Journey to Foundation Review | PSVR2 & Quest 3

[@bluebell1]

That’s a shame. I was looking forward to this game.

[@Gonzax]

Too bad, I loved their previous game "Freediver", I wish they had expanded on that and made a new game with all the great mechanics they already had. This looks a bit lackluster to me and the lack of a PCVR version is enough for me to give it a pass. Maybe for Q3 on a sale or something but as much as I love sci-fi this right now doesn't look particularly appealing.

[@GAMERTAGVR]

FREEDIVER was excellent

[@Docholiday421]

But isn’t the game supposed to be like a telltale type of style but for vr? They did tell us what type of game it was and in the store it doesn’t even say shooter. It says Action, Adventure, Stealth, Epic.

[@TechEquations]

That’s absolutely correct, this is an excellent story tale experience with puzzle and shooter elements. It’s exactly how the original novel written, there’s no pew pew that some people for some reason looking at first instance, including author of the review lol.😅

[@Brasslantern007]

You are correct

[@Betotube81]

Thanks for the honest review. 5% combat is not enough to make me buy this game. Maybe on sale...

[@Sincerity1993]

Then you also shouldn't Buy Red matter 1 or 2

[@Brasslantern007]

It never was intended to be a combat game LOL

[@BigSunn0]

Jeez no PCVR? NVM why am I disappointed? game prolly sucks anyway. I'm going back to Lords Of The Fallen

[@rudytay83]

Ok so its like a tale tale game .. i like those kind of games . I will give it a try.. thanks for the review.

[@decadent.]

Thanks for the review. This sounds desperately disappointing given the fantastic source material and epic feeling the books convey. I was expecting something like Mass Effect and to get this low budget "boring" "uninspired" "phone level graphics" game is just another example of how the VR industry is not delivering what is needed for VR to grow. There are hundreds of better flat games in this vein and if these developers are not up to the job they should simply licence one of those and port it to VR.

[@theclassicgamer20]

I'm buying this just for the story

[@GAMERTAGVR]

Sweet!

[@no_1_knoz]

Guess this game was more about 'the story' 🤷‍♂️ Regardless, GG GT! 👊😎

[@NeonPizza80s]

I'm really on the fence with Q3. I planned on getting one day 1 to go alongside my PSVR2, but i don't like the idea of Spending $1500 CAD for the 125mb headset + accessories that I'll need when i'm getting LCD-tier black levels and weaker colors comapred to PSVR2...I was hoping for an LCD+Local dimming for deeper inky blacks. I wish there was a Q3 Pro with a Micro-OLED display, eye tracking & Foveated Rendering for better graphics, PSVR2-tier haptics, adaptive triggers and head haptics. I'll gladly drop over a grand for that. People need to stop looking at VR as some rinky dinky budget friendly accessory. OLED TV's cost over a thousand dollars, as do Smart phones, so why can't consumer VR? It can't afford to make any compromises at this point if they truly want to impress people and sell units. I think it's going to take 4K per eye, 120d FOV, Micro-OLED, wireless, pancake lenses and with the similar headset and controller design aesthetics of maybe Q3, backed up with quality VR games by Nintendo(Mario kart 9 VR anyone?) Capcom, etc rather than the budget indie cess pool we're currently stuck in order for VR to truly make it mainstream.

[@Sincerity1993]

Of course it will, was that ever a question? VR is a niche until then

[@W-C-F-o1k]

They didn't improve graphics for the Q3. I'm really disappointed about that

[@TechEquations]

Yes, I agree. This game deserves RM2’s graphics.

[@mikegc3816]

Glad you mentioned the Monkey Island games, even though frustrating - loved em. Broken sword was good too!

[@GAMERTAGVR]

Stan was the man

[@gervasiosgerva]

Lets hope vampire masquerade dont disappoint us too next week.

[@GAMERTAGVR]

Review is ready to go

[@ShapeshifteRTheRadiusGameCat]

That's probably the action-rpg you want to dig in. I know i do as a Deus Ex and Dishonored-fan!

[@ChrisCypher]

Over time, you've become one of my most trusted reviewers. Whether, or not our game taste always lines up, I always feel like you're more genuine in what you say you like and dont and why. Not a hype man, not contrary just to be contrary. Measured. I appreciate it!

[@delgat000]

GT is just chill like that.

