Beat Saber PSVR

Brave

So The Kid got this today*.
https://uploadvr.com/beat-saber-psvr-review-the-most-addictive-vr-game-to-date/

It’s really good. And a hell of a workout. I’ve seen VR fitness sites who study these things say it burns 8 calories a minute on average. That’s a great 30 minute workout, and quite a sweaty VR headset =/

Having given it a go myself, I can attest to the workout part of it. I’m far from fit now, although I used to be (28 mins/6miles runner). I can recognise the good and the bad sensations of a hard workout after 20 something minutes on it. Good endorphins, reallly really bad ouchies. The Kid, who has a shotokan karate brown belt with two white stripes ( one away from black ), and therefore has a good base fitness level, said her arms “felt like noodles”. 🙂

I’m going to experiment with it and see if it can help with my chronic health issues. Maybe do a piece on it.

As a game, it’s really enjoyable. Music wise, YMMV but I liked a few of the tracks as music tracks, but enjoyed all of them immensely as levels. That goes a long way to getting you through the arduousness of having a workout. If you’ve got psvr, it’s a definite “get it” from me.

tagging @Kafkaesque because VR

*Sorry Dan =/. - I do recommend it though.

Brave

Well. I’m bloody sore today but I did it again anyway. Out of curiosity I decided to record the workout with my wear os watch and Google fit. I figured aerobics is probably the closest fit.

It really is a serious workout. 20 plus minutes burned nearly 300 calories.

Not sure if this image link will work, but here goes.

Jonbwfc

Also my experience, it’s a proper workout playing for more than a few minutes. I tried a lot of ‘fitness games’ back on the PS3 - ones that used the camera, ones that used the move controllers, even one that you had to strap sensors on your arms & legs. They all pretty much failed because the ‘game’ part often wasn’t very good. The point about Beat Sabre is it’s a great game that’s also a good workout, not a good workout set in a mediocre game.

Brave

Absolutely. The chronic pain issues I have now really make it difficult to exercise for a reasonable length of time. This made it almost easy to do ( pain wise ). I’ve known for long enough that gaming is one of the best painkillers available, but this pretty much proves it.

The after workout pain is another matter though. 😉 I had to have a day “off” yesterday because it was horrendous. Back on it today though.

Brave

I’m completely busted. =)

Jogort

This is probably the most played game at my house over the last few months, bought all the music add-ons, they’ve only done 2 packs with bands (imagine dragons & panic at the disco) quite well priced and some good tracks.
Really good use of VR and the move wands and pretty much tracks the controllers perfectly all the time.
Certainly gets a sweat on, my gear S3 is always telling me that was a good workout.
Sounds bloody good too coming out of the Sonos gear 🤪

Jogort

New update today, adds turning instead of the blocks all just coming from straight ahead. Apparently pc versions have 360 degree levels, psvr only has 90 degree but it adds a new dynamic to the levels. Not all levels have this but a good selection as well as a green Day music pack.
Based on play time alone this would have to be game of the year in my house.

Jogort

Speaking of VR, i Just bought a PSVR for the kids from a company called Hughes. They’re selling it for £179.99, that’s £45 less than Amazon for the same starter pack. Was really surprised with that, they called this morning to confirm order and delivery will be there on Wednesday.