Guys: Start Warning PS VR2.
I spent today with the new PSVR2 game The Boys VR: Trigger Warningand I must admit that I really enjoyed it. It took me about six hours to complete the story, but I took my time, tested various powers, and generally had a lot of fun – even if I wasn’t very good at the game. It focuses more on stealth, which is not my strong suit.
The game suffers from some annoying framerate issues, and I encountered an annoying game-breaking bug during a boss fight (restarting a boss battle solved it). There’s also a fair bit of jank here and there, or some of that could just be my brain struggling to remember which powers to use and when.
The progression system works well, and the constant introduction of new powers feels natural throughout the campaign. Rather than overwhelming the player from the start, the game builds up your abilities gradually, keeping things fresh while giving you enough time to learn each power before the next one arrives.
It’s also nice to see that the developers spent time on the visual side of things. As new abilities are unlocked, changes are reflected in your hands and arms, adding a satisfying sense of progression and helping to reinforce the feeling that your character is becoming more and more powerful.
I’ve noticed that the game has been getting some criticism from other players, but honestly, I’ve never felt bored, frustrated, or angry while playing it. In fact, I was involved in the whole trip.
However, make no mistake — this is a very subtle game. You will spend a lot of time sneaking, hiding wherever you can. One of the places you’ll probably be most familiar with feels like a slight nod to Bruce Willis and the original. Die Hard – yes, there are a lot of ventilation shafts involved.
You’ll also spend less time hacking computers throughout the game. The hacking itself is pretty funny, mostly because it boils down to watching animations while your character punches away at the keyboard. It made me laugh the first few times, and the presentation is entertaining enough. The downside is that there is very little actual interaction involved. You start an animation and wait for it to finish, and since the game asks you to do this over and over again, the whole process starts to feel repetitive after a while. It’s not a deal breaker by any means, but more player involvement would have made these stages more interesting.
I should also point out that I have never watched the TV show, so I went into this blind with no prior knowledge of the characters or story.
The game is very short, but at the same time, I felt it was the right length. It never outstays its welcome, and the Platinum Trophy looks like a fun challenge for those who enjoy chasing trophies.
Using my standard scoring system, this sits on solid ground 7/10. Most of the lost points came from jank and the problems I encountered during the boss battle, which I suspect are directly related to the framerate issues. For reference, I played the game on a PS5 Pro.
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