MADiSON VR | PSVR2 REVIEW

Madison is supposedly the scientifically the scariest game ever made - but c'mon, when has science ever been right about anything? Check out my review of the PlayStation VR2 version! REVIEW KEY PROVIDED BY DEVELOPER / PUBLISHER
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[@dreday6320]

Now that's how you release a game. I'm buying it.

[@Blade_Corps]

From "Yeah.... no news for you" to "Delayed... and again........ and again............." to "10/10 worth the extra time" is what I like to hear. So often do games get pushed back just to still be trash, but it's good to see MADiSON really put their time to good use. Buying this soon as I'm off work.

[@PerpGames]

Safe to say the delays were worth it! 😅😅

[@Blade_Corps]

@@PerpGames Oh snap, a publisher reply! Thank you for bringing this to VR and making it such a great experience, can't wait till I get off work today!

[@techinfusions]

Its good to see another developer utilise the PSVR2 eye tracking technology to lift the graphical fidelity, no other affordable headset with OLED-HDR displays has this technology, hopefully 2024 will be the year that all PSVR2 developers use DFR to make their games look and play like they should on the most advanced VR gaming headset on the planet, there are some developers that need to revisit their early releases as well and enable DFR to make their good games truly great games.

[@PerpGames]

So glad you enjoyed it Bryan! Thanks for the great review! I've been testing it for months now, and it still scares me to death! Glad others can share my TERROR now! - F

[@Jdb63]

Even though I still have a massive back log I'll buy this at full price just to support a team that knows how to release a complete and stable game

[@simplesleep]

This game and its devs deserve all the praise and success in the world. Played and finished this for the first time last month, and it was one of the most memorable - and traumatising! - gaming experiences in my life! I will no doubt be picking up this VR version somewhere down the line. I can't imagine going into this for the first time in VR, what an experience...

[@MountainManGamingPSVR]

Throwing yet another PSVR2 great onto my ever-growing backlog of titles to play. Informative review, can't wait to experience this one!

[@newt2600]

Mountain Man, you really need to put down GT7 and experience the rest of the PSVR2 catalog - HAHA😁

[@-Old-School-Gamer]

Nah, this is a game that should be jumping to the top of you’re list,

[@MountainManGamingPSVR]

@@newt2600 But GT7 is SO good, especially with a racing rig, I simply can't help myself.

[@MountainManGamingPSVR]

@@-Old-School-Gamer I'm currently working though RE Village, so I suspect Madison will be next. Horror in PSVR2 is incredible.

[@Fergotronics]

I just got a racing rig too, I feel you man 😁

[@ZombiUbojica]

Such a relief to see a glowing review. I love the flatscreen version but was getting increasingly worried by all the delays for VR, almost doesn’t feel real that it’s actually out tomorrow

[@KravenMoorhed]

Played the flat version when it first came out not knowing this would ever come to vr. One of the scariest games I've ever played (Visage being a close contender). I wish I held off and played it for the first time in vr. Great review. I'm glad to see it score a 10, well deserved.

[@LOSTBHOY88]

Visage and Outlast 1 and PT were the only games to give me an actual feeling of dread. Few games are able to do that. Alien Isolation as well, for that horrible oppressive atmosphere- though ruined somewhat by its overly long story. Visage is just something else entirely. Loved it and hated how it made me feel so uncomfortable Madison is the same, but to a smaller extent though. Great game but I wasn’t really “on edge” as much as I expected or hoped. Still a scary game but more jump scary than dread scary I felt. 8.5/10 for me About to buy the VR version now to play through again, hence me watching this, so I’m definitely excited and VR will certainly give me that much needed dread, I feel :)

[@stevebarry8149]

I'm getting a psvr2, just to play this!

[@TheVRResistance]

Congratulations! You are going to love a lot of the other games in it!

