During a hands-on session, I got to try out the Sonic Screwdriver in a sequence where Dalek flying saucers warped in above a junkyard. As things heated up, I was able to use the Screwdriver to make a DIY transponder that summoned the TARDIS, allowing for a quick escape before the entire street could be exterminated. It’s a simple sequence, but one rendered in graphics that we don’t usually see in Doctor Who tie-in games, making it feel much more of an event. It’s not exactly triple-A, but it’s the closest we’ve come.
And while the demo only allowed me to open the door to the TARDIS, the short glimpse inside promises a fun ride for Whovians. And yes: developer Maze Theory promises the Custard Cream dispenser will work.
The game, which Maze Theory compares more to interactive television and immersive theatre than a classic video game, will be available this September for PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Vive Cosmos. Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer and resident Whovian. You can follow him on Twitter.