Audioshield (2016)

Developer: Dylan Fitterer
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 2,735 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Players physically block incoming beats with shields in VR, matching the song's tempo and intensity for a full-body rhythmic experience.

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What players say

Players love the idea of playing any local music file, and many use it for workouts, but they also report the game was abandoned by its developer, with YouTube support removed years ago and performance issues left unfixed.

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