Virtually Each PSVR2 Recreation Reviewed (Half 13 / Letter M)

This a part of the sequence (quantity 13) covers PSVR2 video games beginning with the letter M.

I’ve additionally begun together with details about reprojection and native FPS, following requests from the neighborhood.

I’ve had lots of people asking for extra PSVR2 critiques—and whereas this weblog has its roots firmly within the Amiga scene, VR has at all times sparked simply as a lot curiosity amongst readers. With my background and involvement in each worlds, particularly from a growth perspective, it feels solely pure to maintain overlaying each. In spite of everything, retro ardour and cutting-edge immersion share the identical heartbeat: the pure love of gaming.

If you wish to lookup the opposite articles on this sequence, then click on right here, which is able to ship you a bunch right here on the AmigaGuru avid gamers weblog.

As soon as a gamer, at all times a gamer—each title right here is judged based mostly on enjoyable, Jank and playability, not simply on flashy options or unused tech.

I’ve additionally included a trailer (if out there) for every recreation, embedded proper within the headline for straightforward entry.

MADISON VR…

Maestro…

I can’t get sufficient of rhythm video games, and Maestro is not any exception. It even helps hand monitoring — and it really works impressively effectively!

There’s loads of content material to maintain you busy, with a lot of tracks included, two free DLC packs, and two extra ones out there for buy.

Whereas there’s a little bit of jank right here and there, the sheer enjoyable greater than makes up for it. The sport makes use of reprojection, however because of the restricted digicam motion, most gamers will barely discover.

Maestro is a high-quality rhythm recreation with a delightfully bizarre setting — one which deserves a spot in each rhythm fan’s assortment. *A should purchase for followers of the style*

MARE…

The PSVR2 model enhances the expertise with spectacular haptic options, together with adaptive triggers, headset vibrations, Foveated Rendering and an non-compulsory intuitive eye-tracking-based management system.

The graphics are beautiful, notably the creative model, which stands out fantastically. Whereas the sport might really feel barely unconventional at first, every part shortly clicks into place after a couple of minutes of play.

The music and sound design create an immersive environment paying homage to the PS2 traditional *ICO*—a temper I’ve been craving for in VR video games.

At its core, MARE is a puzzle recreation the place you information a fowl, flying from level to level, whereas somewhat woman mirrors your actions to navigate in direction of the exit. This can be a serene, story-driven expertise fairly than an action-packed recreation.

Little or no jank, enjoyable recreation too, though it does get very arduous comparatively shortly, which does break the enjoyable. Pretty trying with nice sound, restricted controls. Good help of PSVR2 options aswell as unique puzzles and new areas. No Platinum trophy, Onerous to inform if it’s 90 or 120hz native, however from what I can inform, it’s native. *Really helpful for followers of ICO and puzzlers*

MASTERNOID…

Masternoid is a improbable fashionable twist on the arcade traditional Arkanoid. It feels practically excellent when it comes to gameplay mechanics and that genuine old-school vibe. As a substitute of the standard “bat and ball” setup, you’re armed with a gun and should shoot the ball your self — a intelligent and refreshing change.

The precision and sense of management really feel nice, and when you grasp the timing and accuracy wanted to hit precisely what you goal for, the sport’s true depth actually begins to shine.

It options cool retro-inspired visuals paired with an impressive soundtrack that’s arduous to step away from as soon as it hooks you in.

A free demo is offered now on the PlayStation Retailer.

Little or no jank, very enjoyable and the presentation is spot on. No concept whether it is operating in native or reprojected, however you by no means transfer the digicam which suggests it received’t be a lot of an issue anyway. *Very good recreation, a should for each retrohead on the market*

Masters Of Gentle…

One other recreation that helps hand monitoring — and it really works surprisingly effectively, too. I’d describe it as a music shoot ’em up, the place you blast away at objects in area whereas grooving to a improbable soundtrack.

It’s fantastically offered and has a big, passionate following. There’s simply one thing about it that feels highly effective — nearly majestic — as in case you’re the overlord of the rhythm itself.

Little or no jank, a great deal of enjoyable, and each the visuals and sound are top-notch. It additionally makes nice use of haptics, adaptive triggers, and foveated rendering. *A stable decide for nearly everybody — extremely really helpful*.

Math World VR…

A very shit title paired with a damaged trophy record — and sadly, the developer appears to have walked away from each of their academic VR releases on PSVR2 nearly instantly after launch, but the sport might have been simply fastened in the event that they cared.

