Beat Saber

Beat Saber

Hyperbolic Magnetism, Beat Games · 2018

85WhatsNext
SoloMultiplayerAuditoryVR

The WhatsNext verdict

For Players who want an active rhythm game built around swinging to the music: You match each incoming beat’s saber color and direction, turning songs into full-body rhythm challenges. Tradeoff: The core loop depends on VR motion controls and rewards precise timing, so it may not suit every player or play space.

What it does best

  • music

  • sport

  • arcade

  • science fiction

The setup

What you are walking into

Beat Saber is an immersive rhythm experience you have never seen before! Enjoy tons of handcrafted levels and swing your way through the pulsing music beats, surrounded by a futuristic world. Use your sabers to slash the beats as they come flying at you – every beat indicates which saber you need to use and the direction you need to match. With Beat Saber you become a dancing superhero!

Where it lives

Meta Quest 2PlayStation VR2Windows Mixed RealityPlayStation VRSteamVRMeta Quest 3Oculus RiftOculus Quest

Genre

MusicSportIndieArcade

Vibe

ActionScience fictionKidsParty
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