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OhNoYouDont on 18 November 2017
SegataSanshiro said:
d21lewis said:

That's what we call "an opinion" and a hyperbolic one, at that. I'm not going to debate you. I didn't even want Skyrim until recently and I didn't even get it for the PSVR. You don't like it and that's cool.

Ah, Hyperbole the internets favorite word to try and put someone down. Not working. VR is a dumb gimmick. It's been around since the 80s. Remember VR Cafes? I do. Skyrim is bad. That's just a fact. It's badly made for an actual RPG.

What do you think a fact is?



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SvennoJ on 18 November 2017
d21lewis said:
SvennoJ said:
I'm not a fan of replaying big rpg games, it's like watching a movie with someone next to you continuously spoiling the plot. Skyrim isn't the greatest rpg either.

However as the first full blown rpg in VR, it's simply amazing. Yeah it looks like a ps3 game with low-res textures, last gen lighting, low detail polygon models and plenty pop in everywhere. It does have some things over the ps3 version, more foliage, much much faster load times and most importantly a rock solid fps.

The low detail quickly fades into the background though, and that's coming from playing GT Sport in 4K HDR right before. Being in the world changes the game, also thanks to the excellent motion controls. I was skeptical about the use of the move controllers at first yet now I don't want to play without them. It could still use a patch to enable actual smooth turning (it's now smooth in 10 to 90 degree steps per button click, kinda missing the point there Bethesda...)

Motion controls make the game a new experience. Using the bow as fast as you can draw, aiming spells, hitting two enemies at once, shield bash, simply point at what you want to pick up. It also allows for some 'creative' gameplay. Hide in a cage and stick your arm out for free hits on some high level enemy, hide in a tight space and take out a giant and his mammoth with a volley of arrows, aim carefully between beams or a crack in the wall. Plus sneaking is much more enjoyable when you can actual look around the corner, or lean in through a window to snatch something.

Even though detail is low presence is already amazing. Just try to stare a dog in the eyes in VR. Having the characters actually next to you raises the game, I'm actually paying attention to what they're saying this time.

Anyway I'm blessed with zero discomfort and will be playing it many more hours continuously without problems. GT Sport is out, finishing SMO is in danger, Skyrim VR is the new king.

You're selling me...

I literally bought Skyrim on Switch Friday and the lack of mods made me buy it on Xbox One, too(thankfully on sale for $20) I can't afford to buy the same game three times in two days... can I?

Well, once you start playing it in VR the other 2 version become worthless.... So better not buy it :p

The only problem I'm having with it currently is deciding what to do first! It includes the dlc as well, no clue where that comes in as I've never played Skyrim beyond the original game. I assume I'll run into the new content at some point.



KBG29 on 18 November 2017
SvennoJ said:

Good news, smooth turning is coming

Hey everyone! Happy launch day! We're looking into adding smooth turning with the Move Controllers in our next update. Thank you for the support and feedback. Keep it coming!
https://bethesda.net/community/topic/129867/smooth-turning-with-move-controllers-and-issues-with-weapons/36?page=2

Next patch should also fix the random drawing of weapons which can cause you to accidentally hit people and well, gets messy fast.

This is great news. Got a few things to do before I get any deeper into this game, probably better finish Zelda 1st. Hopefully they will have the patch ready by christmas time. This will complete the package for me as far as controls go.



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aLkaLiNE on 18 November 2017

I gotta admit, I've been an advocate for VR having seen its potential since the first gear VR iteration came out. But the price has always been the barrier to jump in, alongside the lack of full fledged games. Hearing all the talk about Skyrim VR and GT Sport has pushed me into consideration territory which is a dangerous territory for my consumerism ass to be in. The timing of these price drops on the hardware too make a compelling arguement. Plus, I've never played an elder scrolls game (: this might be the time for me. Isn't the headset only $200 on cyber Monday? (Minus camera and move controller)



Lafiel on 18 November 2017
aLkaLiNE said:
I gotta admit, I've been an advocate for VR having seen its potential since the first gear VR iteration came out. But the price has always been the barrier to jump in, alongside the lack of full fledged games. Hearing all the talk about Skyrim VR and GT Sport has pushed me into consideration territory which is a dangerous territory for my consumerism ass to be in. The timing of these price drops on the hardware too make a compelling arguement. Plus, I've never played an elder scrolls game (: this might be the time for me. Isn't the headset only $200 on cyber Monday? (Minus camera and move controller)

unfortunately GT Sport's VR mode is extremely limted - just 1 AI enemy, which seems to be no challenge whatsoever and lap times afaik aren't recorded either

@ thread)

btw I propose that our responses to SS in VR threads should simply be "whatever, dude"

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SvennoJ on 18 November 2017
aLkaLiNE said:
I gotta admit, I've been an advocate for VR having seen its potential since the first gear VR iteration came out. But the price has always been the barrier to jump in, alongside the lack of full fledged games. Hearing all the talk about Skyrim VR and GT Sport has pushed me into consideration territory which is a dangerous territory for my consumerism ass to be in. The timing of these price drops on the hardware too make a compelling arguement. Plus, I've never played an elder scrolls game (: this might be the time for me. Isn't the headset only $200 on cyber Monday? (Minus camera and move controller)

Yeah, what Lafiel said, don't get psvr for GT Sport. I love VR, but have hardly touched the VR mode of GT Sport. It's not only limited to 1 AI opponent, also limited far fewer options per track and only 2 laps per track. Besides that the cockpits of the race cars are kinda glitchy, plus the viewpoint isn't linked to the car which is very weird on rally and banked tracks where the car rotates around you while your view stays level.