There’s loads of jank and solely a touch of enjoyable, with zero use of any PSVR2-specific options. It seems like traditional shovelware, and the general expertise suffers closely as a result of the developer deserted the sport as a substitute of fixing its many points. *AVOID*

Max Mustard…

Mecha Get together…

This MOBA Mech rougelite won’t appear all that enjoyable at first, however I gave it an opportunity since I like mech video games in VR. Crisp and clear graphics helps quite a bit and whereas it’s reprojected it nonetheless manages to not annoy me, the sport does use DFR too.

Gradual paced recreation, a lot of totally different mechs to make use of, and yeah all of them have their distinctive weapons too which helps the replayability.

Enjoyable recreation with surprisingly little jank, I’ve to this point performed it for about 20 hours, unlocked every part too, however I maintain enjoying it. Mecha Get together appears to be yet one more responsible pleasure sort of recreation for me. 

The Japanese theme and magnificence of this on-line 3vs3 recreation did assist retaining my curiosity going, you bought group deathmatch, deathmatch, seize the flag and so forth, and yeah there are AI bots to play with if there are not any gamers on-line.

Surprisingly enjoyable for a recreation that I’ve but to see others on my friendslist play, there’s no jank, graphics use DFR and it does appear like it’s reprojected ( however unsure ). When you like gradual paced on-line area shooters the place Mechs play an enormous position, then that is for you. * Fairly good, however not for everybody *.

Steel: Hellsinger VR…

Now right here’s a novel one: a brutal motion beat ’em up that actually requires you to hit the beat — the beat of the music. Sure, suppose Guitar Hero, however with heavy steel fight. Sounds silly? Possibly at first. However when you study the rhythm and let the steel move by your veins, you’ll completely fall in love with this satan of a recreation.

Superior strikes and genuinely authentic gameplay — what might probably go incorrect?

Properly, Steel: Hellsinger has two fundamental points. First, it’s not a really large recreation. Second, it lacks most of the PSVR2-specific options it will have benefited significantly from. Visually, it appears to be like a bit tough and, actually, extra like a Quest 2 title fairly than a full PSVR2 expertise.

Nonetheless, it’s very enjoyable and has surprisingly little jank, however the blurry visuals in the end maintain again what might have been a very chic recreation.* Really helpful for Steel and motion video games, others purchase with warning*

Metro: Awakening…

I’ll always remember the launch of this one. There was a whole lot of damaging noise from avid gamers throughout all platforms, and on PSVR2 particularly the dialogue was dominated by complaints about mura. I purchased the sport at launch, however all of the moaning made me maintain off and anticipate an replace. Naturally, that replace by no means got here.

A number of months later, I lastly determined to fireplace it up—and oddly sufficient, the gritty look within the corners and the show total really added to the immersion for me.

Except for the mura, which actually by no means bothered me whereas enjoying, the standard refrain of complaints didn’t break the expertise in any respect. That’s been the case for me earlier than, and I believe different followers of the Metro sequence will really feel the identical.

Total, the sport was enjoyable, with a stable story and little or no jank. I do have one grievance, although, and it felt a bit unusual: the sport is basically a corridor-based shooter. The improbable out of doors sections that outlined the flat Metro video games are nearly utterly absent right here.

That stated, the graphics are nice, the sound design is great, and the story pulled me in proper after the tutorial and saved me hooked all the way in which to a surprisingly cool ending. Taking pictures, stealth, and the fixed wrestle to outlive—particularly managing air for the gasoline masks—felt much more immersive than within the flat video games.

This can be a stable expertise for Metro followers. For others, it would really feel a bit unusual and outdoors the norm. I’d suggest enjoying one of many flat video games first, or on the very least trying out some YouTube footage earlier than leaping in. * Really helpful, AA high quality, spectacular stuff *

The Midnight Stroll…

That is a type of video games that’s not possible to neatly categorise. For me, it performs like a horror-adventure wrapped in an artwork model that feels straight out of a Tim Burton manufacturing — if he ever made a recreation, it will look one thing like this.

It’s a hybrid title, that means it really works in each flat and VR modes, however for my part, it actually shines in VR.

I had a improbable time with it, and there was surprisingly little jank all through.
Hand-crafted solely in clay, the visuals are not like anything — darkish, grim, and completely beautiful.

