Synth Riders
July 12, 2018
Synth Riders lets you experience incredible music in a whole new way. You’ll recognize it as your arms soar when riding our unique rail system and begin to feel totally immersed in the music that surrounds you. Enjoy the diverse environments and the carefully crafted beat maps, the catchy rhythms …
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Critic Reviews (22)
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"Synth Riders Remastered Edition is a benchmark in rhythm games and an absolute must-have if you have virtual reality goggles."
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85.0
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70.0
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"A bright and fun song that makes you feel like you&s;re in a Barbie-themed music video."
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75.0
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85.0
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65.0
"Available on pretty much all of the virtual reality headsets, there is not really any excuse not to pick up this addictive and exhilarating rhythm game. Polished now to a truly premium product, it stands proud alongside other competitors in …"
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70.0
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90.0
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10.0
"Standing out in a growing field of beat based games, Synth Riders leans into the more dance like aspect of the genre."
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85.0
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92.0
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"Put simply, Synth Riders stands proudly among the best rhythm games VR has to offer. It takes the formula that so many have emulated and innovates upon it in meaningful ways. A rocking soundtrack, wealth of content, and appealing aesthetics …"
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90.0
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88.0
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"Without the need for great musical hits, Synth Riders brings a quality catalog for an addictive and unforgettable rhythmic immersion, especially if we talk about songs in experience mode. A game that should be in the library of everyone who …"
Read original review"I have to admit, it’d been a little while since I last fired up my PlayStation VR. However, now that I’ve experienced Synth Riders, I don’t plan on hanging it up anytime soon. It’s the kind of game you pick …"
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75.0
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80.0
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"Synth Riders might not unseat the VR rhythm action king, as it doesn&s;t feel quite as satisfying as nailing an extended Beat Saber set, but it&s;s one of the strongest alternatives. If you&s;re looking for something different to musical Jedi …"
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95.0
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92.0
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"What you walk away with is a unique and wonderful rhythm title that’s been improved in nearly every way."
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85.0
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90.0
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"Synth Riders isn&s;t worse nor is it better than Beat Saber. It&s;s its own VR rhythm beast that will appeal to a different kind of audience. If you can&s;t resist some good retro-inspired, electro music and a Tron-esque neon aesthetic …"
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70.0
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90.0
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"Synth Riders is yet another great addition to PSVR&s;s excellent rhythm game collection."
Read original review"While obviously not as immersive as its VR incarnation, the variety of tracks and generally fun vibe still work in its favor"
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88.0
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"Synth Riders is a must for anyone that is a fan of rhythm games. Immersive, beautiful, really fun gameplay, and best of all, a great collection of tracks! A rhythm game to rival and tide you over while waiting for …"
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"Synth Riders makes a great complimentary music rhythm game to Beat Saber. Beat Saber is a great outlet for aggression and feeding your inner Jedi. Synth Riders lets you sync with the music and release your inner creativity. Both are …"
Read original review"While it lacks the processing punch of a PC-tethered headset, the mobility and no-strings-attached freedom of the Oculus Quest has allowed me to dive deep into the headset as a fitness product, and Beat Saber, Box VR and a few …"
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"Not as good as Beat Saber gameplay-wise, but with a really good songlist and nice level visuals."
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85.0
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70.0
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"Despite appearing as a knock-off of other popular dance-rhythm action games, Synth Riders earns its place alongside the cream of the VR crop as an essential PSVR experience. With a wealth of varied and pulsating tunes, hugely enjoyable gameplay mechanics …"
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"Synth Riders is an excellent rhythm game, with a strong selection of songs and fantastic visuals that really drew me into the experience. The variety of modes and difficulty customizations make this the kind of game that is easy for …"
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"With incredible aesthetics and an ever-expanding soundtrack, Synth Riders continues to dominate the rhythm game beat. It&s;s accessible, fun, and an absolute must-have for anyone with a VR headset. Come on in – join the neon-soaked party."
Read original review"Synth Riders is a fun VR game to play solo or with a group and features a varied selection of excellent music to move along to."
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70.0
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"By far the most popular genre of VR game at the moment is rhythm. Beatsaber has absolutely dominated the VR scene with games such as Oh-Shape and Tetris Effect attempting to ride the success wave of VR rhythm titles. One …"
Read original review"Everyone knows how much I love PSVR. It may be a bit outdated now but it is still a very enjoyable experience. The Move controllers are now three generations old but still, it was a great, affordable entry point to …"
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