![]() Combine that with gorgeous lighting effects, and these are easily the best production values you’ll come across in the launch lineup for PSVR2. Things look great up close as well, with lush environments, well animated characters and awe-inspiring robo-creatures that never cease to impress with the sense of scale that VR can deliver. It’s a bit of a VR staple at this point, but Call of the Mountain offers some of the best vistas while climbing since The Climb and The Climb 2 set benchmarks in the area. The game’s not just for VR adepts though, which can be seen in a Half-Life-esque opening sequences that eases you into the game with a boat ride before throwing you in at the deep end with combat and traversal, which often comes in the shape of climbing. VR enthusiasts will definitely appreciate the degree to which you can interact with the world around you – something that Alyx was lauded for and it’s nice to see another game strive for that kind of immersion. And if you feel like painting a rock wall, then feel free to leave your mark on the game world that way as well. Now, things feel more authentic, like you can really be Ryas rather than a version of Aloy who doesn’t really feel like her.Īnd what helps a ton in making sure this is an immersive experience is the wealth of interactivity that’s on offer here – down to minute details. We think it’s a good move, because you’re playing from a first person perspective and Aloy movement style would be hard to replicate in VR. Horizon Call of the Mountain introduces a new protagonist in the shape of Ryas, a former soldier looking to redeem himself. In addition, it builds on the world that has been established in Zero Dawn and Forbidden West and it was produced by the talented folks at Guerilla and Firestride (Astro Bot) – so it’s no wonder that anticipation was high for this one. It has the immersive qualities of a game like Half-Life: Alyx, the “oooooh” factor that Robinson: The Journey had with its large dinosaurs on the first PSVR and the climbing that turned The Climb and its sequel into demo material games. ![]() In a way, Call of the Mountain feels like a “best of” title in the world of VR showcases. Obviously we couldn’t pass this one up – here’s our review. With a launch lineup that features a lot of ports for existing games, the big first party showcase for PlayStation VR2 is Horizon Call of the Mountain – a platform exclusive that shows off the kind of experience that Sony’s new headset can deliver in the right hands. ![]()
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