Becoming a real-life rock star sounds like a pretty sweet deal. Money, fame and and non-stop partying are excellent end goals, but when I was younger I quickly realised that to accomplish those goals I’d have to actually put the time in to learn an instrument. So I chucked that dream in the bin and just played videogames instead.
Lovely videogames have had my back though and subsequently I’ve earned millions in GTA Online, I’ve performed to packed arenas in Guitar Hero and now, thanks to Hotel R’n’R on PSVR, I’ve been able to fulfil my deepest of rock star desires by going on a hotel room trashing rampage.
Hotel R’n’R has been performing to smaller audiences in Early Access since 2019 but it’s hoping to hit the big time when the full game goes on tour this coming Thursday 28th on both PC headsets and PSVR. While there’s plenty of PC footage from the Early Access build out there, this week’s Ian’s VR Corner is one of the only places you’ll be able to watch a big chunk of the PSVR build in action before launch.
30 Minutes of Smashing Hotel R’n’R PSVR Gameplay! – Ian’s VR Corner Watch on YouTube
The premise of Hotel R’n’R is pretty simple. You’re a recently deceased, wannabe rock star who’s sold their soul to the devil in return for fame and fortune. There’s only one catch – to achieve this you’ll first need to trash an assortment of hotel rooms around the world, without getting shot in the face by over enthusiastic hotel security guards.
It’s a recipe for beautiful VR chaos and each hotel is a small sandbox level that’s bursting with things to throw, hit, smash and (when you’ve earned better equipment for your rider) shoot.
In the video above, you’ll be able to see me playing through the first 30 minutes of the PSVR build in a seated position. Thanks to a variety of control schemes and comfort settings, I was able to smash my way through the contents of two hotels quite easily, even though I suspect playing stood up is the best way to experience this game.