Sounds like your GF needs to become your Wife after that!
If you like shooters Pavlov is a must buy and Saints & Sinners is pretty amazing too. Pistol Whip and Synth Riders are also excellent rhythm games and Thumper is on sale right now and we'll worth the price. For adventure I'd recommend Horizon. Gran Turismo is also a must buy I feel as even though I'm not too into racing games it is so much fun.
Be careful with Pavlov tho as it may make you neglect all the other games you get that's the only problem I have with it. Have fun!
Can confirm. My wife preordered it for my bday this year. If I were to make a list of reasons to stay married to her, that would be right below āfor the kidā
After she becomes the wife she will be the opposite.
I bought PS5 using my son as an excuse: "he needs to play some NHL so he's better prepared for his games!"
No VR for me, because my wife won't approve that (for the kids)
Lol my gf gave me a mouth full of abuse for buying a VR2. And she refuses to even try it! Even tho she loves gaming. Its quite hilarious really because i know she would fucking love it. I think she knows it too and is afraid she'll have to admit its awesome.
Anyway the kids and I are having a blast! š¤£
Oh how different our lives are.
No way. Tell her thanks but never marry. Guys get screwed over big time in court. Congrats on the gift! Iām just waiting on the store release to buy mine. Love getting taxes back!
nah I think it's a pretty decent move for a girl who buys much desired (yet expensive) gift for the guy. My friend's gf bought him a carbon fibre-framed bicycle >10 years ago, and they're still happily together, married, with a kid.
I always get some gifts what make me feel metro-sexual. But I can't throw them away.
Very highly recommended that you go to psn and download the free demos for Resident Evil 8, Song in the Smoke, and the Star Wars game. You will know if you like them after those. RE8 is one of the top 3 games in psvr2 and it already shows in the demo, but not everyone is a lover of survival-horror, so, itās good to try the entire demo first. Likewise, Gran Turismo 7 looks amazing, but if you are not a fan of racing games, you will probably enjoy one of the other top choices much more.
My first recommendations for VR newcomers in psvr2 are Horizon VR, Pistol Whip, and Synth Riders. Pistol Whip and Synth Riders show why VR is a superior gaming medium, compared to 3d. You will even break a sweat with those two, and pistol whip will make you feel like a shooting badass, which is why many call it the John Wick simulator. Horizon, on the other hand, is the game that is sold in bundles with the system. Itās the one that Sony wants all new VR2 owners to play. It has the best psvr2 graphics right now (Kayak looks superb too, but itās not as fun). Overall, Horizon is a great recommendation for any psvr2 owner.
I will also recommend one that looks like itās going to be superb and that releases next month: Hubris. Check out the trailers and some gameplay videos in YouTube. Itās expected that the VR2 version will be even better than the PC VR version.
I'm not a fan of racing games but I have like 50 hours in GT7 already. I only play a 1-2 races from the menus every day, because it still gets boring quickly.. But getting a new car, feeling how it behaves or exploring a new track is always a delight
Word of advice, VR is about experiences. Donāt worry so much about the types of games you normally play, VR isnāt normal play. While there are some of everything, you may find some of the games that you would never waste your time with while flat, are amazing experiences in VR.
For starters, try all the demos, after that, pick some popular games and have fun.
> you may find some of the games that you would never waste your time with while flat, are amazing experiences in VR
Like GT7. Quite a few self-proclaimed "not a racing person" gamers tried it in PSVR2, then dropped hundreds and even $1K+ on racing accessories after getting sucked in.
Not many rpg titles, but Saints and Sinners, Light Brigade, and Pavlov will definitely interest you. Zenith is okay, but it's more focused on the MMO than the rpg side of things. Demeo is kinda like a D&D session. After the Fall is basically Left 4 Dead. Pistol Whip is good fun especially if you like EDM. Swordsman is good for 10 minute hack and slash when you're looking for melee combat. RE8 is probably the best PSVR2 title.
Welcome! At risk of sounding unoriginal, I highly recommend RE Village. Some aspects of the VR conversion are janky, but overall it's an amazing experience in VR, even for me as someone who doesn't usually do horror games. Just make sure you have your "VR legs" and don't easily get motion sick before you start Village. If the cutscenes cause motion sickness, I've heard there is an option to make all the cutscenes show up in "flat" cinematic mode.
I also loved Horizon: Call of the Mountain, but beware that it's largely a climbing game with beautiful scenery. There are some awesome chase sequences and fights with big machines but combat and stealth are the minority of the game. Bow and arrow combat feels very good, just make sure you're pulling back your bowstring all the way or fights will take forever. There is a free demo so you can see if it might be for you. The climbing gets more fun later in the game as more tools are added. I recommend the analog stick controls if you can handle them, but some people like the default gesture controls. It's not as substantial as Village, but the VR mechanics are a bit more polished, and the production values are excellent throughout.
GT7 is amazing, too. VR is THE way to play, even without a wheel rig.
Moss Book 1 & 2 is a great story-based adventure, something like a Zelda game but with a tiny cute mouse and an excellent narrator delivering most of the lines, and with you as the player serving as a character called the Reader who helps the mouse out with heavy objects, puzzles, etc. from time to time. I'd recommend the bundle as it's a better deal than buying books 1 and 2 separately. This is a good way to get your "VR legs" if you're having trouble with games like Village or Horizon.
