Dance Collider

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

music33 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features a diverse soundtrack with energetic original EDM tracks that enhance the gameplay experience.
Dance Collider provides a fun and engaging workout, encouraging players to move their entire bodies rather than just their arms, making it a great alternative to other rhythm games.
The visuals and character designs are well-executed, creating an immersive environment that adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.

The game suffers from a lack of post-launch support, with minimal updates and no additional content, leading to a feeling of stagnation.
Some players have reported issues with the tutorial not functioning properly, which can hinder the initial experience and understanding of the game mechanics.
The gameplay can feel repetitive over time due to a limited selection of songs and the absence of user-generated content, making it less appealing compared to other rhythm games.

music
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features original tracks across various sub-genres of EDM, with each of the nine operators offering five unique songs, creating an energetic and engaging atmosphere for gameplay. While many players appreciate the catchy and well-mapped beats that enhance the dance experience, some express a desire for more variety in genres and a larger selection of songs, as the current offerings can feel repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received, particularly by fans of electronic music, making it a solid choice for rhythm game enthusiasts looking for a fun workout.
- “All the music is original to the game and offers various sub-genres of EDM.”
- “If you like techno or electronic dance music, Dance Collider has superb songs that you won't find in other VR rhythm games.”
- “The soundtrack is great and I love how each character's design and personality reflects the genre of music that they offer.”
- “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 less songs, all of them by one artist, with some songs that feel like slight variations of the previous one.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a rhythm-based mechanic where players punch colored balls and follow paths, reminiscent of Synth Riders but ultimately falling short in quality and track variety. While the energetic music and smooth controls provide a decent experience, some levels can be frustrating due to visibility issues, leading to mixed reviews on overall enjoyment. Despite its shortcomings, the game offers several hours of playtime and is praised for its aesthetics and engaging movement.
- “The gameplay is closest to Synth Riders' force mode where you have to punch incoming balls of two different colors to the rhythm of the music.”
- “The songs are energetic, the movement is great, and the mechanics work pretty well.”
- “Polished, smooth gameplay.”
- “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.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as top-notch and visually stunning, evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of older gaming systems. Others criticize the graphics as subpar or retro, suggesting a lack of innovation compared to similar titles. Overall, while many appreciate the polished aesthetics and immersive environments, there are notable concerns about performance issues and a perceived lack of graphical advancement.
- “The graphics are top notch, it's a pleasure to just stand still in this game.”
- “Visuals are gorgeous (really!), and give me an old school DDR vibe which is nice.”
- “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.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's storyline is minimal and basic, serving primarily as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a focal point. While it features a hint of character backstories and personalities, the emphasis is on the music and dance elements, which aligns with the expectations for this genre. Overall, the narrative is present but not a significant draw for players.
- “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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The optimization of the game has been criticized, with users reporting persistent performance issues such as stuttering, even after lowering graphics settings and adjusting difficulty. This suggests that the game may not be well-optimized for a smooth experience across various hardware configurations.
- “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
100%
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
300%
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, contributing to a sense of grinding in the gameplay.
- “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.”