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."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and fun way to exercise, combining rhythm and movement in an engaging way.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and regularly update the game with new content and improvements.
- It provides a good workout, with adjustable difficulty levels that can challenge players of all skill levels.
- The tracking and accuracy of pose detection can be frustratingly poor, leading to missed poses even when players feel they are correct.
- The song selection is limited and lacks variety, which can lead to boredom over time.
- Players have reported issues with technical support and responsiveness from the developers, leading to dissatisfaction with customer service.
- music180 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing a desire for a greater variety and quality in the song selection. While some enjoy the existing tracks and appreciate the ability to add custom songs, others find the built-in music to be bland or even annoying, leading some to mute the game and play their own music instead. Overall, the potential for improvement is noted, particularly with the hope that the custom song library will expand as the game develops.
“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 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.”
“Some of the pack-in songs are just straight-up unlistenable, and the custom song selection at this point consists of memes and K-pop.”
“This is a rhythm game that has the worst catalog of built-in music I've ever seen to date.”
“And I know this is subjective and you can play custom songs... but the music in this is absolutely dire.”
- gameplay32 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 exercise, but it suffers from issues like poor tracking quality and a lack of variety in music and gameplay elements. While some players appreciate the smooth performance and heart-pumping mechanics, others find the experience frustrating or stale, leading to mixed recommendations. Overall, the game shows promise but requires improvements to fully realize its potential.
“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.”
“The mechanics of the walls and quick position switching really gets the heart pumping.”
“Fun gameplay that could work you out if you put enough time into it.”
“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.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and fluidity, featuring smooth textures and vivid colors reminiscent of titles like Wipeout. While some users find the graphics adequate or simple, many appreciate the elegant design and effective use of shadows, contributing to an overall positive aesthetic experience. However, a few reviews note that the graphics may not be as impactful compared to other games like Beat Saber.
“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.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide any specific insights into the story aspect of the game, focusing instead on technical performance and compatibility with the Quest 2 headset. As such, there is no information available regarding the narrative or plot elements.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find humor in the unintended effects of speeding up music tracks, likening the altered voices to the chipmunks, which adds a lighthearted element to the competitive experience. However, they also express a desire for features that would enhance their gameplay without compromising the music's integrity.
“It's kind of funny when they all sound like the chipmunks when you're trying to push to the top of the leaderboards.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Prior to the Delight update, users reported significant performance issues when enabling the "yur" feature, which negatively impacted gameplay.
“The only issue I saw before the Delight update was that turning on your settings just killed performance.”
