DrumBeats VR

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DrumBeatsVR 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.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

music12 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game has a great level of realism and good sounding drums and cymbals, making it enjoyable for rhythm game fans.
The ability to add custom songs is a fantastic feature that enhances the gameplay experience.
Recent updates have improved hit detection and overall gameplay, showing potential for further development.

Hit registration and latency issues make it difficult to play accurately, especially for those with drumming experience.
The game currently has a limited selection of songs and lacks a proper tutorial, making it challenging for new players.
The user interface and menu navigation are clunky, leading to frustration when trying to adjust settings or exit modes.

music
62 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 the built-in songs but criticizing the limited selection, which currently includes only a few tracks. Many users express frustration with hit detection issues and delays that hinder gameplay, while the ability to add custom songs is seen as a positive feature, albeit with its own set of challenges. Overall, while the game shows potential, it requires more content and improvements in music synchronization to fully engage players.
- “If you try any of the 170 or so custom songs (at 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 current songs are very few and a mix of dance and rock.”
- “The song list right now is pretty pathetic - 5 songs - but they are all pretty good and give you a good idea of what you are getting yourself into.”
- “The game has only 5 songs (which are just instrumental and to me are just 'okay' songs) I hope you have an editor mode in the future.”
gameplay
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players enjoying the simplicity and addictive nature reminiscent of classic rhythm games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band. However, concerns persist regarding latency issues, hit detection sensitivity, and a perceived lack of focus on gameplay mechanics compared to graphics, suggesting that improvements are still needed for a more enjoyable experience.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “I heard a lot of things from real drummers as I posted gameplay in groups, and they said this game isn't the best.”
- “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.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including laggy and buggy controls that fail to register collisions with drums, as well as poor hit detection in custom songs, leading to frequent "miss hit" sounds.
- “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 (I got the 'miss hit' sound the whole time).”
graphics
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the basic and bland art style, suggesting that the developers focused more on visual detail than on gameplay mechanics. Additionally, the lack of in-game rotation and cumbersome drum height adjustments detracted from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are basic and kind of bland, lacking any real visual appeal.”
- “There's no ability to rotate the view in-game, which limits the overall experience.”
- “Setting up the drum height is kind of annoying and detracts from the enjoyment.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to lag and performance problems that hinder gameplay 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 how it performs.”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The in-game songs are noted to have a distinct narrative quality, suggesting that they contribute uniquely to the overall storytelling experience within the game.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative flow.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”