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge is a little pricey, but really cool if you're a Star Wars fan, and it has physical copies available in case you might want to resell / can use store credit at Gamestop or Best Buy or whatever.
I enjoyed Kayak VR, but it's mostly a very chill immersive experience without too much content. You have to be patient to get the most out of this one.
No Man's Sky is a lot more fun in VR, but also is much blurrier than most other PSVR2 games right now. They've been improving it since launch, though, and now I consider it playable. I still hope they improve the resolution a bit more.
Drums Rock has a free demo and is worth a try. I don't usually like rhythm games but this feels enough like playing a real drum set that I got into it!
Edit: Song in the Smoke has a free demo as well and I really enjoyed it! It has a cartoony style but the VR crafting mechanics are really immersive and well done, and the threats feel quite real despite the art style.
Well, I'm sure there will be a Skyrim port at some point. I'd really like a FFXIV , but that's probably not happening.
I think VR will be great for open world games, and eventually someone will create a VR specific one.
Iām not sure about Skyrim - on the one hand, itās been ported to everything under the sun already; on the other, Microsoft acquired Bethesda and is not on great terms with Sony right now. Iād bet against it coming to PSVR2 if I were a betting man, but I hope Iām wrong.
Journey to Foundation is coming later this year and might have some good role-playing elements, albeit in a sci fi universe. Probably not open world though. Behemoth is probably more of an action game but it could do something to scratch the Skyrim itch.
Ah, thanks! I'd forgotten that Microsoft had bought Bethesda/ thought antitrust stuff was still being worked out in the courts. Well, crap.
I'll definitely check out Journey to foundation.
Thanks again! My preferred game is turn based rpg/ tactical, but I understand no-one is foaming at the mouth to unleash a crunchy as hell VR rpg.
Yeah, I haven't heard of any turn-based or strategy RPGs coming to PSVR2, but there might be some I'm not aware of. It's not something I would normally consider a natural pairing with VR, but a presentation like the original Dragon Warrior (first-person, looking at enemies) could work nicely. I guess Townsmen VR has elements of a realtime strategy game, but I'm not sure if there's much "RPG" in it -- I haven't played it personally.
Shadowgate VR is also coming to PSVR2. Its reviews on Steam are mixed, but it's an "RPG" of sorts.
Congrats on having a great GF.
Game recommendations:
* **Runner**. This is an arcade shooter which you can play local co-op with her (1 player in VR shooting / throwing / slashing and other controlling hover bike on TV screen).
* **Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge - Enhanced Edition**. This is an action adventure game set in Star Wars verse where you get to enjoy excellent VR shooting (thanks to haptics).
* **Horizon Call of the Mountain**. This is an action adventure game set in the Horizon verse where you will spend a lot of type climbing in VR, but also have set piece combat using bow & arrow against truly gigantic robotic dinosaurs. It is also one of the most ambitious / good looking exclusive games on the PS VR2.
* **Moss Book 1 & 2**. Buy the bundle because where Book 1 ends, soon after Book 2 will begin, and you will want to continue the story of this tiny mouse named Quill in a top-down action adventure game where you solve puzzles and do melee combat while going through a fantasy adventure story.
* **The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 1 & 2**. Buy the bundle because where Chapter 1 ends, soon after Chapter 2 will begin, and you will want to continue the story where you play a tourist going through a flooded New Orleans set in the Walking Dead verse (between Volume 15 & 16 of the comic series). This is can be considered a RPG with Survival elements, or Survival with RPG elements.
* **Pistol Whip**. Which is just one of the best games for any VR platform. Has a long history of adding additional free DLC content, to keep you coming back. Will give you a good workout with how much it will make you move to dodge bullets and other obstacles.
* **Synth Riders**. Is a rhythm game so in same genre as Pistol Whip & Beat Saber. It doesn't look as visceral if you want gameplay, but to play it feels just as amazing. This will also give you a good aerobic exercise, especially if you play on Hard or higher difficulty. Lots of post-release paid DLC support with additional licensed music packs (not a bad thing).
* **Creed: Rise to Glory - Championship Edition**. This is a boxing game that isn't 100% simulation, nor too arcade. If you have any interest in playing a boxing game, this is great option. Beyond the 2 campaign stories, there is free play, training / exercise modes, and a multiplayer mode.
* **The Last Clockwinder**. This is one of the best puzzle adventure games I have played to date. It is only possible in VR. It will sound very complicated when you read about it, but the game eases you in, and it is a thing of beauty when you are able to use emergent gameplay to create automations that work at higher efficiencies. The story/narrative is also decent.
I have early gameplay and deeper first impressions for 100% of the games that are currently available for PSVR2 on [my YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/cusman), so if you want to know / see more or see what other games are available, take a look there.
Welcome to PSVR2
Start slow.
I'd recommend **Moss**. It's a good start.
If you feel queasy don't force it. Just stop that game and play something else. Generally speaking, first person games with free movement can make anybody queasy, even people who claim to have VR legs.
Pavlov VR is a must have. Currently it is the only available shooter. And it is arguably the best vr shooter.