A memorable expertise from begin to end, and simply among the finest video games of 2025. With little or no jank, however with that stated — there are sadly some issues with the decision and framerate as a result of it’s operating in 90fps reprojected. * Really helpful *

Mindscapes VR…

One more VR slop recreation, the much less i say about this the higher, horrible graphics, terrible mini video games and the trophy record is… Mocking you as a participant, you’ll unlock all of them in lower than two minutes.

Not a lot jank, however the recreation is downright terrible. * AVOID AT ALL COST *

Thoughts Labyrinth VR Dream…

One other backlog sufferer, this one. I actually thought it had solely been sitting there for a number of months, however nope — it’s been seven years. I purchased it on PSVR again in 2018 and by no means obtained round to enjoying it.

Whereas lastly diving in, I additionally realised it’s really the prequel to Oniriam, which I reviewed on the weblog some time again.

That is principally a zen/meditation “recreation” the place you stroll round, hearken to music, and take within the surroundings. There’s little or no to do, not like Oniriam, which had a number of interactive segments.

The music here’s a bit everywhere, however the good tracks actually pulled me into the calm, meditative zone the “recreation” is aiming for.

Some areas additionally seem in Oniriam, though in a a lot less complicated kind.

If you’d like it a bit extra upbeat or extra formal, simply say the phrase.

There’s no jank to talk of, and I had a good little bit of enjoyable with it. The platinum trophy is simple, and a few the included tracks are ones I’d like to have on my Spotify record — instantly. * Get Oniriam as a substitute of this, in case you fancy extra after finishing that, then get this on sale *

Combination…

This was one in all a number of Perp Video games titles I used to be genuinely hyped for, and on the floor, it actually does appear like a enjoyable and trendy expertise. Nevertheless, it didn’t take lengthy earlier than I turned actually aggravated by the fixed mumbo-jumbo language enjoying whilst you’re attempting to learn the dialogue packing containers.

To be truthful, there are some cool boss fights, fascinating areas, and loads of authentic concepts on show. The potion-mixing throughout fight is a neat mechanic, and the third-person perspective really works fairly effectively.

The principle problem is repetition. You find yourself doing the identical issues time and again, and the sport feels far longer than it must be. In my case, it actually was too lengthy — I obtained misplaced a number of occasions and needed to take breaks just because I grew bored and worn down by the sound results and so-called “music.”

I genuinely needed to like this recreation, and it does have moments the place it shines, however these moments are held again by repetitive design and audio issues.

There’s solely a small quantity of jank, however total, it’s nonetheless not particularly enjoyable to play. Nice boss fights and many cool concepts are right here, although the trophy record will take a while to finish. And be ready to press X and O quite a bit — and by quite a bit, I imply quite a bit. * Purchase with warning *

Cell Go well with Gundam Silver Phantom…

This can be a dream come true for anime followers, particularly those that love the Gundam sequence.

It seems like a correct animated present dropped at life. The story and content material are authentic, and whereas the gameplay and mechanics are considerably restricted, every part that is right here works very effectively. Better of all, there are a number of methods to play, resulting in totally different endings and inspiring replays.

The sound design and visuals work extremely effectively, and I’d even go as far as to say this can be a must-buy for any Gundam fan.

The trophy record is stable too, rewarding you for replaying the sport and exploring its totally different paths.

With a improbable presentation and little or no jank—because of post-launch updates—I discovered this a genuinely enjoyable expertise, even after a number of playthroughs.

* Should purchase for Gundam followers, others purchase with warning *.

Moss…

Moss started its journey on PSVR, and it didn’t take lengthy earlier than the tiny, lovable mouse Quill utterly stole the present. With improbable presentation each visually and sonically, the sport seems like a residing pop-up journey ebook from the very first second to the ultimate moments.

The story is one you’ll seemingly keep in mind for a very long time — and it might even convey a tear or two. The ending does really feel a bit abrupt, however that’s as a result of the sequel picks up precisely the place this one leaves off.

The PSVR2 model is totally freed from jank because of the DualSense-style orb controllers, with improved visuals and a a lot increased decision in comparison with the unique PSVR launch.

This platform-puzzler works tremendously effectively in VR, and it’s nonetheless a thriller to many why extra builders haven’t embraced this top-down 2D/3D static VR perspective. The one different instance that involves thoughts proper now could be Demeo.

