OhShape
- December 13, 2019
- Odders Lab
Get on Steam"OhShape is a Single-player VR rhythm game with a focus on body movement. Players dodge, punch, and pose their way through 31 handcrafted maps set to a lively electro soundtrack. Offering four difficulty levels and various gameplay modes, OhShape is an enjoyable workout for both beginners and rhythm game experts."
Reviews
- Fun and engaging gameplay that provides a great workout, making it a unique addition to the VR rhythm game genre.
- The game has a clean UI and is visually appealing, with a decent selection of songs and the ability to add custom tracks.
- Developers are responsive to community feedback and regularly update the game, improving mechanics and adding new content.
- Tracking and accuracy issues can be frustrating, with many players experiencing missed poses despite correct movements.
- Limited song selection at launch, with many users expressing a desire for more variety in music and gameplay options.
- The game can feel overly punishing due to strict pose requirements, leading to a lack of enjoyment for some players.
- music90 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many users expressing a desire for a broader selection and more variety in the soundtrack. While some enjoy the existing tracks and appreciate the ability to add custom songs, others find the built-in music unlistenable or annoying, leading them to turn off the game's audio in favor of their own playlists. Overall, the game's music library is seen as a significant area for improvement, especially in terms of quality and diversity.
“The music is very good, they are always updating the game, with new improvements and new music.”
“It's fun, the music is well fitting (and they have been adding to the library) and if you use a couple of wrist weights while playing you get a very decent workout!”
“The community is awesome and they are creating a lot of custom songs you'll enjoy.”
“The song selection is bland, and at the very least not my taste.”
“This is a rhythm game that has the worst catalog of built-in music I've ever seen to date.”
“Instead, it works the same as every other rhythm game, except this time, you have hardly any songs to choose from, and what's there is absolute trash.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, particularly with its unique mechanics and potential for physical exercise. However, many users express concerns about the lack of music variety, tracking issues, and some frustrating mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some find the game enjoyable, others feel it falls short and may not recommend it due to these inconsistencies.
“It runs smooth and stable - and the 'hole in the wall' mechanics are well done. It's helpful that it shows your shadow on the obstacle in front of you, showing you exactly where the game thinks your body is.”
“Nice VR rhythm game with unique mechanics.”
“The mechanics of the walls and quick position switching really gets the heart pumping.”
“The gameplay is fine, the music is alright, but the tracking is so unbearably bad, at least on WMR, that I'd constantly miss most walls despite moving my arms to the right place.”
“Overall, I was either frustrated or bored with the gameplay.”
“I can totally see the fun of the game and the exercise benefits, but there really seems to be something off with the mechanics that kind of ruin it.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty, smooth textures, and vivid colors, with some comparisons to classic titles like Wipeout. While some users find the graphics adequate or less impactful compared to other games like Beat Saber, many appreciate the elegant design and fluidity, contributing to an overall positive aesthetic experience.
“This game has beautiful graphics, very uplifting songs.”
“The graphics kind of remind me of Wipeout, smooth textures, and vivid colors.”
“Very fluid, nice graphics, fun idea and a pretty big selection of songs.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The user mentions that while playing on the Quest 2, the story's execution may be hindered by the device's outward cameras, but overall performance is satisfactory when streaming via Virtual Desktop or Airlink. However, there is no specific feedback on the narrative itself.
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing effect of characters sounding like chipmunks when the music speed is increased, adding a lighthearted touch to the competitive experience.
“It's kind of funny when they all sound like the Chipmunks when you're trying to push to the top of the leaderboards.”
“The humor in the game really shines through in the quirky character interactions and unexpected dialogue.”
“I love how the game incorporates silly scenarios that keep me laughing while I play.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Prior to the delight update, users reported that enabling the "yur" feature significantly impacted performance, indicating a need for better optimization in that area.
“The only issue I saw before the Delight update was that turning on your settings just killed performance.”
“The optimization in this game has significantly improved my overall experience, making everything run smoothly.”
“After the latest patch, the game runs flawlessly, and I can finally enjoy the graphics without any lag.”
“The only issue I saw before the Delight update was that turning on your settings just killed performance.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, especially in crowded areas.”
“Loading times are excessively long, making it frustrating to get into the action.”
