MEGALITH

A virtual reality Overwatch? It’s as good as it sounds…

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W“IN PS VR YOU CAN PHYSICALLY BLUDGEON OPPOSING TITANS.”

hat started as an RTS in PS VR has evolved into one of the more exciting shooters to arrive on Sony’s headset. It’s little wonder too, as the game’s creators are ex-Insomniac devs seasoned on Resistance and Ratchet & Clank. “We went back to our roots and gravitated towards a hero shooter,” says Jake Biegel, co-founder and CCO of Disruptive Games.

Currently in open beta, Megalith is a shooter that’s been compared to Overwatch, and adds a MOBA twist into the mix. As a Titan you can take on other giant characters while your minions battle beneath your feet for control of the map’s towers.

TITANIC TASK

The game’s built for PS VR. “The Titan’s abilities are specifically tuned for VR,” says Biegel. “We have an IK solution that lets you embody the character” – which means you can physically bludgeon opposing Titans.

“We spent a lot of time trying to get melee to feel right. So [Titan] Tor really shows off how we’ve been able to wrangle melee, and he’s really fun to play,” Biegel explains. “As you see this giant monster charging at you swinging his claws it’s

really intimidating, it’s an adrenaline rush.”

The blend of class-based shooting and MOBA tactics should ensure Megalith is one of the rare PS VR games to be replayable. Biegel says: “Our core pillar for this game is that it’s sticky, it’s something you’ll want to return to, a game that kept you thinking about it and was competing for your time.” Combine that with dedicated servers, and drop-in, drop-out bots to ensure quick match launches, and Megalith could be PS VR’s next big deal.