Just a few hours before the debut of PlayStation VR2Sony’s new virtual reality headset compatible with PlayStation 5 available from tomorrow 22 February. To the titles announced for the launch line-up, they are adding 10 moresurpassing i 40 games available at the exit.
As written on the pages of PlayStation Blog the games that will join the line-up are:
Another Fisherman’s Tale
Another Fisherman’s Tale is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning A Fisherman’s Tale. This captivating adventure takes players on a journey through a surreal world full of imaginative locations and mind-boggling puzzles.
The game’s poetic storytelling and unique VR mechanics include the ability to detach and control limbs, which makes for an incredibly immersive experience. If you enjoy imaginative story-driven games, then Another Fisherman’s Tale is for you. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of wonder on PlayStation VR2 this year.
– Frank de Brie, Global Marketing Manager, Vertigo Games
Horn
The Free Lives team is proud to bring a tremendously realistic representation of gladiatorial combat to PS VR2, just as the ancient Romans would have intended. Since we started developing Gorn, we’ve added a ton of new weapons, enemies, and modes that would-be gladiators will find in the arena, and we believe this is the best version yet! Gorn arrives on March 16.
– Ruan Rothmann, progettista, Free Lives
Nock: Bow + Arrow Soccer
Nock, the latest addition to the world of virtual reality gaming, combines the frenzy of bow and arrow action with the excitement of a big football match. Players can slide and fly across a dynamic football pitch as you use your bow and arrow to shoot the ball into the opponent’s goal.
With multiplayer ranked matches, casual custom matches, and skill-level matching, Nock offers a cross-platform gaming experience that’s easy to pick up but hard to master. Communicating with teammates is easy thanks to in-game voice chat and individual mute options. Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience like no other in Nock, coming this March.
– Max Weisel, Creator of Nock, owner of Normal VR
Hellsweeper VR
From the makers of Sairento VR and the publishers of Arizona Sunshine comes Hellsweeper VR, an intense VR experience ready to defy the laws of physics. In this game Earth physics does not exist and gravity defying movements become your new reality.
Traverse the various circles of hell and master a wide variety of weaponry and elemental magic, all while discovering absurd movements you previously thought unimaginable.
Hellsweeper VR is coming this year.
– Frank de Brie, Global Marketing Manager, Vertigo Games
Ragnarok
Greetings Viking! Do you feel like rocking? Ragnarock is a VR rhythm game to be played in single or multiplayer mode, where you command a Viking ship and compete in a competition that takes place in mythological environments. Using your two hammers, smash runes to Viking music!
Ragnarock follows the tradition of arcade games, making it easy to play but difficult to master. Only the most experienced players will be able to collect all the gold medals, rack up the best scores and put their name on the leaderboard. The multiplayer PvP game mode, open to up to 6 players, allows you to compete against friends in real time. Coming February 22nd with PlayStation VR2!
– Côme de Percin, creative director, WanadevStudio.
Runner
Born out of a love of the high-end anime aesthetic of the late 80s, Runner is a visceral arcade experience that we’re proud to bring to PlayStation VR2 on February 22nd, alongside platform-specific enhancements.
Enjoy totally free VR shooting and high-speed motorbike combat in crystal clear 4K, as well as intuitive gameplay topped off with upgradeable sidearm mods, exclusive docked cannon weapons and time-warping special moves. Experience tactile immersion with trigger haptic feedback and controller effects; with feedback from the PS VR2 headset you’ll feel every hit, impact and cannonball.
Race and cannonball your way through 9 detailed and unique levels for each game, with the dynamic soundtrack composed by Fat Bard. The game includes PREAMBLE, the interactive visual novel, fully voiced by a cast of veterans.
– Mr. Truant Pixel
Startenders: Intergalactic Bartending
Dock your space bar-icella and brew one-of-a-kind creations in Startenders: Intergalactic Bartending, featuring a fully voiced campaign, millions of drink combinations, and competitive modes with daily leaderboards. Thanks to procedurally generated rosters, you never know which recipes you’ll have to improvise.
Between shifts you have the chance to relax, build new bar equipment, obtain new ingredients and whip up your own custom concoctions. Thanks to the effects of the headset and the haptic feedback of the controller, you will be able to hear every step of the composition of the drinks as you go from bar to bar. Work hard and get ready to sweat!
Startenders: Intergalactic Bartending is offering a free upgrade to owners of the original PS VR version.
– Chris Youles, co-founder of Foggy Box Games
Sushi Ben
Sushi Ben is a narrative adventure where you have to save a local sushi restaurant from bankruptcy. But it won’t be easy! First, you’ll have to meet the townspeople and help them gain their trust. Sushi Ben features a colorful storytelling full of encounters, beautiful 3D manga-style panels, and anime-inspired graphic style.
This year, dive into a sea of intoxicating VR activities and fend off the greedy owners who try to shut down the restaurant. Sushi Ben is written by the creator of Hatoful Boyfriend. Produced by Big Brane Studios with executive production by SMG Studio, Sushi Ben was nominated for two awards at Raindance Immersive 2021.
– Brian Edward Hicks, direttore tecnico, Big Brane Studios
Swordsman VR
Swordsman is a realistic sword fighting game with historical factions and epic boss fights. Experience visceral combat against physically simulated and armored enemies capable of parrying, countering and dodging your attacks.
Approach each fight as if it were a real duel and use weapons and armor with realistic physics. Fight a kraken, use powerful weapons against bosses, explore thematic environments and discover features such as dismemberment, melee combat, progression, RPG elements and much more!
For players who own the PS VR version, Swordsman will be a free update for the first three months.
– Alek Sinn, Creative Director, Sinn Studio
Unplugged: Air Guitar
Take to the stage and live out your rock star fantasy in Unplugged: Air Guitar, coming to PlayStation VR2 on 22nd February. Play your air guitar with some of the biggest and best-loved songs from world-class artists like Ozzy Osbourne, The Offspring and Weezer. Unplugged is the game that wants you to feel like a rock legend.
Let Steel Panther’s Satchel guide you to success as you perform your favorite songs in front of ever-growing audiences.
– Frank de Brie, Global Marketing Manager, Vertigo Games
