As the launch day for Sony’s Virtual Reality system draws near, Reload Studios has announced that the World War Toons open beta will launch October 13 on PlayStation VR. The free-to play game is also a PlayStation VR launch title and will not cost anything for PS4 owners to play.
World War Toons: A VR-First Game
World War Toons is a multiplayer first-person shooter that features axis and allies fighting for control of this cartoony world. The battles will take place on everything from the top of battleships to under bridges.
The storyline has been created in a unique and comedic way that gamers will enjoy. The fact that World War Toon is also a free-to play VR title means that the game will surely become one of the platforms’ big hits.
Players can also take on the role of officers or deadly snipers, while special powers enable you to turn into the weapon of your choice at the press of a button. From rideable rockets to bombs that chase your enemies to give them explosive hugs, get ready for cartoony mayhem!
Developer Reload Studios has been designed World War Toons for the virtual reality platform from the beginning. This approach means that players will be completely immersed in the games’ cartoon hijinks. The title will also be playable in a non-VR mode.
In its announcement revealing the World War Toons Open Beta, Reload also revealed a new level for the game.
The fourth level, ‘Pyramid Scheme,’ is a capture-the-flag type of match. Players will face-off amidst Ancient ruins in Egypt. The challenge will be to capture the free-range Ra Chicken and rush back to base.
A Chaotically Cartoony World
Players will have to navigate lava pits, lasers, fireballs and more to succeed however. And some swinging blades looking to skewer you add to the mayhem. Consequently, the new level round of a an already great title and PS VR owners will relish the game’ release.
Regarding players concerns about motion sickness, a particular issue with VR in general so far, William Lewis the community manager at reload studios had this to say:
“Right now we are planning on launching with two different control schemes. Our current default control scheme uses the left thumbstick in a 4 directional system. We have discovered that if you have a full 8 degree of motion players have a higher chance of simulation sickness. The right thumbstick has been replaced with your head movement. To look left, you look left, to like right, you look right, etc… .
. . . Therefore, In order to rotate your character in a full 180 we have introduced a mechanic that utilizes the head tracking feature. In addition this will be based upon the speed that you turn your head. As a result, your character will turn at a higher rate of speed.
The second control scheme is the traditional two thumbstick setup from other FPS titles. We only suggest this control scheme for advanced players that are already familiar with VR.”
What do you think of World War Toons so far, and will you be joining the open beta come October 13? – Share your thoughts with other PS VR enthusiasts in the comments section below!
