Published: 2018-11-13, Author: Matt , review by: Gamingnexus.com
Abstract: My PSVR headset has been gathering dust lately. Nothing has really interested me in Sony's VR peripheral, but then this week I received a hotly anticipated title by From Software. Titled, Deracine, which, going by the pedigree, and the memes, one would ex...
Published: 2018-11-13, Author: Chris , review by: gaming-age.com
Abstract: Hidetaka Miyazaki, best known for his work on the stellar PS4 title Bloodborne, has once again proved he is a master storyteller. Déraciné is a new VR experience that will guarantee to hook you in and leave a lasting impression.As the story begins, you ar...
FromSoftware's foray into VR is as fascinating for its storytelling ambitions as it is disappointing in its overly familiar gameplay. Intriguing mechanics are just waiting to be taken advantage of, but the act of playing Déraciné never rises above other...
Great control scheme makes exploration simple and comfortable in VR, Impressive visual detail supported by a somber, beautiful score, Puzzles that require attention to detail and are satisfying to solve...
Even if puzzle variety is lacking, Frequent time jumps get incredibly confusing to follow and severely hamper the final two chapters, Disappointingly rare uses of the most interesting player abilities, Little room to break from the game's rigid structu
Published: 2018-11-05, Author: Kai , review by: wccftech.com
Foreshadowing and lore hints scattered throughout if you explore, Some puzzles are openended with different solutions, Easylistening cello and symphonic soundtrack to guide your way, Very comfortable in PSVR (Snap and teleport to move, turn in wedges)
No chapter select if you miss a coin, Time manipulation underutilized in some chapters, PS Move Controllers required
GAME INFODéracinéNovember 6th, 2018Platform PlayStation VRPublisher Sony Interactive EntertainmentDeveloper From SoftwareDéraciné is not only From Software's first foray into PlayStation VR, but also the first title helmed by Hidetaka Miyazaki in quite so...
Published: 2018-06-16, Author: David , review by: venturebeat.com
Abstract: If you told me a week ago that From Software, the legendary developer behind the Dark Souls series and Bloodborne were making a PSVR game I'd absolutely expect it to be one of the highlighted announcement's as Sony's annual E3 press conference. Unfortunat...
Published: 2018-12-10, Author: Jordan , review by: dailystar.co.uk
From Software's brilliant world-building creates a distinct, intriguing melancholy, The orchestral score is absolutely divine and supplements the enrapturing morose vibe, Tinkering with the detailed objects can be interesting thanks to brilliant textures
VR controls feel prehistoric and break immersion, An incredibly vague story that never quite delivers on its initial lofty promises, The tedium of the puzzles and exploration often become too much when coupled with the tiring nature of VR, enabling an unf
At its best, Deracine it has a certain ‘je ne sais quoi' to it that you can't quite put your finger on, but the mirage falls through eventually as you tire of the gameplay. I feel like this is a game that was perhaps too ahead of its time to be properly r...
It's still hard to know what to make of Déraciné. It's boarding school setting is a work of art, but you're oddly limited in how you can explore it. It seems to be setting up some fascinating mysteries, yet the early puzzles I've seen seem either too mund...
