swingmania

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swingmania is a single player sport game. It was developed by Cat Games and was released on August 13, 2025. It received negative reviews from players.

Swingmania is a rhythm game currently in early access, featuring placeholder UI, models, and maps as it undergoes development. Players can expect limited beatmaps, unfinished features, and low-quality graphics while the game evolves. It offers a raw, work-in-progress experience focused on music and timing challenges.

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

optimization4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is optimized and runs smoothly with high frame rates, making it a technically impressive project.
It offers a free alternative to Beat Saber, which can be appealing for players looking for a cost-effective option.
Some unique features, like off-grid notes and rainbow notes, add variety to the gameplay experience.

The game is heavily criticized for being a blatant clone of Beat Saber, lacking originality and creativity.
Many players report issues with map design, including poor readability of notes and frustrating gameplay mechanics.
There are numerous bugs and unimplemented features, leading to a frustrating user experience.

optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players praise its impressive performance, achieving over 1000 FPS and being lightweight at just over 250 MB, others criticize it for choppy performance and a lack of engaging gameplay compared to Beat Saber. Overall, the game is noted for its strong optimization efforts, particularly with its custom engine, but it struggles with gameplay elements that detract from the experience.
- “Honestly a perfect game with great performance (way better than Beat Saber runs on my PC). However, I feel that there should be easier levels in the game; it's mostly just note spam and it kind of ruins the fun when it's near impossible to beat.”
- “Pros: this game sets out to be optimized, and it is.”
- “I played the original builds of Swingmania (before it was 'Swingmania') where there was a lot more in common with Beat Saber than now. The engine is the main takeaway I have of this game; getting 1000+ fps in a VR game is unheard of, and I know this game was designed with optimization in mind.”
- “This doesn't feel any different from playing Beat Saber except with worse performance.”
- “There is nothing else to say about this game other than it is utter garbage. I get it's in early access, but this was worse than having to poop on a 5-hour long car ride. The only thing was the performance, but that's where it stops. The hitting is poor and so is the mapping. Delete this game; it is a disgrace to all VR game players and creators.”
- “Outside of its performance and the game being free, there isn't a good reason to play this game over Beat Saber.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users criticizing the quality of the songs and the use of random furry images, suggesting a lack of seriousness from the creators. Additionally, there are discussions around copyright issues related to the game's mechanics, but the custom engine and original content have been noted as differentiating factors. Overall, the music aspect appears to be a significant point of contention among players.
- “The menu music sets the perfect tone for the game, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The integration of Twitch chat and song requests adds an interactive layer that makes playing even more engaging.”
- “The custom engine allows for unique art styles and animations, creating a fresh and original musical experience.”
- “The songs sound terrible.”
- “Having random furry pictures for base game songs makes it seem like the creators are not really taking the game seriously.”
- “The menu music is lackluster and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game in question is criticized for being a derivative copy of Beat Saber, with most mechanics and user interface elements seemingly lifted from it and its community mods. While some argue that the core concept of rhythm-based slicing is too broad to be copyrighted, the lack of originality in gameplay has led to negative perceptions among users.
- “Mechanics-wise, Beat Saber already does the 'VR slicing rhythm game' genre perfectly; this game just feels blatantly ripped off and cheaper.”
- “Almost all content is stolen from Beat Saber mods and its community.”
- “-99% of the UI and mechanics are copied from Beat Saber mods.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received criticism for their jarring visuals, as the game employs a custom engine that lacks originality in its art style and animations. Reviewers feel that the implementation of features from existing mods appears mismatched and detracts from the overall aesthetic coherence of the game.
- “It's built on a custom engine; none of the code base was copied, and the art style and animations are all unique.”
- “The visuals are stunning and truly reflect the creativity and effort put into the game's design.”
- “The art style is vibrant and engaging, making the overall experience visually captivating.”
- “I've already complained earlier about the visuals, but I will touch on it again real quick.”
- “It’s built on a custom engine, but the graphics feel outdated and lack polish.”
- “Get your own style and implement the features you like from Beat Saber mods; it just looks so jarring to have existing mods' visuals copied 1:1, as they don't match the game at all.”