Mr. PSVR-2
Ninja Theory has brought us some amazing games, such as Devil May Cry, Heavenly Sword, and the most recent HellBlade, in our lives. But when I saw that they also made DEXED for PlayStation VR, I knew I had to check this one out, and I am glad I did.
DEXED is an on-rails VR game that uses the PlayStation Move controllers (you can try the DualShock 4, but the Move controllers are what you will probably want to go with on this one). One hand controls fire and the other controls ice, all while going through a dream. So yes, your dexterity will be challenged, and I find games that can do this and challenge your abilities refreshing and a welcome surprise. As you play, you will encounter Fire and Ice enemies. If you shoot fire enemies with fire, then your score will drop for a limited time, and if you shoot ice enemies with ice, it freezes your score. Simple concept…yet challenging to master.
Being an on-rails VR title, you will have enemies all around you. But what I like is you don’t have to keep pulling the trigger to shoot the enemies, but you can, in fact, hold it down to lock on to the enemies to fire. But just be careful that you do not crossfire and hit the wrong enemy with the wrong weapon. There is just that Ninja Theory feel to it when it comes to enemies coming at you that are challenging, yet satisfying at the same time. The more you play, the more you might surprise yourself with your dexterity skills, but just don’t get overconfident, as the satisfaction of your surprise may turn out to be the reality of what you are used to.
DEXED has some of the most beautiful environments that make you want to keep playing and revisiting over time. I will say the underwater levels were some of my favorites. The sound is equally as beautiful to the point that when you mix the two, it almost has this relaxation-type feel to it that you get to experience more of in the Zen mode. No enemies, just take it all in and really enjoy and appreciate the dedication and art that Ninja Theory has put in.
The main campaign in DEXED has levels that last a few minutes up to the boss battle, which has a 5-minute time limit. The Endless Arcade mode is where all the skills that you have learned will be challenged. With leaderboards that will make you want to keep coming back, all while enjoying the beautiful, immersive environments. I really do appreciate that, regardless of the virtual reality game or experience, we do have this opportunity to just get away and enter a new world, and DEXED shows how alluring all of it can be.
DEXED for PlayStation VR is out now. A review copy was provided. To learn more about DEXED, visit the page, and to learn more about Ninja Theory, visit them here and follow them on Twitter. I cannot wait to see what is next for PlayStation VR and Ninja Theory.
In case you missed the trailer, please enjoy. Until next time, I need to improve my dexterity skills.
