There are a heap of rhythm games out in VR, so having a new one stand out is getting harder. How about combining rhythm with racing? Ragnaröck by WanadevStudio adds an amusing theme, which stays strong throughout the gameplay: Viking Metal.

As coxswain of a longboat, your job is to beat the drums and inspire the crew to row harder. Like most rhythm games, you pound the symbols at the right time to increase your speed. Multiple hits generate combos, which gives the crew and extra burst of speed. Celtic/Viking/Pirate Metal music keeps the tempo and energy high, and fits the flavor remarkably well. I tried to play conservatively to save energy a few times, but the music is not geared towards subtlety. Its a great upper body workout.

While the gameplay itself is simple, the music and tracks get quite complex, and getting perfect timing takes practice. It plays standing or seated, and does not have any moving around. Plenty of controls to adjust your hammers and latency, and the stylized graphics runs smoothly even on potato systems. Solo players can race against their best times, and there are online leaderboards to compare scores. Multiplayer races support up to six ships, and the combo mechanic lets the underdog get sudden sprints to try and catch up. The developer WanadevStudio has been doing regular updates, and it also has a beta for making your own tracks.

Final verdict: Ragnaröck is a fun fitness rhythm game with a refreshing change from the techno-neon standard. The racing element gives it an edge of challenge and direct competition. Looking forward to more tracks!

Gameplay Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIIfzyQA6_o

There are a heap of rhythm games out in VR, so having a new one stand out is getting harder. How about combining rhythm with racing? Ragnaröck by WanadevStudio adds an amusing theme, which stays strong throughout the gameplay: Viking Metal. As coxswain of a longboat, your job is to beat the drums and inspire the crew to row harder. Like most rhythm games, you pound the symbols at the right time to increase your speed. Multiple hits generate combos, which gives the crew and extra burst of speed. Celtic/Viking/Pirate Metal music keeps the tempo and energy high, and fits the flavor remarkably well. I tried to play conservatively to save energy a few times, but the music is not geared towards subtlety. Its a great upper body workout. While the gameplay itself is simple, the music and tracks get quite complex, and getting perfect timing takes practice. It plays standing or seated, and does not have any moving around. Plenty of controls to adjust your hammers and latency, and the stylized graphics runs smoothly even on potato systems. Solo players can race against their best times, and there are online leaderboards to compare scores. Multiplayer races support up to six ships, and the combo mechanic lets the underdog get sudden sprints to try and catch up. The developer WanadevStudio has been doing regular updates, and it also has a beta for making your own tracks. Final verdict: Ragnaröck is a fun fitness rhythm game with a refreshing change from the techno-neon standard. The racing element gives it an edge of challenge and direct competition. Looking forward to more tracks! Gameplay Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIIfzyQA6_o