While Knack II is a most improbable sequel and one that few were campaigning for, perhaps its most compelling achievement is leaving one genuinely looking forward to the prospect of a third entry into the unlikely franchise.
Though it’s hard to call Before the Storm a necessary follow-up on the basis of this first episode, it does add some welcome shading to the characters of Chloe and Rachel.
Don’t go in expecting miracles, but given the expectations of many fans that The Enemy Within was going to be a bit of a phoned-in cash-grab, it’s a genuine surprise to see the IP rebound with one of the company’s very best episodes of any kind in a long time.
The follow-up to Fullbright’s much-discussed exploration game Gone Home is an effort both ambitious and familiar, a frequently haunting, character-driven sci-fi drama that mostly overcomes its occasional divergences into ennui. Mostly.
Developer Forge Reply has delivered an atmospheric and intense retelling of the classic Ancient Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, one that makes engrossing use of the VR space, but at just 90 minutes in length, unfortunately feels more like a budget-constrained “experience” than the substantial 3-5 hour adventure most were surely hoping for.
The PSVR version of Superhot could certainly use a patch to clean up the tracking, and introducing a difficulty setting which allows more forgiving continues wouldn’t go amiss, but when you’re in the zone and laying brutal waste to a level full of anonymous digital thugs, there’s a very special brand of wish fulfillment at work here.
Though its old-school sensibilities may prove more divisive with new players, the N. Sane Trilogy will meanwhile be an easy sell to long-starved fans; it’s a gleeful, often infuriatingly difficult nostalgia trip that they won’t be able to stop playing.
It would probably be slightly overzealous to call Star Trek: Bridge Crew PSVR’s killer app, but it’s nevertheless a magnificent, if flawed, experience that expertly melds resource management mechanics with top-notch social multiplayer.
It’s a shame Danger Zone doesn’t offer more in the way of location variety and overall polish, but it does a fine job serving up the basic goods, and sometimes that’s enough.
Making the most of its agreeable 8-bit visuals and amusingly over-the-top voice acting, it’s a budget title that nevertheless feels sharp and tight.
Is it the feature-rich, legitimately brilliant experience you’d gladly play outside of VR like Resident Evil 7? No, but it presents a convincing vision for the future of VR shooters, one its successors can both draw influence from and significantly improve upon.
Forget about the dumb name and moldy hick humour, because beyond that silliness there’s a surprisingly well-made shooter at Dick Wilde‘s core.
With its bare bones presentation and lackluster amount of content, this is basically an overpriced Mario Kart knock-off that’s vaguely amusing for about half an hour before its limitations become abundantly clear.
Injustice 2...is one of the genre’s best arguments in years that fighting games should and indeed can appeal to frantic button-bashers and technical savants alike. With a plump platter of content on offer and terrific production values, this is an ambitious step up from 2013’s acclaimed original.
With its lack of difficulty and entrancing audio-visual package, LocoRoco Remastered is a delightful treat for kids while also bringing plenty to the table for adults, too.
This unassuming yet devilishly tricky puzzler represents some of the most clever – not to mention infuriating – gameplay yet available on PSVR.
The sepulchral What Remains of Edith Finch is a provocative, if frustratingly brief, rumination on life and death that effortlessly burrows its way under the skin.
An interactive safari trip which proves that non-gaming VR experiences can be detailed and satisfying, Virry VR is bolstered by impressive presentation throughout and a welcome conservationist theme.
There’s undeniable educational merit to this VR doc, though it’s bogged down by... the low video quality and that pesky screen tear seam, which produces significant sickness effects while exploring the ship interiors later on.
Though Alchemy clearly prides itself on delivering premium VR experiences with state-of-the-art camera technology, this one is ironically hamstrung by its wholly unremarkable visual acuity.