For years, fans of rhythm games have wondered why some of the biggest names in the genre haven’t made a leap into Virtual Reality. Just Dance, a flagship franchise from Ubisoft, seemed like a perfect fit, especially given Ubisoft’s existing ventures into VR gaming. Now, the wait is over with Just Dance VR, and it’s more than just a simple port to a new platform. It retains the core fun of Just Dance while adding elements that make it a unique VR experience. If you’re familiar with the Just Dance series, whether you’ve played it yourself, watched others, or seen the commercials, Just Dance VR delivers exactly what you’d expect and maybe even a little more in the immersive world of VR.
If you’re new to the world of Just Dance, forget about slashing blocks or hitting orbs like in other VR rhythm games. Just Dance VR is best described as a dynamic VR dance lesson. You follow a virtual coach who guides you through every move of a complete dance routine. To help you prepare, the game visually cues the upcoming starting position for the next section of the dance, ensuring you’re ready to keep up with the rhythm and flow.
Having not played a Just Dance game in quite some time, I was curious if Just Dance VR was more lenient in judging the accuracy of hand placements. It could be due to improved controller tracking compared to using a phone for motion detection. However, my experience suggests it might be more forgiving. As someone who doesn’t consider themselves a natural dancer, I was surprised to achieve ‘Superstar’ ratings. This makes Just Dance VR accessible and enjoyable for players of all skill levels, encouraging everyone to get moving to the beat of the music.
