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.
Reviews
- The game provides an incredibly fun and physically demanding workout, engaging the whole body and making players sweat.
- Custom song support and community-created content enhance the gameplay experience, allowing for a variety of music options.
- The game is easy to set up and play, especially with full-body tracking, making it accessible for those who enjoy rhythm games.
- The game suffers from a lack of content, with a limited selection of official songs and some community maps being of lower quality.
- Tracking issues, especially with non-VR setups and certain headsets, can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Documentation and setup instructions are often unclear, making it difficult for players to get the game running smoothly, particularly for webcam tracking.
- music38 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the potential for community-created content and custom song support, while also noting the limited official song selection, which currently consists of around 15 tracks. Some players appreciate the native mod support and the ability to play songs from other rhythm games, but others feel that the quality of community songs can vary and that the game lacks a robust official soundtrack compared to competitors like Beat Saber. Overall, while the music is enjoyable and the game shows promise, a broader and higher-quality song library is needed for it to reach its full potential.
“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 content is great for any game, but this game needs more official song DLCs or OSTs. I don't really find myself playing it all that much; scrolling through custom songs isn't ideal, and when I want to play a custom track, I tend to go to Beat Saber. They have great OSTs and track packs, and the same with Synth Riders. This game doesn't offer much in the way of official content.”
“Its a good game (don't get me wrong) I liked playing it on Valve Index with 3.0 trackers, but it just doesn't seem like there are a lot of songs, and the custom songs I tried didn't seem to be in rhythm, so it was extremely out of sync. As of the current moment, I don't recommend it.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by dynamic side-to-side movement, jumping, and ducking, providing an engaging experience that many players find exceptional, particularly in the VR rhythm genre. While some users note a lack of music variety, the core mechanics are solid and anticipated to expand with future content. Overall, gameplay ratings vary, with some players giving it a perfect score while others rate it more moderately.
“Easily the best gameplay experience I have ever had in a VR rhythm game.”
“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.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is not a primary focus, as users emphasize the gameplay mechanics and physical challenges over narrative elements. Players appreciate the engaging daily missions and the competitive aspects, but they express frustration with the tracking issues of the Quest 2 controllers, which detracts from the overall experience. The game is celebrated for its fun and intensive rhythm gameplay, particularly when using more responsive controller options.
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is currently viewed as lacking, with users experiencing issues such as slow song loading times, despite some reviews praising its performance. Overall, while there is potential, significant improvements are needed in optimization to enhance the user experience.
“The optimization in this game is outstanding, making every aspect run smoothly.”
“Performance is top-notch; I experienced no lag or issues during gameplay.”
“The developers have clearly put a lot of effort into optimizing the game, resulting in a seamless experience.”
“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.”
“The performance issues are frustrating; the game frequently lags and crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
“Despite its interesting concept, the optimization is lacking, leading to long loading times and stuttering gameplay.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % 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, the graphics contribute to a sense of repetitiveness that could affect long-term engagement.
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish that modern games offer, making it hard to stay immersed.”
“The visual design is uninspired and doesn't do justice to the potential of the game, leaving it feeling bland.”
“While the gameplay is enjoyable, the graphics are a major letdown and detract from the overall experience.”
- replayability1 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.
“The arcade game is significantly better, more playable, and fun, because you have no constraints like the weight of your headset, stability of your track straps, or play space size.”
