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[[Beat Saber]] is a neon-soaked VR rhythm slasher in which players wield dual energy sabers to slice “beat blocks” as they surge toward the player in sync with music. | [[Beat Saber]] is a neon-soaked VR rhythm slasher in which players wield dual energy sabers to slice “beat blocks” as they surge toward the player in sync with music. | ||
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== Design & Scoring == | == Design & Scoring == | ||
Unlike classic rhythm titles that reward millisecond-perfect timing, Beat Saber employs an | Unlike classic rhythm titles that reward millisecond-perfect timing, Beat Saber employs an '''“Instructed Motion”''' system. Optimal score per block (115 points) is awarded for a ≥100° pre-swing (70 pts), a ≥60° follow-through (30 pts), and a straight cut through the block’s center (15 pts).<ref name="design2025" /> This design nudges players into choreographed arcs and body-scale gestures, generating what '''Road to VR''' calls “motion-driven flow.” Over time, mappers exploit this by pairing musical phrasing with specific motion “flavors” (robotic jabs in *Harder Better Faster Stronger*, or sweeping power-cuts in *Radioactive*) to evoke distinct emotions. | ||
== Key Features == | == Key Features == | ||
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== Development & Legacy == | == Development & Legacy == | ||
Beat Saber began life as a spare-time prototype by Czech indie duo Hyperbolic Magnetism before composer Jaroslav Beck joined to provide the iconic soundtrack. Meta acquired the studio in 2019, pledging multi-platform support and funding over 20 licensed music packs since. The game won | Beat Saber began life as a spare-time prototype by Czech indie duo Hyperbolic Magnetism before composer Jaroslav Beck joined to provide the iconic soundtrack. Meta acquired the studio in 2019, pledging multi-platform support and funding over 20 licensed music packs since. The game won '''Best VR/AR Game''' at '''The Game Awards 2019''' and remains a mainstay in “Best of VR” lists. | ||
== Community, Mods & Esports == | == Community, Mods & Esports == | ||
The | The '''Beat Saber Modding Group (BSMG)''' maintains open-source tools for custom songs, sabers, and score submission. Although Meta enforces Content-ID on paid packs, the original OST is cleared for streaming, and Meta allows sideloading on Quest via Developer Mode. Competitive scenes include the ScoreSaber global ranking ladder and the annual Beat Saber World Cup. | ||
== Soundtrack (selected DLC) == | == Soundtrack (selected DLC) == | ||