DrumBeats VR
- February 1, 2019
- Marcel Eissens
Get on SteamDrumBeatsVR is a VR drumming music game that allows you to play iconic drum kits in a variety of scenic locations. The game comes with a setlist of twelve songs and the ability to import custom songs. You can play on rock-kits, Metallica and Rolling Stones sound and setup, and in settings like a studio, hell, ocean floor, Antarctica, and the moon. Left-handed drum kit option is also available.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Impressive level of realism with good sounding drums and cymbals.
- The game has come a long way with improved hit detection and the ability to install custom songs, enhancing the overall experience.
- The arcade mode is fun and addictive, reminiscent of classic rhythm games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band.
- Hit detection and registration issues make the game frustrating, especially for those familiar with real drumming.
- Limited song selection and lack of customization options hinder the overall experience.
- Recent updates have introduced bugs and removed features like the in-game stage/kit switcher and pause menu, making gameplay less enjoyable.
- music124 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players praising the quality of a few built-in songs while criticizing the limited selection, currently only around five tracks. Many users express frustration with hit detection issues and delays that disrupt gameplay, making it difficult to play in sync with the music. The ability to add custom songs is a highlight, but the lack of a robust community and tools for creating and sharing content limits the overall experience.
“If you try any of the 170 or so custom songs (at the time of writing), it's just fantastic and it does feel like sitting at an actual drumkit.”
“The base songs are varied and sound great, the track charting is well done and the ability to create your own custom songs is a great idea; I just wish there was more of a community to make more songs.”
“Overall this game is very fun and addicting and I can't recommend it enough to any kind of musical people!”
“The songs that come with the game aren't the best 'selection' and I wouldn't call them a selection really.”
“It looked cool but since you don't really hit the drum and since the virtual drum is transparent and badly designed, it just feels bad to hit the notes. What's worse is you don't actually affect the song with your drum hits; your hits and the song are two different things, and all that happens when you miss a note is the song lowers in volume until you get back on track.”
“I know for a fact I'm hitting the right drums at the right time, but it does not register the hit, so I can't even get past 30 seconds of a song. That kind of kills the mood. Don't get me wrong, this game has a lot of potential; hopefully, it gets better with time.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Gameplay in "Drumbeats" is praised for its simplicity and addictive nature, reminiscent of classic rhythm games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band. However, players have reported ongoing issues with latency and hit detection, which, despite some improvements, remain sensitive and detract from the overall experience. There is a hope that future updates will address these gameplay concerns more effectively than the current focus on graphics.
“Drumbeats has been one of my favorite games recently due to its simplicity and addictive gameplay that reminds me of the long forgotten era of Guitar Hero and Rock Band.”
“Great in theory, but initially there were some problems with hit detection - it has been improved but is still very sensitive from my gameplay.”
“Hopefully the latency issue will be fixed over time somehow, probably with better hardware, and the issues with gameplay will be fixed soon.”
“If the developers spent as much time on the actual gameplay and how the drums actually work as they do on the 'graphics' and 'detail', it might actually be fun and functional.”
“Great in theory, but initially there were some problems with hit detection - it has been improved but is still very sensitive based on my gameplay.”
“I heard a lot of things from real drummers as I posted gameplay in groups, and they said this game isn't the best.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including laggy and buggy stick performance that fails to register collisions with drums. Custom songs also suffer from poor hit registration, leading to frequent "miss hit" sounds across various maps.
“Sticks are laggy, buggy, and do not collide with drums.”
“Custom songs don't have a great hit registration, and mine was buggy in all custom maps (got the 'miss hit' sound the whole time).”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for being basic and bland, lacking detail and depth. Reviewers feel that the developers prioritized visual elements over gameplay mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the inability to rotate the view and cumbersome drum height adjustments further diminish the visual appeal.
“The graphics are basic and kind of bland, lacking any real visual appeal.”
“The art style feels uninspired and fails to engage the player.”
“There is no ability to rotate the view in-game, which limits the overall experience.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance and lag, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Players find it difficult to engage with the game due to these technical shortcomings, particularly on default maps.
“I recommend this game because I like the concept, but it's hard to play and it's badly optimized. If you miss, it's basically over and starts lagging significantly.”
“I can't have any fun in this with the default maps and with how it performs.”
“I can't have any fun in this with the default maps and with how it performs.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the in-game songs are perceived differently from the overall story, suggesting that while the narrative may have its strengths, the musical elements stand out as a separate and notable aspect of the experience.
