Ancient Dungeon VR | PSVR2 REVIEW

[@Chirp296]

Without this channel, I'd have no idea about any of these cool little games. I'll pick this up this weekend.

[@sanctanox]

It already is a hit in my opinion on Quest and I bought it for Quest. So I really hoped for a PSVR2 release and now it is here. Great! I prefer playing it on PSVR2 so I am very happy to hear it got a 10/10.

[@benl.ofthegamecatarmy]

If I didn't have such a backlog I'd be jumping into this

[@lepricon87]

Yes. Having no time is the worst

[@deadringer28]

I'd suggest it anyway. It's a perfect game to just jump in and play for 15-30 minutes but you will end up making for 2 hours or more

[@lepricon87]

@@deadringer28 I did it. and you were right

[@SteveBohus]

Ha 😂 half of my Psvr2 library needs returning back to - when there is a developer dry spell I keep buying them as fast as they arrive

[@Jdb63]

That just means you have time to wait for a sale!

[@shadewalker]

Get past the art style guys, the game is crystal clear and soo immersive!! I never thought a cute pixelated slime would make me cower..

[@stefandinu6389]

Well it would be ridiculous if this game wasn't crystal clear😂

[@Venserql]

I like the art style.

[@Sincerity1993]

If a pixelated slime makes you cower maybe it's a sign you should get something else checked

[@avaron_VR_Gamecat]

I agree the game is great. It deserves 9of10 and a 10of10 if it had a DLC i would buy it in a second that upgraded the dungeon environments to modern realistic Skyrim dungeon graphics levels. please AD-Dev team add a graphics DLC to the sony store we can BUY, I love your game and concept - just make it modern with a DLC so you can fund your next sequel or DLC. You could even sub contract out the job to artists incase you dont have artist skill or time and that way you can keep working on the technicals. Please do it your game is GREAT & deserves it.

[@avaron_VR_Gamecat]

​@@Sincerity1993Lol. many slimes can make me cower. :)

[@moonsofjupiter]

Great review. You covered it all. This game was made with love and has been polished over the last 2 years. I can”t stop playing. Beat the Beast 5x so far. Love the crossbow and sense of adventure. The thing on your wrist is called Marcus and he rocks. Drink the Beast Bile people even though it says you shouldn’t. Now, let’s get Compound over here. I emailed that dev (notdeadgames) to ask. See what you can do!

[@harrypersey1422]

Played this game in pre release, and it’s 100% worth it if you grew up playing snes or any old systems 😂

[@64Papiculo]

Oh damn! Thanks for giving 3D dot game heroes some love! This game is so much underrated! A brilliant hommage to the very first Zelda game on NES and probably my favorite PS3 game with Demon's Souls (both developped by From Software). I'm not really into roguelites and didn't get hooked by Cosmodread, but this review piqued my curiosity for sure! Thanks! 👏

[@kngus]

Considering how much fun I've been having playing Ghost Signal, after Your recommendation, this will definitely have to be another I buy. ... Mind you, nearly every one of the dozen or so VR games I've bought, I did only after watching your reviews. Keep up the great work!

[@twitcherthesingleplayergamecat]

Agree with every word. Pretty much as close to the perfect VR rogue lite as it's possible to get.

[@Sky.Lukewalker]

Looks like the perfect example of NES Zelda in VR. And your description of the music is spot-on!

[@sonofayy1954]

I've put so many hours into ancient dungeons. This game is fantastic!

[@LeonSKennedy7777]

This game looks great! Releasing under RE4’s shadow was unfortunate, but thanks for bringing it to light. Buying it ASAP now. …and that music & sound design 🤌

[@Wylie288]

The game isn't released and has been around for years. It would be done except the dev decided to pander to the MP crowd and has added many years onto development time.

[@Zeidinho]

Did we watch the same video?

[@LeonSKennedy7777]

@@Zeidinho my brother, it earned a 10/10 in this review. That’s like a 1-in-100 games score!

[@irishjay9485]

The game is on now sale now folks

[@adamthagard3334]

I hate when I see these games that everyone is in love with but I think I’ll play it for an hour and never pick it up again. Been that way with pretty much all the rogue lites I’ve bought so far. And the art style isn’t my thing either.

[@spgp273]

Completely agree. I'm tired of the hype and crap games. I only need 5-10 good games at any one time, really.