New to Moss? That is an prompt buy. You received’t discover many VR video games as heat and charming as this one (besides, after all, its sequel). Glorious use of PSVR2 options, and it runs at a easy 90fps — whether or not native or reprojected, I actually can’t say, but it surely feels nice regardless. * A must-play recreation *

Moss: E book II…

Very like the primary recreation — and sure, a few of this naturally carries over — Moss: E book II takes every part and elevates it. Higher visuals, improved sound design, extra twists within the story, and extra to do total make this a very worthy sequel.

The presentation is improbable each visually and sonically, as soon as once more feeling like a residing pop-up journey ebook from begin to end.

The story is deeply memorable and will even convey a tear or two. It picks up instantly the place the primary recreation ended, and regardless of the four-year hole between releases, the transition feels utterly pure.

The PSVR2 model is easy and freed from jank, because of the DualSense-style orb controllers, with noticeably improved visuals and a a lot increased decision in comparison with the unique PSVR launch.

This platform-puzzler works extremely effectively in VR, and it’s nonetheless puzzling why extra builders haven’t adopted this top-down 2D/3D static VR perspective. The one comparable instance that involves thoughts is Demeo.

New to Moss? That is an prompt buy. You received’t discover many VR video games as heat and charming as this one (other than the prequel). Glorious use of PSVR2 options, operating at a easy 90fps — whether or not native or reprojected, I can’t say, but it surely feels nice regardless. *A should play recreation *

The Homicide Of Sherlock Holmes…

Right here’s a cleaner, extra polished model that retains your essential tone however reads a lot better for a weblog:

That is one other recreation that might have been a lot better if extra time had been spent fixing its huge quantity of jank. The graphics are nice for what the sport is attempting to be—easy, voxel-style visuals—and every part takes place in a single room, with the objective being to flee it.

In concept, this might have been a stable escape room expertise. As a substitute, it finally ends up feeling like a messy and irritating affair that merely isn’t enjoyable to play.

It’s a boring escape room recreation with an okay story, however the expertise is totally undermined by the jank and the awkward, unintuitive means you’re pressured to resolve puzzles. The one actual constructive is that it’s low cost and continuously on sale.

*Keep Away From this one, except you want escape rooms and many jank*

Mutant League Boxing…

It felt like ages earlier than this one lastly went on sale, and when it did, I grabbed it instantly — up till then, I actually thought the worth was far too excessive for what it gave the impression to be.

The loopy half is that after I began enjoying, I obtained utterly hooked. It seems like an old-school arcade beat ’em up, filled with hilarious strikes, over-the-top powers, and surprisingly stable exercises.

The presentation isn’t something particular, and there’s undoubtedly some jank throughout fight, however the sheer quantity of enjoyable I had all through to the tip made it simply the perfect boxing expertise I’ve had in VR to this point.

Sure, there’s some roughness, but it surely’s enjoyable, energetic, arcade-like, and delivers an important exercise. Characteristic-wise, it’s pretty easy, but it surely nonetheless works extremely effectively.

No official data was discovered concerning decision or framerate, however I see no indicators of reprojection in any respect, which suggests it’s both 90 or 120fps native. * Desire a enjoyable and never too severe boxing recreation? Look no additional *

My First Gran Turismo…

This one is a bit peculiar. Polyphony Digital determined to launch a free “lite” model of Gran Turismo 7 to introduce new gamers to the world of Gran Turismo.

My first response was: Wow, nice concept! — shortly adopted by one other query: why would one of many best-selling racing franchises of all time even want an introductory model?

Surprisingly, it really works. You ease into the expertise at a cushty tempo, with many of the core options represented in a stripped-down kind. When you’re accomplished, you possibly can switch your newly earned automobiles and stats to the complete model of GT7, which I’m certain many gamers will recognize.

Visually, it appears to be like improbable as at all times. Despite the fact that it runs with reprojection, the added picture enhancements assist it shine. There’s zero jank, and it helps wheels, the DualSense, and the PSVR2 Sense controllers.

It’s genuinely enjoyable — however for some inexplicable cause, there are not any PlayStation trophies. A baffling omission in a recreation that will get a lot else proper. * It’s free, go get it instantly, important *

Abstract:

And there you will have it — quantity 13 of this new evaluation sequence! There’s no set ETA for the subsequent instalment, as these take time to place collectively, however as at all times, your suggestions will assist form how quickly the subsequent one arrives. Keep tuned!

Video games not reviewed (for half 13): 

1. Monster Home Racing

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