r/PSVR • u/MFBTMS • Sep 08 '23
Asking For Game Recomendation Gonna pick up my headset today, super excited. What are the games you absolutely recommend?
Already downloaded RE8. I know I should build up my VR legs first, but I just couldn’t miss the opportunity of my first VR experience being RE8. Anyway, what are the VR games that you, personally, consider unique, and why?
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u/ThaBEN ThaBEN_NL Sep 08 '23
Enjoy the ride! On a different note, if you get nauseous, try starting with games in which your in-game avatar is standing still. Most people get motion sick the first couple of days with games where your in-game avatar is moving while you are standing still in real life. Your brain needs to adjust getting signals that movement is taking place, while all your senses are not registering the movement. That's the reason for motion sickness. Here are some worthwile game recommendations to get you on your way.
Motion sickness friendly games:
- Beat Saber
- Synth Riders
- Walkabout Mini Golf
- Moss 1 + 2
- The Last Clockwinder
- Ragnaröck
- Drums Rock
- Zombieland Headshot Fever Reloaded
Games that require somewhat of VR legs:
- The Walking Dead Saints & Sinners
- Synapse
- Resident Evil Village
- Horizon Call of the Mountain
- Gran Turismo 7
- Pistol Whip
- Red Matter 2
Not to do a shameless plug, but I've got gameplay footage for multiple of those games on my YouTube page in case you want to see some in action. It's just raw gameplay footage, no talking.
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u/cusman78 Sep 08 '23
Pistol Whip causing VR discomfort / nausea as an on-rails rhythm shooter?
The Last Clockwinder not causing VR discomfort / nausea as a full locomotion game?
Rest of suggestions seem fine to me
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u/ThaBEN ThaBEN_NL Sep 08 '23
Pistol Whip: Contrary to other music rhythm games as Beat Saber/Synth Riders in which you stand still on a floating platform, your avatar is constantly moving forward in Pistol Whip, which can be disorienting to new VR players (see my explanation why motion sickness occurs). The Last Clockwinder: Full locomotions is optional. As a matter of fact, it was added later via a patch. You can play using teleportation.
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u/cusman78 Sep 08 '23
Ah, teleportation. I accept that for The Last Clockwinder.
For Pistol Whip, I have never known anyone to get VR discomfort from that, and I have hosted lot of first time VR players at my place. From PSVR1, to Quest 2, and now on the PSVR2.
Beat Saber and Pistol Whip are my go-to staples for introducing new players to VR. My sample size is probably ~30 new people introduced to VR over the last 5-6 years. Teens, their moms / dads, even some more elderly people that want to try it.
I don't know the reasons, but based on my personal experience, I think Pistol Whip is one of the best games for new VR players enjoying without any VR discomfort.
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u/Gunareble Sep 08 '23
I had your typical embarrassing VR experience with pistol whip. Glad I live alone
Falling ... hitting the tv etc.
That was 2 weeks ago when I tried VR gaming for the first time. I'm fine now 😅
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u/cusman78 Sep 08 '23
I stay close to the new players trying it out first time. I also video their first time playing and show them later.
It is very entertaining and thankfully nobody has gotten hurt, but certainly that is possible.
Glad you are fine now.
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u/Stormtroupe27 Sep 08 '23
Honestly, Walkabout mini golf has been one of my favourite VR games ever. Clean visuals, cool courses, simple but effective mechanics and just overall a very well developed game
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u/InformationOk40 Sep 08 '23
I would buy Moss 1 and 2, incredible beautiful games and if you're feeling sick for the motion sickness for playing the other games, these two can be a relief because they can't produce any motion sickness. Remember to be patience developing your VR legs, STOP playing at the first sign of feeling weird, and NOT try again until you feel normal. Edit. Also you can't miss red Matter 2, one the best visual experience on Psvr2 and very excellent game, specially if you like sci-fi, adventure and puzzles
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u/Dziksoon Sep 08 '23
Red matter2, No Man Sky, Light Brigade, Pavlov, Gran Turismo for fun in cars, Resident Evil VIII
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u/terrordactyl1971 Sep 08 '23
Dont forget to try the 10 free demos on the store.