[@deathboy68]

You finally got the crossbow!

[@deathboy68]

And I'm glad you gave it a 10 out of 10 because, although it might seem too hard for anything to stand up to Resident Evil 4, this game certainly does.

[@tzz89]

Paused this video to buy the game on the PSN app and DL to my PS5. Thx for the review, mate

[@Cyborg1011]

I will be picking this up thanks for the awesome review! I hope you review Cooking Simulator and Tiger Blade.

[@nibblethegamecat]

Great review! Already bought the game based on your conversations on Gamescast. My backlog for psvr2 is getting pretty huge but I'm sure I'll enjoy this once I get to it! 🙂

[@DomDidYaDirty]

Playing Teardown on PS plus last month opened my eyes to the potential of this art style. I knew this game would be a gem and I'm glad you concur 👌

[@DevonReed27]

The 3d Dot Game Heroes reference and the skeletons coming at you with that bone-hustle sold me.

[@jerpyj]

A while back, I asked the developer if the PSVR2 version was coming out and he responded. I dmed you on twitter and luckily got in touch. Then I was mentioned in the cast that day! I loved playing this game on my quest and it’s even better on the PSVR2. I am so glad you’ve received as much enjoyment as I have gotten from it

[@eldalymorningstar]

Yes Bryan. I've played this game for soooooo many hours since I bought it and still enjoying it a lot. It became my favorite of my 26 VR2 games I bought. And once you think you've seen all, the game keeps surprising you with new things, options, missions... As long as FF or Death Stranding don't becomes VR, it might stay the game I liked the most...

[@Phelsumania]

I played Help Wanted 2 and got the Princess Quest ending which had the exact same style as this game, I absolutely loved the style of it and started to think if there are any actual psvr2 games with this style. I'm glad I found this game, definitely going to get it real soon

[@MelchiahDante]

I’ll more than likely hop-in when online co-op is available; mainly due to an extreme backlog as it is.

[@JayBravo612]

56 runs and i still haven't passed the 2nd dungeon. This game is insane. Lol So much fun.

[@conkerlive101]

Especially for that price it's hard to not try this one out.

[@marksmith1535]

Here we go! Love this game

[@Molotov82]

Great game, been playing this since early access.

[@texotrontheboopablegamecat9189]

It sounds like crossplay with other headsets is coming too. Should really help with the mutliplayer base!

[@Dark93Assassin]

This makes me want Binding of Isaac in VR

[@typicalsloth2716]

Been preaching about this one on the subreddit since it dropped, amazingly fun game

[@BlackIce4777]

You were right. Im hooked.

[@Baggio_10_]

This is almost like a vr adaptation of the Ian Livingstone / Steve Jackson Fighting Fantasy gamebooks of the 1980's. I'm unsure if they have been released in the States. I remember that Eidos released an adaptation of one of the books, Deathtrap Dungeon on the ps1

[@MACHOx3_theRealestateGamecat]

Love this game. Great for that dungeon crawler itch! 👌🏾

[@nihilistryanthegamefeline6940]

Thank you to the Devs of this for making a near-perfect game and especially for utilizing the PS5 and PSVR2 to their full potential. This game is actually gorgeous in the headset! Gameplay over graphics yea I get it, but honestly this game has the graphics too. The skeleton animations are way lifelike and subtly terrifying because of it. The sense of presence and immersion is very real here. Fantastic game and Spot-on Review Bryan!!

[@XhoowieX]

Wow! I'd heard this was good, but I wasn't expecting a perfect score!

[@oursique]

You finally unlocked the crossbow!

[@jowga]

Music is just kinda like gouls n ghost

[@bxile730]

Yesssss he finally did a review on Ancient Dungeon VR!!! I been waiting patiently for this lol such an amazing game and a well deserved score of 10

[@MrJwyne]

This game is amazing! One of my favorites.

[@justinterrordactyl6132]

I don't think I could get past the 1985 visuals

[@indeed596]

This game is fantastic. Just picked it up after finishing RE4. An absolute classic.

[@SilverWingedOne]

This reminds me a little bit of Crystal Rift for the PSVR1.

