Hop Step Sing! Astral Piece (2019)

Developer: Kodansha, Kodansha VR Lab
Publisher: KOMODO
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 89 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Watching a cheerful anime idol perform a lively concert in a school setting with simple interactive elements.

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What players say

Players praise the free movement and natural camera direction, calling it the best in the Hop Step Sing series. The video lasts only about 6 minutes, but some find themselves watching for an hour. A persistent graphical glitch with black lines and the inability to disable comfort vignettes frustrate some users.

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