Dance Dash
- September 14, 2023
- Rebuff Reality
Get on Steam"Dance Dash" is a rhythm game that uses full body tracking with BodyLink, an AI-powered solution from Rebuff Reality. The game features intuitive mechanics and allows players to choreograph their own moves to their favorite music. It can be played on PC with a webcam or VR headset, and also offers a free demo. BodyLink also allows for full body tracking with mobile devices and the ability to learn moves from YouTube dance videos.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Dance Dash offers a unique full-body workout experience that engages both arms and legs, making it a fun and physically demanding game.
- The game has great potential with custom song support and a community-driven content creation aspect, allowing for a variety of gameplay experiences.
- Players appreciate the intuitive setup and smooth gameplay, especially when using compatible tracking devices like Vive trackers.
- The game currently suffers from a lack of official content and songs, which limits replayability and variety in gameplay.
- Tracking issues, especially with standalone headsets like the Quest, can lead to frustrating experiences, making it less accessible for some players.
- Many users report that the game feels unpolished and requires further optimization and quality of life improvements to enhance the overall experience.
- music76 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the fun and engaging native tracks, while also expressing disappointment over the limited official song selection, which currently features around 15 tracks. The inclusion of custom song support is a significant positive, allowing players to access a broader range of music, although the quality and synchronization of some community-created tracks have been criticized. Overall, while the game shows potential for growth in its music library, it currently lacks the depth and variety found in more established rhythm games like Beat Saber.
“The custom level support is convenient too and there are already a lot of songs that I really like from other rhythm games.”
“Native songs are all really fun and have a good beat; a big bonus is that it's got native mod support, meaning no exhaustive process of downloading mods for songs and other addons.”
“Supporting custom songs straight away was an amazing choice; can't wait to see what the community comes up with!”
“Currently, the game features about 15 songs, and they mostly sound like indie artists quickly threw together some loveless dance music.”
“Community-made songs are available, but since they all target (very) advanced players, that won't help any beginner or intermediate.”
“The only letdown was the lack of songs, but it is an early access game and with expected song modding in the future, this game has a lot of potential.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by dynamic side-to-side movement, jumping, and ducking to navigate obstacles, providing an engaging experience. While some users note a limited music selection, the core mechanics are well-developed and promise future content expansion. Overall, feedback ranges from 7/10 to a perfect 10/10, highlighting it as a standout feature, especially in the VR rhythm genre.
“Gameplay requires side-to-side movement, jumping, and ducking underneath obstacles.”
“Though the music list is a little thin, the core gameplay is basically complete, and it's only a matter of time before the devs/community flood it with content.”
“Easily the best gameplay experience I have ever had in a VR rhythm game.”
“Though the music list is a little thin, the core gameplay is basically complete and it's only a matter of time before the devs/community flood it with content.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide a clear narrative or story element, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics and controller performance. Players appreciate the game's physical intensity and daily missions that reward them for their efforts, but they express frustration with the tracking issues of the Quest 2 controllers, which detracts from the overall experience. The emphasis is on gameplay enjoyment rather than a traditional story.
“I just found my new favorite rhythm game (600+ hours on Beat Saber with Quest and Steam combined).”
“Very physically intensive and super fun, but not actually a very good experience with Quest 2 controllers for me, so I switched to Valve Index controllers (base-station or inside-out tracking is much better than camera-based tracking for this game) which made the game incredibly responsive and tracked shuffling.”
“Good game and all, but the tracking on the Quest 2 controllers is too janky sometimes; I've spent easily 30 minutes calibrating the controllers on my foot just so they snap back into oblivion after I pause the game or turn off the headset.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the narrative to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The character development is weak, leaving me feeling disconnected from the plot and its outcomes.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, users express that while the game has significant potential, its current optimization is lacking, particularly in areas like song loading times. Despite some users rating optimization and performance highly, the consensus indicates that improvements are needed for a smoother experience.
“Optimization: 10/10”
“Performance: 10/10”
“Optimization: 10/10”
“The game has potential, but right now, as of this review, the optimization is rather poor. I spent about an hour trying to figure out why the songs did not load faster.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are noted to be somewhat limited and one-dimensional, which may hinder its appeal and popularity compared to more visually diverse titles like "Beat Saber" or "Synth Riders." While not outright disliked, this aspect contributes to a feeling of repetitiveness.
“The graphics are quite underwhelming and lack the polish seen in other popular rhythm games.”
“The visuals feel outdated and don't match the vibrant energy of the gameplay.”
“While the gameplay is fun, the graphics leave much to be desired and detract from the overall experience.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find that the arcade version of the game offers superior replayability due to the absence of physical constraints such as headset weight and limited play space, making it more enjoyable and accessible for repeated play.
