Ragnarock is a VR game based on the rhythm that takes the basic concept of Beat Saber and gives it a Viking - and Metal flavor. He has hearts and does not get too seriously, and he will certainly sweat you as a thrall if that's what floats your Drakkar.
The Nordic scenario in Ragnarock puts you in the aforementioned Viking Raid Boat, with corner helmet rowers that ask for rhythmic advice. The better you play, the more the ship travels quickly and far. Instead of slicing cubes with a laser sword, in Ragnarock, you hamme with runes with hammers on a drum while flying to you, in the manner of Guitar Hero, on the song of your choice. The timing is the key: hammer a rune too early or too late, and it will cost you expensive, but do it just in time and it will make you gain gold and bring you all the points. Hammer a series of runes and you will get a bonus that will allow you to hamme a shield and accelerate your ship for a while.
The music is the show of the show in Ragnarock, and it's great. The songs all have a northern or Celtic theme, and it's great to hammer with your hammer while the fast and optimistic rhythms of the metal and the accordion push you like a fighting berserker. Like a lot of VR games, it is a serious physical training that requires you to swing the two arms quickly, so be ready and maybe even stretch in advance (seriously). You will also want to have a big space safe around you so as not to accidentally hit your dog while your arms are going during the culminous musical moments.
Ragnarock can be difficult, especially if you choose the highest of the three difficulty options for each song. I have never exceeded the 1,000th place in the rankings, even when I did my best, so there is clearly a lot of skills to learn with dedication if your arms are up to the commitment. My middle-aged body was frankly overwhelmed during the most difficult sequences when these runic discs seemed to fly to me on the four lanes at a time as an infernal shooting game.
The experiment can be repetitive, however. In Beat Saber, you are faced with twists resembling puzzles in the middle of all chaotic notches: you sometimes have to change hands, or slice a cube in a certain direction, or move to avoid a barrier coming in reverse. These additional challenge features make this game a workout for your mind in addition to your body. Ragnarock seems more unidimensional, with a basic game mode whose speed varies only depending on the song you have chosen. You do only hammer in Ragnarock, which is undoubtedly very fun but lacks a little variety.
Speaking of songs, it's another area that could be deeper. There are only 30 songs on the playlist, and although it is an eclectic group of driving pieces, you will understand them in just a few hours, even if you try all levels of difficulty. I like you to customize the playlist. PVP mode and the usual ranking bring extra gameplay but not much. Ragnarock suffers from the familiar fault observed in many musical rhythm games; The included songs simply do not offer enough content to keep the long-term fresh experience.
Visually, Ragnarock is bright and colorful but no wonder. Your Viking comrades, rolling on the boat while you play, look caricature and a little rude, and have limited movement amplitude. It is clear that the northern theme is supposed to be a light configuration for rhythmic gameplay, and it is not taken seriously. It is not a game that tries to bring you an authentic "Viking experience" in virtual reality to the first person; Ragnarock is to have a good time in sweat to type drum on strong music. Example: There are five different landscapes to browse but I was so busy playing drum that I did not have a lot of time to watch them. They seemed pretty pleasant and still colored, but they had a low resolution quality that did not seem as immersive as it could have been.
It would not be unfair to summarize Ragnarock saying it's Beat Saber with a Viking theme. And it's definitely another solid VR drive game that will bring you tons of calories, but by having fun so much that you will not notice how much you swell. But Ragnarock lacks some of the elements that make Beat Saber awesome; There is not enough variation in the rhythmic actions you make to the music, and the playlist of songs is a little derisory (although the developers have said they would add). Combine this with mediocre visuals and Ragnarock is a decent game and a fun way to get an excellent workout, but whose repetition can make you want to hang up your helmet after a while. Choose this one if you are a fan of Nordic themes, if you are looking for a break with Beat Saber ... or if you just want to go rock.
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