Faking to Dance

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Faking to Dance is a single player action game. It was developed by Datawheel and was released on May 17, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Faking to Dance is an original song by Breaking Forms, a couple's band based in Boston that mixes powerful vocals and intense sounds. This song is a bizarre adventure with strong percussion and a powerful middle vocal section. The sounds are overlaid over a screaming guitar that pummels the song through insane landscapes. The visuals carry you through lunar mountains, space stations, geometric tu…

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

Good music and trippy minimalistic visuals make for an enjoyable experience.
It's free, allowing users to try it without any financial commitment.
The VR experience is visually impressive and works well on various VR systems.

Lacks meaningful gameplay and interaction, making it more of a music video than a game.
May cause motion sickness due to intense camera movements.
Misleadingly categorized as a game on Steam, which can confuse gamers looking for actual gameplay.

music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is primarily centered around its VR music video format, featuring tracks like "Faking to Dance" and "Riding Away," which have received mixed reviews. While some users appreciate the good music and smooth graphics, others criticize the non-interactive nature of the experience, emphasizing that it feels more like a software application than a game. Overall, the music is described as enjoyable, with potential for viral appeal, but the experience may not satisfy those seeking traditional gameplay.
- “Good music, nice simple smooth graphics, and free.”
- “Trippy minimalistic visuals, good music.”
- “Instead of being a game, 'Faking to Dance' is a software application that presents a garbage music video.”
- “I don't know why I am in this position, but I need to explain very carefully, music videos are not games.”
- “'Faking to Dance' is a non-interactive 360° music video in which you listen to some hard rock tunes by the band 'Breaking Forms'.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by trippy, minimalistic visuals that create a smooth and immersive experience, particularly in space-themed environments. While many users appreciate the artistic style and fluidity, some caution that the quick camera movements may not be suitable for those prone to motion sickness. Overall, the combination of good music and engaging visuals enhances the gameplay experience.
- “Of the three I've played so far, this is the most trippy - wild visuals, flying through space. Note, some of the camera movements are quick, so it may not be for those prone to motion sickness.”
- “Trippy minimalistic visuals, good music.”
- “Good music, nice simple smooth graphics, and free.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for lacking any meaningful interaction or gameplay loops, resembling more of an exhibition than a traditional game experience.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this rejected film school dropout exhibition, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”