In its fifth installment, Hop Step Sing!'s VR Music Video series takes interactivity to the next level. Join Niina Nijikawa as she dazzles you with her singing and dancing with her classmates after school hours.
"Hop Step Sing! Astral Piece" transports players into a virtual reality music video, allowing them to join character Niina Nijikawa and her classmates as they perform a song. The game builds upon the interactive nature of the Hop Step Sing! music video series, enabling players to freely move around and follow the characters during the performance.
Players can choose to follow the characters, explore the school setting, or view the performance from different angles. This non-linear approach gives players the ability to engage with the content in a more immersive and personalized way, unlike the traditional linear music video format.
The review praises the game's use of carefully crafted camera cuts and linear camera movement, which help to prevent motion sickness for players. The directing and camera work ensure a smooth and comfortable viewing experience as players navigate the virtual environment.
At the center of the gameplay is the idol-style music and dance performance by Niina Nijikawa and her classmates. Players can witness Niina's first solo live performance, complete with her singing and dancing abilities. The review suggests that the song and choreography are well-executed, providing an authentic and enjoyable idol performance experience for fans of the genre.
Players may find themselves rewatching the music video multiple times, as is common with other Hop Step Sing! releases. The unique, non-linear viewing experience allows for a degree of personalization, as players can choose to focus on different aspects of the performance during each playthrough.