Just about one year after its original release on PC, Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality from Owlchemy Labs and Adult Swim Games has arrived on PSVR. Virtual Rick-Ality gives fans of the show a new way to hang out with Grandpa Rick and his pitiful grandson Morty, and has plenty of new creative ideas for VR.
Just like in the show, Rick is up to a new crazy experiment . He’s created a Morty clone (that you play as) in order to help around the house and do his dirty work. Sometimes literally by cleaning his dirty clothes. As expected, things escalate quickly and you’ll find yourself hatching strange eggs and shooting off alien hordes in space. All of the tasks and mini games are fun for while they last, and aren’t longer than they need to be. With that said, you won’t find yourself wanting to go back for a second play of the entire experience once you’ve seen the major beats.
The strongest aspect of the game is the more subtle reference to the TV show, but its greatest strength can also be seen as a weakness to some. Players who have not seen the show has far less to enjoy here. Fans will be chuckling to themselves throughout the entire experience at the cleaver references and homages. Exploring Rick’s garage is a treat, and free play mode will have you coming back. Each nook and cranny is filled with something to play and experiment with. There are plenty of collectibles to search and find as well.
The only main issue on the technical side is the lack of turning. Due to PSVR’s limited light tracking, reaching behind and using the moving controllers while turned around can get dicey. Luckily the game almost never has you doing anything facing away from the camera, but the option to turn would have been nice. As with other PSVR titles, reaching for objects on the ground can also be a challenge in certain situations.
Our recommendation: Virtual Rick-Ality is a fun but short VR title for fans of the show. The different activities and mini games are fun, but aren’t worth going back to in the long run. The best part of the game is the fun references and being able to freely explore Rick’s garage. There are a few very minor technical issues, but nothing out of the ordinary for the platform. If you like Rick and Morty, it’s worth picking up as long as you’re okay with a shorter play time.
This game was provided to the reviewer by the developer, but this fact in no way impacted the score on content of the review.
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