Synth Riders

Players have access to a selection of music tracks, each of which can be played at different difficulty levels. Alternatively, they may opt for one of the 'Experiences'- visual animations inspired by and synchronized with specific songs. Upon selecting a song, notes and rails appear and move towards the player who must match the correct colored hand to the object. Are either gold objects, which must be played with both hands, or green objects, where the player must use the hand first used to complete all objects in that section. Additionally, players need to navigate around obstacles that occasionally appear in the game, which can be accomplished through ducking or dodging to the sides. Synth Riders's development started in 2016, when Kluge Interactive began experimenting with VR technology. In the following years, the game was expanded through the addition of new gameplay modes. In 2020, The Guardian acknowledged the fitness aspect of the game, placing it among the top 10 VR fitness apps, calling it "Joyful, even if you look ridiculous to onlookers." Push Square appreciated the ability to personalize gameplay according to one's preferences. As they noted, "The game is also a very malleable one, with an almost overwhelming number of modifiers and settings to play around with."