REVIEW: The Last Clockwinder (PS VR2)

The Last Clockwinder is a virtual reality puzzle game developed by Pontoco who have just released their much loved title on the new PlayStation VR2. It is an immersive adventure game that takes players on a journey to a magical world of clockwork mechanisms and steam-powered machines. With over 40 launch titles to choose from for the PS VR2, is The Last Clockwinder worth your time and money? Read on to find out in our review.

Story

In The Last Clockwinder, you are on a mission to repair an ancient clocktower built into the trunk of a colossal tree. Inside the tower, you find a pair of gloves that allow you to turn anything you do into a looping clockwork automaton.

With these gloves and your loyal collection of automatons, you have to work together to grow plants, harvest resources, build wild contraptions, and find a way to save the clocktower. The game’s narrative will see you embark on a journey to repair the clock tower and restore time to its rightful state.

Along the way, they must solve puzzles and overcome obstacles, including dangerous steam-powered machines and clockwork creatures. The story is engaging, and the game does an excellent job of immersing players in the world of clockwork and steam-powered machines.

Gameplay

The gameplay in The Last Clockwinder is excellent. The game is designed specifically for VR, which means that players can interact with the world around them in a way that is not possible with traditional games. For example, players can use their hands to turn gears and levers, pull levers, and manipulate objects in the game world.

The game also features a range of puzzles that players must solve to progress through the story. The puzzles are well-designed and challenging, but not overly difficult, making them accessible to a broad range of players. The game also features a range of mini-games that players can play to earn rewards, such as musical pipes and target shooting.

The controls in The Last Clockwinder are intuitive and easy to use, which makes the game accessible to players who are new to virtual reality. The game also features a range of comfort settings, such as snap-turning and adjustable locomotion, which make it comfortable to play for extended periods.

Visuals

The visuals in The Last Clockwinder are stunning. The game takes place in a world of clockwork mechanisms and steam-powered machines, and the developers have done an excellent job of bringing this world to life. The game features a range of environments, including a clock tower, a workshop, and a forest, each of which is beautifully rendered and highly detailed.

The game also features a range of clockwork creatures and steam-powered machines that players must overcome, each of which is highly detailed and intricately designed. The developers have done an excellent job of creating a world that feels real and lived-in, which adds to the immersion of the game.

Conclusion

Overall, The Last Clockwinder is an excellent game that is well worth playing. The story is engaging, the gameplay is excellent, and the visuals are stunning. The game is designed specifically for virtual reality, which means that players can interact with the world around them in a way that is not possible with traditional games.

The Last Clockwinder is also highly accessible, with intuitive controls and a range of comfort settings that make it comfortable to play for extended periods. The game is suitable for players of all skill levels, making it an excellent choice for both experienced VR gamers and newcomers to the technology.

If you own a PlayStation VR2 and are looking for an immersive adventure game that will transport you to a magical world of clockwork mechanisms and steam-powered machines, then The Last Clockwinder is a must-play game.