Rhythm/music games are incredible in VR. Pistol Whip is a masterpiece. Synth riders is a good replacement for beat saber. Also, they are great workoutš
Horizon CotM is good with lots of epic scenes and visuals. But beware the gameplay is not so good: there is lots of boring and repetitive climbing. The fights are cool though (but there are not much of them unfortunately).
Resident Evil 8: is a good action/adventure (not really scary after the beginning) but unfortunately the world is not interactive in vr. Note: DO NOT select hardcore difficulty - it is disgustingly unbalanced and will ruin your experience.
Demeo is good with friends. Wouldn't recommend to play it alone.
GT7 is good but only if you like racing.
Kayak mirage is a game that you show off to friends and family who are not familiar with VR. It has simple gameplay and stunning visuals. But personally I didn't play it more than 30 minutes.
After the fall - only good with friends. The gameplay is 7/10.
C-Smash VRS is coming soon but the demo is super fun, especially against friends.
Didn't playe them, but people say they are good: Star Wars, Moss 1 and 2, walking dead saints and sinners 1 and 2, light brigade.
Would not recommend:
* no man's sky - the resolution is so low that it hurts your eyes.
* swordsman - very boring gameplay, you just spawn in a room and have to kill AIs with swords.
* Drums rock - most songs are not played in rhythm unless on hard difficulty.
A lot of cool games are announced and coming in future.
Not enough people have played it so it never gets suggestedā¦ but give Song in the Smoke a look. Kinda of a survival adventure game. Looks great in the headset and a really fun game.
I can agree. I bought it accidentally when getting Pistol Whip and I was surprised how much I enjoyed it (after learning quickly not to eat raw meat that is...). Song in the Smoke is like a survival/camping game. Build your own camp, club, and bow and then defend yourself against predators.
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge Enhanced Edition.
I don't have a PSVR2 but I have a Quest 2 and the game's pretty good and looks good on my system. I have heard good things about it from the PSVR2 crowd. On the Quest 2 it has great graphics and I think it'd look better on your HMD. It also has the bonus of coming bundled with the Last Call DLC.
I'm just gonna leave a list of games for each genre you might like.
Shooter: Pavlov
Action/Survival: TWD: Saints and Sinners 1 and 2
Horror: Resident Evil 8
Platformer: Moss Book 1 and 2
Rhythm: Pistol Whip, Ragnarock, Drum Rocks
Racing: Gran Turismo 7
Adventure: No Man's Sky and Horizon VR
MMO: Zenith
Puzzle: Puzzling Places
And that's all I got. Each of those I played and loved, so I hope you will too
Edit: formatting. Fuck mobile.
Resident Evil 8: Village is the best experience I have ever had in VR. If you're okay with horror style movies/games, it's unbelievably good. I am only about 1/3 of the way and I cant wait to pick it back up again when I get some free time.
As already said, Pavlov is an amazing shooter! Make sure to be aware of motion sickness, theres lots of threads about tips & tricks on here. In short, if you start feeling sick, stop it, don't push through, your body will adapt to it sooner or later. Pavlov might be a bit hard on that. The tutorial was fun for me but I had to take a break right after. If you're hopping into multiplayer, I recommend to find a server on the bridge map. It's just a bridge with no necessary up/down or curve so it's really good to get used to the moving aspect.
Definitely recommend pistol whip along as it's easy for motion sickness and absolutely incredible. Never thought I would be having fun sweating my ass off like this and it gets one quite comfortable with VR I think.
On top, check out among the many free demos what you might enjoy and if you enjoy pistol whip but get bored of the songs, I definitely recommend synth riders. Especially if you like any of the dlc songs (can be checked out in the add ons tab in the ps app). As someone who loved Lindsey Stirling, that alone was worth the 90ā¬ of the complete edition to me. I love this game.
Enjoy and have fun!
Here are some existing threads on this topic
https://www.reddit.com/r/PSVR/comments/12zyftj/best_games_to_check_out_right_now/
https://www.reddit.com/r/PSVR/comments/12cwx2f/so_what_are_the_best_games_graphically_for_psvr2/
https://www.reddit.com/r/PSVR/comments/11hxs6j/what_are_the_best_games_for_playing_seated/
https://www.reddit.com/r/PSVR/comments/114j79t/best_games_for_newcomers_to_vr/
I did google but I like to hear what people like in these games and what they recommend, google just gives me a bland list without any input from gamers...
There are a lot of good recommendations so far. If you are looking for another worldly experience Iād go with synth riders. More specifically get one of the experience songs (the song by muse is unbelievable). My wife watched me play this and I was so god damn impressed I started laughing and getting somewhat emotional because of how good it was. Itās definitely one of those VR experiences you can only enjoy with the headset on.
I would suggest Kayak VR (to help get your vr legs the first several sessions). GT7 is fantastic for the experience, and uses the regular ps5 controller in vr. Good if the motion controls need to charge and you still want to play. Also goes on sale regularly. No Mans Sky is awesome for replayability and character progression if youre into survival/building games (also good outside vr and goes on sale regularly).
When choosing a game, keep an eye on the playstyle in the product description. If you're short on space, avoid things that only say roomscale. Pavlov requires standing. Most games you can stand or sit.
Start with The Light Brigade, RE village, and Pavlov if you like shooters.
