Hatsune Miku VR
- March 8, 2018
- Crypton Future Media
Get on SteamHatsune Miku VR is a rhythm game featuring the virtual singer Hatsune Miku. Players can experience Miku's concerts in VR, interacting with the stage and music by pressing buttons in time with the rhythm. The game includes a variety of songs and difficulty levels to master.
PC
Playstation 4
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Quest
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game offers a fun VR experience for Hatsune Miku fans, allowing players to see Miku dance and perform in a virtual concert setting.
- The song selection, while limited, includes some great tracks that fans of Vocaloid music will enjoy.
- The gameplay can provide a decent workout, as players need to move their arms to catch notes, making it engaging in a physical sense.
- The game has a very limited song library with only 8 songs in the base game, and additional songs are locked behind expensive DLC packs.
- Gameplay mechanics are overly simplistic, lacking the timing and rhythm elements that make other rhythm games enjoyable, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness.
- Visual design issues, such as Miku blocking incoming notes and poor hit detection, detract from the overall experience and make it frustrating to play.
- music502 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players enjoying the catchy Hatsune Miku tracks and choreography. However, the limited song selection—only 8 songs in the base game, with additional DLC packs available—has drawn significant criticism, leading many to feel that the game is overpriced for the content offered. While fans of Vocaloid music may find enjoyment in the existing tracks, the gameplay mechanics and overall presentation have been described as lacking compared to other rhythm games like Beat Saber.
“If you're a fan of vocaloid music, this game has some great tracks, and it's fun to see Miku's choreography.”
“The music is awesome, the gameplay is fun, Miku looks great.”
“The songs are excellent and a lot of fun to try to complete.”
“The base game has too few songs and the complete bundle is absurdly expensive.”
“Very few songs for the cost and utterly awful gameplay.”
“The very limited song list is also very disappointing at 8 songs.”
- gameplay138 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding it frustrating and unengaging due to poor visibility and simplistic mechanics. While some appreciate the visual presentation and the charm of Miku, the overall consensus is that the gameplay lacks depth and fails to deliver a satisfying rhythm game experience, often comparing it unfavorably to titles like Beat Saber and Project Diva. Despite a few positive remarks about the fun factor and song selection, the limited content and basic mechanics leave many feeling disappointed.
“The gameplay is fun, the challenges are quite funny, Miku is absolutely cute in there.”
“The gameplay feels like a decent prototype to build upon.”
“The stages look great, Miku looks great, and the gameplay is fun once you get the hang of it.”
“Even the gameplay is done terribly as you can't see 2 of the note directions that well because Miku is literally blocking your view. They should have made it similar to the Persona rhythm games with only being on the sides, or better yet, they should have just copied Beat Saber style of gameplay and this would actually be enjoyable.”
“Quite an awful game; the gimmick of this game is Miku dancing in the background in different stages and effects, which works in practice, but in reality, she's just an obstacle to the gameplay (blocking incoming notes and giving the player minimal time to even react to the note). You will never even have time to stare at her as you have to be ready for the next notes.”
“The gameplay isn't really interesting and it plays more like a very basic proof of concept for a Miku game, rather than a €20 VR title.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that while the animations are smooth and the art style is bright and colorful, the overall visuals feel outdated and lack uniqueness, particularly in stage design. Many users feel the models are low-resolution and the visuals can be overly busy, making it difficult to follow the rhythm. Despite these criticisms, fans appreciate the experience of interacting with Miku in a 3D space, suggesting potential for future visual improvements.
“The game is amazing, the songs, the visuals—this is why I love the music. I love this game and nothing will ever change my mind. It's difficult but incredibly fun, possibly one of the best rhythm games I have ever played.”
“Miku's dancing is also an added bonus; it's really cute and the overall art style of the game is bright and colorful.”
“As a fan of Hatsune Miku and the Project Diva series, I still can't say I liked this game, but the visuals were nice and it is a unique experience being able to exist in the same 3D space as the ever so lovely Miku.”
“The visuals kinda make it feel like an alpha version though.”
“The models are low-res, the art style is obsolete, and they don't even make unique stages for each song like they do in the Project Diva series.”
“The visuals are way too busy, the rhythm is difficult to follow and the gameplay makes you hold your hands as far apart as possible, keeping your arms up at all times, wiggling your hands around.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting significant bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly freezing issues during stage selection. Many feel the game is a poorly executed cash grab, as even basic functionalities like the tutorial and watch mode are affected by these stability problems.
“It feels like an empty/buggy cash-grab.”
“I am using an Oculus to play the game. The tutorial works, watch mode works, but the only thing that does not work is stage select. The game itself just freezes when I try to go in there. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the game to no avail. Is anybody else having this issue?”
“Buggy mess”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as hilariously entertaining, particularly through the character of a funny blue-haired robot girl, which adds a lighthearted charm to the gameplay. While some players found the humor engaging enough to keep them entertained, others noted moments where the pacing could lead to boredom. Overall, the challenges and character design contribute positively to the comedic experience.
“But if you enjoy a funny blue-haired robot girl, then I guess it's pretty poggers!”
“The gameplay is fun, the challenges are quite funny, and Miku is absolutely cute in there.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is minimal, lacking a dedicated narrative or story mode, and features only eight songs, each accompanied by basic stages. Players may find the absence of costume changes and a deeper storyline disappointing.
“No costume changes, only Miku, no story mode, only 8 songs and each with its own very basic stage.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for its limited content, including fewer songs and minimal customization options, which detracts from the overall experience. Users find the visuals and animations lacking, leading to a perception that the game does not provide good value for its price, even when discounted. While the music and performances are appreciated, the gameplay mechanics fail to resonate with some players.
“It has far fewer songs than Future Tone; however, although this game is cheaper, the stiff dancing, lack of actual music videos (despite the performances without rhythm game being called 'music videos' here, too), lack of customization (only 2 models, no unlockable modules at all), and the bland look of the surroundings and expression of Miku make it hardly worth what you're paying for it, even for a 25 euro total package, which is what I got with the sale.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is widely perceived as a blatant cash grab, though some users find it acceptable despite its lack of depth and effort. Overall, it appears to prioritize profit over player experience.
“It's just a quickly put together cash grab at this point.”
“It's a very obvious cash grab, but an okay one at that.”