[@josephfrechette9916]

​@@Alien_isolationistthey are in VR

[@PrenticeSummerscales]

This appears to have all the ingredients of a good horror game, including frustrating inventory and interaction mechanics to up the stress levels even more. When you pick something up in a VR game, you don't typically have to put it in your inventory; most titles let you place things on tables, chairs etc., which makes the tactile aspect of VR gameplay much more convenient and immersive. Here it appears to be occasionally difficult to perform basic actions such as opening doors and taking things in your hand. But if this is the extent of the game's drawbacks, I can live it with it, as otherwise this is being touted as the platonic ideal of housebound horror in VR. I'm so pleased to learn that the delay for a last-minute visual upgrade was the right call. The sinister, inhospitable aesthetic of the whole thing is going to be immeasurably more engrossing in the fidelity that was intended.

[@SimonLahaye]

I’m happy to vote with my wallet and support developers that release game in proper state. Thank you for the review!

[@xeno3d133]

I might actually get this on PS VR2 because of the now native 90hz. I normally buy most if not all VR games on Steam because of reprojection on PS VR2 but I really want to play this on the OLED screens vs the LCD on my Index. Glad this game got delayed to add DFR, wish they all used it….

[@32lilbruce]

ok now we just need VISAGE in VR!! lol

[@Colloque1977]

IMO visage scared me more.

[@NatetheGr891]

On pc you can play it in VR with the free UEVR mod if you happen to have a PC! It works perfect without any settings needing to be adjusted. I noped out of the game though within 60 seconds after a jump scare! Lol

[@feartrain1282]

Hell fn…YEAH MAN! Visage is possibly my #1 non combat horror game I’ve ever played. It was like a finished PT game… It’s one of the few horror games that masterfully balanced humor into it without losing any of the horror too. It was a masterclass… besides for the inventory maybe (until you get used to it)

[@Unclog_my_gamecat_backlog]

Ready to shit my pants while trying to avoid hitting my cat during the jump-scares 😂

[@Sincerity1993]

Don't you dare hit my poor kitty!

[@thev3432]

I hope this doesn’t happen.

[@Unclog_my_gamecat_backlog]

@@thev3432 no pets were harmed during the gameplay lol

[@thev3432]

@@Unclog_my_gamecat_backlog 🤣

[@mattyork7625]

7.5 hours of this game is going to feel like an eternity. That's long for a game this tense lol

[@VirtuallyRealASMR]

Skipped to the score, didn’t want any microspoilers even 😅 Will buy, thanks! 🤩

[@dreday6320]

I'm the same way lol

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

it was more or less spoiler free.

[@VirtuallyRealASMR]

@@RuthlessMetalYT I don’t even want to see the house 🤭

[@DomDidYaDirty]

I just listened without watching lol

[@VirtuallyRealASMR]

@@DomDidYaDirty 😂

[@PeterMarvellous3]

I might have to get it for the wife, i'm far too much of a big baby for good VR horror

[@deadringer28]

I'm really looking forward to this review and watching Myles play for a bit.

[@luyixi]

Excellent gripping review, had me on edge in anticipation of your final score. As a fan of PT, Gone Home, and Layers Of Fear (its solid on Steam VR!), this was always a definite purchase - will be picking up the physical. So happy it was delayed to perfection.

[@leejones4768]

Cant wait to get this!! The wait is almost over

[@maegikthegamecat]

Great review, no spoilers and very hyped to get into this one! That backlog though...

[@lobster7799]

I’m normally not a big fan of these type of games but I LOVED this on flat screen. Story kept me interested all the way through, puzzles didn’t seem impossible to solve, pacing was great and the scares were very well done. I had a hard time playing this on flat screen because of how scary it was to me, cant imagine this on VR. I might work up the courage hahah. I’m happy this turned out great.

[@nibblethegamecat]

Fantastic review! I'm definitely convinced to buy it, though I wonder if I've got the nerve to see it through to the end!

[@TheBunnyWizard]

Damn - nice to see they knocked it out of the park! May have to pick up my vr set and give it a go! Havent done vr in a few months now.

