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So you got a virtual reality headset, now what?

A good kicking off point is “PlayStation VR Worlds,” which is essentially a compilation of tech demos that Sony used to demonstrate the potential of its machine. In this title, those demos have been polished and expanded.

The highlight of the “PlayStation VR Worlds” is the “London Heist,” a first-person experience that’s stationary. Players work for a crime family and are tasked with stealing a diamond. Unfortunately, the burglary goes awry. The demo shows how intuitive VR can be and how the concept of shooters can translate to the new medium.

Personally, I prefer the stationary type of gameplay...I recommend titles such as “Surgeon Simulator: Experience Reality,” “Job Simulator,” “I Expect You to Die” and “Werewolves Within.”

“Werewolves Within” is all about deceit and trying to lie your way to victory if you’re a monster. If you are human, it’s about trying to sift through the facts and figure out who is fibbing. The game works in VR because there’s a sense of presence. Having the headset on makes players feel as if they’re sitting around a crystal ball trying to divine who is friend and foe. It’s an unexpected but a smart take on VR.

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