneak through the undergrowth, come to a village, meet strange people and then also werewolf creatures that really make us sweat. The immersion is incredibly intense and exhausts us. This castle, these vampire ladies, this crazy dollhouse. Do you want to experience pure horror? Then you have found your personal boss here.

Experience «Star Wars» up close

The “Star Wars” game “Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge: Enhanced Edition” is just as intense but more relaxed. Here we do various missions as repairmen on the planet Batuu. Among other things, we fight against a criminal clan and also meet the First Order from the sequel trilogy. And of course we are suddenly confronted with some well-known characters from the saga, which make the hearts of our fans skip a beat.

Even though this game is quite short and the story is more superficial than superficial, this title still creates a wonderful “Star Wars” atmosphere. Because from the moment we grab a blaster and hear the sound effects that have been anchored in our ear canals for decades, the grin on our face just won’t go away.

I don’t play Han Solo, but I feel like Han Solo and dart around with ease and once again marvel at the fantastic immersion and haptic feedback. Do you want to experience «Star Wars» up close? Here comes your game! are you unsure? Then at least get the free demo and you will immediately become addicted to more.

Lawn, paddle, stab

By the way, if you are thirsty for less action, for example, you can devote yourself to speed with the free update of «Gran Turismo 7». It goes without saying that the race simulation via VR is much more intense and the already chic look in virtual reality still looks more real. The amazement does not stop here either.

Kayak VR: Mirage also offers an extraordinary experience. Here you can paddle quietly through beautifully animated waters and landscapes and enjoy the current without hectic pace. Well-animated weather effects and varied flora and fauna also make the journey unforgettable. If that’s too quiet for you, you can switch to race mode and you’ll get a lot of muscle soreness in your arms.

If you want it to be particularly weird and goofy, check out “Gorn”. This is about nothing but extremely bloody gladiatorial combat. The funny comedic look and the rough humor allow us to dive into a game world that never takes itself seriously and just entertains us wonderfully.

For each his own

And of course there are also plenty of mini-games for a little fun to start with: “Tetris Effect: Connected” includes wild puzzles, “Ragnarock” a harmonious rhythm game awaits you, “Runner” sends you to a fantastic anime world where you can enjoy Brawls and heated motorcycle races and craft in «Puzzling Places» in a beautiful miniature world.

Conclusion: Please have more courage in the future!

Yes, this fledgling lineup is worth checking out and playing. Regardless of which genre is most consumed, everyone can enjoy intensive game worlds that we can experience up close. Flagship titles such as “Horizon Call of the Mountain” or the “Resident Evil Village” update impressively demonstrate that VR technology is far from being written off.

The immersion is immensely intense and brings a breath of fresh air to the video game landscape. However, that wind must now be refreshed in the coming months and years if the second generation is not to suffer the same fate as the first. The danger that the Playstation VR2 will also become a dust collector can only be removed by regularly offering software.

However, here not only simple updates of already available games should be thrown on the market, but the studios need courage and the support of Sony itself to create completely new worlds and ideas that justify the existence of the Playstation VR2. If not now, when?

Info: Playstation VR2 is available from retailers for CHF 599 (a Playstation 5 is essential for use). The bundle with “Horizon Call of the Mountain” costs 649 francs. Suitable from 12 years.