Dirt Rally however, does everything right! Plus RE7 (more free content coming in December) another full game that you can't miss. You can play those and Skyrim with just the DS4 controller. Skyrim VR is better with move though, plus that gives you reason to get Superhot VR. It's not very long but so worth getting.

So far Skyrim VR doesn't have a pro patch yet, already looks great on the base ps4. RE7 does take advantage of the pro. $200 for the headset is a steal. If I see that here I might be tempted to pick up another one as an insurance policy. One for the kids, nice clean one for me lol. Skyrim bundle is CAD 580 here, camera plus 2 move included. Not a bad deal considering it was 699 before with vr worlds. Standalone still 400 (was 500)



KratosLives on 18 November 2017

i'll wait till ps5 comes out before i get in VR. Imagine fallout in VR!



Kerotan on 18 November 2017

A killer app for psvr. I can see that bundle selling a lot this holiday.

If you don't want to pay full price then don't. It will be half price on psn before long



aLkaLiNE on 18 November 2017
SvennoJ said:
aLkaLiNE said:
I gotta admit, I've been an advocate for VR having seen its potential since the first gear VR iteration came out. But the price has always been the barrier to jump in, alongside the lack of full fledged games. Hearing all the talk about Skyrim VR and GT Sport has pushed me into consideration territory which is a dangerous territory for my consumerism ass to be in. The timing of these price drops on the hardware too make a compelling arguement. Plus, I've never played an elder scrolls game (: this might be the time for me. Isn't the headset only $200 on cyber Monday? (Minus camera and move controller)

Yeah, what Lafiel said, don't get psvr for GT Sport. I love VR, but have hardly touched the VR mode of GT Sport. It's not only limited to 1 AI opponent, also limited far fewer options per track and only 2 laps per track. Besides that the cockpits of the race cars are kinda glitchy, plus the viewpoint isn't linked to the car which is very weird on rally and banked tracks where the car rotates around you while your view stays level.

Dirt Rally however, does everything right! Plus RE7 (more free content coming in December) another full game that you can't miss. You can play those and Skyrim with just the DS4 controller. Skyrim VR is better with move though, plus that gives you reason to get Superhot VR. It's not very long but so worth getting.

So far Skyrim VR doesn't have a pro patch yet, already looks great on the base ps4. RE7 does take advantage of the pro. $200 for the headset is a steal. If I see that here I might be tempted to pick up another one as an insurance policy. One for the kids, nice clean one for me lol. Skyrim bundle is CAD 580 here, camera plus 2 move included. Not a bad deal considering it was 699 before with vr worlds. Standalone still 400 (was 500)

Dirt rally is really, really hard. Which is a problem because I refuse to play without manual shifting and all assists off. Still have the game but it's just collecting dust, not sure how much VR can change that without investing in a racing wheel setup as well.



SvennoJ on 19 November 2017
aLkaLiNE said:
SvennoJ said:

Yeah, what Lafiel said, don't get psvr for GT Sport. I love VR, but have hardly touched the VR mode of GT Sport. It's not only limited to 1 AI opponent, also limited far fewer options per track and only 2 laps per track. Besides that the cockpits of the race cars are kinda glitchy, plus the viewpoint isn't linked to the car which is very weird on rally and banked tracks where the car rotates around you while your view stays level.

Dirt Rally however, does everything right! Plus RE7 (more free content coming in December) another full game that you can't miss. You can play those and Skyrim with just the DS4 controller. Skyrim VR is better with move though, plus that gives you reason to get Superhot VR. It's not very long but so worth getting.

So far Skyrim VR doesn't have a pro patch yet, already looks great on the base ps4. RE7 does take advantage of the pro. $200 for the headset is a steal. If I see that here I might be tempted to pick up another one as an insurance policy. One for the kids, nice clean one for me lol. Skyrim bundle is CAD 580 here, camera plus 2 move included. Not a bad deal considering it was 699 before with vr worlds. Standalone still 400 (was 500)

Dirt rally is really, really hard. Which is a problem because I refuse to play without manual shifting and all assists off. Still have the game but it's just collecting dust, not sure how much VR can change that without investing in a racing wheel setup as well.

I find it much easier in VR and I play with the DS4. Judging braking distance, speed and how the car sits on the track is much easier. I could not keep the car on the road in the hill climb stages, in VR, beat it in one try. I traded my copy back in before, bought a new one for VR, much better in VR.

Just did a 5 hour session with Skyrim, I'm tired lol. Some of the fighting can get intense.