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Ragnarock

PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR, Oculus Quest, PlayStation VR2, Oculus VR • 2021

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Quick resume

Lead your viking ship to victory in this rhythm game! Pound your drums to the sound of epic music, from celtic rock to viking power metal, and set sail against your rivals. Solo, Split-Screen & Online PVP included.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Music, Arcade, Sport, Racing

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    Pros

    • Engaging viking metal soundtrack
    • Challenging and rewarding rhythm gameplay
    • Multiplayer competitive races
    • Custom song support
    • Physical workout and exercise

    Cons

    • Limited variety of maps/environments
    • Some latency and timing calibration issues
    • Graphics are simple and low-poly
    • Multiplayer population can be low
    • Lack of narrative or story mode

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Health, Story, Competition, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to adjust drum and hammer positions, choose songs and difficulty, and customize gameplay experience."

    • Competence
      4

      "Game rewards precise timing and skillful drumming; high difficulty levels are challenging and require mastery."

    • Competition
      4

      "Includes multiplayer races and global leaderboards encouraging players to compare performance."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report habitual play, long sessions, and strong attachment to improving scores and unlocking achievements."

    • Cooperation
      1

      "Multiplayer is competitive racing rather than cooperative teamwork; some social interaction but limited cooperation."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Supports custom songs and some customization of drum setup and visuals, allowing player expression."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Competitive but interactions emphasize fair play and mutual respect rather than dominance or trash talk."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a fun escape, workout, and stress relief with immersive Viking metal theme."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with settings, custom songs, and different difficulty levels to find preferred play style."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Some exploration of new songs, custom tracks, and environments, though maps are limited and familiar."

    • Expression
      3

      "Customization of drum kit, hammers, and visual settings allows personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strong Viking and Norse mythology theme with imaginative settings and metal soundtrack."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community engagement through multiplayer and custom song sharing fosters social connection."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop rhythm skills, timing, and physical endurance through practice and progression."

    • Health
      4

      "Physical activity and workout aspects are emphasized; players report sweating and arm exercise."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires active attention and physical engagement; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level competitive multiplayer rather than close emotional bonds."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No evidence of leadership roles; multiplayer is competitive and individual-focused."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate medals, achievements, and unlock DLC content; progression through skill improvement."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Game provides flow and catharsis but also involves physical exertion and challenge, limiting pure relaxation."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Strong sensory stimulation from music, visuals, and physical drumming motions."

    • Status
      3

      "Leaderboards and achievements provide recognition and social status within the community."

    • Story
      -3

      "No narrative or story mode; gameplay is context-free rhythm challenges with Viking theme."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires timing and planning of combos and boosts, but overall straightforward rhythm gameplay."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Competitive racing and combo mechanics create suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive good value from gameplay, soundtrack, and ongoing content updates."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Gameplay focuses on constructive drumming and rhythm rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      -4

      "No survival or threat avoidance; stable gameplay environment focused on rhythm performance."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026