VR SENSE

VR SENSE (VR センス) is a virtual reality arcade machine that offers simulated experiences. It was first announced on February 7, 2017, shortly before its first prototype was revealed to the public at the Japan Amusement Expo 2017. Development finished in June 2017. 1,000 models are planned to be spread throughout Japan.

Keiko Erikawa is the executive who pushed for the project and was met with immediate criticism. Kou Shibusawa even remarked that it would be best if Koei-Tecmo developers weren't involved with creating it. Erikawa asked for third-party developers who were experienced with virtual reality but met with various scheduling and resource setbacks that stalled development for half a year. The final push of its three and a half years of development finished with a small group of Koei Tecmo Wave developers who are experienced in arcade, pachinko, and pachislot production.

Four key themes for its production are "peace of mind", "safety", a compact model for simple transport, and an experience that can be easily enjoyed without an attendant.

Models
Each session permits users to play one of three available simulations for each model.


 * Sparkling Silver
 * 1) Cho Shin Sangoku Musou Based on Dynasty Warriors 8 visuals. The player is given a sword and the mission to rescue a kidnapped princess. Choose Guan Yinping or Xu Shu as a partner for the fray. Fight through crowds with simplified commands.
 * 2) G1 JOCKEY SENSE First-person horse racing simulation. Race for a chance to qualify in the Japan Derby (thee consecutive wins). Forcing the horse to speed up or slow down times may cause it to buck in protest. In the final stretch, the player can use a whip to gain more speed.
 * 3) DEAD OR ALIVE Xtreme SENSE Based on Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 visuals. Play games with either Kasumi, Honoka, or Marie Rose. Win a game to increase affinity with selected character and to change their swimsuit. A higher grade rewards the player with a more intimate fan service sequence.


 * Sparkling Blue
 * 1) Cho Sengoku Coaster First-person roller coaster through Warring States castles with interactive fight intermissions. Choose the time of day to decide a course. Select either an attack partner to help deal damage (Yukimura Sanada or Naotora Ii) or a healing partner to restore health (Mitsunari Ishida or Chacha). Reuses visual and sound assets from Samurai Warriors and Toukiden.
 * 2) 3 Majesty × X.I.P. DREAM☆LIVE Tokimeki Restaurant☆☆☆ live concert simulation from either 3 Majesty or X.I.P. Tehe player can change their camera angle and are scored by their ability to match the crowd's penlight waves to the music. Better scores reward a fan service Dream Mode sequence of the concert.
 * 3) Horror SENSE ~Daruma-san ga Koronda~ Horror-adventure with two available scenarios. The objective is to find torn notes that will reveal the truth behind the focal specter of their story for the best ending. If the player encounters the specter of their narrative, they may be given a timed-sequence to play the eponymous Japanese game; if they move when the specter is looking, they will be pushed back; moving too slow results in an instant game over.

Future plans include Samurai Warriors and Attack on Titan simulations.

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A press conference to celebrate its public distribution was conducted December 19, 2017. Characters are available for people who use either model.