#ZEN PINBALL 2 PS4 REVIEW IGN TV#

A more upright display option could have helped here, but that would obviously take away from the main selling point of playing in VR here. It’s difficult to emphasise just how well the pinball experience translates to VR, but just as with the real thing, that means prolonged play sessions can lead to an uncomfortable neck as you have to look down at the table. If you’re playing via Steam VR, I’d recommend checking out the relevant discussion forums for the latest updates. There have been many complaints about the latter’s inflexibility though, with many VR controllers being incompatible, meaning that a regular controller must be used.

This is in part due to my playing the Oculus version with its standardised build so I can’t speak for the Steam VR equivalent.

#ZEN PINBALL 2 PS4 REVIEW IGN TV#

This means that you have to navigate to the TV in-game to access options, and aside from different traversal methods (teleport and smooth movement) these options were fairly limited. The most glaring of these is the odd decision to make the options screen a physical location in the gaming space rather than behind a standard button press. There are, however, some issues with the game’s presentation. Add in the online scoreboards and you have a perfect system to make you try and become a true Pinball Jedi Master.

It’s way of making the fanservice feel a genuine part of the game and also gives a more tangible system of progress to further encourage pushing your high scores further. Chasing high scores on the tables also unlocks decorations and collectables to place around the virtual space, with many requiring some real dedication to unlock. This jukebox is just one of the many aspects of the VR game room, though. All of John Williams tracks are available to unlock and play through the in-game jukebox, enabling you to immerse yourself even more thoroughly. One of the ways in which this collection really excels though is through its use of the vast library of iconic music from across the Star Wars Universe. In most cases, you’ll soon find yourself screening out anything but the table itself anyway as the ball zips around and you try to make accurate shots at specific targets. This doesn’t affect play in any real sense, but adds to the overall feeling of extreme fanservice. I loved the way that the Classic Collection included a rotating display of accurately modelled original action figures.Īround the table you’ll find specific characters standing and reacting to how your session is going, from the aforementioned Child to Emperor Palpatine himself. Many of them look very busy and confusing, but you soon learn the techniques and patterns for high scoring – especially as there are handy table guides included to teach you some of the more complex aspects. The tables themselves look great, complete with the requisite flashing lights and bells and whistles. Visually, Star Wars Pinball VR is a mixed bag.

Zen pinball 2 ps4 review ign