[@GAMERTAGVR]

Thanks Chris. I just share my opinion. I turned down $1000 to make this review. I’ll never sell out dude. I’m here for the community

[@mikegc3816]

TV Show and books were great. Game wise - Gods sake everything I have been looking forward to seems to be disappointing lately

[@ShapeshifteRTheRadiusGameCat]

Well, the new Arizona Sunshine 2 gameplay-trailer delivers.. Luckily

[@Brasslantern007]

Our only hope is Foglands. So much for a packed month. A packed month of garbage probs 🤭

[@GAMERTAGVR]

Gameplay video coming soon

[@ShapeshifteRTheRadiusGameCat]

Man, i was looking forward to this! 'Put out fire by turning the valve'-kind of puzzles.. Well seen that before.. Holding off until i have seen Without Parole's review too, so in the mean time tnx GT!

[@GAMERTAGVR]

My pleasure dude. Bryan shouldn’t steer you wrong

[@camsimed]

As fan of Foundation fan (of Book ofc) the TV show is the worst adaptation i never Seen. It's the equivalent of calling a movie Harry Potter but you remove Magic ans hogwart

[@decadent.]

Agreed. The tv series was poor/boring compared the epic nature of the books.

[@TechEquations]

I totally agree! Apple completely failed to delivery the novel on screen, to me that adaptation is most epic disaster adaptation of any book I've seen. But the particular game is opposite to that at all! It's absolutely great adaptation I'm playing it now and enjoying every minute! The OP(Gamertag) of the main post seems not familiar with the original novel and what it's exactly about and so such a poor review, I would say this review would be good for Apple's adaptation lol.

[@mlk22]

You havent seen many adaptions then. Yes Foundation has lots of differences from the books but the show in itself is ok. Try Preacher.

[@WOojerVest3andQuest3onMe]

I am excited for Arizona Sunshine 2. Should I get it for the PSVR2 or the Quest 3...? I am leaning towards getting both. 😅😉👌

[@GAMERTAGVR]

I have a pre-recorded gameplay video dropping in 1 hour

[@drabdulwahabalnajjar]

If the game with high graphics and utilise haptic , psvr2 100% , except you get annoyed by the wire , you don't bother with graphics and you you want play with friends who have quest 2 or 3

[@ShapeshifteRTheRadiusGameCat]

PSVR 2 ofcourse, duh

[@aparker570]

Great honest review GT ,don't ever change mate Cheers squire 🙂👍🍻🍻

[@GAMERTAGVR]

Thanks Adrian 🤜🤛

[@brothatwasepic]

Great review man. I have been trying to figure this out for the longest time. On a quest 2/3 it looks like I can rewatch my own gopro max .360 files. I was wondering if you know if we can play gopro .360 files and/or youtube vr on your psvr2?

[@Joric78]

That's a shame. I was a huge fan of the books, although I didn't really see the Foundation series translating well to a game. I would have thought The Caves Of Steel would lend itself better to some VR scifi noir with a claustrophobic setting.

[@jjsavior]

5% action kind of is a deal breaker for me. I don't know, I wanted a story but not all story and no action.

[@davidcache]

Its a telltale game for the Quest, if you like telltale games, this will scratch that itch. I like the game, played through it twice, got 2 different stories out of it. the devs did well in making the story mailable, its a good deal. Long game too.

[@phaenomenal]

Dialogue heavy games aren't my cup of tea. I can't settle down long enough to pay attention to a movie, so I totally understand that effort to stay awake and pay attention since I would no doubt suffer trying to do that too but, unlike you, I probably wouldn't succeed.

[@Kean_Bean]

Nice review, might try it down the line if I’m in the mood for something with a slower pace.

[@GAMERTAGVR]

Thank you and if you do, please come back and leave your thoughts

[@wjveryzer7985]

Damn!!! even the ones where the devs seem confident are not great.

[@mmmmmmm8706]

GT, can u do a video on games you consider to be great? Or what a game needs to be great. Sort of like a benchmark for rating a game to certain standards. I wonder if budget is impacting quality in vr games.

[@GAMERTAGVR]

I did a tier list for PSVR2 a while back. What platform would you like?

[@EvanTreempire]

I was looking forward to a story-based game where I interact with characters, so mostly this sounds great. Honestly, I’d be even more interested if I could just skip combat altogether, but that’s how I feel about most games.

[@GAMERTAGVR]

You will enjoy this

[@CheckmateStallioN]

Thanks for saving us heard earned dollars. Propagation Paradise Hotel is keeping me busy. More VR devs should take notes from Wanadev

[@pdeb2473]

Thanks for the good explanation

[@Ryu0rKen]

The reprojection and jitter is why I want a PC version of this game. Most important thing to me visually is a rock solid higher frame rate.

