Something For The Weekend: PlayStation VR Discounts Across The Board

Once again its time for another entry of Something for the Weekend, the weekly series where VRFocus bring you a number of deals on virtual reality (VR) titles. September moving along nicely and though the weather in the UK doesn’t seem to know what it wants to be, that doesn’t stop the deals on VR titles from coming. This week we have a look at the PlayStation Store to list some of the best deals currently available. This includes mind-bending puzzle adventures, charming tales about friendship and even going for a dive, there is sure to be something for everyone. As always, be sure to check back every weekend for even more deals right here on VRFocus.

18 Floors

Experience a suspenseful and thrilling VR puzzle adventure in this title that will have you traveling to a time-bending black hole to discover the true identity of Andrea, Queen of Noah Star. Along the way you will also come face-to-face with a galactic conspiracy and need to try and keep yourself focuses on this fantastic journey that will require puzzle solving skills and focus.

18 Floors is available now for £7.99 (GBP) down from the usual £11.99.

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Unearthing Mars

“As Co-Pilot of the retrieval team, the player will have the full experience of a space explorer on Mars. Unearthing Mars provides hours of unique gameplay experiences, ranging from navigating a landing craft through a sandstorm to driving a Mars rover. From puzzle-solving to first-person shooting, the game will allow players to resolve challenges from a variety of game genres.”

Unearthing Mars is available now for only £4.99 (GBP) down from £11.99.

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Along Together

Become a kid’s imaginary friend in this charming title that will see you guiding them through extraordinary worlds in a journey to find their missing dog. Players will need to harness the power of imagination to lift trees, move boulders, power incredible machines, and create new paths where there are none to follow. Along Together is a charming experience that will be sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.

Along Together is available now for £7.99 (GBP) down from £15.99.

SUPERHYPERCUBE

SUPERHYPERCUBE seems like the love child between Rez Infinite and Tetris, psychedelic, neon rich visuals with a puzzle mechanic that’s difficult to put down. If you’re after something that little bit different for your HTC Vive this holiday season, take a look at SUPERHYPERCUBE.” – Read VRFocus’ Senior Staff Writer Peter Graham’s review of SUPERHYPERCUBE.

SUPERHYPERCUBE is available now for £4.99 (GBP) down from £11.99.

The Walker

The Walker

The Walker was selected for the China Hero Project by Sony, representing the highest level of Chinese game development. It also received the 2017 Golden Plume award for Best VR Game. A VR action-shooter, The Walker offers a unique 360° all-directional monster-slaying experience for FPS and zombie fans. The story takes place in old Shanghai, where undead exorcists have traditional weapons at their disposal, as well as magical Chinese talismans.”

The Walker is available now for £9.99 (GBP) down from £15.99.

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Sneaky Bears

The world is under attack and it falls to you to save the day. When a horde of evil teddy bears lead by an evil mastermind bear named Frank come for you, it will take all sorts of weapons to be able to stop them and put an end to the evil plan that they have started. On your mission you’ll also need to rescue the innocent Panda teddy bears that Frank and his minions have taken hostage as well so get ready for a fight.

Sneaky Bears is available now for £3.69 (GBP) down from £11.99.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR

“The achievement made by The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR is one by way of both hardware and design to capitalise upon this. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR’s level of immersion is simply fantastic, and while Bethesda Softworks could well have gone the route of DOOM VFR and created a shorter spin-off experience, developing a brand new The Elder Scrolls instalment specifically for VR would have taken many years and far too much in the way of resources for what is still a nascent audience. As it stands some may find the price point of the videogame a bitter pill to swallow, but for those who dreamed of a truly immersive role-playing experience, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR is simply the best opportunity available today.” – Read VRFocus’ Editor Kevin Joyce’s review of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR is on sale now for £24.99 (GBP) down from £49.99.

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Floor Plan

Looking for a puzzle adventure videogame that place place entirely inside an elevator? Then this is the one for you. Go floor to floor, find items, and meet a bizarre cast of characters and discover the relationships between the different things in the building to uncover the secrets within.

