You Haven’t Truly Lived Until You’ve Fought VR Zombies At Berjaya Times Square

By Lara Kramer  •  30 Apr 2025 in Features

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If you’ve ever wanted to defend Bird Island with a slingshot, dodge a zombie apocalypse without losing a limb, or beat Viking drums in sync with Nordic gods—welcome to HOLOGATE Arena, the crown jewel of VR experiences smack in the heart of Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur.

Perched on Level 7, Central Zone, just above the buzz of retail chaos and food court temptations, HOLOGATE Arena is less an arcade and more an interdimensional gateway. The kind of place where reality politely steps aside and lets your inner ghostbuster, robot killer, or Viking drummer take the wheel.

Let’s be real: Virtual Reality has gone from niche geek hobby to full-blown global phenomenon—and HOLOGATE doesn’t just ride that wave, it surfs it in surround sound and 360° immersion. It’s the world’s leading multiplayer turnkey VR system for a reason. You’re not just pressing buttons here; you’re ducking, dodging, and in my case—screaming just a little bit—while fending off waves of bloodthirsty zombies.

Here’s how it works: You arrive, slightly skeptical but curious.

On weekdays, pay RM45 for one mission or RM80 for two (trust me, you’ll want the second). A guide, who is part tech-wizard and part theme-park host, helps you gear up with the headset and controllers. You get a quick briefing—then boom, you’re in.

My first mission? Zombyte 2.0—because if I’m going to test VR, I want it to test my survival instincts too. You’re plunged into a post-apocalyptic setting, and almost immediately, the undead start charging.

The adrenaline? Real. The panic when your gun runs out and your teammates are yelling? Also real. But oh, the sweet satisfaction of surviving the swarm like a digital John Wick.

Need something a little less end-of-days? Try Ragnaröck, where you compete in Viking longboat races by drumming in rhythm like a Norse Guitar Hero. Or Ghostbusters VR Academy, where you train to become an actual ghostbuster—proton packs and all. Even kids can join in on the fun with Angry Birds VR, because flinging birds in 3D is wildly therapeutic.

 

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HOLOGATE’s constantly-expanding library means repeat visits never feel stale.

Want to escape from a maximum-security facility (The Prison)? Or stop a nuclear bomb from detonating (Mission Sigma)? Or maybe flex your dystopian trigger finger in a cowboy-cyborg mashup called RevolVR 3? It’s all here—and most importantly, it’s fun. Easy to pick up, hard to master, and addictive in the best way.

For something family-friendly (read: less screaming), Captain Cook is a co-op cooking game that’s basically Overcooked, but in VR. Hectic, chaotic, and surprisingly wholesome, it’s a full-body, full-senses experience that turns any mundane weekday into a futuristic rollercoaster of thrill.

Whether you’re a tourist seeking a quick hit of entertainment or a local looking to sweat in a new dimension, this is a must-try.

Pro tip: Go on weekdays to avoid the crowd and double up with two missions—it’s a better deal and lets you taste both terror and triumph. Wear comfy clothes, hydrate, and maybe stretch. Because yes, you will be flailing.

So if you’re tired of reality (and who isn’t?), HOLOGATE VR might just be your favourite new escape. Now, if you’ll excuse me—I have a Viking rematch to attend.

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