[@damienkrawczuk1435]

I've been following this for a while now, and hearing how much fun your having with the haptics and modes, yep it's sold me, I'll be getting this ASAP, Resident Evil 7 was my favourite psvr1 game and moss 1 n 2 (with the mouse) and Ancient Dungeons VR is going to be my favourite psvr2 game, I just know it, Horizon Forbidden mountain just didn't do it for me at all, this game 110% will, hay I don't suppose you remember a psvr1 game called Thesis? Thaddeus? I don't know what its called but it was running away from a Minotaur creature in a labyrinthine maze but it had like this cool classic resident evil camera like angles with this semi behind the shoulders character, it wasn't 1st person but 3rd, and you could attack these weirdo spider like enemies, it was definitely an experimental game but I truly don't know any other VR game that experimented with this camera perspective but i would love to see more like it, I'm still crossing my fingers for an Astrobot 2 game, it was definitely Sony's Mario game but that game was sweet as, can you imagine if we got a Lawnmower man type VR game? That movie did not age well, but as a kid I loved the idea of feeling free inside VR, yeah the Nostolgia runs deep in my veins, thankyou heaps on your run down of this game, I can't wait to live inside the Ancient Dungeons world in VR, I didn't mint Resi 4 in VR but that sniper rifle made me feel really ill and hurt my eyes heaps bad, around $20-$30 is the perfect price for Ancient Dungeons as well, hope we see a sequel or more content in the future, I'd also would heaps love to see another Wipeout game on the Psvr2 too, gosh that'll be sweet, take care till the next vid

[@rockowilson2320]

Was kinda on the fence with this one, but now I'm sold. Hopefully the multiplayer mode will have full crossplay support.

[@jackcall3815]

This is the most hooked I’ve ever been into a VR game since Toss. It is so hard to put this game down - I love every second of it. Did you ever end up getting the platinum trophy? It’s so hard

[@ReelBlindEYE]

This looks awesome! Definitely going to pick it up soon! 😃

[@ThatDankCheese]

Easy buy when I see it on sale. No need to pick it up now. My backlog is huge 😁

[@pjaxego]

A W E S O M E technically !! - simple game - incredible fun - perfect feelings with your weapons - great sense of immersion - everlasting replayability - ONLY ONE DEVELOPER !!! ( Eric Thullen) Thanks a lot !!

[@dozensnake]

only 2 weapons is kinda lazy

[@pjaxego]

@@dozensnake // It could seems a bit limited BUT.... those are the games'rules! Two weapons and MANY upgrades and power Orbs. Further more the progression system pushes you to beat over and over the game to get more and more rewards and weapons upgrade. The KnifeThrowingSystem is ONE OF THE MOST SATISFYING ever played in a game!!!

[@dozensnake]

@@pjaxego even synapse had more weapons and that game had almost zero content

[@pjaxego]

@@dozensnake // Ok, if you don't like it, don't say "It has few weapons... gne gne gne" This is a SIMPLE game with SIMPLE mechanics. I like it for the same reasons you don't.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

people judge games by their graphics these days when it's the least important thing. Gameplay is everything.

[@spgp273]

Hard disagree. Nothing about this gameplay looks fun.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

That's not what I said. @@spgp273

[@fishfacepete]

Wow, I wasn't expecting a review like this. May have to check this out now.

[@Edenem10]

Imagine crying about graphics, what a sad comment section... Nice review I knew it would get a 10/10 when you talked about it in the live show, looks like a great game definitely gonna check it out

[@jspace111]

As always, thank you for your solid reviews. I completely agree with you. This game is one of the best!

[@Disco_Beaver]

One of those games that just works in VR. Definitely wouldn't play in flat screen.

[@hiwezart]

High praise indeed, this is now on my radar 👏

[@davidcbeaudoin]

The only thing that really bugs me is how the skeletons move. If they had animated them to shuffle instead of jog, it would have been better.

[@zeldaoot23]

This is likely my next purchase after Vertigo 2.

[@YunisRajab]

Wow I was expecting a 6/10 but this looks way better than I thought. Will likely be my next purchase

[@josh.lo8572]

Same game type from 90' virtuality the vr experience, now we can finally play it again 👍

[@williamhvx]

Love this game just got today thanks to ur video

[@deadringer28]

Great review Bryan. If i didnt alresdy own it your review certainly would have convinced me.

[@shenmeowzo]

You're dead right, this is SO fun. Glad you said there's reason to keep playing beyond finishing it cos I was a bit worried it might feel over too soon. Is there a sort of "real ending" to strive towards like in ghost signal?

