Mr. PSVR-2
When we last left, we were just trying to get the interview. We explored the firehouse; we got to see Ecto 1 and, yes, sit at the end; we even got to use a trap and saw something with wings. Well, if you made it this far and you have not run off yet, it’s time to answer the call of Ghostbusters Is Hiring: Showdown for PlayStation VR.
When Ghostbusters Is Now Hiring: Showdown starts, you are on a balcony looking down at the city. A call is made to the Ghostbusters, and if you pay attention to the greeting of the Ghostbusters line, you might recognize a familiar voice. The caller is letting you know that something is happening in the city. Then, while the call is going, you might just see a certain winged creature causing some chaos.
As you are in the Ecto-1 racing to the scene, feel free to look around on the inside. I applaud the detail presented here. I actually felt like I was there, but the ride is short. I wish it were longer, but this is not what this episode or act is about. As you get to the scene, you might also be familiar with your ghost host from episode 1. I do like the fact that Sony Pictures Virtual Reality added something new here, but at the same time, bringing what we know and love back for round two.
You see, in episode two, you will need both of those Move controllers again, as you will be blasting creatures, ghosts, and other crawling things. I do think it’s a really nice touch that when you are blasting out the stream; the environment interacts. Just try to see what happens to the trees. It’s the small yet great experiences that are thrown in to show you how powerful the tools that you have can actually feel and be in Virtual Reality.
As you are blasting flying creatures, the ghost-type zombies are coming out at you. But something is going on when you zap them. A goo will come out if you start moving towards Echo 1. The more you destroy, the more there is. But you can’t worry about that now. You have to be quick, as you are now a Ghostbuster, and you have to bust some ghosts.
But I don’t want to spoil too much. But remember that scene in Ghostbusters where Ray thought of something, and Peter asked what he did? Then we heard it. It came walking with such a strut…with such a force that you knew you were in for something great. We heard those thunder-pounding steps, and once we saw it, we had that feeling inside…that smile so wide? For me, playing Ghostbusters Is Hiring: Showdown lives up to that moment, just like I felt when seeing it in the movie.
But like Ghostbusters Is Now Hiring: Firehouse, Ghostbusters Is Now Hiring: Showdown is short. I don’t know if there will be an episode 3. I, for one, hope so. All we can hope for is that somehow, maybe, this is a preparation for something bigger in VR.
Ghostbusters Is Now Hiring: Showdown is out now for PlayStation VR on the PlayStation Store. A review copy was provided. If you bought Act 1, then do yourself a favor and just go in it for the ride. This is Ghostbusters after all. If you are interested in Ghostbusters Is Now Hiring: Firehouse, please check out the review.
If you are looking to get both Act 1 and Act 2, there is a combo deal going on at the PlayStation Store.
In case you missed the trailer, please enjoy. Until next time, don’t be afraid of no ghost.
In case you missed the combo trailer, please enjoy. Until next time, I am going to go bust some more ghosts.