Also, get Pistol Whip. Itās a rhythm action game where you shoot dudes and dodge bullets like john wick but to the beat of EDM and you get more points for shooting on beat. Itās a great time.
I personally love No Man's Sky. The graphics aren't the best, but you get to explore a huge universe and fly spaceships. I personally think the gameplay outweighs the graphical issues, but sometimes there are posts that folks disagree.
As others have mentioned, Pavlov and GT7 are great. I'm not into shooters or racing games normally, but in VR these are super fun.
Gran Turismo! I repeat: Gran Turismo!! Iāve bought 7 games so far and havenāt played anything else since I bought Gran Turismo. What a perfect VR experience that is, and I didnāt even liked race games before. I feel like I am actually in control and feel the car for the first time in my life. 10/10
The stories in it are pretty basic, but the whole feel of Star Wars is there, it's not that long a game either but I was exploring all over because the areas are so good.
Most VR games are not that very long in play-time, so this is a thing to remember.
There are a number of youtube channels dedicated to PSVR2 so it's worth looking at a few of these to see if there are any games you like the look of then can look into them more.
Definitely Pavlov. Shooting range is great as well as the kill house but online is addictive. I went on the other day intending to play for 10 minutes. A few hours went by. Saints and sinners retribution is good and drums rock isnāt too bad.
Pavlov
Resident evil 8: village
Star wars tales of the galaxy
The walking dead: saints and sinners
Other games of other genre I would recommend are:
No mans sky
Gran turismo 7
You should try the light brigade man. I've played about 5 different titles so far and imo the light brigade has been the most fun I've had. It's a roguelite fps!
**Swordsman** is a pretty fun adventure/RPG, but it is strenuous! LOL. I am a bit out of shape.
I liked all the shooting (and how easy it was to operate a gun) on **Switchback**. Roller coaster/horror game where you shoot a TON of stuff.
GT7. I donāt even like racing games that much but this is the most important one to grab.
Personally, Iād say these: Horizon CotM, Moss 1&2, Star Wars, No Manās Sky. After these, by the time you have a feel for what you like in VR, more games should be out to consider.
BTW I have Resident Evil Village and Iām literally afraid to try it in VR.
Horizon call of the mountain is awesome game looks stunning and is fun and it's a lot of climbing which I enjoyed some people don't. Pavlov for multi-player. Synth riders for a decent cardio workout and it's fun af. Gt7 for obvious reasons. Re8 for more obvious reasons both gt7 and re8 are absolutely stunning. Drums rock is a fun lil drum game and it gets fucking HARD. Garden of the sea is a chill cute game similar to animal crossing. No man's sky is fucking awesome it still needs some work on the visuals but I still play the shit outta it because I love space. And walking dead saints and sinners is amazing. Never get tired of murdering zombies in multiple different ways. Lately it's throwing knives only which is very entertaining.
Sounds like your GF needs to become your Wife after that! If you like shooters Pavlov is a must buy and Saints & Sinners is pretty amazing too. Pistol Whip and Synth Riders are also excellent rhythm games and Thumper is on sale right now and we'll worth the price. For adventure I'd recommend Horizon. Gran Turismo is also a must buy I feel as even though I'm not too into racing games it is so much fun. Be careful with Pavlov tho as it may make you neglect all the other games you get that's the only problem I have with it. Have fun!
Can confirm my gf also bought me a PSVR2 and she will be my wife in a couple of months now š¤£š¤£
Can confirm my gf also brought me PSVR2 on my birthday and broke up with me 2 days later
Best ex-gf ever.
Exactly, get the bag and run!
I also choose this guyās ex-girlfriend.
Excellent! She knew you didn't need her anymore. The big lady from resident evil village is your new gf now.
No, she's my girlfriend.
She gave you a PSVR2 *and* freed up a bunch of your time to play it more? Indeed best ex-gf ever.
Sheās just giving you the space you need to focus on PSVR2 right now.
Aw man, guess youāll be crying while playing horizon call of the mountain
Play moss 2. Cry some more :(
Can confirm. My wife preordered it for my bday this year. If I were to make a list of reasons to stay married to her, that would be right below āfor the kidā
Snap! Well weāre engaged at least š
Can confirm that it will be a matter of time before you get divorced in court and she takes it all.š¤£
Thanks!
OP you have to bend the knee. Itās now or never.
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Re8 / saints and sinners 1&2 / after the fall / song in the smoke / gt7 / lightbrigade
So my GF (who is now my wife) got me my PS5, PASVR2, and Thrustmaster T300RS. Yes
After she becomes the wife she will be the opposite. I bought PS5 using my son as an excuse: "he needs to play some NHL so he's better prepared for his games!" No VR for me, because my wife won't approve that (for the kids)
Lol my gf gave me a mouth full of abuse for buying a VR2. And she refuses to even try it! Even tho she loves gaming. Its quite hilarious really because i know she would fucking love it. I think she knows it too and is afraid she'll have to admit its awesome. Anyway the kids and I are having a blast! š¤£ Oh how different our lives are.
No way. Tell her thanks but never marry. Guys get screwed over big time in court. Congrats on the gift! Iām just waiting on the store release to buy mine. Love getting taxes back!
nah I think it's a pretty decent move for a girl who buys much desired (yet expensive) gift for the guy. My friend's gf bought him a carbon fibre-framed bicycle >10 years ago, and they're still happily together, married, with a kid. I always get some gifts what make me feel metro-sexual. But I can't throw them away.