Floor Plan is available now for £2.99 (GBP) down from £4.99.

RollerCoaster Legends

RollerCoaster Legends

“Speed off on an eight-minute rollercoaster journey only possible in virtual reality. Visit the Temple of Poseidon, the River Styx, Tartarus, and the Palace of Hades, by zipping up and down daring drops and twists while sitting on your couch. RollerCoaster Legends is a mythology based rollercoaster featuring icons from Greek mythology, including the Minotaur, Kronos, Charon, and Hades. Enjoy the thrills of a gigantic rollercoaster in a location only possible to visit through your VR headset.”

RollerCoaster Legends is on sale now for £2.49 (GBP) down from the usual £3.99.

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Gran Turismo Sport

Get ready to feel the thrill of driving and the dizzying rush of acceleration as you get behind the wheel of the worlds fastest cars in intense races. Do you have what it takes to become the master of the sport and raise through the ranks to become the greatest racer there ever was? Gran Turismo Sport offers a truly immersive way to experience Motorsport’s and is a must have for fans.

Gran Turismo Sport is available now for £15.99 (GBP) down from £49.99.

That is all for this week but remember that VRFocus gathers all the best sales and deals every week, so check back next weekend at the same time to discover more.

Chinesischer Horror-Shooter The Walker für PlayStation VR (PSVR) erschienen

Auf der letztjährigen ChinaJoy Expo in Schanghai kündigte Sony einige vielversprechende Adaptionen von asiatischen VR-Titeln für den Westen an. Darunter der chinesische Horror-Shooter The Walker für PlayStation VR (PSVR), der seit dem 6. Juli erhältlich ist.

The Walker für PlayStation VR (PSVR)

Das chinesische Entwicklerstudio Haymaker veröffentlichte vor Kurzem die westliche Adaption von The Walker für PlayStation VR (PSVR). Der VR-Shooter versetzt euch in ein Fantasy-Setting in das historische Schanghai. Als Urahne einer legendären Familie von Schwertkämpfern müsst ihr euch einer dämonischen Armee entgegenstellen, um die Vernichtung der Welt zu verhindern. Dafür steht euch nicht nur eure scharfe Klinge zur Verfügung, sondern zudem zerstörerische magische Kräfte, die ihr in zahlreichen Zaubersprüchen auf eure Feinde entladen dürft.

In First-Person-Perspektive dürft ihr sowohl im Nah- wie auch im Fernkampf antreten. Mit eurem Langschwert zerhackt ihr die bösartigen Untoten, doch müsst währenddessen stets auf die gegnerischen Angriffe achten. Dabei sind akrobatische Fähigkeiten gefragt, um den verheerenden Stößen der dämonischen Widersacher auszuweichen. Auch das Parieren mit eurer Klinge ist möglich. Im Fernkampf setzt ihr dagegen auf Pistolenkugeln und Zaubersprüche, um aus sicherer Distanz den Feinden den Garaus zu machen.

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Zur Individualisierung und Aufwertung eurer Waffen dürft ihr auf verschiedene magische Amulette zurückgreifen, die ihr während eures Abenteuers findet. Die chinesischen Relikte verzaubern euer Schwert mit besonderen Eigenschaften und erhöhen dadurch eure Angriffskraft.

Der Singleplayer-Modus offenbart drei verschiedene Schwierigkeitsgrade und führt euch in fünf verschiedenen Maps durch die Geschichte. Neben der Kampagne steht zudem ein Tempo-Modus zur Auswahl, der euch im Wave-Shooter-Stil gegen zahlreiche Feinde antreten lässt.

The Walker für PlayStation VR (PSVR) ist für 19,99 Euro im PlayStation Store erhältlich.

(Quellen: Venture Beat | Video: PlayStation Youtube)

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Two New Horror-Themed PlayStation VR titles On Sale Today

Though Halloween may be still some month away, Sony and publisher Winking Entertainment see no reason to stop the scares from coming, and how released two now PlayStation VR horror titles which both feature themes taken from Chinese folklore.

