VR is more inherently immersive than any media before it, and 'The Inpatient VR', a new title coming to Playstation VR, shows the terrifying potential that that technology offers in the world of gaming. The game is a horror thriller, placing players in a setting that they simultaneously have to work to understand and struggle to stay alive in.
'The Inpatient VR' follows 'Until Dawn', the Playstation 4 smash hit that attracted both critical praise and plenty of purchases. The Inpatient is set up as a prequel to Until Dawn, moving the action from the isolated cabin in the woods to the creepy Blackwood Sanitorium, where experimentation seems to have gone seriously awry some 60 years before the plot of Until Dawn.
Like the original, The Inpatient VR employs a branching storyline in which players' split-second decisions impact the results of the narrative.
VR Psychological Thriller Games
'The Inpatient VR' is a Prequel to the Hit PS4 Game 'Until Dawn'
Trend Themes
1. VR Psychological Thriller Games - 'The Inpatient VR' demonstrates the immersive and terrifying potential of virtual reality in gaming.
2. Immersive Storytelling - The branching storyline in 'The Inpatient VR' highlights the growing trend of interactive and personalized narratives in virtual reality games.
3. Prequel Gaming - 'The Inpatient VR' taps into the trend of creating prequels to successful video game franchises, offering fans new experiences and opportunities for storytelling.
Industry Implications
1. Virtual Reality Gaming - Virtual reality gaming continues to advance with titles like 'The Inpatient VR', pushing the boundaries of immersion and storytelling.
2. Horror Entertainment - The success of horror games like 'The Inpatient VR' suggests a growing market for immersive and suspenseful experiences in the entertainment industry.
3. Video Game Marketing - The use of prequels, like 'The Inpatient VR', presents marketing opportunities for video game companies to expand and engage their fan base with new content.