Compound, a retro-themed VR shooter influenced by Wolfenstein 3D, launches on PlayStation VR2 today.
Initially launched in early access on Steam in 2018, Compound is a free-roaming, roguelite FPS with colorful pixel art that sees you fighting 'The Corporation.' Created by notdead via sole developer Bevan McKechnie, its full release arrived four years later on PC VR and Quest. Now, it's heading to PSVR 2 with adaptive trigger support and haptic feedback.
We went hands-on with the PlayStation VR2 port before today's launch, and our initial impressions are largely unchanged from our Compound review in 2022. We recommended Not Dead's retro-themed FPS back then, calling it a "love letter" to Wolfenstein 3D and Doom that's "fresh yet familiar."
That said, there are a few notable improvements that makes the PSVR 2 version the definitive way to play Compound. It's running at a native 120Hz refresh rate without reprojection or foveated rendering, and the stylish visuals look better than ever. The adaptive triggers offer pleasing resistance to the already satisfying gunplay, and it remains a highly replayable experience.
Compound reaches PlayStation VR2 today, and it's available now for Quest and Steam.
Henry Stockdale
Update Notice
This article was initially published on July 31, 2024. It was updated on August 13, 2024, to reflect the PSVR 2 launch and include our hands-on impressions.
