Hop Step Sing! Kimamani Summer Vacation
- August 17, 2017
- Polygon Pictures Inc.
"Hop Step Sing! Kimamani Summer Vacation" is a VR live performance on Steam, allowing you to join the idol group's seaside adventure. As a courteous companion, interact with the idols, handle their luggage, and become part of their heartwarming summer getaway. Note that this VR experience is not a game. Hop Step Sing! members Niina Nijikawa and Mikasa Minowa invite you to share their dreams of stardom and fan engagement.
Reviews
- The VR experience is incredibly cute and brings joy, with charming interactions from the characters.
- The music videos feature great visuals, excellent motion capture, and a dynamic presentation that keeps the experience engaging.
- There is infinite replayability, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of the genre.
- The brightness of the HQ version is too high, causing eye strain for some players.
- The experience is quite short, leading some to recommend waiting for a sale before purchasing.
- The graphics can feel cheap at times, and the scale of the characters and environment may seem off.
- music50 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in this series is highly praised for its energetic and engaging qualities, featuring a mix of rock-inspired tracks with slick guitar riffs and vibrant visuals. Each music video is described as a captivating experience, enhanced by dynamic scene changes and immersive VR elements, making them enjoyable to rewatch. Overall, the songs are considered short but impactful, with recommendations to explore individual tracks or bundles for a taste of the series' offerings.
“With the 3rd song, they really made it feel like you're part of an anime music video.”
“The selection of music here is very rock-inspired, featuring energetic beats and slick guitar riffs, complete with instrumental breaks.”
“It's great having music videos like this in VR, and I would love to see more artists/groups utilizing the medium.”
“While none of these songs are games, just experiences, if you go into knowing what you are getting, I would say it's definitely worth it.”
“Mind you this is a one song VR concert, so don't expect lengthy gameplay.”
“- their first song and its visuals are a lot weaker compared to their later songs.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics in the reviewed content are described as somewhat cheap and cartoony, with varying quality across different songs. While some tracks feature great visuals, others, particularly earlier works, are noted to have weaker graphics. Overall, the visuals enhance the experience but may not meet the expectations of all users.
“1) kimamani summer vacation - good high energy song with great visuals.”
“2) kissxkissxkiss - a bit down-beat compared to their other stuff but still a great song and very surreal visuals.”
“4) astral piece - great song and visuals but this one's a solo featuring only niina (shikiri #1!, lol).”
“My only complaint is the graphics feel fairly cheap.”
“The graphics are cartoony.”
“Their first song and its visuals are a lot weaker compared to their later songs.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players overwhelmingly express that the game evokes strong emotions, with many stating it made them cry, highlighting its impactful storytelling and character development.
“I cried.”
“I cried.”
“I was deeply moved by the story.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight the game's "infinite replayability," indicating that it offers endless opportunities for players to engage with its content repeatedly without losing interest.
“Infinite replayability”
“Infinite replayability”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is praised for its effective scene changes in music video performances, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the experience.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is limited to a single song experience, which may disappoint those seeking more extensive content. Players should manage their expectations regarding the duration and depth of the gameplay.
“Mind you, this is a one-song VR concert, so don't expect lengthy gameplay.”