The launch of the PS VR2 marks the next generation of Sony’s VR gaming line. The headset has been making waves thanks to the explosive PS VR2 launch line-up which features puzzle games likeTetris Effect, horror titles likeResident Evil Village, andracing games likeGran Turismo 7. One of the biggest launch titles isHorizon Call of the Mountain, which takes Guerrilla Games’ franchise in a different direction with a new protagonist. The game is available bundled with the headset, which is a good choice, as it offers the perfect introduction to VR gaming while still being an impressive experience for veterans.
With its stunning visuals and intense combat,Horizon Call of the Mountainwill wow even the most seasoned virtual reality gamers. The game also introduces many of the PS VR2’s most impressive features, including eye tracking and haptic feedback. This makes it the ideal title for gamers who are jumping into VR for the first time with the PS VR2, as it does a great job of showing players the ropes.
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Horizon Call of the Mountain Acquaints Players With Movement in VR
Horizon Call of the MountainstarsRyas, a Shadow Carja warrior seeking redemption. The game provides a great crash course on how to get used to the movements that players will be using in many other VR games, whether it’s running, platforming, using weapons, or scaling a scary mountainside. Though these may seem like very basic movements, they do have to be relearned in VR gaming, as it is easy to get disoriented or even get hurt. Before gamers are thrown into the deep and are made to tackle massive machines, they are given ample opportunity to learn the ropes.
Call of the Mountaincan be played both standing and seated, allowing for maximum comfort regardless of what players prefer. It should be noted that whileCall of the Mountaindoes condition gamers with movement within VR, the platform has yet to standardize itself as flat-screen gaming has, so it is not unlikely that gamers will run into games that use entirely different gestures and button combinations for movement and combat. Nevertheless, the game is still great for learning the basics, such as getting used to moving in-game without running into a wall in real life, or nottripping over the PS VR2’s cable.
Horizon Call of the Mountain Is a Visual Masterpiece
Not everyone playingCall of the Mountainwill be new to VR gaming. Those familiar with virtual reality gaming also have something to gain, asCall of the Mountainshows off some of thePS VR2’s most spectacular features. Seeing Tallnecks walk mere yards away and Stormbirds soar above is something flat-screen gaming simply cannot replicate, and with the PS VR2, Sony finally has the technology to serve these experiences with the greatest visual fidelity. Using the headset’s gorgeous OLED panel which delivers 2000 x 2040 pixels per eye, it is hard to not be blown away by every marvelously rendered sight.
In just a few years, VR gaming has gone from a niche trend to a mainstream counterpart to flat-screen gaming. However, there are still some gamers who are on the fence, or who believe that VR gaming is nothing but a gimmick. Games likeHorizon Call of the MountainandPC VR titles likeHalf-Life Alyxare doing an excellent job of dispelling this notion and proving that VR gaming has something special to offer.
Horizon Call of the Mountainis available on PS VR2.
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