''PlayStation VR Worlds'' is a

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developed by

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and published by

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. It was released in October 2016 as a

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for the

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headset

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. The game includes five different experiences, including London Heist, VR Luge, Scavenger's Odyssey, Ocean Descent and Danger Ball. The game received mixed reviews upon release.

Gameplay

As a

game, ''PlayStation VR Worlds'' features five different experiences, including the following: * London Heist: It is a

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in which the player controls a mobster who is tasked to steal a diamond. * VR Luge: In VR Luge, the player character leans on a street

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sled and slides down a highway while evading other vehicles. * Scavenger's Odyssey: Players explore a

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location using vehicles and defeat aliens using the Scavenger beam and pulse cannons * Ocean Descent: The player character descends to the depth of the ocean and observes different marine wildlife. * Danger Ball: Danger Ball is a

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game in which the player avatar uses their head to hit a ball.

Development

was the game's developer. It was officially revealed in March 2016. Prior to the game's announcement, Ocean Descent (formerly known as Into the Deep), London Heist and VR Luge were created as tech demo for the

. Only the London Heist level allows the use of the

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controller. The game was released on October 13, 2016 as a

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for the virtual reality headset of

Reception

The game received mixed reviews according to

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. London Heist was commonly named by critics as one of the game's best levels. Ocean Descent was also praised, though many critics noted it as a "passive" experience. Scavengers Odyssey was heavily criticized for inducing motion sickness. The game's lack of replayability and expensive price were also criticized, with Chris Carter from ''

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'' calling the title a "paid demo".

Legacy

The London Heist level was expanded by London Studio into a full game named ''

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'', which was released on May 28, 2019.

References

{{Reflist 2016 video games London Studio games PlayStation 4 games PlayStation 4-only games PlayStation VR games Single-player video games Sony Interactive Entertainment game compilations Video games developed in the United Kingdom Video games set in London