Beats Fever
- January 9, 2017
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PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Rift
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game features a unique and interesting concept with hand-mapped patterns that enhance the gameplay experience.
- It has beautiful graphics and well-designed environments that create an immersive atmosphere.
- The game has a solid soundtrack with a variety of genres, making it enjoyable for rhythm game fans.
- The HUD design is confusing and frustrating, as it obstructs visibility while trying to hit notes.
- There is a limited selection of songs, which may lead to a lack of replayability for some players.
- The gameplay can feel simplistic and may not provide the challenge that hardcore rhythm game fans are looking for.
- music89 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in this VR game features a limited but well-crafted selection of around 30 songs, primarily in dance, indie/rock, and some other genres, which are designed to sync perfectly with gameplay. While the curated tracks enhance the immersive experience, players express a desire for more variety and the ability to use custom songs, as the current playlist may not cater to all tastes. Overall, the music is appreciated for its quality and timing, making it enjoyable for rhythm game enthusiasts, though some find the lack of options a drawback.
“The music selection is limited, but excellent.”
“The notes are timed perfectly to the game, and it really feels like you're playing the music, not just whacking orbs out of the air.”
“There is a decent range of musical styles, including electronic, rock, house, and funk, and they all make you feel like dancing.”
“However, that also means that you are stuck with the selection of songs provided by the developer, and there are quite a few songs in this game that don't match my tastes.”
“Music selection is limited (though, there is a free DLC at the time of this writing).”
“Overall, Beats Fever is a lot of fun to play and looks gorgeous for VR, but its replayability is pretty low due to a lack of song choices and the song choices being somewhat dull.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting good visuals and immersive environments, though some find the design overly busy with excessive colors and objects. Comparisons to similar games highlight smoother performance and better graphics, contributing to an overall positive impression.
“The graphics look good and the immersion is there.”
“The game is actually good, has nice graphics and cool songs, pretty nice scenarios, and an overall cool user interface.”
“Comparing to AudioShield, Beat Fever feels smoother and has better graphics.”
“Compared to AudioShield, Beat Fever feels smoother, but the graphics are lacking.”
“The graphic design in general was too much visual input for me; the colors, objects, and text were overwhelming with various colors.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as enjoyable and fun, with a focus on interpretive level design that aligns well with the music. However, some players feel that the rhythm and mechanics can be inconsistent, impacting the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the engaging nature of the gameplay remains a highlight for many users.
“The level design and gameplay are a lot more interpretive, as the level design includes long, sweeping motions, not just beats.”
“I do like the gameplay, as I found that most notes came at you when they were supposed to.”
“The good news is, most of that stuff doesn't matter much, because the actual gameplay is so much fun!”
“This mechanic ruins the fun for me.”
“The level design and gameplay are a lot more interpretive, inasmuch as the level design includes long, sweeping motions, not just beats.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express that the replayability of the game is limited, primarily due to a restricted selection of songs and a desire for more engaging content. While the game is enjoyable and visually appealing in VR, the lack of diverse and exciting tracks diminishes its long-term appeal.
“I know myself, and I know that with all these games, I won't play something with only 40 songs. I really care about replayability and having a few games that can offer me more options, like mapping YouTube and MP3 songs. For me, it doesn't make sense to have this.”
“Granted, the chosen tracks are nice, but I would like to see more songs with lyrics and more replay value.”
“Overall, Beats Fever is a lot of fun to play and looks gorgeous in VR, but its replayability is pretty low due to a lack of song choices and the song choices being somewhat dull.”
“I know myself, and I know that with all these games, I won't play something with only 40 songs. I really care about replayability, and having a few other games that can offer me more (like mapping YouTube and MP3 songs) makes more sense to me.”
“Granted, the chosen tracks are kind of nice, but I would like to see more songs with lyrics and more replay value.”
“Overall, Beats Fever is a lot of fun to play and looks gorgeous in VR, but its replayability is pretty low due to a lack of song choices and the song choices being somewhat dull.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by frustration, as players feel overwhelmed by the sensitivity of controls, which detracts from their overall experience and connection to the game.
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's scenery is visually appealing but suffers from poor optimization, resulting in emptiness in certain areas. Improved optimization could significantly enhance the overall experience.
“Some optimization would go a long way for this game!”
“The game runs smoothly after the latest optimization updates.”
“I appreciate the effort put into optimizing the gameplay experience.”
“Some optimization would go a long way for this game!”
“The game suffers from severe performance issues that make it nearly unplayable.”
“I frequently experience frame drops and long loading times, which ruin the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the current grinding experience manageable, but express concerns that it may become tedious as additional songs are introduced.
“It's not too awful right now, but I can imagine it getting tedious as more songs get added.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“After a while, the grind becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
