12-27-2018 01:21 PM
“A mind-blowing, psychedelic experience like none other.”
100 – https://www.vrfocus.com/2017/05/review-polybius/
Conclusion: "Polybius is an excellent shooter that takes inspiration from the 80s arcade scene in the best of ways. It is a finely crafted experience that only benefits from being on the PlayStation VR. It can be an intense experience, however, and one best left to relatively short gameplay sessions lest the visual overload become too much. Owners of PlayStation VR should definitely look to add this to their library, as it is one of the best VR titles on the PlayStation at present. Jeff Minter and Llamasoft have got another winner."
“‘Polybius’ turns one of gaming’s biggest urban legends into a VR classic.”
90 – https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2017/07/12/polybius-turns-one-of-gamings-biggest-urban-legends-into-a-vr-classic/?utm_term=.242cbb436347
Conclusion: "The lavish masquerade of escapism often confuses one’s sense of how a game operates. For this reason, “Polybius” makes even more sense in virtual reality, when the compression of the flat screen can stretch into the distance, giving speedgates, enemies and obstacles a dimensional presence that one feels more than sees, something that becomes easier to respond to by instinct. If too many games today entangle the mind with ceaseless complications, proliferating differences with only superficial distinctions in outcome, “Polybius” provides the feeling of having one’s mind washed clean for a few moments, shaken free of clutter. Its biggest reward occurs in the moment when the headset is removed and the screen goes dark, a moment when it feels possible to see everything with what feels like new eyes."
“Polybius is an excellent trance shooter which deftly delivers just enough sensory overload to thrill but not frustrate.”
90 – http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/polybius
Conclusion: "Polybius is an excellent trance shooter which deftly delivers just enough sensory overload to thrill but not frustrate. While the lack of clarity about just what’s happening on screen makes for a small but intended bump in the road, it’s the strong core gameplay – which steadily introduces interesting twists to its formula the longer you play – stellar soundtrack, and excellent PlayStation VR support that’ll blow your mind in all the right ways."
Get it here for €15/$18: https://store.steampowered.com/app/906120/POLYBIUS/
EDIT: New price is €5.69 = $7? It's a steal! 😉
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01-02-2019 01:54 AM
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01-03-2019 10:20 AM
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01-03-2019 11:54 AM
01-03-2019 11:11 PM
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01-06-2019 09:55 AM
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01-07-2019 04:38 PM
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01-07-2019 11:52 PM
GrumpySoldier said:
Llamasoft?! Hahaha, talk about a blast from the past.I can still remember thinking how f**king strange 'Attack of the Mutant Camels' was on C64 when I was a kid.Given all the good reviews, my only question is: Do I buy it now or wait for a sale?
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01-08-2019 03:48 AM
RuneSR2 said:
I'd recommend to buy it now - it's not expensive, you'll support Minter (so he can make even more awesome VR games), and currently Polybius is the game I play the most.
01-08-2019 04:18 AM
GrumpySoldier said:
RuneSR2 said:
I'd recommend to buy it now - it's not expensive, you'll support Minter (so he can make even more awesome VR games), and currently Polybius is the game I play the most.
Ok, you've convinced me.The only reason for that question is 'cause I compare everything to Rimworld and Factorio.I paid around 30 bucks for each, so when looking at a game with a similar or higher pricetag, I have to ask myself whether it'll provide as much value for my money.And all that '80's stuff makes me feel like a dinosaur and a big kid, both at the same time. 🙂
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