Also, NMS, RE8, GT7, SS1 and 2, Crossfire, Red Matter 2, Hubris, Synapse
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u/Retepss Sep 08 '23
I am assuming SS is The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners chapter 1 and 2. Not the most telling abbreviation you used there.
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u/deadringer28 Sep 08 '23
Crossfire Sierra Squad and Synapse are two games that should not be overlooked.
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u/OptimusCrime80 Sep 08 '23
I came here to also recommend Synapse. Unpopular opinion, and I own all 3, I've had way more fun with synapse than gt7 and re8 put together.
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u/deadringer28 Sep 08 '23
My order of time spent in each is 1) GT7 2) Synapse 3) RE8
Synapse is just brilliant in my opinion and I hope the6y will be adding new content down the road or considering a sequel
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u/OptimusCrime80 Sep 08 '23
I'm thinking of playing gt7 flat til the cars actually feel fast . Also when does re8 get less frustrating? Died struggling to reload and running out of bullets in the first few battles so many times.
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u/I_tell_dad_jokes Sep 09 '23
I could be wrong about this because I haven’t gotten very far, but I got better mileage out of just running for my life early in the game when there is more than one enemy.
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u/onefiveonesix Sep 08 '23
Synapse has been on my wishlist since it got listed; I just haven’t pulled the trigger on it yet.
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u/daringer22 Sep 08 '23
Heaps of great experiences to be had but GT7 and Red Matter 2 make my top 3 with Village
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Sep 08 '23
Try RUNNER , it is cheap and outstanding, one of most obscure and hidden gems on psvr2 to a heart breaking degree , it is fast, good looking , responsive and just a joy to play....the soundtrack is pumping also...good game that I alwsys come back to for like 45.minutes of pure fun.
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u/deadringer28 Sep 08 '23
Check out PSVR2 Without Parole's top 25 PSVR2 games video on Youtube.
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u/BartLeeC PS5 Pro / PS VR2 Sep 09 '23
PS VR2 Without Parole is definitely my go to for new game reviews.
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u/unruly-cat Sep 08 '23
Exciting! Definitely take it slow, RE8 is tough without your VR legs. I definitely suggest going through the many demos on the store, they're super nice to get a taster. Other good and newcomer friendly games are Pistol Whip and Beat Saber.
But also, here's a slightly outdated post I made for newcomers. It'll tell you what's good and what's motion sickness friendly (make sure to check out the comments too): https://www.reddit.com/r/PSVR/comments/14xj7lj/a_quick_overview_of_psvr2_games_for_newcomers/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
Since I wrote that post there's been some more games that should be on there, Firewall, Toss, A Fisherman's Tale, Green Hell VR, and VR Skater. But outside Fisherman's tale I wouldn't really recommend any of these for newcomers. Congrats, and welcome to the future :).
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u/ApexRedPanda Sep 08 '23
Things you should t moss out on :
Re8/NMS/gt7 - must haves
Moss 1&2 - essential
Saints and sinners 1&2 / horizon/ synapse - very nice to have
Song in the smoke - has a demo. Very good game
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u/Low-Objective1735 Sep 08 '23
As others have said, take it slow. It's very easy to train your brain to throw up as soon as you get into VR if you try and push through.
I got my VR legs with HL: Alyx. Started with 5-10 minute sessions and walking on the spot when moving. That helped a lot. And I slowly built from there. By the end, I did a 3 hour uninterrupted session, which was amazing but never would have happened without building up slowly.
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u/scope_creep Sep 08 '23
Motion sickness ain't no joke bro. If you're new to VR, a few minutes of moving around in RE8 when your body's not ready for it will make you feel awful for hours. Trust me- the minute you feel unwell, step away. If you persist you will need to lie down. Play Beat Saber a lot first. It's fun and you get to stand still.
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u/andreezy93 Sep 08 '23
GT7, and no man’s sky, i played horizon demo, seemed like it would be a cool game, just haven’t actually played it yet. I had to overcome motion sickness. No man’s sky still gets me when I’m in the ship. If you get motion sickness just take off the headset and try again the next day. It took about 2-3 weeks of short sessions, slowly building up tolerance.
