Apart from your destructive tendencies, you encounter some ‘enemies’ – which are spirits that inhabit environmental objects. They all adhere to a similar pattern: shoot them several times, and they will return to their rightful place. For instance, you might find and shoot rogue piano keys or a Ferris wheel spirit to reposition carriages correctly. However, like the standard gameplay loop, these encounters can become repetative after a while, as they essentially repeat the same actions with different objects. Another aspect of the game is its upgrade system, which encourages you to explore every corner of the dream worlds. This system revolves around discovering items that you can exchange withthe wandering soldier for upgrades, such as extending your sprint duration or increasing your supply of grenades or rockets, along with replenishing their ammunition. However, this system lacks depth, as you simply hand over a random item you’ve collected, and in return, you receive an upgrade.

The game can be played in both virtual reality and flatscreen formats, with virtual reality providing a unique first-person perspective and the third-person view available in the flatscreen mode. For this review, I primarily played in first-person mode, as that’s what I expect from a game centred around shooting. However, the developers have incorporated eye-tracking technology in the VR third-person mode to aim your weapon, which is a nice touch. Still, the overall virtual reality experience feels somewhat tacked on, as if it was an afterthought rather than a core feature – a sentiment that was reinforced after playing the flatscreen version, which felt like a better experience.