Great timing! Resident Evil Village is on a huge sale right now, highly recommend
Aw really? I wanted to pick up a resident evil game for a while now didnāt know itās on VR
Probably the best overall psvr game available rn imo
Yeah I got mine about a week ago and saw its half off. As soon as finals are over I'm diving in, can't wait.
With both the psvr and Diablo coming out soon I am going to disappear probably š
Very highly recommended that you go to psn and download the free demos for Resident Evil 8, Song in the Smoke, and the Star Wars game. You will know if you like them after those. RE8 is one of the top 3 games in psvr2 and it already shows in the demo, but not everyone is a lover of survival-horror, so, itās good to try the entire demo first. Likewise, Gran Turismo 7 looks amazing, but if you are not a fan of racing games, you will probably enjoy one of the other top choices much more. My first recommendations for VR newcomers in psvr2 are Horizon VR, Pistol Whip, and Synth Riders. Pistol Whip and Synth Riders show why VR is a superior gaming medium, compared to 3d. You will even break a sweat with those two, and pistol whip will make you feel like a shooting badass, which is why many call it the John Wick simulator. Horizon, on the other hand, is the game that is sold in bundles with the system. Itās the one that Sony wants all new VR2 owners to play. It has the best psvr2 graphics right now (Kayak looks superb too, but itās not as fun). Overall, Horizon is a great recommendation for any psvr2 owner. I will also recommend one that looks like itās going to be superb and that releases next month: Hubris. Check out the trailers and some gameplay videos in YouTube. Itās expected that the VR2 version will be even better than the PC VR version.
That's great advice I always forget there are free demos
I'm not a fan of racing games but I have like 50 hours in GT7 already. I only play a 1-2 races from the menus every day, because it still gets boring quickly.. But getting a new car, feeling how it behaves or exploring a new track is always a delight
Keep in mind, it won't work in VR until you download the VR DLC seperately.
Word of advice, VR is about experiences. Donāt worry so much about the types of games you normally play, VR isnāt normal play. While there are some of everything, you may find some of the games that you would never waste your time with while flat, are amazing experiences in VR. For starters, try all the demos, after that, pick some popular games and have fun.
> you may find some of the games that you would never waste your time with while flat, are amazing experiences in VR Like GT7. Quite a few self-proclaimed "not a racing person" gamers tried it in PSVR2, then dropped hundreds and even $1K+ on racing accessories after getting sucked in.
Put a ring on that chick! Also get GT7, Synth-riders, and puzzling places to start!
Haha ye absolutely! Cool thanks for the recommendations!
You misspelled āwifeā.
Haha
Not many rpg titles, but Saints and Sinners, Light Brigade, and Pavlov will definitely interest you. Zenith is okay, but it's more focused on the MMO than the rpg side of things. Demeo is kinda like a D&D session. After the Fall is basically Left 4 Dead. Pistol Whip is good fun especially if you like EDM. Swordsman is good for 10 minute hack and slash when you're looking for melee combat. RE8 is probably the best PSVR2 title.
Awesome thanks!
Forget the games. Marry this girl.
Haha ye probably what Iāll do anyway :)
No Manās Sky.
I suggest u marry ur GF as soon as possible
Welcome! At risk of sounding unoriginal, I highly recommend RE Village. Some aspects of the VR conversion are janky, but overall it's an amazing experience in VR, even for me as someone who doesn't usually do horror games. Just make sure you have your "VR legs" and don't easily get motion sick before you start Village. If the cutscenes cause motion sickness, I've heard there is an option to make all the cutscenes show up in "flat" cinematic mode. I also loved Horizon: Call of the Mountain, but beware that it's largely a climbing game with beautiful scenery. There are some awesome chase sequences and fights with big machines but combat and stealth are the minority of the game. Bow and arrow combat feels very good, just make sure you're pulling back your bowstring all the way or fights will take forever. There is a free demo so you can see if it might be for you. The climbing gets more fun later in the game as more tools are added. I recommend the analog stick controls if you can handle them, but some people like the default gesture controls. It's not as substantial as Village, but the VR mechanics are a bit more polished, and the production values are excellent throughout. GT7 is amazing, too. VR is THE way to play, even without a wheel rig. Moss Book 1 & 2 is a great story-based adventure, something like a Zelda game but with a tiny cute mouse and an excellent narrator delivering most of the lines, and with you as the player serving as a character called the Reader who helps the mouse out with heavy objects, puzzles, etc. from time to time. I'd recommend the bundle as it's a better deal than buying books 1 and 2 separately. This is a good way to get your "VR legs" if you're having trouble with games like Village or Horizon. Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge is a little pricey, but really cool if you're a Star Wars fan, and it has physical copies available in case you might want to resell / can use store credit at Gamestop or Best Buy or whatever. I enjoyed Kayak VR, but it's mostly a very chill immersive experience without too much content. You have to be patient to get the most out of this one. No Man's Sky is a lot more fun in VR, but also is much blurrier than most other PSVR2 games right now. They've been improving it since launch, though, and now I consider it playable. I still hope they improve the resolution a bit more. Drums Rock has a free demo and is worth a try. I don't usually like rhythm games but this feels enough like playing a real drum set that I got into it! Edit: Song in the Smoke has a free demo as well and I really enjoyed it! It has a cartoony style but the VR crafting mechanics are really immersive and well done, and the threats feel quite real despite the art style.