[@AncientDungeon]

Hey, we still have lots of content updates planned. So while at the moment there is no real ending to the game except getting platinum (which take a lot of time I guarantee you), we will have a true ending in the future

[@sanctanox]

@@AncientDungeon I am so happy that the game has a platinum trophy. Some developers just don't get how important that is for quite a lot of players. An important reason for me to replay it on PSVR2. And again: Gratulations for making such a great polished game.

[@karenthekoolgamekitten2995]

appreciate the devs stopping by . love to see this!

[@alessandromori5243]

Hi Brian! Interesting Ancient Dungeon...🤔🤔Did you tried Colossal Cave? Old school graphic /testual adventure adapted for vr...

[@WithoutParole]

I played the first few hours of Colossal Cave. It's kind of a mess and (even worse) pretty boring. Not a fan so far but I'm not giving up on it! :D

[@alessandromori5243]

@@WithoutParole 👍👍a missed opportunity thank u ...i ll go for ancient dungeon

[@jowga]

Reminds me of Kings Field

[@ThatRandomFastingGuy]

Only true FromSoft fans know. 🥹

[@Hippy_Pickle]

Great review as always dude and it's definitely on my to get list. I just really need to make a dent in my current backlog 🤘😂

[@Colloque1977]

One of my favorite Psvr games. Any idea if there will be more updates/dlc? New weapons and more areas would be a dream.

[@strangerofthe2067]

Ok. I’m going to buy this right now.

[@deadcatthinks6725]

Co op is coming? Going to have to buy this then. Great review.

[@SuperNova-py1ec]

Reminds me of Crystal Rift on PSVR. Nice.

[@Akiko84]

20% off in the german store until february 1st, maybe your region too

[@kilartist1thedreamweaverga3]

Great review Bryan!! I may pick this up after i beat RE4. Trying to keep that dreaded backlog down which is insanely tough on this awesome system. Such a great problem to have right?

[@davidtorto4404]

"a lot might get turned off by the art style" yep that would be me just cant get into old style pixel graphics games

[@ThatRandomFastingGuy]

You're really missing out.

[@spgp273]

Yeah I'm tired of overhype these days. All the youtubers now praise everything to the sky. All of these games will be collecting digital dust in a few months. "Yeah dude, you have to watch this tv show! You have to watch this movie! You have to play this video game! You have to get this new car! You have to get iphone verson 25! Your life is so incomplete without it bro! Spend all of your money buying stuff you will never use, bro!"

[@dankeefer8859]

Man you just never know what is actually going to grab you these days do you? With a title like "Ancient Dungeon" you might think you are getting into "Horror Adventure" territory, but nah we are actually getting into Steal-Your-Attention-From-RE4 territory. That is absolutely fucking insane. Your review is pretty convincing too. It just looks like a really fun game and I think if you have nostalgia for the original Zelda, that will give it that extra bit of oomph for some people. I'll definitely pick this up when I get a PSVR2.

[@BadRobo82]

lol

[@LupinInComments]

Thats the first time i see a 10/10 game on this channel

[@Superslayinsteve]

Love this game. A multiplayer mode would be awesome!

[@5BinacaSprays]

co-op 4 sho

[@AncientDungeon]

Multiplayer is currently in beta on PCVR and Quest and will soon make it to PSVR2

[@Superslayinsteve]

@AncientDungeon Noice!! Ancient Dungeon really makes me want to start a vr channel lol. On psvr2 it's so clean. Great work!

[@TheJosous]

nice! gonna give it a try

[@Metalgeargamecat]

I just picked this game up on quest two thinking about double dipping now maybe for PlayStation VR2 haha 😂

[@trdaniels333]

Just finished this game! What an awesome time. Compound next maybe or are there better options?

[@WithoutParole]

Oh man, so many options. Have you played Ghost Signal?

[@trdaniels333]

@@WithoutParole thanks for the reply Bryan. No I haven’t but will check it out. Bought compound and it’s decent but Ancient Dungeons is at another level.

[@dvod3540]

Added to the list, thanks man!

[@yanhu]

wow, 10/10 !!! Even never heard of this game.

[@stringvulture]

Killer game ... Holding off till coop

[@3laps2p1simracing9]

This is a great game, I have it on Quest 3.

