Maestro and games like it

The WhatsNext verdict

If you want to conduct classical music with your hands in VR, Maestro delivers an unusually natural podium fantasy and a strong sense of stage presence. It suits players who can accept occasional gesture misreads and a limited song library, especially at higher difficulties.

What it does best

Conducting an orchestra in VR feels genuinely new
Your hands become a remarkably natural musical interface
The podium delivers a thrilling sense of stage presence

What might put you off

Hand tracking can misread fast or demanding gestures
The launch music library feels too small

The setup

What you are walking into

Step into a gorgeous opera house with Maestro, the VR orchestra conducting rhythm game that's the essence of elegance, control, and high-society french sophistication.