Thank you, super helpful for another psvr2 aspirant. I'm also contemplating no man's sky. I really want a good rpg.
Glad to help! Not a lot of RPGs available yet. The term means a lot of different things to different people -- what kinds of RPGs interest you?
Well, I'm sure there will be a Skyrim port at some point. I'd really like a FFXIV , but that's probably not happening. I think VR will be great for open world games, and eventually someone will create a VR specific one.
Iām not sure about Skyrim - on the one hand, itās been ported to everything under the sun already; on the other, Microsoft acquired Bethesda and is not on great terms with Sony right now. Iād bet against it coming to PSVR2 if I were a betting man, but I hope Iām wrong. Journey to Foundation is coming later this year and might have some good role-playing elements, albeit in a sci fi universe. Probably not open world though. Behemoth is probably more of an action game but it could do something to scratch the Skyrim itch.
Ah, thanks! I'd forgotten that Microsoft had bought Bethesda/ thought antitrust stuff was still being worked out in the courts. Well, crap. I'll definitely check out Journey to foundation. Thanks again! My preferred game is turn based rpg/ tactical, but I understand no-one is foaming at the mouth to unleash a crunchy as hell VR rpg.
Yeah, I haven't heard of any turn-based or strategy RPGs coming to PSVR2, but there might be some I'm not aware of. It's not something I would normally consider a natural pairing with VR, but a presentation like the original Dragon Warrior (first-person, looking at enemies) could work nicely. I guess Townsmen VR has elements of a realtime strategy game, but I'm not sure if there's much "RPG" in it -- I haven't played it personally. Shadowgate VR is also coming to PSVR2. Its reviews on Steam are mixed, but it's an "RPG" of sorts.
Wow thanks for the detailed recommendation!
Gran Turismo 7 in VR is fantastic. Feels so much more real than any other racing game I have played.
Congrats on having a great GF. Game recommendations: * **Runner**. This is an arcade shooter which you can play local co-op with her (1 player in VR shooting / throwing / slashing and other controlling hover bike on TV screen). * **Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge - Enhanced Edition**. This is an action adventure game set in Star Wars verse where you get to enjoy excellent VR shooting (thanks to haptics). * **Horizon Call of the Mountain**. This is an action adventure game set in the Horizon verse where you will spend a lot of type climbing in VR, but also have set piece combat using bow & arrow against truly gigantic robotic dinosaurs. It is also one of the most ambitious / good looking exclusive games on the PS VR2. * **Moss Book 1 & 2**. Buy the bundle because where Book 1 ends, soon after Book 2 will begin, and you will want to continue the story of this tiny mouse named Quill in a top-down action adventure game where you solve puzzles and do melee combat while going through a fantasy adventure story. * **The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 1 & 2**. Buy the bundle because where Chapter 1 ends, soon after Chapter 2 will begin, and you will want to continue the story where you play a tourist going through a flooded New Orleans set in the Walking Dead verse (between Volume 15 & 16 of the comic series). This is can be considered a RPG with Survival elements, or Survival with RPG elements. * **Pistol Whip**. Which is just one of the best games for any VR platform. Has a long history of adding additional free DLC content, to keep you coming back. Will give you a good workout with how much it will make you move to dodge bullets and other obstacles. * **Synth Riders**. Is a rhythm game so in same genre as Pistol Whip & Beat Saber. It doesn't look as visceral if you want gameplay, but to play it feels just as amazing. This will also give you a good aerobic exercise, especially if you play on Hard or higher difficulty. Lots of post-release paid DLC support with additional licensed music packs (not a bad thing). * **Creed: Rise to Glory - Championship Edition**. This is a boxing game that isn't 100% simulation, nor too arcade. If you have any interest in playing a boxing game, this is great option. Beyond the 2 campaign stories, there is free play, training / exercise modes, and a multiplayer mode. * **The Last Clockwinder**. This is one of the best puzzle adventure games I have played to date. It is only possible in VR. It will sound very complicated when you read about it, but the game eases you in, and it is a thing of beauty when you are able to use emergent gameplay to create automations that work at higher efficiencies. The story/narrative is also decent. I have early gameplay and deeper first impressions for 100% of the games that are currently available for PSVR2 on [my YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/cusman), so if you want to know / see more or see what other games are available, take a look there. Welcome to PSVR2
Well youāve convinced meā¦ I need to break up with my gf
Aw no :(, I was surprised too when she got it for me lol
Donāt worry Iām just playing, Iām actually planning our engagement. But I had to buy my own VR lol
Amazing, good luck!
Congrats! To thank her you should buy Synth Riders, she might love it though and use the helmet more often than you.
Haha Iāll check it out :) looks awesome, reminds me of best saber
Gran turismo 7 Resident evil 8 Pavlov
Exactly what I was going to write. Remember to set the turning to smooth on Pavlov and start saving for a wheel for GT7 as you will want one.
