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  • Summary: It means absolutely nothing if you don't have that swing, jab, or the finesse of that left hook! Enter Beat the Beats – the boxing rhythm VR game where you throw punches but you can’t fight the rhythm. Use actual boxing moves like crosses, rolls and uppercuts to blast your way through aIt means absolutely nothing if you don't have that swing, jab, or the finesse of that left hook! Enter Beat the Beats – the boxing rhythm VR game where you throw punches but you can’t fight the rhythm. Use actual boxing moves like crosses, rolls and uppercuts to blast your way through a series of electrifying musical levels and climb the leaderboards.

    Unlock new genres, complete daily challenges, and build your skill in rhythm boxing. For the serious competitor, there’s also an extra challenging B-Side for each track that will make you sweat to master.

    Beat the Beats is a fun and fresh boxing experience for both greenhorns and champions!
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  1. Mar 8, 2024
    80
    Despite some minor flaws in design and execution, Beat the Beats VR stands out as an excellent option for those seeking alternatives to Beat Saber and Synth Riders. The boxing mechanics are well-implemented and function satisfactorily, offering a rewarding experience akin to a virtual workout.
  2. Mar 4, 2024
    80
    Beat the Beats makes great use of VR's physicality to deliver some of the most enjoyably fresh rhythm gaming I've experienced in recent months. While the extras don't go particularly far, the developers have a big canvas to build on in the future and there are strong core mechanics here for very satisfying active VR sessions.
  3. Mar 30, 2024
    58
    Combining music and boxing, Beat the Beats for PlayStation VR2 offers enjoyable rhythmic punching gameplay, but falls short due to a lackluster song selection with incomplete versions, limited replay value, and missed opportunities to engage players in improving their performance. Despite solid gameplay mechanics, it fails to match up to similar VR music games, ultimately feeling underwhelming.