![]() “Game of Thrones fans love exploring the world of Westeros and beyond, and now they can feel the rush of fighting the undead from the safety of their home in VR through Viveport,” added Sabrina Caluori, EVP of Digital and Social Marketing at HBO. “Beyond the Wall gives you the first-hand experience of joining the Night’s Watch and protecting the realms of men with your flaming sword from the army of the dead.” Image Credit: HBO “VR is the perfect pairing for Game of Thrones fans who can now step onto the battlefield of Beyond the Wall as part of Viveport Infinity,” said Rikard Steiber, President of Viveport, in an official release. When faced with the towering ice bear, I felt genuinely intimidated by its massive claws and thunderous roar. As I dragged the tip of my sword through the mounds of snow I could see the environment respond to my actions. While exploring the frozen tundra beyond the wall, the snow and blinding flurries feel real. When the gate opens and the fierce cold of the North begins to fill the tunnel, you can almost feel the frigid winds blowing past you. Poor storytelling and gameplay aside, Beyond the Wall is a gorgeous VR reimagining of the Game of Thrones universe. There’s zero explanation as to who your character is, what you’re doing beyond the wall, or during what time period the events take place in relation to the books or show. Because, why not?Īs far as an actual plot goes, there doesn’t appear to be one. Eventually, once enough White Walkers have surrounded you, the ice will break beneath your feet, and as you sink to the bottom of your watery grave you catch a glimpse of a dragon soaring overhead. ![]() There’s no ability to block their attacks, and there’s no way for them to block yours just a vacuous slugfest. From here on out it’s once again a series of mindless swinging as you easily cut your way through wave after wave of White Walkers. As you grip your broadsword-which is now on fire for some reason-undead soldiers begin to advance on your position. ![]() The scene is set beautifully, with hundreds of White Walkers slowly stepping out from behind the blinding flurry and surrounding you on all sides. Image Credit: HBOĪt the end of the journey, you encounter the army of the dead. Hit after hit and you’ll still be standing, mindlessly swinging your weapon in every direction in what can only be described as the VR equivalent of button-mashing. And while the size and aggressive behavior of the creature was no doubt intimidating, it’s impossible for your character to die. At one point you’ll find yourself lost in a blinding snow flurry and forced to go toe-to-toe with an absolutely massive ice bear. I say “tour” because as far as I can tell, you’re never in any real danger during the experience. Accompanied by a seasoned Ranger and armed with only a broadsword, you’ll exit the safety of Castle Black and enter the unknowns of Northern Westeros for a brief tour of the hostile landscape.
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