Reborn: A Samurai Awakens

Mechanics

Reborn: A Samurai Awakens for PS4 is played from the first-person view. The player eliminates hordes of enemies embodied by smaller and larger robots. When fighting, the player uses diverse weaponry. One neutralizes enemies here with laser katana blades (these can slice one's foes into pieces, but can be also used to reflect missiles launched by the enemies), as well as both pistols and psionic powers. Interestingly, the player is capable of using any two weapons simultaneously in combat.

Success is achieved here by switching the weapons skilfully, as well as through performing effective counterattacks, which render the opponent stunned for a short while. From time to time, the player encounters powerful bosses – those are bigger, stronger and more durable than their allies, the player's regular opponents. Also, the game features spectacular scenes in the form of Quick Time Events.

Reborn: A Samurai Awakens makes a good use of VR headsets – while the player looks around through moving their head, attacking with the blade and aiming are performed using motion controllers.

Technical aspects

Reborn: A Samurai Awakens for PS4 offers decent-quality graphics, especially with regard to the standards of VR games. The experience is complemented by fast-paced, electronic music.