A somewhat hidden gem because most critic reviews were based on version 1.0 which had poor controls. I'm grateful to review this post patch, after the control update allowed the use of a dual shock analog stick in one hand rather than having to lean forward and backward to move. I played both ways an this update made everything (from battles to exploration) much more enjoyable. This game stayed with me until the very end. It was on my mind to the point that I even dreamt about it. It starts off with the longest introduction, which gives the impression it's going to be a long and epic quest. The battles themselves start off reasonably fair but ramp up difficulty pretty quickly. It forces the player to get good. On my 2nd or 3rd day, I felt pretty defeated and began looking up cheats which did not exist. I'm glad I stuck with it because once I learned the different strategies for each Golem, I ended up getting good. But man, how it got my heart racing! Being able to take a hit and walk back to recoup some HP was the key strategy for most Golems who did not have a one-hit kill. I enjoyed going back and forth between Twine’s bedroom and the Golem world. Perspective shifts and gameplay variety between controlling the huge Golem and the small doll were well implemented. The graphics and music are gorgeous and the sound effects are really well done. There are secret items galore to find. I just wish there was an inventory system or a screen that showed how many collectibles were obtained and out of how many. Without this information, collecting items eventually lost their appeal, other than the orbs that progressed the lore. I also wish there was more narrative in the middle of the game other than the mother's voice when collecting orbs. The game was bookended with great storytelling, but not much narrative happens in the middle, which is a notable pacing issue. As for the map, I never felt lost, but I also never felt like I fully understood the layout of the land. It was a bit janky how the Golem had to die in order to go back to the workshop to change masks and equipment. Also, losing all equipment every time the Golem died seemed rough at first, but my strategy became to just make sure I defeated a Golem that had my same equipment before venturing off too far and so if I died, I really didn't lose anything. Overall, this is one impressive PSVR game and I sunk 10 hours into the game looking for all the collectibles. Aside from my gripes above, I thought the ending left a little bit to be desired. Otherwise this is a must-play game for the platform. It's filled with great atmosphere, zero loading during most of the game, solid combat and voice acting, and an amazing land to explore and unlock.

Golem is an absolutely fantastic VR experience. Visuals and also the soundtrack is really well done. A very polished overall presentation.

This game blew my mind. Remember walking around the back yard as a kid, fighting monsters with a stick? It's that, but in a very convincing VR landscape. Combat is heart pumping and not too easy. Sound/music are AAA. Just make sure you adjust the movement settings to your comfort (after this first patch there are more options) for maximum playability. If you have a PSVR and you like sword fighting/adventure games, I highly recommend it.