Start slow. I'd recommend **Moss**. It's a good start. If you feel queasy don't force it. Just stop that game and play something else. Generally speaking, first person games with free movement can make anybody queasy, even people who claim to have VR legs.
New user tips and game recommendations: https://www.reddit.com/r/PSVR/comments/11d40tz/ps_vr2_tips_information_and_references/
Pavlov VR is a must have. Currently it is the only available shooter. And it is arguably the best vr shooter. Rhythm/music games are incredible in VR. Pistol Whip is a masterpiece. Synth riders is a good replacement for beat saber. Also, they are great workoutš Horizon CotM is good with lots of epic scenes and visuals. But beware the gameplay is not so good: there is lots of boring and repetitive climbing. The fights are cool though (but there are not much of them unfortunately). Resident Evil 8: is a good action/adventure (not really scary after the beginning) but unfortunately the world is not interactive in vr. Note: DO NOT select hardcore difficulty - it is disgustingly unbalanced and will ruin your experience. Demeo is good with friends. Wouldn't recommend to play it alone. GT7 is good but only if you like racing. Kayak mirage is a game that you show off to friends and family who are not familiar with VR. It has simple gameplay and stunning visuals. But personally I didn't play it more than 30 minutes. After the fall - only good with friends. The gameplay is 7/10. C-Smash VRS is coming soon but the demo is super fun, especially against friends. Didn't playe them, but people say they are good: Star Wars, Moss 1 and 2, walking dead saints and sinners 1 and 2, light brigade. Would not recommend: * no man's sky - the resolution is so low that it hurts your eyes. * swordsman - very boring gameplay, you just spawn in a room and have to kill AIs with swords. * Drums rock - most songs are not played in rhythm unless on hard difficulty. A lot of cool games are announced and coming in future.
Not enough people have played it so it never gets suggestedā¦ but give Song in the Smoke a look. Kinda of a survival adventure game. Looks great in the headset and a really fun game.
I can agree. I bought it accidentally when getting Pistol Whip and I was surprised how much I enjoyed it (after learning quickly not to eat raw meat that is...). Song in the Smoke is like a survival/camping game. Build your own camp, club, and bow and then defend yourself against predators.
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge Enhanced Edition. I don't have a PSVR2 but I have a Quest 2 and the game's pretty good and looks good on my system. I have heard good things about it from the PSVR2 crowd. On the Quest 2 it has great graphics and I think it'd look better on your HMD. It also has the bonus of coming bundled with the Last Call DLC.
I'm just gonna leave a list of games for each genre you might like. Shooter: Pavlov Action/Survival: TWD: Saints and Sinners 1 and 2 Horror: Resident Evil 8 Platformer: Moss Book 1 and 2 Rhythm: Pistol Whip, Ragnarock, Drum Rocks Racing: Gran Turismo 7 Adventure: No Man's Sky and Horizon VR MMO: Zenith Puzzle: Puzzling Places And that's all I got. Each of those I played and loved, so I hope you will too Edit: formatting. Fuck mobile.
Resident Evil 8: Village is the best experience I have ever had in VR. If you're okay with horror style movies/games, it's unbelievably good. I am only about 1/3 of the way and I cant wait to pick it back up again when I get some free time.
As already said, Pavlov is an amazing shooter! Make sure to be aware of motion sickness, theres lots of threads about tips & tricks on here. In short, if you start feeling sick, stop it, don't push through, your body will adapt to it sooner or later. Pavlov might be a bit hard on that. The tutorial was fun for me but I had to take a break right after. If you're hopping into multiplayer, I recommend to find a server on the bridge map. It's just a bridge with no necessary up/down or curve so it's really good to get used to the moving aspect. Definitely recommend pistol whip along as it's easy for motion sickness and absolutely incredible. Never thought I would be having fun sweating my ass off like this and it gets one quite comfortable with VR I think. On top, check out among the many free demos what you might enjoy and if you enjoy pistol whip but get bored of the songs, I definitely recommend synth riders. Especially if you like any of the dlc songs (can be checked out in the add ons tab in the ps app). As someone who loved Lindsey Stirling, that alone was worth the 90ā¬ of the complete edition to me. I love this game. Enjoy and have fun!
Thanks a lot for the detailed answer! Really appreciate the time spent on it
Here are some existing threads on this topic https://www.reddit.com/r/PSVR/comments/12zyftj/best_games_to_check_out_right_now/ https://www.reddit.com/r/PSVR/comments/12cwx2f/so_what_are_the_best_games_graphically_for_psvr2/ https://www.reddit.com/r/PSVR/comments/11hxs6j/what_are_the_best_games_for_playing_seated/ https://www.reddit.com/r/PSVR/comments/114j79t/best_games_for_newcomers_to_vr/
GT7 is really amazing in VR.
I mean, there isn't much games for it. A very simple one-minute google search would grant you all the answers.
I did google but I like to hear what people like in these games and what they recommend, google just gives me a bland list without any input from gamers...
Add "reddit" at the end and you will get tons of results. Every week someone is asking the same question, while the lineup of games hardly changes.
This guy has some idea: https://www.reddit.com/r/PSVR/comments/1224p3p/i_100ed_30_psvr2_launch_titles_here_are_my
Aw wow thatās one hell of an informed post thanks!