[@stevenheaton5559]

Same

[@javi0usly]

Oh snap. A 10/10 is super exciting. I'm so glad Madison seems to have been worth the wait!

[@LaraMayVR]

Beautiful graphics and yes; As scary as you would expect! 😱 Reminds me of PT a bit.

[@DeathblowMateria]

Physical copy available at the end of the month for those who prefer

[@burbercat3558]

Indeed I prefer

[@electro_chemistry]

Thx for posting this! Didn't expect a retail copy of this (or any VR game) at all

[@feartrain1282]

Surprising, thx for letting us know

[@Metalguy86]

Im jealous of all of you who get your first experience with Madison in VR. I played it flat-screen at launch and loved it! Had i known then it was coming to VR i would have waited, but I'll def pick this up in the near future. Enjoy VR horror enthusiasts!

[@feartrain1282]

Yeah I’ve done so many playthrus even post platinum (can’t remember why I did) and memorized the game til I could do the terrifying sewer and darkness areas with my eyes closed (or while looking at my feet anyways)… so really wish I could experience it fresh in VR. But honestly I’m not sure if i would of been able to finish it… I wonder if you can avoid the jump scares by staring at your feet or the wall still.

[@chrisgutz4133]

I really did not see the video just went straight to the score. I’m happy that it may seem as finally there is a horror vr worth of a next gen vr. Will see the full review after I complete the game tho!

[@jennasaisquo1]

Really great review BP, glad I get to play this on the psvr2 so I’m grateful the delay happened 🤷🏻‍♀️🖤

[@jamikomodo]

I love your reviews. And the weekly podcast is the best. You gyus are too funny😄 hope we can have re7 on vr2! That whill be dobe! Sorry my bad english 🇫🇮 suomi perkele 😅

[@matttrotter2768]

Hell yeah! Can’t wait for this one! Me and the wife have a blast playing these horror games in VR and passing the headset back and forth making our way through the game

[@dominatorjeffthegamecat1770]

Wow I’m so happy what a crazy score didn’t expect that at all thanks for the awesome review Bryan as always but I had a question I think on their Twitter they officially said it’s in a 90 Hz MODE so does that mean we have to go into the settings and switch it to 90 Hz from reprojected because knowing myself I’ll mess it up. Please let me knowww

[@WithoutParole]

You don't need to do anything Jeff, Madison will automatically run at 90hz

[@Master_Psyper]

Awesome! Thanks Bryan, looking like a day 1 purchase, can’t wait to scream like a little girl🤣🤣🤣😭

[@64Papiculo]

Damn! Can't wait to play it when I finish Genotype. It looks amazing! 😯 Thanks for the review Bryan!

[@Bitjelloboy30]

Fantastic review Bryan.

[@Kean_Bean]

Sounds great! So pleased this one turned out well. AFR ftw

[@EmmsReality]

This is great news. Very happy you (and all of us) got a good horror game this time. Great review Bryan 💗

[@mischamg6714]

premieres in 4 minutes, can't wait :D

[@robaxl3088]

I’m getting this at midnight

[@seanrm]

Install size would be nice to include in the final summary.

[@feartrain1282]

Why? You can’t offload old games you no longer play? Even the 500gb hard drive can easily fit 4-5 of the largest triple A games… I remember Madison for flat was smaller than average. Like no more than 5gb. I imagine VR bout the same.

[@seanrm]

@@feartrain1282 Why not? Neither the PS store website nor the PS app provide install size details, and it is very useful information for some - even for those who have space but might like to manage it before downloading.

[@mikehuntiches6276]

One of the few games I won’t wait out a discount

[@toby8264]

Thanks for the great review 👌

[@DeshaunXD]

These are the most disrespectful and gnarly jumpscares I've ever experienced in a VR game in my life. Literally scared me to the floor. It's absolutely terrifying.

[@OmegaCaldereroid]

thanks, always see your reviews before i purchase psvr2 games ❤❤❤

[@PSVR2.]

