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A part of me wanted to skip the hype of Konjiki completely, though I had provided my partner-in-crime with enough details that she, too, wanted a taste before heading back.
Alas, lunch had been already been devoured, so dinner was the only option remaining.
Alas, lunch had been already been devoured, so dinner was the only option remaining.
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With a few hours to kill, an impromptu decision was made. The road to Yonge and Grandview was slow and relentlessly snowy, but we eventually arrived (just a few minutes late) for a last-minute booking at VR Zone.
The indoor game facility featured an abundance of stations, each equipped with a monitor, VR headset, headphones, and handheld controller set. The stations adopted the layout of cubicles, but with signficantly greater height and padded walls. A stool and table were allocated for each station, such that belongings could be kept within close reach and other players could observe while anticipating their own turn to participate.
The indoor game facility featured an abundance of stations, each equipped with a monitor, VR headset, headphones, and handheld controller set. The stations adopted the layout of cubicles, but with signficantly greater height and padded walls. A stool and table were allocated for each station, such that belongings could be kept within close reach and other players could observe while anticipating their own turn to participate.
We booked for a 1-hour session, swapping at the half-hour mark. While I found vast amounts of joy in playing Audio Shield to some of my favourite K-Pop tunes and going on a slicing spree with Fruit Ninja, my friend found mission-based shooting games to align better with her preferences.
A single accessible washroom could be found at the very back of the game room. Dust lined the countertop and questionable smears gleamed on the toilet seat. Though nowhere near as repulsive as Icha or Pablo (though those two are record-breakers), it could have used a thorough scrub-down.
On the bright side, the team of young adults responsible for the establishment at our time of visit were exceptionally amiable and more than willing to assist in any concerns.
A single accessible washroom could be found at the very back of the game room. Dust lined the countertop and questionable smears gleamed on the toilet seat. Though nowhere near as repulsive as Icha or Pablo (though those two are record-breakers), it could have used a thorough scrub-down.
On the bright side, the team of young adults responsible for the establishment at our time of visit were exceptionally amiable and more than willing to assist in any concerns.
Aside from the Toyota pop-up at Square One, I had never really engaged in a full-on virtual reality experience, so VR Zone was a definite eye-opener. The consoles have dedicated left and right hands, along with several buttons on the top, side, and bottom. At times, they also serve as a cursor for searching and selecting games. The whole ordeal is very similar to a Wii, but with the added appeal of being immersed in 360 degrees' worth of graphics.
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I am unsure whether the facility accepts walk-ins, however 10-minute trial sessions are complimentary with social media interaction. Our own booking had been completed using their online system, which supported credit card or PayPal as methods of payment. The hassle-free, cashless process was one factor I was particularly fond of, as it would ensure that customers could enjoy themselves and the business could focus on providing quality service as opposed to stressing over time limits/payment.
Its unexpected location at World on Yonge makes for a great spot to enjoy some downtime in between meals, and seeing as the realm of virtual reality is relatively unexplored amongst many, the attraction is definitely present.
Its unexpected location at World on Yonge makes for a great spot to enjoy some downtime in between meals, and seeing as the realm of virtual reality is relatively unexplored amongst many, the attraction is definitely present.
With our departure, we made it a goal to return with more players to activate the cross-station multiplayer modes.
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The sky had just dimmed by this time, placing emphasis on the gorgeous light fixture in the centre of the retail building.
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