[@acreativename2781]

As someone who never played VR, I have a question to the VR veterans: don't graphics like this ruin the immersion? I thought what's great about VR is the feeling of really being in there, do you still get that feeling with pixely looking games like this?

[@DutchSamurai83]

Yes you do, it is like being inside the game. In this case a 16 bit game but it really feels like you are there. If something comes at your head in VR you will dodge out of reflex. Pixelated or not you will dodge because it really feels something is coming at your face.

[@WithoutParole]

As someone who has played a lot of VR the answer to your first question is simple: No. Immersion is about so much more than just an artstyle. It's about sound, haptics, and graphical fidelity as well. As long as a few of these things are firing on all cylinders then you'll feel totally immersed. VR games are (and should be) just as diverse as flatscreen games - and I think Ancient Dungeon proves that! :D

[@acreativename2781]

Ok awesome, thx for the answers

[@heavybrett-al4082]

Such an addictive little game

[@Modyz550]

This game become hardcore while standing! Hehe😁I got the psvr2 two weeeks ago and i love it! & this game really really good! i did try it on my small a** channel lol< 💜

[@DuckAlertBeats]

He's right yknow, this game is strangely more fantastic than it has any right to be.

[@Cuchogameplay]

Y Microsoft no hace nada con el Minecraft ni versión de PS5 ni versión de VR2, ah pero las hololens a las hololens una maravilla 😅

[@callum7081]

So better than vertigo 2? Damn I'll have to give it a go then.

[@jacooper1234]

Is there smooth turning? Looks kinda like click turning in the video.

[@WithoutParole]

My smooth turning speed is up really high so sometimes when I flick the analog stick it looks like click turning

[@marksmith1535]

I also validate that the turning is quite smooth.

[@TheSurfheart]

I’d like to play it I just cant get past the art style and rogue-likes in VR… I just can’t anymore

[@robbie_y]

Yep I'm with you. Sick of rogue lite/likes or whatever they're called.

[@moonsofjupiter]

Too bad. You guys are missing out on of the few VR2 games that has exploration/adventure around every corner.

[@spgp273]

Miss out it is then. Have fun with your little block game in vr, lol.@@moonsofjupiter

[@Wylie288]

Grow up

[@avaron_VR_Gamecat]

i agree with you. this game could be one of the best games on VR like Skyrim if the Dev added a graphics patch DLC we could buy. I would buy a DLC in a second. The game is really that good. If you like dungeon crawlers like classic Wizardry then Ancient Dungeon is a must buy.

[@mightbetoxic.]

YOU MAYBE FORGOT A ROGUELIKE IN YOUR LIST??????? =) unbelievable.... this one is very good too though, enjoying it a lot

[@Megaace9]

It's an awesome, underrated game.

[@williamskogen9895]

Game play beats graphics. Every. Single. Time.

[@TheRy_K_S]

Is this game multiplayer? So i could play this on my psvr2 with someone who owns a meta quest 3 standalone?

[@RoyMartiniPS]

Hell yes!

[@jl2969]

How come I can't find this Ancient Dungeon VR game in the playstation store? How do you get this game? is there a physical copy too?

[@irishjay9485]

It's on sale in the store right noe

[@5BinacaSprays]

difficulty curve is too steep. it needs an easy mode.

[@MACHOx3_theRealestateGamecat]

Souls like approach. After a few deaths you’ll get better or adjust your play style to be more careful till u can handle more. Worth it tho I promise u.

[@SweetCherryGrower]

Demo will be nice

[@77Alfreako]

I mean, to each their own, but he must not like light brigade to never mention it or review it lol 😂

[@WithoutParole]

The Light Brigade is awesome! Ancient Dungeon is still better though... :D

[@Jaxon782]

Can you do this multiplayer?

[@WithoutParole]

Not yet. The multiplayer mode is still coming to PSVR2 we just don't have a release date yet (dev is saying within the next few months i believe)

[@Jaxon782]

@@WithoutParole Thanks, I was looking all over and I couldn't get an answer

[@KoalaKate11]

My brother said he wanted some dungeon vr2 game but the name was so generic I can't remember what it was. Do you think its's this one or Legendary Tales?

[@WithoutParole]

I think I'd need to know more before I even started guessing

[@HeavyMetalGamecat]

Get both!!