These type of VR games are a work of art

[@TieDyeShyGuy]

God damn that score! 😱 So glad it lives up to the hype!

[@fristik100]

very nice review!!!

[@Sincerity1993]

Wow a 10/10 is super Bold damn. Wish more games were polished like that

[@SeanLumly]

Another hybrid BANGER... If GT7, RE8, RE4, UEVR (et. al.) wasn't enough, yet another incredible VR experience as a port! PSVR2 is alive and well.

[@feartrain1282]

Yeah too often I see people whining about how it’s “dead” and that there is nothing coming. But there is… it’s just advertising and marketing is expensive and no one is able to for VR games (except maybe Capcom or Sony first party titles)

[@frankdux5785]

And we all exhale after holding our breath for months. It delivers!! Wooo! Cant wait to punish my liver as its the only way i know ill be getting through this game.

[@twitcherthesingleplayergamecat]

Fantastic news. So glad to hear it was worth all the delays. I'll be buying this one today!

[@staffanstuff]

Oh, shit, a fkn 10!! Me happy! Great review, Bryan.

[@Caiocsilveira]

This is nearly the best game I've ever played in my entire life. Haven't played the non-VR version and my first experience with the game was with the PSVR2. You can imagine how terrified I was while not knowing what I was facing. Hopefully I survived and finished the game hahaha but this is pure gold! If you, for any reason, ever considered a good PSVR2 horror game experience... just buy it imediatly!

[@bamban_garcia5562]

Mate the non PSVR 2 version is also terrifying highly recommend getting it

[@MsUltraBob]

Man this game is extremely scary in vr. Love playing horror games (RE7 Psvr1 one of my favourites) but being completely defenceless makes it really hard for me. But I will definitely play it through they did an amazing job with the Psvr2 version.

[@2012NUFC]

I think this is the first 10/10 I’ve seen you do on psvr2 I’m absolutely petrified of horrors and don’t like playing them but the graphics are always lush on horrors I feel compelled to play them just for the realism I hate that you’ve convinced me I need to get it 😂😂 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ my poor heart ❤ man 😫😫😭😭😭

[@MattyFreedom]

Good, getting it.

[@vincevirtua]

A purchase price recommended game doesn’t seem to come along that often. Surely has to be a winning release for that alone.

[@dirkthevrstroller]

I completed the game today, after three days of full immersion and being obsessed with all its puzzles. In more than seven years of playing VR on every platform, this is among the best, or at least, the most intense 5 games out there. There are some limitations in the interactions, due to its "flat" nature, but it's NOTHING compared to the intensity and the visual quality of the overall experience. So in my opinion the 10/10 is more than deserved. Way more than "okay" votes I found in other reviews. Every Psvr2 owners shouldn't miss this one, even if is scared by horror: it's a technical marvel (the sense of realism is devastating) and a real SHOWCASE for both the Oled - HDR panel qualities (deep, total black, and extreme highs in chrominance/luminance), and haptic feedback. I'll try the platinum for sure, even if some trohpies are quite dificult to get. Also played OVRdark and while being a good scary game too, it's an appetizer compared to Madison. Greetings form Italy and keep up your AMAZING work!!

[@WithoutParole]

Thanks for the comment Dirk - I'm so glad you enjoyed Madison as much as I did. Great comparison to oVRdark too. It was a fun game but Madison blows it away (and for only $5 more!) :D

[@dirkthevrstroller]

@@WithoutParole Thanks to you for the answer! I forgot to mention a little bug I encountered during my run: it happened a couple of times that going to or back from the attic tilted my visual back a little. After that, I had the feeling to go slightly uphill when walking, and this was confirmed by just turning my head left or right, because I could clearly see the horizon slightly inclined. Issue was fixed by realoading my last save. Maybe I'll report that to the devs if I can contact them.

