Rhythm Game Drums Rock Crashes PSVR2 Launch Lineup

Filling up

by Sammy Barker Mon 30th Jan 2023

Drums Rock PSVR2 PS5 PlayStation Launch Games

The PSVR2 launch games just keep on coming! Quietly confirmed on the PS Store itself, rhythm game Drums Rock looks locked to release alongside Sony’s new-gen headset on 22nd February. The title, already available on Meta Quest 2, takes inspiration from old-school Guitar Hero games, and sits you in front of a virtual drum kit, where you’ll need to hammer out beats in order to defeat goblins and other ghastly creatures.

The title features a ton of music, spanning genres like heavy metal, nu-metal, and classic rock. You’ll also find a full campaign mode, unlockable content – like drum kits and sticks – and online leaderboards. It’s probably not going to be your cup of tea if you don’t like the style of music, but the gameplay looks rock solid and reviews have been positive on other platforms, so it’s another game to consider when you grab your headset next month.

[source store.playstation.com]

As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

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Bartig
Mon 30th Jan 2023

You know, there are YouTube videos that show the game. Maybe a good addition to such a short article.

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get2sammyb
Mon 30th Jan 2023

@Bartig Fair comment, I've added a trailer!

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carlos82
Mon 30th Jan 2023

Should be a fun alternative to Beat Saber, just a shame I'm pretty hopeless at these kinds of games

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Muttt
Mon 30th Jan 2023

So not the official version of the songs, but covers? That's a shame.

Also other than a handful of big songs it looks like the rest I've never heard of.

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Futureshark
Mon 30th Jan 2023

I assume the PSVR2 controllers have haptic feedback too, so I'm guessing they'll be some tactile feedback when you actually strike the drum.
Without that it'd be not so good methinks.

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roe
Mon 30th Jan 2023

Was gonna say, with good haptic feedback I could see this being really good.

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NEStalgia
Mon 30th Jan 2023

So many rhythm games.... Some is good, but between all these VR rhythm games, plus Hi-Fi Rush outside PS, that's a whole lot of rhythm games going on.

I think Synth Riders and Touch the Beat still seem like the two I'm most interested in for now, but probably won't get both.

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JigsawPieces
Mon 30th Jan 2023

Have they got kick drums mapped to a drum you hit with a stick? That might drive me crazy.

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Daleaf
Mon 30th Jan 2023

Looks good, might pick it up at some point, probably not day 1 as will have enough to keep me occupied for a while.

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ApostateMage
Mon 30th Jan 2023

I saw the article pic and thought that this was a new Brutal Legend for a sec.

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Zeke68
Mon 30th Jan 2023

It would be great if you could connect electronic drums to play on. The ultimate drumsimulation

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naruball
Mon 30th Jan 2023

@ApostateMage same here.

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TechaNinja
Mon 30th Jan 2023

That font too haha

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FuriousMachine
Mon 30th Jan 2023

@JP80 Well, they aren't really gone, they're still supporting Rock Band 4/Rivals with new songs released regularly, but I don't think they're working on much else.
<sigh> I miss playing Rock Band on my ION Drum Rocker... unfortunately I bought it for Xbox 360, so the kit is currently not compatible with any current-gen system
This game might be fun, though, but hardly a proper substitute. Will give it a go, though