Harmonix Music VR

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
44

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 7 out of 10
  1. GameSpew
    Oct 16, 2016
    90
    Harmonix Music VR might just be my new favourite application for VR.
  2. games(TM)
    Nov 19, 2016
    50
    This has little of the charm that make its games so enticing, nor does it offer much in the way of entrancing solitude. [Issue#180, p.48]
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  3. Destructoid
    Oct 5, 2016
    50
    If Harmonix Music VR sounds like your jam, it probably is. Plopping on the helmet after eating your favorite comfort food can make for a really relaxing afternoon, but the other modes aren't even worth the time of day.
  5. Push Square
    Oct 19, 2016
    40
    Harmonix Music VR somewhat justifies its existence. Having a drawing app available for PlayStation VR out of the gate is nice, but everything beyond that is kind of pointless. 'The Trip's' kaleidoscope visuals are great for a couple of songs, and it's a wonderful starting point for VR beginners, but the remaining two experiences are redundant and unappealing.
  6. PlayStation Country
    Oct 18, 2016
    40
    Get your head around what this is and Harmonix Music VR is a fun little tool to play with but it has no real value and after thirty minutes, you’ve seen everything. It’s close to being something good but Harmonix need to support this with new modes to make it at all worthwhile.
  7. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Oct 16, 2016
    40
    By itself it lacks any real compelling reason to buy it.
  8. COGconnected
    Oct 27, 2016
    35
    The big problem with Music VR is that the game just doesn’t have a lot of substance.
  9. PlayStation Universe
    Oct 9, 2016
    35
    There’s little value and almost no substance in Harmonix Music VR. Its drab modes and environments fail to add anything interesting to the music listening experience.
  10. IGN
    Oct 5, 2016
    35
    Sadly, even loading an MP3 of ‘90s favorite “Mr. Jones” by Counting Crows didn’t make any of these four music mini-games and passive experiences any less boring or more bearable. If my friends came over to check out my new $400 VR headset, Harmonix Music VR is the last thing I’d want to show them.
  11. We Got This Covered
    Oct 17, 2016
    30
    Harmonix Music VR is a half-hearted compilation of four tech demos that are interesting for less than a minute apiece. With so many other things to try on PSVR for a similar price, you’ll feel short-changed if you waste your money on this.

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 7 out of 23
  1. FuturePanda
    May 14, 2017
    8
    An underrated gem, Harmonix Music VR offers PSVR users the chance to draw in virtual space or take a trip into a kaleidoscopic musicAn underrated gem, Harmonix Music VR offers PSVR users the chance to draw in virtual space or take a trip into a kaleidoscopic music visualizer. While I would have liked more modes or options to play with, everything here is executed well, especially the easel mode (painting virtually is a stunning experience and so much fun). If you're creative, enjoy psychedelic visuals or want a cool virtual environment to chill out in while listening to music, then this game is definitely recommended.… Full Review »
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