[@whilewifeysleeps5850]

If I missed the Flat-screen version... should I jump into the VR, or go back to the original experience first? Thx

[@rovermg25]

Another great review, looking forward to picking up the physical copy when ever that gets released. Amazon saying may 24 Argos saying end of the year

[@WithoutParole]

It'll be sooner rather than later! May 24th sounds fairly accurate (not sure if that's official or not though)

[@rovermg25]

@@WithoutParole thanks for reply, looking forward to the next vid

[@rovermg25]

@@WithoutParolethis game is unbelievably scary, keep having to take the headset off every few mins at certain points in the game, wen u say it’s relentless ur not joking

[@mischamg6714]

I like that you do 10/10 ratings more often. Makes it much easier to find these gems. If milestone games get reviewed with 92 ie, it is not so far above very good 88 games. Great review as always!

[@Piercemannen]

Yay! 🔥🔥🔥

[@HatCHeTHaZ]

My deepest condolences to the founder & creator of MADiSON/MADiSONVR for the passing of his grandmother who was supportive throughout the development of the game & an inspiration to bringing Elizabeth Maxwell to life 💙 RIP 🙏

[@sshaunss]

Yep this is my next one after Star Wars and dr who

[@vusshh]

after hearing how frightened u are as a veteran, den i must try dis, too bad i jush bought stellar blade😅😅

[@keerobz]

1:41 my favorite part lol xD

[@Turboguard]

Can someone tell me why none of the menus work properly. Is it just me? When I start the height adjustment it just keeps going from -1 to +1 without stopping. I have to exit the menu real fast to get a normal height. Then none of the other menus work, I can’t change it from snap turns to full loco, I can’t even change the angle to snap turn. No me y with right or left options < > work.

[@WithoutParole]

Remember that a LOT of patches were issued to Madison right up until (and following) release. Devs will always tell you that when they fix one thing it tends to break 3 other things. So please report any bugs you're finding to Perp Games so they can address them ASAP :D

[@burbercat3558]

Wasn't going to buy as I actually might shit myself but it looks so good, I'm tempted. Thanks Bryan you killed it with this review.

[@konstantinoskarastefanis4141]

oh gosh ....in one point i havent ever experienced such pain in the heart . for sure the best vr horror game of all time

[@ryogo666]

The atmosphere in this is so creepy! Very quickly after getting in the game I start feeling very tense and uneasy, and it's awesome. Too bad I just got a game breaking bug 28% into the game which forces me to start over... I think people might want to wait until a patch comes out before buying

[@singleplayer_gamer]

I just go it today gonna play tonight

[@feartrain1282]

Every game this guy has given a 9 to perfect 10 score, that I ended up picking up, has not disappointed me. Without Parole’s got a good reviewer track record for me so far. Madison was a 10 out of 10 for me flat, so I’m glad the VR version is hella good too.

[@WithoutParole]

Dude, thank you so much. I'm just one guy and every review is just my opinion --- so there's no way we're gonna agree on every single game. But I really appreciate the support and glad we agree on most games so far! :D

[@TheVRResistance]

I was hoping this was a 6/10 to assure myself that i didn't need to get it and shit myself 😅

[@joelou]

wohooo!

[@EagerSnake]

Can't believe it comes from Argentina. Really proud of the team. I don't even have a PS5, but after GT7 in VR, this will be the game for my friends hahaha, not for me.

[@The.Reefer.Smoking.Gamecat]

10/10 🔥

[@shastacrossing2075]

Does anyone know if there will be an update I foolishly purchased the physical version

[@WithoutParole]

There's not an update to the flatscreen version. Madison VR is a separate game, sorry

[@viperal5832]

Wow you gave this a 10!!!! I rarely ever see you give a game a 10 … it must be special….. ok let me put my diaper on and buy this game lol thanks

[@drblitz3092]

Idk why but the flat screen version felt scarier. Kinda like resident evil 8. The psvr2 has a subtle hint of that screen door effect which made small writing hard to read. Kinda takes me out the immersion.

[@wjveryzer7985]

Super excited I'm still surprised about a 10 tho!? It didn't really sound like a 10/10 review.