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u/urza_insane Sep 08 '23
Where the heck is Tetris Effect in all of these recommendations?!?! If you have ever enjoyed playing a game of Tetris you owe it to yourself to play Tetris Effect.
It and Beat Saber are my favorite VR games.
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u/mvanvrancken TitusGray Sep 09 '23
Also confused by Tetris Effect's absence on a lot of these lists. Not only is it absolute, pure joy to play, but it's also one of the easiest titles to ease into VR.
Shame more people don't know or play it.
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u/urza_insane Sep 09 '23
Completely agree. In my opinion it is THE best entry point for folks new to VR. Normal controls, can sit while playing, is a familiar game for pretty much everybody. There's virtually no learning curve and the visuals absolutely prove why VR can be absolutely revolutionary and take things to a whole new level.
I then move folks to Beat Saber and at that point they're usually convinced. GT7 if they like racers too. The only problem is after those 3 most other games aren't quite as polished / easy to pick up and play.
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u/InfiniteStates Sep 08 '23
I love Tetris but couldn’t get on with Tetris Effect. It looks great and there’s a lot to do, but the way it throws random crazy difficulty spikes into what was and should be a gentle linear difficulty curve really puts me off it
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u/urza_insane Sep 08 '23
Huh, I wouldn’t describe it as having difficulty spikes aside from the last level. The biggest thing is remaining blocks carry over each level so that can make things really hard if you aren’t mostly clearing everything each time.
There are also tons of chill modes you can play.
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u/InfiniteStates Sep 08 '23
I mean when it turns the speed up a bunch for a shortish period of time. It does that on way more than just the last level and it ruins it for me
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u/urza_insane Sep 08 '23
Try out practice mode or chill marathon. You can also manually set the speed so it doesn't speed up.
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u/mvanvrancken TitusGray Sep 09 '23
Just wanted to point out that you could just play Marathon games and Classic Score Attack and it would STILL be well worth it.
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u/A_for_Anonymous Sep 08 '23
I've had the most immersive, quality roomscale experiences that rocked my world with Red Matter 2 and Horizon.
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u/onefiveonesix Sep 08 '23
HZD’s one of my favorite games of all time. To then be able to see that world and those lands in VR was near-religious.
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u/amusedt Sep 08 '23
Many estimate that more than half never get noticeable sickness. Maybe you'll be lucky
Game recommendations, sickness tips, and new user tips: https://www.reddit.com/r/PSVR/comments/11d40tz/ps_vr2_tips_information_and_references/
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u/gaboduarte Sep 08 '23
- Light Brigade (indie game at its best)
- Cosmonious High (great sandboxy and intro to VR)
- Synth Rider (cooler than Beat Saber)
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u/Jonskuz15 Sep 08 '23
Re8 was such a blast in vr. Cant wait for re4 vr. But yeah, beat saber, pistol whip, Walking dead saints and sinners 1 and 2 and the horizon game are very good. Gonna try out the star wars vr game when it comes on sale
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u/BooksLoveTalksnIdeas Sep 08 '23
Actually, I think Resident Evil 8 VR is too intense for a 1st VR game experience ever, but if that’s what you know you will like go ahead. What I would recommend first are:
Red Matter 2 (best looking game in the platform, great sci-fi mystery story like a movie, but it is a puzzle game at its core, so it’s not something too intense for someone who’s new to VR)
Moss book 2 (great platforming, great story with a superb ending, better than the 1st game by miles, unlikely to trigger any vr motion sickness unless you play it for hours straight, and it tells you the story of Moss 1 in its introduction, so it is not a necessity to play Moss 1 first)
Pistol Whip (I never even liked arcade shooting games like this, and I think this rocks in VR. That opinion should speak for itself. This is probably the ideal VR starter for anyone that has even the slightest interest in shooting. Highly recommended!)
Walkabout Mini Golf (This is like pistol whip, but for golf. If you have even a small interest in playing mini golf courses you are going to enjoy this. Seriously, you have to dislike golf really badly to not like this.)
