‘BEATABLE’: A Brilliantly Conceptualized Hand-Tracking Rhythm Game for Quest

XR Games, the creative minds behind titles like Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded (2024) and Starship Troopers Continuum (2024), have just unveiled an exciting rhythm game for the Quest platform called BEATABLE. This innovative game cleverly utilizes hand-tracking technology, transforming any table into an interactive musical instrument.

Integrating your physical space with a virtual environment always adds an immersive layer, as it allows you to ‘feel’ the world around you, enhancing your suspension of disbelief. BEATABLE elevates this concept by letting players use their tables as percussion instruments. Through simple gestures like tapping, snapping, and clapping, you can engage with the beat in a tactile way that traditional rhythm games with controllers just can’t match.

What sets BEATABLE apart is its exclusive reliance on hand-tracking. This means you won’t be using any controllers. The game boasts a quick calibration process to ensure the hand-tracking is precise and responsive, which is critical for hitting those beats accurately to rack up high scores.

Adding to the excitement, VR YouTuber and rhythm action aficionado ‘Naysy’ has joined forces with XR Games. She has been providing valuable gameplay insights during the game’s development and even features in its trailer.

Naysy shares her enthusiasm, stating, “It’s been a long time since I’ve been so hooked on a rhythm game. As a fan of VR rhythm experiences, I think BEATABLE presents a fresh twist on the genre. The integration of physical interaction with hand-tracking is a brilliant combination, making for an incredibly enjoyable and immersive experience. I’m absolutely captivated by this game and can’t wait for everyone to try it out.”

BEATABLE is set to enter early access on April 10th, available on Quest 2 and newer models. Excitingly, pre-orders are already open, offering a 10% discount which brings the game to just $9.