[@WithoutParole]

Ahhh that’s because I’m a terrible writer lol

[@johnavy1722]

I played this yesterday and the hands won’t turn the camera around to take pictures and it’s just weird.Feels kinda buggy or something.Wrists are bent strangely and I had to keep resetting height to pick anything off the floor.probably me or settings maybe.Try again later I guess.

[@WithoutParole]

Don't take the camera out of your inventory if you want to take a photo. Just reach over your shoulder and use the grip button to pull it out --- it'll be facing the correct way now. There's an explanation in game when you first get the camera but it's easy to accidentally skip

[@johnavy1722]

@@WithoutParole Thanks man,Yeah I’m not a great instruction follower. Lol

[@asmoastro8487]

The scariest part to me is that it's seems to good to skip it so i have zo play it 😂

[@hollywooda111]

I really wish I could play these horror games haha I just cant do it I get so engrossed its too much ha.

[@jasonryanstewart]

If you buy the physical edition, does its upgrade to VR? Or is VR a separate game?

[@WithoutParole]

Madison and Madison VR are two separate games. There is a physical version of Madison VR coming though...

[@frankdux5785]

Any word on physical? I have it preordered at walmart but dont know if i can wait 😳

[@WithoutParole]

Perp hasn't announced an exact date yet but it should be out soon! I know they're trying to get it out within a month or two

[@TheHardcorehagz]

No release date yet but there's a listing for it on Amazon

[@frankdux5785]

@@WithoutParole i will hold off and continue to avoid spoilers. Thanks for the review brotha!

[@dmytrolaiko3874]

Are you going to make a review of mixture?

[@WithoutParole]

I hated Mixture. Really one of my least favorite games of recent memory. So... no. I'm not gonna force myself to spend 30+ hours playing/reviewing it, sorry :(

[@mistercherrymann]

Yeah I had a friend talk me into getting mixture saying it's waaaay better than Moss. Uh nope sorry Moss beats mixture in almost every way. With Moss I couldnt wait to play...... and dreaded reaching the end. With Mixture I actually forgot I owned it until I read your comment lol.

[@geordiebrit1461]

As a kid I was petrified of Daleks and spiders. Once I realized Daleks don't exist and spiders can't hurt you ( here in the UK ), I lived a life without knowing the feeling of absolute terror. As a result I was not prepared for RE7, and never finished it. That's why, great as this game clearly is, I can't buy it. There's something to be said for being desensitized.

[@williambamarth6567]

About the Wisconsin school teacher lol. Scary as village?

[@WithoutParole]

Way scarier than Village. Neck and neck with RE7 though

[@williambamarth6567]

@@WithoutParole I played part of 7 but can't remember how scary it was. Thanks man. I might buy it this weekend

[@TEYDERK]

Que ganas le tengo xD.

[@comicbookguygamecat]

Awesome its £30 here.

[@waleedisnowagamecatspecifi1499]

Wow a countdown to the countdown hype levels !!!!

[@dlink1013]

I could imagine how messed up the ending of this game would be in vr.

[@evgenyyurichev]

10/10 ?? Wow

[@Paskual99]

Brian why you never record your game plays anymore? Thats what i liked the most about your channel.

[@WithoutParole]

I'm not really a fan of doing Let's Plays. But I'm trying to reward my channel members and patreon supporters for keeping the channel going so today I uploaded the first 90 minutes of my Madison playthrough for them. Gonna try to do that once a month --- it's the least I can do for them :D

[@beef-o-juice]

I was looking for a good game to dust off my vr2, but this may be way too scary for me lol

[@Disco_Beaver]

Worth the wait then?

[@trippmengamingnetwork9166]

These reviews always come in clutch! Great work Bryan 💪🌐🤘

[@duxcrottv8830]

As someone who did have a heart attack, I would probably die playing this.

[@WithoutParole]

Oh man sorry to hear that. Be safe!

[@kiooo9]

When is the podcast coming back

[@WithoutParole]

We came back last week! :D