Though both titles are said to be very different, they share some similarities in where they take their themes and inspiration from, and both are out now for PlayStation VR users to download from the PlayStation Store.

The first title is called The Walker, and is a first-person shooter set in a version of old shanghai which has been infested by zombies. The players of course has a modern firearm at hand to dispose of the undead, but also has the option of a more visceral approach by using a sword for melee combat.

Players will be able to tap into the power of Chinese talismans to use elemental buffs that can be applied to both long-rang and short-range weaponry. Users will need to develop tactics for battling against monsters hiding behind shields, or those wielding swords of their own. Players can even uncover the secret of how to use the talismans to hurt elemental projectiles for an extra advantage.

The second title is called 18 Floors, which is an atmospheric escape room style puzzle-adventure which is set in a strange and surreal space where a series of interconnected puzzles must be completed in order to escape from a sealed room.

18 Floors is planned to become part of a larger series, though the current release features two levels and lots of rooms to explore, each with its own unique setting and style. The background for the title concerns the idea that hell has 18 levels, as portrayed in Chinese folklore depictions.

As a nod to the inspiration, 18 Floors contains quite a few references to Chinese history and culture, which the developers feel adds to the depth and atmosphere of the title.

For future coverage of new and upcoming VR titles, keep checking back with VRFocus.

Chinese VR Zombie Action-shooter ‘The Walker’ Launches on PSVR Today

The Walker (2018) is a VR action-shooter from Haymaker that puts a six-shooter in one hand and magic talismans in the other—all to fend off zombies of increasingly horrific sizes in the streets of old Shanghai. The Walker is now available on PSVR in the US; EU players will have to wait until July 6th for the game to hit PSN.

The Walker comes as a result of a partnership between Sony Interactive Entertainment and what they called “some of Asia’s most exciting developers” when it was revealed at last year’s ChinaJoy expo.

As the last remaining heir of a family of undead exorcist, you have a few weapons at your disposal: magical Chinese talismans, a magical zombie-killing sword, and of course a revolver to get those pesky crawlers that jump out at you.

Talismans let you activate elemental buffs on both long-ranged and close-ranged weapons, making it easier to break those shield-wielding monsters with a precision headshot, or blocking their incoming sword attacks. Magical projectiles help you freeze or shock your enemies in the heat of the frenzy.

The game plays out essentially as a number of setpieces, meaning you’ll have to defend each area as you are automatically telelported through the story’s stages. The Walker also features a Challenge mode and a Rampage mode for post-campaign gameplay.

Our friends over at VR and Fun posted a seven-minute gameplay video that gives you a quick peek into what the game is all about:

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New Screenshots of The Walker for PlayStation VR Wander into View

Forthcoming PlayStation VR exclusive The Walker has remained pretty elusive since its announcement earlier this year; however the reveal of a western release last month is likely to begin building the anticipation. With that, a new selection of screenshots taken from the videogame has been revealed.

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The Walker casts the player as the last known descendant of the ancient, mystical Fangxiang family, famed for their accomplished mix of swordsmanship and sorcery. A demonic army is sweeping through Shanghai and you stand alone to meet them, fighting off waves of the monstrous militia horde and battling between sweeping boss showdowns. In The Walker, players can infuse a variety of weapons with special powers stand as they attempt to stand their ground against the forces of evil.

A modern horror story in a major Asian city, modern Shanghai meets myth and magic in this epic horror combat game exclusive to PlayStation VR. The screenshots revealed from the videogame however, included below, demonstrate little of this action. Instead concentrating on a single shadowy figure for the most part, dressed head-to-toe in a black robe, and a just a single shot of one of the enemies players will face in The Walker.

The Walker promises to deliver a full 360-degree experience in a virtual rendition of Shanghai, split across six distinct districts. Players will use the PlayStation Move motion controllers to represent their hands in-game, though exactly how movement – suggested to be smooth locomotion – will be handled has not yet been revealed.

