Dance Collider
- November 1, 2019
- emergeWorlds
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.
Reviews
- The game features energetic music tracks and engaging dance mechanics that provide a fun workout experience.
- Players appreciate the game's charming visuals, including beautifully designed holograms of opponents and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic rhythm games.
- Many users report that the game has helped them bond with friends and family, making it a great social activity while also promoting physical fitness.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including stuttering and unresponsive notes, which detracts from the overall experience.
- There is a lack of variety in music tracks, with many songs feeling similar and limited to a single artist, leading to potential boredom over time.
- The tutorial is reportedly broken, causing confusion for new players and making it difficult to learn the game mechanics effectively.
- music86 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its energetic and fun nature, particularly for dance and workout purposes. However, some users express concerns about the lack of variety in genres, as most tracks are from a single artist and can feel repetitive over time. While the synchronization of music with gameplay is praised, the limited selection of custom songs and the difficulty of the music editor are noted drawbacks. Overall, the soundtrack is generally well-received, but players desire more diversity and options.
“The music is great and there is an option where you can create custom songs and dances.”
“The soundtrack is great and I love how each character's design and personality reflects the genre of music that they offer.”
“The synchronisation between the music and the levels is top notch and when you hit them spot on, you feel like a boss.”
“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.”
“All of the music starts to sound similar after a while... like dubstep EDM.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics in 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. Overall, while many appreciate the polished aesthetics and immersive environments, there are notable concerns about performance issues and a perceived lack of originality.
“The graphics are top notch.”
“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.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by energetic music and smooth movement, but it suffers from frustrating mechanics and visibility issues in certain levels. While it offers several hours of playtime and polished aesthetics, many users find it lacking in excitement and depth compared to similar titles like Synth Riders. Additional modes could enhance the overall experience, but the current gameplay is often described as boring.
“The songs are energetic, the movement is great, and the mechanics work pretty well.”
“The game will provide several hours of gameplay, so it's not just a proof of concept, it's an actual game.”
“Polished, smooth gameplay.”
“It has frustrating gameplay with some of the levels and particle effects making it challenging to see the notes to hit.”
“3 euros, but 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 - gameplay is boring.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's storyline is minimal but present, with each character featuring a hint of backstory and personality that complements their unique musical subgenres. While the narrative may not be the main focus, it adds a layer of engagement to the overall experience.
“The graphics are very good and it also has a little story to it.”
“The storyline is... I mean, there's a storyline!”
“Each character has their own subgenre of music to dance against with just a hint of a backstory and personality.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant performance issues with the game, including persistent stuttering even after lowering graphics settings and adjusting difficulty. This suggests that 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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is considered stable, with only minor glitches reported, such as difficulty finding exits that may require restarting the app on a computer.
“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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the humor in the game, particularly noting that the opponents contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere, complementing the enjoyable 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.”