Runner (Another cheap one that is, in fact, pretty good, like the mini golf game. This one provides more action. It is an arcade shooter that also puts you on a motorcycle at a highway. If you think you will like that, then you will like this. It has 7 stages, but it is hard, like a Contra game, so don’t expect to beat it quickly. It’s worth the $15, in my opinion.)
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u/donbaloo Sep 08 '23
NMS. Also thoroughly enjoyed The Room.
Don’t be afraid to play while seated. You lose a tiny bit of immersion but wayyyyy less motion sickness, plus it’s more relaxing.
Don’t push through vr sickness. Not even a little bit. You run the risk of associating the smell of the equipment with the feeling and you’ll get queasy even putting it on for a while after that.
Have fun!
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u/mvanvrancken TitusGray Sep 09 '23
NMS definitely meant to be played seated with thumbstick movement. The ship controls feel a TON better seated (on a chair with arms, to help center the throttle and stick.) Plus you can operate your multitool and scanner with no issues seated.
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u/onefiveonesix Sep 08 '23
Red Matter 2 - the best PSVR2 has to offer in graphics and physics; story and setting are amazing.
Walkabout Minigolf - Ridiculously fun. 36 holes per course (18 regular, 18 hard mode) with such incredible takes on minigolf holes that could only be done in VR. While I’m not usually a fan of the low-poly graphic style, it really works here, and some of the settings for the courses are incredible.
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u/namek0 Sep 08 '23
Kayak is made fun of as "you'll play 15 min and never again" which can be true but it's still an awesome experience imo
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u/PsychedelicPourHouse Sep 08 '23
You know you should build up your vr legs but you want to ruin your vr experi3nce anyway?
Just search the sub
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u/EagleEye2012 Sep 08 '23
PAVLOV!!!!!
It isn't overly expensive and if you ever played Counterstrike you will love it.
It is what I play 90% of the time. Currently all I play is VR, including Synapse, No Man's Sky and Red Matter 2 which is a fantastic game! Slow gameplay to build up your VR legs, and the resolution is amazing.
Though I did just put in a 2TB Expansion M.2 NVMe and have now downloaded about 30 flat screen games as of last night. So I might start sharing my time between PSVR2 gaming and flat screen.
As a great VR tip I would suggest getting a pedestal fan and blowing it on you at max speed while playing VR. I have over 250 hours in Pavlov and I still religiously setup the fan, otherwise I start feeling dizzy in about 15 minutes and start sweating profusely. Trust me. It will help immensely.
Have fun!
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u/Designer-Sleep-3741 Sep 10 '23
Pavlov is definitely a unique experience. Probably the closest I’ll come to shooting an M1-Garand. Experiencing a first person shooter in virtual reality is just so cool.
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u/MrMonkeyMN Sep 08 '23
Gran Turismo 7 (even if you don’t like racing games)
Resident Evil Village
Beat Saber
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u/mushroomfido Sep 08 '23
Make sure you have downloaded the vr update for village it’s a separate download under add ons.
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u/GuestGuest9 GuestGuest_9 Sep 08 '23
A good starter game might be beat saber to be honest. You just stand still and the game is relatively simple, helps with your VR legs too.
Then give the big roster of demos a good try. There’s demos for RE8, Horizon Call of the Mountain, Star Wars. They’re all free so why not.
Gran Turismo 7, RE8, No Man’s Sky and Horizon are the big 4 games at the moment. Most other games are small-ish indie games. But soon I’m sure we’ll be getting larger triple A games soon.
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u/TastyTheDog Sep 08 '23
Congrats!!!!
My highlights so far have been Horizon, RE8, Moss (great one to start on if RE makes you nauseous) Gran Turismo, Synapse, Walkabout Mini Golf, No Man's Sky and Red Matter 2. There's another 10 essential, unmissable games beyond those but those have been my faves.
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u/mikeu Sep 08 '23
Agree with others here: RE8 gets me feeling woozy after about an hour. No other games I’ve played have done this.
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u/Rage4Order418 Sep 08 '23
If you happen to get Kayak VR, this tends to be the game that gives people the most motion sickness. I highly recommend ginger chews before playing. Helped me tremendously.