Set for release later this year, it’s not currently known whether or not the retail edition – published by Perp Games – will launch alongside the digital release via the PlayStation Store. Hopes remain high that more details will be revealed at this week’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Los Angeles, where VRFocus are on the show floor reporting back with all the latest VR news.

The Walker can be pre-ordered now via Amazon and Play Asia, despite not yet having a specified release date. VRFocus will keep you updated with any further information regarding the western release of The Walker and other VR titles from Winking Entertainment.

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PlayStation VR Exclusive The Walker Stumbling Towards North America & Europe

Winking Entertainment, developer of the hugely popular virtual reality (VR) title Unearthing Mars and the forthcoming Reborn: A Samurai Awakens, revealed The Walker, a new PlayStation VR exclusive videogame, for release in China early in 2018. Now however, the title has been confirmed for a western release, including a retail edition courtesy of Perp Games.

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The Walker is based in a time where traditional Chinese culture is on the crossroads of modernisation. The videogame combines the ancient Chinese art of exorcism with modern weapons and equipment, casting players in the role of exorcists with the ability to use Chinese paper Talismans as they battle their way through grotesque monsters and demons in order to protect the city. As the last known descendant of the ancient Fangxiang family, it rests upon your shoulders to live up to your famed lineage thanks to the ability to use mystical perks and charms to destroy all who stand before you.

A variety of customisation mechanics are included in The Walker in order to keep the gameplay fresh on repeated play. Players can combine the use of firearms and swordplay with spellcasting, giving their weaponry unique special powers. As they face-off against legions of demons, players will also find themselves going toe-to-toe with gigantic bosses with randomised attack patterns.

Winking Entertainment are promising total 360-degree movement with smooth locomotion in The Walker, as they recreate the streets of Shanghai through a core questline, mini-game challenges and boss fights. No hands-on time with The Walker has yet been made available; however it’s possible that the videogame will appear in some form at next month’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Los Angeles. VRFocus will be on the ground at E3 reporting back with all the latest VR news.

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No official release date has yet been announced for The Walker, either digitally via the PlayStation Store or the retail edition of the videogame. However, Perp Games has already made the latter physical release available to pre-order via both Amazon and Play Asia, with a suggested retail price (SRP) of £19.99 GBP. VRFocus will keep you updated with all the latest details on The Walker and other VR titles from Winking Entertainment and Perp Games.

Sony Announces 4 Asia-Developed PSVR Titles Are Coming West

Sony today announced four new titles for PlayStation VR at the annual ChinaJoy Expo in Shanghai—all of which have been confirmed to make it over to Western audiences. The games come as a result of a partnership between Sony Interactive Entertainment and what they call “some of Asia’s most exciting developers.”

Specific release dates haven’t been established yet, but the following games are said to release sometime in 2017.

Stifled

Coming from Singapore-based Gattai Games is an interesting take on the horror genre that puts you, a sight-impaired character, at the forefront. Using echolocation to reveal your surroundings, you dodge enemies that ‘light up’ when they make sound. You can even use the PSVR’s built-in mic to help illuminate the way as you clamber away to safety.

The Walker

From Chinese developer Haymaker, The Walker is a fantasy combat tale that places you in historic Shanghai as the descendant of an ancient sword-wielding, magic-using family. After the rise of a demonic militia, you’re thrown into the fray to save the world. The Walker makes heavy use of spells and charms so you can infuse weapons with special powers.

Kill X

From China-based VIVA Games comes Kill X, a claustrophobic thriller set on a secret island where human test subjects were turned into horrible mutants—all in the search for immortality, of course. Experiencing every level of monster created, the studio promises head-exploding combat, plenty of weaponry and some puzzles too.

Legion Commander

ChangYou Games is known for their martial arts MMORPGs in China, and the company has teamed up with Sony to bring out a real-time strategy game. Using special cards to cast spells on the battlefield and giving you three distinct races to choose from; Orcs, Humans and Elves, you battle against an evil overlord.

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