Certain levels also have multiple paths that can be explored, increasing the replayability and offering more to surprise players, such as a stealth section through a mine full of Watchers or a highwire fight against Glinthawks.Īside from its main offering, players can also jump into the Machine Safari and take a seat back, enjoying the sights and sounds curated by the developers. Elemental arrows and crafting join the party, and will introduce new tools such as a rope dart or pickaxes that can open up new areas to explore. That’s not all with progress made, more tools become available for players to do even greater things. If you thought fighting these mechanical beasts was hard from a third-person perspective, try being in the thick of it as Ryas. Equipping the bow or the Blast Sling is as easy as reaching behind your back with either hand, and drawing arrows or pulling back bombs is exactly what you would expect if everything played out in real life. During these fights, movement becomes limited to strafing and dodging along a set line, helping players to keep their eye on the prize.
This also applies to situations when it calls for combat against some of the machines that stand in your way, and yes, that includes the gigantic and intimidating Thunderjaw. Even as a video game, those with a fear of heights might want to test the water first when it comes to Horizon Call of the Mountain. There is quite nothing like it, not even for the mainline games, that can replace being there in person, thanks to the PS VR2.Īnd when it comes to scaling heights like a master climber, the Sense controllers’ accurate tracking comes into play, allowing intuitive movement to make climbs up cliffs, jumps across gaps, and pick up objects just for the fun of it. Or check out the items of interest that can be found across the 10-hour or so adventure up close and see the details. With the headset on, wherever you look would be where Ryas will be looking, with the added option of rotating the perspective using the right stick.Īs you explore various environments, including a healthy variety of biomes and structures, stare in awe at the magnificent vistas and towering structures in the distance. The former is where most players will spend their time, getting up close and personal with a living, breathing world full of dangerous machines, tribal politics, and wrapped up in a diverse landscape that demonstrates the ability of VR to put scale into perspective.ĭepending on your preference, movement in the game can be triggered by swinging the arms with the Sense controllers or the more traditional stick control. The gameplay of Horizon Call of the Mountain can be broken down into two main components, exploration and combat. It is totally understandable to expect Horizon Call of the Mountain to be just like any of the dozens of action-adventure games out there, but the obvious difference lies in the power and features of the PlayStation VR2, which sets the stage for a more involved experience in every sense. Naturally, there are plenty of twists and turns involved, with the narrative providing an intriguing proposition whether you are new to everything or a returning fan that will get so much more out of every little reference and familiar faces. *Combined resolution.As master climber Ryas, a disgraced member of the Shadow Carja, it will be up to players to embark on a tale of redemption by uncovering the truth about recent machine attacks on the Sundom. As well as the adaptive triggers, both PS VR2 Sense controllers also feature a “grip” button to grab in-game objects. Experience varying levels of force and tension as you interact with gear and environments for a deep sense of immersion, such as when pulling back an increasingly tight bowstring.
Haptic feedback. Feel what it’s like to fire your bow, craft tools, touch different textures and travel in different terrains through precise, distinct vibrations delivered via the PS VR2 Sense controllers.Even when you’re not physically pressing a button, finger touch detection recognises how your hand is positioned, so the PlayStation®VR2 Sense™ controller can accurately replicate your hand movements.
Finger touch detection. Interact with in-game items and environments in a natural and intuitive way.Plug in your stereo headphones and pinpoint where noises are coming from with Tempest 3D AudioTech in enhanced, realistic soundscapes, as audio adapts dynamically to your position and head movements. Headset feedback. Feel subtle, responsive headset vibrations at key moments during gameplay for a deep, immersive experience.4K HDR display. Feast your eyes on vibrant, super-sharp 4K HDR visuals* that bring the beautiful world of Horizon into clear focus.
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