Dance Collider

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Dance Collider is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by emergeWorlds and was released on November 1, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dance Collider is a rhythm-based VR game where you battle against digital dancers in high-energy matches. Enter the Collider Arena and perfect your moves to dominate the dance floor across various music genres. With a variety of difficulty levels and arenas, show off your skills and become the ultimate dance master.

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Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews

music36 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

Dance Collider offers a vibrant and energetic experience with intuitive controls, making it easy to pick up while providing a rewarding challenge for players as they progress.
The game features a diverse and engaging soundtrack, with original EDM tracks that keep players motivated and moving, making it a great workout option.
Visually, the game is stunning with bold, neon-infused graphics and fluid animations that enhance the overall dance experience.

The game suffers from a lack of content and updates, with some players noting that it feels stagnant compared to other rhythm games like Beat Saber and Synth Riders.
Many users reported issues with the tutorial not functioning properly, leading to confusion and frustration for new players trying to learn the game.
Some players found the gameplay mechanics to be less engaging, with criticisms about the mapping of songs and the overall variety of music not meeting expectations.

music
117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Dance Collider is a vibrant and energetic blend of original electronic dance tracks, featuring a diverse range of sub-genres that keep players engaged and motivated. While many players appreciate the catchy and well-mapped beats that enhance the gameplay experience, some express a desire for greater variety in music styles and a larger selection of tracks. Overall, the soundtrack is praised for its ability to create an immersive and enjoyable rhythm game atmosphere, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre.
- “The soundtrack is a standout, packed with diverse tracks that keep you grooving and motivated throughout.”
- “With its addictive gameplay, vibrant presentation, and lively music, Dance Collider offers both casual fun and a challenge for rhythm game enthusiasts.”
- “The music is perfect, but as a rock guy, I wish some of that was included; I haven't tried the custom songs, but as far as I know, there are only ~30 songs on the Discord.”
- “I feel like I will get bored of the songs eventually, but I don't really plan on playing them more than one time through, unless I really enjoy a song, which I haven't enjoyed one that much yet.”
- “The style of music is not varied, even though I generally like it.”
- “This game has fewer songs, all of them by one artist, with some songs that feel like slight variations of the previous one.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Dance Collider are widely praised for their vibrant, neon-infused aesthetic and fluid animations that enhance the energetic rhythm gameplay. Many reviewers highlight the game's beautiful visuals and nostalgic feel, likening them to classic dance games, while some note that the graphics are simple yet polished. However, a few users express disappointment, citing issues with performance and a retro appearance reminiscent of older consoles. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the immersive experience of the game.
- “Visually, the game is a feast for the eyes, featuring bold, neon-infused graphics and fluid animations that capture the energy and excitement of dance culture.”
- “The graphics are top notch, it's a pleasure to just stand still in this game.”
- “Beautiful graphics, amazing characters, lots of fun.”
- “Whoa, this game is bad... the graphics are horrible.”
- “Graphics-wise, it seems a bit retro... like PS3 retro... lol.”
- “I stepped down to easy, turned all graphics settings to the lowest, hid all effects and particles, and the stuttering still persists.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Dance Collider offers a vibrant and energetic rhythm gameplay experience, blending fast-paced music with engaging action elements. While it features addictive mechanics and a colorful aesthetic, some players find the gameplay frustrating due to visibility issues and a lack of depth compared to similar titles like Synth Riders. Overall, it provides a fun and challenging experience, though opinions on its long-term appeal and variety of tracks are mixed.
- “Dance Collider is a vibrant and energetic rhythm game that masterfully blends fast-paced music gameplay with a charming and colorful aesthetic.”
- “What makes Dance Collider stand out is its unique fusion of rhythm mechanics and engaging action elements, creating a fresh and exciting experience.”
- “With its addictive gameplay, vibrant presentation, and lively music, Dance Collider offers both casual fun and a challenge for rhythm game enthusiasts.”
- “The gameplay has frustrating elements, with some levels and particle effects making it challenging to see the notes to hit.”
- “For 3 euros, this does not come close to Synth Riders in terms of tracks, quality of gameplay, and pretty much everything else.”
- “Nice aesthetics and graphics, good controller haptic responses, music is just okay; however, what is most important - the gameplay is boring.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as minimal and basic, serving primarily as a backdrop to the engaging gameplay and vibrant visuals. While it features a hint of character backstories and personalities, the focus remains on the fun and music rather than a deep narrative. Overall, players appreciate the polished graphics and entertaining experience, even if the storyline is not a central element.
- “Great visuals, engaging story and world; simple concept and loads of fun!”
- “The graphics are very good and it also has a little story to it.”
- “It's got a really basic story/background (if you can call it that) but it's also worth noting games like this aren't meant for that.”
- “Each character has their own subgenre of music to dance against with just a hint of a backstory and personality.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report significant performance issues, including persistent stuttering, even when lowering graphics settings to the minimum and reducing difficulty. This suggests that the game's optimization may be lacking compared to other titles.
- “I had some performance issues that I didn't experience in other games.”
- “I stepped down to easy, turned all graphics settings to the lowest, hid all effects and particles, and the stuttering still persists.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly replayable due to its addictive nature, diverse opponents, and a wide range of music genres, making it easy to jump back in for multiple playthroughs.
- “Easy to get into, addictive, and has heaps of replay value.”
- “Good variety and lots of replayability with the varied opponents and music genres.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with users reporting only minor glitches, such as difficulty finding exits that may require restarting the app.
- “Really good game, but there are minor glitches like not being able to find the exit, which forces me to end the app on my computer.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “I experienced several stability issues, including random freezes and lag during gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users express disappointment that while VR rhythm games exhibit high levels of polish, they often lack sufficient content, leading to a sense of emotional letdown.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the tap placing feature in VR enjoyable, but the necessity to edit each item individually is seen as a tedious and time-consuming task.
- “Tap placing in VR is nice, but having to edit them one by one in VR is tedious.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly noting that the opponents contribute to the comedic elements, enhancing the overall experience alongside the great music.
- “The music is great, and the humor from your opponents adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game kept me laughing.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its challenges, making even the tough moments enjoyable.”