Review: MLB Home Run Derby VR (PSVR)

Feel the action and power of every swing with motion-based controls. Swing for the fences in the most authentic virtual reality MLB ballparks ever created.

Pros:

  • Decent graphics.
  • 2.09GB Download size.
  • Platinum trophy.
  • Settings- Left/right hand.
  • Two difficulties- Normal and Pro.
  • Full stats section.
  • Online leaderboard support with filters by difficulty and stadium.
  • Easiest VR controls ever. Just swing the controller and press T button to select.
  • One Move controller required.
  • Three stadiums to play in- Nationals, Marlins, and Progressive.
  • Home run pop up with stats like distance, Power etc.
  • All shots show a distance marker and points earned.
  • Atmospheric.
  • Realistic animations.
  • Bonus targets in the ground to increase your score.
  • Accurate shots! You can do angled shots, Bunts or whatever.
  • Tons of replayability.
  • A handy trail that comes from your ball so you can track it.
  • Shout outs like Foul or Homerun!
  • So easy to jump[ into.
  • Perfect game to warm up your VR legs.

Cons:

  • Just the one mode.
  • Cannot change how long you play for.
  • Noi batting cage location!
  • Repetitive.
  • The trail from the ball can be hard to see.
  • No day/night options.
  • More PSVR limitations but the graphics at times can look blocky or blurry.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!

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