Dream Eater sequences, in which you hack into a suspect’s mind to piece together clues or look for information, are a mainstay of the Observer experience. When you are preparing to dive into a subject’s mind, the DualSense wireless controller feeds you long anticipatory pulses as the cable draws near, followed by a sharp vibration at the moment of entry. Lastly, we want players to jump in the tense moments during Dream Eater sequences, such as when they’re attacked. At the moment of impact, your DualSense controller’s vibration will surely get your heart racing.
We like to think of the DualSense wireless controller as an additional way to tell the story. If you’re in a dark room and suddenly you can feel subtle vibrations and pulses coming from the controller, it heightens the mood and adds to the atmosphere. Subconsciously, you start thinking “What’s about to happen here?” That question helps build the tension that horror fans crave. Similarly, in more action-packed scenes – like when running from a monster and a stuck door isn’t going to open – you’ll feel that, thanks to haptic feedback. You literally can feel the danger on your skin. It’s amazingly scary!