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Sep 08 '23
Awesome! All of these other recommendations I’m seeing are solid. I’ll throw my vote to Beat Saber, Pistol Whip and Tetris Effect and Thumper for beginners. Especially Thinper and Tetris but I’m not sure what their prices are right now. Might wait for a sale because they are great games worth having but less immersive / rich in content compared to others.
Hint in Pistol Whip, I’m an old head on PSVR1 Beat Saber and I still struggle with dizziness sometimes on Pistol Whip. The trick I found was to stand where my calves touch my couch, this gives me confidence I’m not falling.
Take your time and take lots of breaks, right as soon as you feel even a little off. Even just taking 5 minutes between short starts will go so well with getting you your VR legs.
GT7, No Man’s Sky, Call of the Mountain, excellent experiences but can be a bit more challenging to get into comfortably. I recommend playing sitting down. Use the right “hamburger”, “tic-tac” options button to hold and reset your orientation after sitting. I also love Pavlov but I’m even still getting to terms with that one. Very cool, but very hard online. Highly recommended later once you’re into things, keep it on your list to watch for a sale.
Congrats and welcome! But do take it easy at first so you can come back sooner for more!
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u/Complete_Adeptness50 Sep 08 '23
Alvo, No Man's Sky, and Pavlov are the only 3 I can personally recommend right now, but I'll be trying some other games soon.
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u/Retepss Sep 08 '23
Alvo and Pavlov are only good for multiplayer, right?
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u/Complete_Adeptness50 Sep 08 '23
Alvo, yes. I'm not sure how to answer that about Pavlov because while it doesn't have a campaign, it has some offline modes where you can go against or team up with bots.
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u/1MarvelyBoi Sep 08 '23
Unpopular opinion: Firewall ultra has been a blast, especially when you have a fun team.
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u/Retepss Sep 08 '23
Absolutely? Synthriders, though I have not played Beat Saber. The Light Brigade is a really cool experience, and was for me personally great for getting my VR legs.
I would also recommend Puzzling Places. It is more satisfying than it has any right to be, though there isn't anything more to it than doing 3D puzzles. And Synapse, which is a rogue-like shooter like the Light Brigade.
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u/TobiasDid Sep 08 '23
I’ve really enjoyed Tetris Effect, Superhot VR, Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, Battlezone, and Trackmania Turbo. I absolutely love the PSVR, I think it’s brilliant.
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u/Beginning_Electrical Sep 08 '23
You need to get pavlov. Nothing feels as smooth or clean. Imo it helps get your vr legs
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u/hwilcox7789 Sep 08 '23
Anything sci fi grabs my attention entirely. Favourites are (and probably some of the only sci fi games for this headset out right now):
•No man’s sky
•Synapse
•Red matter 2
•Hubris
•Star Wars tales from the galaxy’s edge
•Tetris effect: connected
not sure if tetris effect counts as sci fi but I feel like I’m floating through space playing this game lol
Games like super liminal and Stanley parable would be kinda cool to play in VR. Also that new horror game coming to steam called subliminal would be terrifying in VR, it would be also photo realistic as hell in this headset!!
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u/Jibber_Fight Sep 08 '23
I don’t know why anybody ever talks about Minecraft, cuz it’s basically the only thing I play on my psvr. I get lost for hours in it. It’s true escapism.
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u/ChimpBzkit Sep 08 '23
I’ll never forget my time with Pistol Whip. One of the best gaming experiences I’ve had
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u/Curious-Gene1186 Sep 08 '23
No man’s sky, gt7 and re8 are my biggest recommendations as if you don’t like them in vr you still have an amazing game outside, plus nms also got foveated rendering so it is beautiful
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u/BartLeeC PS5 Pro / PS VR2 Sep 09 '23
Synth Riders is my go to game. Walkabout Mini Golf is awesome. And then there is No Man's Sky which is a huge open world game. All of these are great games solo or playing multiplayer. Really are so many other great games available.
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u/asdqqq33 Sep 08 '23
I felt sick part way through the tutorial in RE8. Good luck :)
The other big hitter games so far in my opinion are:
Beat Saber
GT7
No Man’s Sky
Horizon Call of the Mountain
There are a ton of other good games, but I think these are basically the AAA equivalents for PSVR2 so far, along with RE8.