Virtual, Virtual Reality (PSVR) Review

From the start you’ll realize that the game is very polished and highly detailed.  The vivid colours and smooth graphics is indeed a treat to the eyes.  The environment is very large scale and most of the set pieces are large scale rooms that do an amazing job of making you feel the sense of scale.  You do feel like you actually in the game world. 

The premise of the game is that in the near future, most jobs have become automated and thus humans have lost all purpose for their existence.  In this time of need, a savior arises in the form of a company called Activitude.  Activitude is a Virtual Labor System that matches humans with A.I. clients.  These clients however, have needs that only humans can fulfill.  

Virtual Virtual Reality can be described as taking the best parts of games like Job Simulator and Accounting+ and combining them into something that just works.  The gameplay comprises the completion of a sequence of tasks for each of the A.I. clients, who would then score your performance.  When each task is completed you are taken back to a hub world where your guide Chaz (that’s the robot with the single eye) would comment on your performance before setting up for the next task.  Not wanting to spoil a minute of anything it has to offer, I intentionally did not include the any surprises, specific jokes or plot twists in this review.

Nothing is taken seriously, each comment from Chaz is double meaning.  The A.I. clients take every opportunity to belittle you if you don’t follow exact instructions. And the entire thing is a hodgepodge of comically weird situations, overarching conspiracies and self-doubting moments – And I have to say, I loved every moment of it.  These types of games can be a hit or a miss with audiences as they are catering for a niche of persons that would be interested in the premise they have make to offer.  Virtual Virtual Reality wins on all fronts.  The game is filled with dialog choices that all correspond to your actions.  You really do find yourself questioning your actions and thinking of what is the best action to take before you do it. 

You can play with 2 PS move controllers, which is recommended for the most immersive experience.  Or you can play with the dual shock 4 controller which is not as immersive but offers slightly more exact controls.  My biggest and only problem is with navigation.  There is no turning option mechanic to speak of, you physically turn your body to reach the periphery areas or you can tap the move button three time to do a complete reversal to face the opposite direction.  It’s not ideal and the difficulty with navigation was a bit of hindrance at times.

Whilst playing you do feel a sense of freedom and the ability to do anything you want to do within the environment.  Most objects are intractable, and the voice acting along with the over the top dialog is perfect.  Virtual Virtual Reality is definitely a must buy.  It deserves to join the ranks of the must have games released on the PSVR platform thus far.  Anyone looking for a light hearted, pickup and enjoy experience will enjoy Virtual Virtual Reality.