- December 12, 2019
- Kodansha
Hop Step Sing! Astral Piece
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Hop Step Sing! Astral Piece is a single player action game. It was developed by Kodansha and was released on December 12, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.
"Hop Step Sing! Astral Piece" is a VR rhythm game that lets you experience Niina Nijikawa's first solo live performance in a virtual setting. Join her and her classmates after school hours as they dazzle you with their singing and dancing. This release is the group's fifth single and first solo live performance, following their debut hit "Kisekiteki Shining!". Interact with the idols in a whole new way in this immersive VR experience.
- The directing for the VR experience is perfect and natural, allowing for a comfortable viewing experience without causing motion sickness.
- Niina's voice and actions are adorable, making the experience enjoyable for fans of anime music.
- The addition of free walking through the music video enhances interactivity and engagement for players.
- The content is very short, lasting only around 5-6 minutes, which some players feel does not justify the price.
- The asset quality and performance are lower compared to previous titles, leading to a less polished experience.
- There is no option to turn off comfort vignettes, which can be a drawback for some users.
- music42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The music aspect of the VR experience is praised for its engaging songs and impressive visuals, particularly appealing to anime music fans. While some users find the short duration of the music videos (around 5-6 minutes) limiting, they appreciate the innovative use of VR and the opportunity for rewatching. Overall, the franchise is recommended for its high-quality production and unique choreography, though newcomers may want to start with earlier works for a more fantasy-oriented feel.
“Continues to be the gold standard for AMVR (anime music virtual reality).”
“I like how each new song they push VR further each time.”
“It's great having music videos like this in VR and I would love to see more artists/groups utilizing the medium.”
“10 dollars for a music video that lasts something like 6 minutes, and as a standalone VR experience, just didn't provide anything unique or interesting.”
“2 slight annoyances though - there's no way to turn off the comfort vignettes at all and the Niina model from music vid 4 seems here to stay. Of all the Niina models used, I preferred any of the others to 4 and this one.”
“- their first song and its visuals are a lot weaker compared to their later songs.”
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Hop Step Sing! Astral Piece is a action game.
Hop Step Sing! Astral Piece is available on PC and Windows.
Hop Step Sing! Astral Piece was released on December 12, 2019.
Hop Step Sing! Astral Piece was developed by Kodansha.
Hop Step Sing! Astral Piece has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its optimization.
Hop Step Sing! Astral Piece is a single player game.
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