PlayStation VR2 desperately needs a real blockbuster hit to fully convince people of the headset's merits. According to developer nDreams, the new shooter could be just that. Synapse .
Synapse It is currently being developed exclusively for PlayStation VR2 and will therefore fully utilize the hardware's advantages. nDream cites as an example the sheer firepower in one hand and telekinetic powers in the other. In total, this achieves the "Highlight of VR developments" from an entire decade.
"This action shooter fully utilizes the immersive potential of the hardware. Apart from peeping in and out of cover and the haptic thrill of shooting, aiming is improved by eye-tracking, allowing you to pick up and throw your enemies with little more than a sideways glance."
PLAY Magazine 05/23
Synapse nDreams places players in a beautifully abstract world with two-handed combat that evolves Fracked's acclaimed run-and-gun gameplay, featuring expressive 1:1 telekinesis in one hand and deadly, tactile weapons in the other.
Players utilize this deadly combination as they master their own fighting style to fight their way through a hostile spirit world.
“Following the success of Phantom and Fraked, we challenged ourselves to push the boundaries of VR gameplay with the power of PS VR2. The team more than rose to the challenge, and the result is a milestone release that sets the standard for our next 10 years of innovation.”
Synapse It will be released in 2023 exclusively for PlayStation VR2. The title was announced at the last State of Play along with a number of other VR2 games, on which hopes for the headset are now pinned. nDreams was previously one of the leading developers at PlayStation Home, which had to reorient itself after its demise.
I stand by my opinion: if the gaming industry doesn't finally develop and release complete games, PSVR 2 will remain a flop. What was shown looks like just another tech demo. For the money these games cost, there has to be something substantial. Take GT7, for example. Imagine Ghost Recon Wildlands, F1 23, or Call of Duty: Black Ops—all of this quality. But, of course, it has to be a fully playable game, not just these "short" demos.
Of course, VR development is complex. But that was already known before VR headsets were even unveiled. So please, if you want to sell a VR headset connected to the PS5, you have to deliver content, and if you don't, you shouldn't be surprised if sales figures fall short of expectations.
Then there's the inability to watch 3D movies. For example, like in the beginning with VR1 on YouTube. It doesn't work anymore, why?????? Or the lack of backward compatibility with VR1 games.