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Soundboxing

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

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Quick resume

Soundboxing is a VR music video kickboxing game where you create the beats! You can either punch to the music and compete to beat the best, or record your own challenge for others to beat—all set to your favorite music in a cool outdoor environment.

Global score

88/100

Genres

Indie

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    Pros

    • Extensive youtube song library and user-created beatmaps
    • Engaging physical workout with rewarding haptic feedback
    • High replay value with leaderboards and community content
    • Easy and fun beatmap creation system
    • Affordable price with active developer support

    Cons

    • Occasional bugs and performance slowdowns reported
    • Limited ui polish and navigation challenges
    • Beatmap quality varies due to user generation
    • Minimal social or cooperative gameplay features
    • No narrative or varied game modes

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Health, Story, Competition, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Survival.

    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
      5

      "Players can create their own beatmaps and choose any YouTube song, allowing full control over gameplay experience."

    • Competence
      3

      "Players engage in skillful punching and rhythm matching with feedback on performance; some reviews note a low skill ceiling but still rewarding."

    • Competition
      4

      "Leaderboards and high score notifications motivate players to compete against others."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many users report long play sessions, habitual use, and high replay value due to large song library and community content."

    • Cooperation
      -3

      "Focus is on individual play and personal beatmap creation; limited social or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Strong emphasis on creating and sharing custom beatmaps; players can choreograph their own routines."

    • Domination
      -2

      "Competitive but community interactions appear respectful and collaborative rather than domineering."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Many players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying immersive music and physical activity."

    • Expectation
      -4

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

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players try new beatmaps, create their own, and explore a vast YouTube music library."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Exploration of new songs and beatmaps is encouraged, though environment variety is limited."

    • Expression
      3

      "Customization mainly through beatmap creation and avatar dance moves; limited cosmetic options."

    • Fantasy
      -3

      "Game is grounded in realistic physical movements and music rhythm rather than fictional or mythical themes."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Community sharing of beatmaps and leaderboards fosters a sense of belonging, though social interaction is minimal."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop rhythm skills and improve beatmap creation abilities over time."

    • Health
      5

      "Strong physical activity and workout focus; players report sweating and muscle soreness."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires active, continuous attention and physical engagement."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Minimal social or emotional connection; primarily solo experience."

    • Leadership
      -3

      "No formal leadership roles; players collaborate as equals in community content creation."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate scores, unlock beatmaps, and improve skills, though no traditional item upgrades."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Some players find flow and catharsis, but physical exertion creates tension and challenge."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable sensory feedback from haptics, music, and visuals; moderate stimulation."

    • Status
      3

      "Leaderboards and high score recognition provide social status within the community."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free rhythm interaction."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some planning involved in beatmap creation and timing, but gameplay is mostly reactive rhythm matching."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Players enjoy excitement from challenging songs and beating high scores, though risk is low."

    • Value
      5

      "Highly praised for low cost and high replayability; perceived as excellent value."

    • Violence
      2

      "Physical punching is core mechanic but non-violent and focused on rhythm rather than combat."

    • Survival
      -4

      "No survival or threat elements; stable and safe gameplay environment."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026