With every event I attend or arcade I wander into in Tokyo, I’m reminded that Japan truly does get some of the best stuff. That certainly applies to Bandai Namco’s virtual reality arcade, VR Zone Shinjuku.
It’s a cool, dark space with 14 activities – they’re not all necessarily video games. Using the HTC Vive and a handful of other peripherals, each attraction offers to immerse players in new experiences. The rock climbing wall and terrifyingly high drop onto a slide and into a ball pit omitted the headset. We didn't have much time at VR Zone, though, so my team stuck with the licensed anime experiences. Though these were all in Japanese I did receive English instructions.
Side note: If you happen to have a short skirt or dress, the VR Zone team will kindly provide you with a blanket or longer skirt if you're at an attraction that requires you to sit or squat. VR Zone has excellent service.
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It’s a cool, dark space with 14 activities – they’re not all necessarily video games. Using the HTC Vive and a handful of other peripherals, each attraction offers to immerse players in new experiences. The rock climbing wall and terrifyingly high drop onto a slide and into a ball pit omitted the headset. We didn't have much time at VR Zone, though, so my team stuck with the licensed anime experiences. Though these were all in Japanese I did receive English instructions.
Side note: If you happen to have a short skirt or dress, the VR Zone team will kindly provide you with a blanket or longer skirt if you're at an attraction that requires you to sit or squat. VR Zone has excellent service.
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