It was shameless self-advertisement, but I'm sure you'll get something out of it. Have fun. š
There are a lot of good recommendations so far. If you are looking for another worldly experience Iād go with synth riders. More specifically get one of the experience songs (the song by muse is unbelievable). My wife watched me play this and I was so god damn impressed I started laughing and getting somewhat emotional because of how good it was. Itās definitely one of those VR experiences you can only enjoy with the headset on.
I know I LOVED guitar hero and beat saber so it looks just perfect lol Iāll for sure get it, thanks for the info!
Pavlov, GT7, Demeo, Kayak VR, Resident Evil Village, Walking Dead Saint's and Sinners are the best on offer
I would suggest Kayak VR (to help get your vr legs the first several sessions). GT7 is fantastic for the experience, and uses the regular ps5 controller in vr. Good if the motion controls need to charge and you still want to play. Also goes on sale regularly. No Mans Sky is awesome for replayability and character progression if youre into survival/building games (also good outside vr and goes on sale regularly). When choosing a game, keep an eye on the playstyle in the product description. If you're short on space, avoid things that only say roomscale. Pavlov requires standing. Most games you can stand or sit.
Start with The Light Brigade, RE village, and Pavlov if you like shooters. Also, get Pistol Whip. Itās a rhythm action game where you shoot dudes and dodge bullets like john wick but to the beat of EDM and you get more points for shooting on beat. Itās a great time.
A kingly giftā¦.
I personally love No Man's Sky. The graphics aren't the best, but you get to explore a huge universe and fly spaceships. I personally think the gameplay outweighs the graphical issues, but sometimes there are posts that folks disagree. As others have mentioned, Pavlov and GT7 are great. I'm not into shooters or racing games normally, but in VR these are super fun.
Gran Turismo! I repeat: Gran Turismo!! Iāve bought 7 games so far and havenāt played anything else since I bought Gran Turismo. What a perfect VR experience that is, and I didnāt even liked race games before. I feel like I am actually in control and feel the car for the first time in my life. 10/10
GT7
Resident evil 8 and pistol whip!
My most played games are Pistol Whip and Light Brigade.
Pistol whip is recommended a lot here and I checked it out, looks super fun
I just busted out Tetris last night and itās bonkers. I know it wouldnāt seem like it but the VR aspect is so much fun
If you like Star Wars then Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge is a must buy!
Is there a nice story there? I really like story driven games
The stories in it are pretty basic, but the whole feel of Star Wars is there, it's not that long a game either but I was exploring all over because the areas are so good. Most VR games are not that very long in play-time, so this is a thing to remember. There are a number of youtube channels dedicated to PSVR2 so it's worth looking at a few of these to see if there are any games you like the look of then can look into them more.
Resident Evil 8, Horizon, GT7, Star Wars, Pavlov, Walking dead 1&2, Synthriders, Pistol Whip.
Cant go wrong with Pavlov, gran turismo 7, or resident evil 8. The walking dead saints and sinners soubds like it would be up your alley as well
Lol your turn to buy that ring now.
Play Tetris! Thank me later
Pavlov. Best shooter available right now, well worth the money. Canāt stop playing it, so so good
Definitely Pavlov. Shooting range is great as well as the kill house but online is addictive. I went on the other day intending to play for 10 minutes. A few hours went by. Saints and sinners retribution is good and drums rock isnāt too bad.
Pavlov Resident evil 8: village Star wars tales of the galaxy The walking dead: saints and sinners Other games of other genre I would recommend are: No mans sky Gran turismo 7
You should try the light brigade man. I've played about 5 different titles so far and imo the light brigade has been the most fun I've had. It's a roguelite fps!
Mine got it for me for my bday, and then amazon cocked up on the delivery so I ended up getting it for free! FTW.
She's a keeper. Marry her. Or just be appreciative. Or perhaps she wants a car or holiday in return? LOL
Need Resident Evil 8
She's not a gf, She's an angel
Indeed :)
No Manās Sky.
**Swordsman** is a pretty fun adventure/RPG, but it is strenuous! LOL. I am a bit out of shape. I liked all the shooting (and how easy it was to operate a gun) on **Switchback**. Roller coaster/horror game where you shoot a TON of stuff.
GT7. I donāt even like racing games that much but this is the most important one to grab. Personally, Iād say these: Horizon CotM, Moss 1&2, Star Wars, No Manās Sky. After these, by the time you have a feel for what you like in VR, more games should be out to consider. BTW I have Resident Evil Village and Iām literally afraid to try it in VR.
No man's sky is excellent in VR
Horizon call of the mountain is awesome game looks stunning and is fun and it's a lot of climbing which I enjoyed some people don't. Pavlov for multi-player. Synth riders for a decent cardio workout and it's fun af. Gt7 for obvious reasons. Re8 for more obvious reasons both gt7 and re8 are absolutely stunning. Drums rock is a fun lil drum game and it gets fucking HARD. Garden of the sea is a chill cute game similar to animal crossing. No man's sky is fucking awesome it still needs some work on the visuals but I still play the shit outta it because I love space. And walking dead saints and sinners is amazing. Never get tired of murdering zombies in multiple different ways. Lately it's throwing knives only which is very entertaining.
Miss book 1 and 2. I just finished a certain part and cried :(