[@brentcarter1831]

Really appreciate the honest reviews. it's refreshing and nice to have reviews not influenced by hype or companies

[@GAMERTAGVR]

Believe or not I lost $1000 choosing to review the game over promote it.

[@adrenalineisbrown]

@@GAMERTAGVRBut u gained more in trust and respect 🫡

[@mikegc3816]

@@GAMERTAGVR Did Matteo take it I wonder!

[@GAMERTAGVR]

@@mikegc3816 that is not my place to say. He has his followers and work ethics and I have mine

[@ShapeshifteRTheRadiusGameCat]

@@mikegc3816 Lol watch his review, i know the answer😉

[@sirrealdealz]

Good review, man. Gonna wait for a sale for this one.

[@GAMERTAGVR]

Thanks man

[@JohnnySoulja88]

so, a new mid vr game got it.

[@phunkysai]

Thanks for being honest and straightforward in your reviews.

[@GAMERTAGVR]

Thanks for watching

[@osamahanged]

Thanks for saving me money. Spending my money where is more worthy. Just got done with Red Matter 2 and just cannot forget how clean that game looks. Nothing compares at the moment. Just a fantastic experience. Hope one day we see another game as beautiful as that.

[@Luis-rp2lm]

I’ve heard people say propogation paradise hotel comes close

[@Brasslantern007]

So your not interested in this when red matter is exactly the same. Story driven puzzler with no action or shooting element. What planet are you on? They are practically the same, tell tale story driven puzzlers you moron!

[@WarRadish]

Keep saving me money, GT!

[@TheSurfheart]

Great review GT, appreciate it

[@GAMERTAGVR]

My pleasure!

[@mohamedlebon2327]

Thanks for the honest review ! as usual

[@GAMERTAGVR]

No worries!

[@hookedworm17thehoosiergamecat]

Great review! Did you get the impression that this game might be the intro to a series?

[@RyanO_VR]

Sounds like we mostly agree on the game! Nice review!

[@GAMERTAGVR]

You too mate. Just caught up

[@grimmcrag8715]

I'm not exactly surprised but it's a shame. Could have been really cool. Maybe wait for a BIG sale.

[@Darth-Claw-Killflex]

Yet ANOTHER game where you're FORCED to play a specific gender non established character...getting real tired of this crap, just give players the choice of Voice A (clearly feminine) or Voice B (clearly masculine). It's literally that f**king simple.

[@OnyxLee]

I wish they release a PC version

[@GAMERTAGVR]

Yeah defo seems a strange choice to avoid steam. Looking at the trailer I would guess that is the PC version too

[@DWS2020]

That's unfortunate, is it worth it on sale for like $15 or so? Since I don't know if I want to pay $40 for this.

[@Brasslantern007]

It’s on sale for that now and worth it yes

[@DWS2020]

@@Brasslantern007 thank you for the info. 😀

[@revenger681]

There aren't any major graphical differences between psvr 2 and meta 3?

[@J-Sin]

Guess the fact I am one of the peopke this game is broken on psvr2, means I shouldnt worry about the fact I cant play it. I was looking forward to this, but the psvr2 doesnt even recognize the game as a psvr2 title and loads to a black screen, but with sound. Ive been wirking with the devs, and I guess Im not the only one. Not only did I just spend money on a broken game I cant play, I wasted money on a game that isnt anything they made it out to be. This is getting exhausting on psvr2 At least there's Alan Wake in an hour...

[@BigFrogg]

VR is rapidly becoming just a puzzle game fest. Great if you’re into them but not so much if you can’t stand them like me lol. I like a few puzzles in among a proper game, like resident evil, but even the good puzzlers like red matter just bore me to tears

[@Archiact]

Hey Gamertag! Archiact here, devs of the game. We wanted to pop by and thank you for taking the time to review the game and giving a great overview of not only the Foundation story, but also the premise of Journey to Foundation. It's always great to see the people who are fans of Asimov's work immersing themselves in the world. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the story so much, and we appreciate your feedback. We're happy to share that we recently released a patch that addresses some of the issues you mentioned, and we're continuing to make updates to improve the gameplay experience based on player feedback. We are also working on a Quest 3 update at the moment, and will soon have an upres'd version of the game that will take advantage of the Quest 3's power. Thanks again for your review.

