Best PlayStation VR Games You Must Give a Try
In the immersive world of PlayStation VR games, virtual reality meets cutting-edge gaming experiences. VR games offer diverse adventures, from heart-pounding action to mind-bending puzzles (and everything in between 🙂).
VR gaming was a life-changing experience for me. I was amazed by the technology, and more than once, I loudly said, “No ***** way…”. It brought back childhood dreams of immersing myself in a game and living in a reality that everything is possible. No matter how much I describe it, VR gaming is one thing you must experience to grasp its full impact.
If I could convince you to play or if you are another fellow VR gamer, I prepared a list of 7 PlayStation games I recommend.
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1. Resident Evil 4 Remake
My Rating: 4 / 5
Genre: Survival horror
Resident Evil 4 translates seamlessly to VR, an impressive fit considering its original third-person format. Experiencing it for the first time in VR, especially the boss fights, I truly enjoyed it. VR enhances the sense of scale, and facing off against some enemies is terrifying. It includes elements of horror and action, with intense gameplay and adrenaline-pumping moments.
If you have a PSVR2 and haven’t tried this game, it’s just the right time.
| Knife Parry System | The new knife Parry feature enhances combat fluidity, allowing players to deflect attacks and break free swiftly, giving the game a modern touch. |
| Gems For Trading | Now, gems collected during your journey can be traded for extra items, broadening the game's currency options. |
| Crafting | Players can gather and craft their own supplies Instead of relying solely on the Merchant for essential tools. |
| Side Quests | Resident Evil 4 Remake adds side quests found on blue parchments across the map, rewarding players upon completion. |
| Bolt Thrower | The Bolt Thrower, a new weapon for Leon, fires arrow-like ammo and explodes mines to hit multiple enemies simultaneously. |
| Attaché Case and Charms | The Attaché Case's new colors and charms provide extra benefits like boosted drop rates, aiding your quest. |
| Crouching to Sneak | Leon's new crouching ability allows him to sneak and evade detection by enemies, enhancing stealth gameplay. |
| Plus 1 Ammo Mechanic | Certain guns in the Remake can gain an extra shot per magazine by reloading, even when fully loaded, at the expense of one bullet from your current ammo. |
2. Gran Turismo 7
My Rating: 3.9 / 5
Genre: Racing simulation
GT7 offers an absolutely perfect gameplay. Driving in this game feels so satisfying it’s crazy. GT7 is worth the price. It’s a great game to jump on, have a race, drive around, and enjoy an insanely extensive collection of highly detailed and unique cars and diverse international tracks.
| Dodge SRT Tomahawk X VGT | - Power: 2,586hp - Price: 1 Million Credits |
| Jaguar VGT SV | - Power: 1,876hp - Price: 1 Million Credits |
| Bugatti VGT | - Power: 1,626hp - Price: 1 Million Credits |
| Dodge SRT Tomahawk GTS-R VGT | - Power: 1,449hp - Price: 1 Million Credits |
| McLaren VGT | - Power: 1134hp - Price: 1 Million Credits |
3. Synapse
My Rating: 3.5 / 5
Genre: Action
I’ve finished Synapse recently, and I must say this standout PSVR2 exclusive is really an excellent game. You should buy it or at least wishlist the game.
Synapse is built on Fracked’s arena shooter mechanics, adding an excellent roguelike system. While short at 3 hours on standard difficulty, higher levels promise more challenge and over 8 hours for a Platinum. It’s worth every minute!
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| - Fantastic action | - Roguelike loop |
| - Wonderful art style | - Could have more levels |
| - Visceral telekinesis |
4. Beat Saber
My Rating: 3.7 / 5
Genre: Rhythm
Below are reasons why I added Beat Saber to my list of must-play VR games:
- It’s intuitive; even non-gamers grasp it instantly – you just slice cubes with a glowing stick, replicating real-life movements.
- Cutting cubes provides immediate visual, auditory, and tactile feedback, triggering an instant endorphin rush. You know if you’ve succeeded right away.
- High contrast, vibrant colors, and immersive resolution/frame rates make its design simple yet captivating.
- Music aids in learning cube patterns and adds stimulation, making it accessible to non-gamers who may recognize the songs.
- The game offers scalable difficulty levels, catering to beginners and expert players alike, allowing adjustments to match your skill level.
- It’s a great, satisfactory workout.
| Game Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Campaign | 51 levels of songs and challenges |
| Solo | Individual play |
| Party | Mode for groups of people |
| Multiplayer | Online competitive play |
5. Pistol Whip
My Rating: 4 / 5
Genre: First-person shooter
This game is fantastic if you want to have a fun workout or compete with your kids! It makes you sweat, and I believe me when I say you can’t help but dance the whole time while playing it. The music is killer, and the visuals and the rhythm are top-notch. So, if you want to exercise but don’t feel motivated, this game is great for you.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| - Exceptional performance and visuals | - Doesn't explain unlocking tracks well |
| - Thirty trackse | |
| - Headset haptics/adaptive triggers | |
| - Tons of replay value |
6. Until You Fall
My Rating: 4.1 / 5
Genre: Hack-and-slash roguelike
Until You Fall stands out as a premier VR roguelike, boasting highly engaging and addictive gameplay. I purchased the game a few years ago and still frequently return to it. It’s remarkable how the gameplay hours in Until You Fall rival those in my Steam library, with over 150+ hours invested.
The stunning visuals and sounds, and the variety of weapon builds and combos make it a must-have for fans of fighting games!
Below are some tips worth checking:
- Upgrade the soul fire ability for more power during runs; it becomes much stronger at level two.
- Use Stasis Strike to isolate you and your enemy, prevent a fatal attack, or create breathing room while surrounded.
- Look out for Arcane and Stalwart traits; Arcane doubles the weapon ability generation, while Stalwart grants +2 hearts per socket.
7. Walkabout Mini Golf
My Rating: 4.3 / 5
Genre: Casual, sports
Though I’m not particularly a mini-golf fan (honestly, I’m not a golf fan at all), the game proved surprisingly enjoyable. Its tranquil world design and smooth mechanics offer a relaxing virtual escape, akin to the satisfaction of hiking or going to the mountains.
It’s a relaxing yet exciting game to play with friends and family, offering ample replay value. I would note that DLC levels are notably superior to the original ones, so I advise you to opt for the full pack.
Here are some tips for this game:
- You can play the front 9, back 9, or full 18 holes on all courses, with separate high scores tracked for each.
- On each Hard course, you can unlock a themed putter via a ‘foxhunt’, a clue-driven journey leading to hidden corners beyond the typical 18 holes.
- Press ‘X’ anytime for an aerial view scorecard.
- Resume or reset ball hunts and foxhunts anytime; progress persists across visits, allowing multiple runs on the course.
- Consulting the map screen aids foxhunts; swiftly navigate to any hole by pointing at the number.
