VR Ark Park - Playstation 4

Why is Barney the dinosaur the image for this review? Because there are no available press images that accurately represent the disappointment that is ARK Park for PSVR. Seriously, every screenshot available is an extreme bullshot that is not representative of the final product. Barney it is, then.

ARK Park is a spin-off title from the infamous ARK: Survival Evolved. It’s a VR-only game so you’ll need a PSVR headset and a DualShock 4 or a couple of PS Move wands to play. If you don’t have a pair of Move controllers handy, don’t worry; you’re not missing out on anything.

The opening of ARK Park is full of promise with a train ride to dino island. Everything looks promising as the futuristic Jurassic World inspired train gently hums over the water. There’s a monstrous dinosaur enjoying the water, a few flying creatures taking in the air, and a general sense of wonder. Until you actually get to ARK Park, that is. Once you’ve left the train things quickly go south. I decided to take on the game’s tutorial where you learn the different aspects of the game.