God of War Sons of Sparta Turns PS5 DualSense Into a Gameplay Star

[cryptohog]

While many PS5 games use the DualSense controller for simple rumble effects, God of War Sons of Sparta takes a surprisingly inventive approach. This retro-inspired 2D side-scroller integrates haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, the controller speaker, and even the built-in microphone to enhance immersion. From feeling the weight of spear strikes to solving puzzles by blowing into the microphone, the game leverages features many titles barely touch.

One standout moment is the microphone puzzle, where players clear dust from a statue by physically blowing into the DualSense, creating a tactile connection to the game world. Combat also benefits from nuanced haptic vibrations, giving different feedback for attacks, blocks, and environmental collisions. Even the adaptive triggers simulate weapon tension, while certain sounds play directly through the controller speaker. For a game that looks like it could belong to an older console generation, these features make the experience feel surprisingly modern and engaging.

[johnblockbuster]

lmao retro graphics but my controller feels like a medieval torture device

[The_Walking_Dead]

Retro graphics with modern controller tech is a cool combo.

[bred]

Using the microphone for puzzles is actually creative.

[Capybara_Capybara]

DualSense features finally being used properly.

[059d96d16a]

Feeling weapon tension through adaptive triggers sounds awesome.

[9777089235]

Blowing into the controller to solve puzzles is hilarious.

[Revenant]

Retro look, but very modern gameplay ideas.

[d82ae58262]

More games should experiment with controller features.

[UndeadBeastMonkeykiller]

PS5 hardware really shines when devs use it fully.

[GummyBear]

This retro-inspired 2D side-scroller integrates haptic feedback