Entering virtual reality is not something easy and that everyone can afford. The money that is needed to invest to have to acquire the devices and a powerful computer, in addition to the space that is required to use these devices, are undoubtedly aspects to take into account and that more than one can be put back.
Luckily there are also alternatives such as Zero Latency , a virtual reality experience adapted for all types of audiences and that has been expanding over the last few years with more games and technology that has been further refined. In fact, the next video game that will join its catalog will be Undead Arena VR and we have already tested it exclusively .
A few years ago we told you about Singularity, in which we enter a spaceship with robots, narrow corridors and even a final boss. However, here the proposal is completely different when we have to face waves of the wildest zombies and in which we already anticipate that the moments to relax are practically conspicuous by their absence.
Putting safety first in times of Covid
Before going on to talk about what sensations this new title left us, we must bear in mind that it is an experience in which up to eight people can get together at the same time , something that is ideal because it is always more fun to spend the hang out with friends and family, although in the case of being few it is possible that they can join you with other groups of people in the event that all the sessions are full.
Perhaps years ago this did not pose any notable problem, but today, with the coronavirus so present in our lives , it is something that cannot be ignored. Those responsible for Zero Latency are very clear about it and that is why in all insurance, safety prevails so that anyone can go without taking risks that make them fear for their health or getting infected.
For this reason, apart from necessarily wearing a mask at all times, as soon as we enter we have a hydroalcoholic gel waiting for us at the door to put it on our hands together with a device that measures our temperature. As for the equipment, consisting of a backpack, headphones, a gun and the corresponding virtual reality glasses, it is cleaned from top to bottom after each session as they are components that everyone who participates uses.
Once you have entered the job, the entire game takes place in a closed area of 200 m2 that at the moment becomes a virtual world when you put on your glasses. Depending on the game chosen, you will move through some areas or others of the room, since one of the aspects that make this experience so special is the fact that each one moves on their own without having to depend on controls or cables, counting with total freedom for it.
Previously, whenever another player approached your position, a warning would appear on the screen with an alarm to warn you that you had someone nearby , in order to avoid impacts or blows with the weapon when turning. For this reason, in order to have more distance between one and the other following the established rules, the radar has been expanded so that now the warning will be activated earlier than normal.
Therefore, it is appreciated that the company takes all these details into account and takes the appropriate measures so that no one is in danger and incidentally ensure the safety of all attendees.
Participating in a show with zombies to give and take
Moving on to our impressions of Undead Arena VR , players take on the role of survivors in a post-apocalyptic future where zombies are everywhere. Television has not come up with anything other than to produce a reality show in which the participants fully immerse themselves in a show in which they must kill all the undead they find to become millionaire stars or else they will die in a terrible way and they will join the horde.
Although the capacity is for eight players, in my case I was alone at all times, which made me doubt if I would be able to end the waves of zombies that do not stop emerging from all parts of the stage. So that it is not an impossible challenge, the difficulty of the game is adjusted based on the number of people there are , so that it is balanced at all times. That does not mean that of the two games I played, in the first one I passed them hard.
Basically the stage has several doors from which the zombies come out. Everywhere there are barricades with which you can take cover and slow down somewhat, but what stands out most are the explosive barrels that you can blow up with a few shots or the fire traps that can be activated so that the zombies are scorch in a heartbeat. Therefore, not everything is shooting without worrying about anything else, because it is essential to interact with everything we have around us to survive.
I must admit that in my first game I paid dearly because I considered that the best option was to stay in the center of the room and from there to be able to see better where the zombies were coming from. However, in the end he ends up dying more than once because they ended up surrounding me because he was not enough. On the other hand, the second time the tables turned considerably, because this time I chose to be in constant movement everywhere .
This allowed me to flee from the zombies if I saw that they were getting too close and thus have time to react and also to look at other traps or make it easier for me to hit the explosive barrels, because you can be sure that the use of these elements inclines the scales quite in our favor . You just have to take a look at the scores I did the first and second time.
Results of the first game
Results of the second game
And it is that in reality the real objective of this game is to annihilate zombies without stopping to obtain points , because you have infinite lives, so it is a competition between all the players to see who is the best of all. In other circumstances, what the game does is leave you unable to act for ten seconds if you are eliminated and then return to action with life to the fullest. On the other hand, playing alone what happens is that the zombies were paralyzed and that gave me time to get into a better position and run away from them if they had put me on the ropes.
Regarding the pistol that is used, with infinite ammunition, it has three different types of shots : a submachine gun, a shotgun and a crossbow. Each one has its own recharge time and damage, so depending on the situation, one or the other is better. In any case, the zombies are not that they hold too much because hitting them in the head, in addition to giving more points, will make them mince almost always the first time, except those who wear armor, in which case you have to snatch it first.
Something that also struck me as amazing was the design of the stage. Beyond the aforementioned, especially due to the fact that the immersion is amazing from the first second and you forget that you are actually in a large and empty room. I also loved the fact that after overcoming several waves you have to go to another area on a higher level with ramps and platforms that move, which is the most curious to see how you move alone or go up and down when you really body is still or is only moving in a straight line.
Just in case, it is important to emphasize that as much as the enemies are zombies, this is not a scary game at all . Even the most apprehensive may be more impressed by seeing them so close, especially when they hit you and a few get together, but this is not about scares or anything like that. It’s a straightforward action game in which the only thing we’ll do is shoot like there’s no tomorrow.
Price and how to book
During these years Zero Latency has been expanding through several cities in Spain. Today it has five different centers in Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid, Terrasa and Zaragoza where you will find the same games. In the case of Undead Arena VR, there are two games that are played, each with a duration of approximately 15 minutes.
Regarding the day and time , there are times when there is a difference of half an hour between one session and another and other occasions when there is a difference of one hour. That is why it is important to pay close attention to the calendar and times that are established on your reservation page.
Finally, the prices also vary depending on the selected city . For example, if you buy your tickets for the same day, they will have a price of 19.95 euros per person, while the price of tickets for a later date amounts to 29.95 euros. On the other hand, in Madrid everything is 10 euros more expensive, going to cost 29.95 euros and 39.00 euros, respectively.
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