![]() We can’t wait for people to experience the terror in our new game,” said Pete Samuels, Managing Director of Supermassive Games. Switchback VR takes everything people loved about that game and adds in a new level of horror and intensity from The Dark Pictures Anthology. “It has been an amazing journey bringing our terrifying and intense horror game, that took its inspiration from its much-beloved predecessor Rush of Blood, to the next generation of VR. Discover otherworldly vampires and escape the horrifying World’s Fair Hotel with a sadistic serial killer out for blood! Players will experience a terrifying world as they squeeze their way through the appropriately named ‘meat tube’ (caution for those with claustrophobia!) and persevere as they fight against the supernatural horrors aboard a WWII ghost ship. In fact, it's made me shout out in terror so often I’m pretty sure my upstairs neighbors are getting concerned.This horror shooter is set to take you through ancient temples, ghost ships, murder hotels, and a whole lot more. It’s a frighteningly fun experience from start to finish. Overall, if you have a solid tolerance for horror, then Switchback VR should absolutely be on your PSVR 2 wishlist. Firstly, to chase a higher score but, primarily, because each track features multiple routes so there’s no way to see everything in a single ride. You should be able to play through all the levels within four hours, but there are incentives to replay. PSVR 2 owners looking for the most value for money possible should also be aware Switchback VR is a relatively brief experience the first time through. Hopefully, this update is available soon, as the graphical and performance issues do currently mar an otherwise mostly stellar experience. In its current state, it's not a game that really showcases the power of Sony's second-generation headset.įortunately, a recent statement has confirmed that Supermassive Games are aware of the various issues, and are working on fixes to smooth over some of the disappointingly jagged edges. Overall, Switchback VR is definitely disappointing from a technical perspective. The game does such an accurate job of making me feel in genuine danger that it’s too stressful to play for long periods of time - that’s the mark of an effective VR horror game. That might sound like a negative, but it’s actually high praise. I’ve found Switchback’s levels to be so intense, that I’ve taken to playing the game in bite-sized chunks in order to decompress in between play sessions. A delightfully-creepy sequence where masked mannequins move closer towards you every time you physically blink stands out as a real highlight. ![]() There are a few times the game is a little more creative with its scares. There’s definitely an over-reliance on jump scare tactics but, thanks to the immersive power of the PSVR 2, even if you know a jolt is coming, you’re likely to finch. These sequences occur regularly and usually involve all the lights being extinguished before some deformed creature jumps out at you. However, the biggest scares come when you’re robbed of your weapons and forced to confront your fears without any means of defending yourself. Assuming you can stop screaming long enough to actually aim properly. ![]() The game gives you two pistols (Which can be upgraded for more powerful firearms at specific points in levels) and it’s your job to blast away any foes that get near your cart. Whatever you’re afraid of, you’ll probably find it at some point in Switchback VR.Īt least you have a pair of weapons to defend yourself. Throughout your descent into hell, you’ll also encounter rats, ghosts, mannequins, witches, creepy dolls and more. Each of the 10 levels is brimming with horrible enemies like slowly-rotting zombies and vampire bats emitting blood-curdling shrieks. You don’t just have to face terrifying locations either. The opening two levels set on the aforementioned ghost ship are particularly chilling. Each environment is richly-detailed and the perfect location for a scare-filled ride. There’s a rusty ghost ship, a fog-covered town, an underground temple and a hotel laced with SAW-like traps. You know the sort: the ones that have you questioning the safety of the ride while overcharging you for a bag of cotton candy.Įach level sets you on a track located in horror settings from The Dark Pictures games. The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR clearly takes a lot of inspiration from the classic Haunted House attractions you'd find at a traveling funfair.
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