[@GAMERTAGVR]

Hey guys. Thank you for stopping by. Always been a fan of your work as you’re aware. Keep up the good work

[@theoneandonlytruthsayer9030]

Actually there is way more than 5% combat!! There is about 30 % maybe more there is a fair amount of combat! way more than red matter 2 which had about 10% .Combat is not great but it is there after about chapter 2 . This game reminds me of mass effect , not as good as mass effect but it is a pretty good game.

[@Brasslantern007]

But this is meant to be a tell tell game story driven game in vr as it was marketed as. It wasn’t meant to be a shooter or action game as far as I’m aware. It is exactly how it was advertised and marketed so I don’t see any problem here? If peeps don’t like story driven games they shouldn’t have ever been interested in this. It reminds me of mass effect without the action element cos mass effect was very story dialogue driven also.

[@mekillsondeck]

Looks like a down graded Hubris

[@shenmeowzo]

Ah thats a shame. Love Foundation. Maybe they'll keep workin on it. (Standard, these days lol)

[@GAMERTAGVR]

Foundation was awesome

[@chriswillison1]

yet another disappointment. Seems to be par for the course for VR these days

[@kevgret]

Journey to mid

[@GAMERTAGVR]

You mean meh?

[@PegasosII]

I buy the game and not start on my VR2 just black screen

[@Dazednetic]

Looks boring as. Glad I didn't have to play it now. Loved the series too. Go Empire lol

[@valrond]

Thanks, you just saved me 18€.

[@ronm6585]

Thanks GT.

[@GAMERTAGVR]

Thanks Ron

[@Vrpodcasthun]

GT...The whole game is about the story, and the graphics are so basic that it doesn't matter if you're playing psvr 2 or quest! no need for comparison here

[@GAMERTAGVR]

I think a comparison is important for those who want to choose between a mobile version or console.

[@007feck]

2:21 I like that we don’t have to call everything a “puzzle”. Pulling levers in a simple way is not a puzzle, it’s barely more than “interactivity”

[@justanotherdave4835]

with foundation it falls under the same issues things like dune do where it was such a keystone of the history of scifi that everything after it borrowed or stole from its story that all the shocking/gripping/horrifying aspects of it are now tropes. if they did the retro futuristic aspects of something written so long ago without being updated for modern tech or kept the anachronistic viewpoints of something written in the 50's it would be at least an anomaly and interesting but now its just the early version of something we have seen a thousand times due to its influence on everything else

[@ItsFreeVRealEstate]

So wait for a 75% discount, thanks GT

[@GAMERTAGVR]

😂😂

[@valkeriancreator]

Is Red Matter 2 better than this one story-wise?

[@Brasslantern007]

No

[@RehtseStudio]

Thank you for the honest review. You nailed everything I was expecting in the game 😍😍. This feels like a book in VR, and I think I'm going to get it. I haven't read any Foundation books nor seen the show but I really like games like this.

[@Devildog81]

Any good ?

[@BirdmanVeganFuture]

The breakdown of gameplay by % sold me on a hard pass

[@Nathan-is7li]

Looks like a wait for a deep sale kinda game...unfortunate that all these anticipated games are let downs. Best game ive played recently is Genotype and nobody seems to cover it.

[@pablolopezplc]

Man, Psvr2 catalogue is a disaster

[@johngault22]

This sounds exactly what I thought it would be, so I am still slightly hyped for it but £29.99 is a bit much for the game.

[@delgat000]

“It’s ok. You’re safe. For now.” *Pets my wallet calmly.*

[@GAMERTAGVR]

😂

[@RobSprance]

Every promo they put out looked pretty boring.

[@wjveryzer7985]

They really made it seem like an action title

[@GAMERTAGVR]

They really did and I think it was the PCVR build (which doesn’t apparently exist?)

[@staffanstuff]

Yeeeah no.

[@DuckAlertBeats]

....... gah

[@GAMERTAGVR]

bah

[@DuckAlertBeats]

@@GAMERTAGVR .... nah 😅

[@stevenstewart3915]

Ahhhh another psvr 2 flop. Im selling this piece of s**t

[@GAMERTAGVR]

It’s better on PSVR2?

[@theclassicgamer20]

You're upset with psvr 2 due to a multiplat game being mid

[@J-Sin]

Um... it's not the headset that's the problem, it's the developers and the games.... surely you know the difference here

[@hussain-x]