The BEST VR Rhythm Game Since Beat Saber // SMASH DRUMS Review // Smash Drums Quest 2 Gameplay

[@BeardoBenjo]

For probably the first time ever my cat decided to make a guest appearance in this video, shes skulking in the background, keep an eye out haha!

[@arunKUMARinterior]

Haha I say her lol

[@arunKUMARinterior]

Just sitting there staring into space

[@superdopey]

Haha she is awesome. I always wonder what our pets think when they see us on VR.

[@Gibby_g5]

This isn’t the fastest rhythm game beat saber is

[@smashdrums]

Thanks for playing and for the kind words! We cannot wait for the community to become rock legends and for everyone to see what is coming in the future too ; )

[@BeardoBenjo]

Ska, I need some Ska 😘

[@silveretchedsoul]

I understand being a small developer, but actual licensed music would elevate this game to epic.

[@GetToDaChoppaVR]

@@silveretchedsoul That is the plan if all goes well! 👊

[@jamestoalan3274]

This Game kicks azz.and Beardo did an Awesome job showcasing Smash Drums,and seeing your response in his comments makes me Love your Game even more.KEEP IT UP!!!

[@smashdrums]

@@jamestoalan3274 ROCK ON FOREVER!!!! 🤘

[@Liberty309]

Games like this need old school rock !

[@Henny_Daddy]

If they can make a Rock Band in VR with different instruments, that would ROCK!🤘

[@8drifit]

Just imagine if you could actually make a co-op band!! And add ppl to your own personal BAND, with even coming up with ya own ( band name ) So one on drums, one on guitar.. one singing for example! Now this would be rocking on 🤟

[@TurianShepard]

Damn this is satisfying! I loved the Guitar Hero and Rockband games! Can play them for hours and hours and not get bored!

[@chrischarlescook]

I watched this review and bought it immediately. No regrets. Without a doubt the best Quest game in ages. GG

[@vwoop]

10:00 this perfectly summarizes my experience with the game & I think that’s why I love it so much. Once you get into it it’s so rewarding to get into that groove and just jam out.

[@HollyG95]

He’s def right about the track list for the songs on here I don’t even listen to rock or anything but all the songs are fire

[@jazznblues9496]

My parents bought me a Muppet drum set when I was 5, I had it for 2 days. Seems they did not anticipate being woken up at 5am with their son doing an Animal impression. I could have been the next Bonham! I ended up on guitar and since lockdown the ukulele. All this to say I am buying this GAME!

[@smashdrums]

Animal approves this message ; )

[@rolanddeschain3404]

Just got this and now I appreciate how good you are at this game!!

[@BeardoBenjo]

Haha thank you, I'm rusty now, I need to hop back in to hone my skills and play the new songs

[@jamestoalan3274]

I downloaded the DEMO lastnight...and Yes they NAILED IT!!! getting the paid version tonight...it just really feels right. Great Video too man i just subbed i just got my Oculus Quest 3days ago and Yes your channel is a Must have also. Your Nice on them drums too.Keep up the Great work myman!!!

[@BeardoBenjo]

Thanks so much bud 😁 I'm glad you're enjoying it, its absolutely fantastic and the dev did a wonderful job. This is the VR game I keep coming back to, wherever I've got time to kill I chuck on the Quest and play a few songs, brilliant stuff

[@Classic_Ze]

I can't help but notice that the snare drum for example is hit in different places. Also hitting the base drum notes with your hands is not ideal, they should have that set to auto hit IMO.

[@RichBaxterMusic]

My 10 year old daughter said "why would anyone want to hit Beardo Benjo? He's a lovely guy"!

[@BeardoBenjo]

This is the sweetest comment I've ever received 😭❤

[@RichBaxterMusic]

@@BeardoBenjo In a few years, I know 100% she will be a KZbinr! She loves watching and knows far too much already to be honest! Plus, I know she is under the recommended age for VR but she adores it. I was playing console games under that age so this is the new form and we shouldn't be frowned upon for letting them play. Keep up the fantastic work buddy. We both love your channel!

[@mrtof2]

The Beardo Benjo logo in two games in Two Month, well done Man

[@BeardoBenjo]

I know right, I'm searching for the hat trick right now but not sure where I can sneak myself into next 🤣

[@zinodays1007]

@@BeardoBenjo knitting with Grandma VR and Grandma's face can be Beardo 😁

[@camillaplummer-dhana3812]

I really love this game, I downloaded it and it is absolutely one of the best games that I have.....Thanks Beardo Benjo

[@BeardoBenjo]

Its amazing, I'm so glad you're enjoying it, I can't wait for more songs to be added because I've played those ones to death 😎

[@PernilleFromHansen]

LOVE THIS GAME - Always wanted to try playing the drums, and this is a wonderful way to do that :-D

[@linkgannon4560]

So I think one of the single largest thing that makes BeatSaber so great is the modding community, primarily custom songs. Does Smash Drums support this / are there plans to? There are so many songs that I know I would want to play that would be too niche for the devs to include.

[@BeardoBenjo]

I'd LOVE to see modding come to this game, I know there are plans to implement more songs post launch but I've no idea about mods or even how easy it would be to mod something like this 🤔 fingers crossed, there are LOTS of songs I'd like to drum along to

[@GetToDaChoppaVR]

The thing is mods are entirely down to the community to create and put in place so it’s not something the development team can influence. Music copyright licencing laws are very strict and devs CANNOT announce support of mods etc

[@linkgannon4560]

@@GetToDaChoppaVR It is indeed down to the community to create them, sure (and as a modder, I'd be more than happy to contribute my efforts), however, the devs do have a choice as to whether they want their game to easily support mods or not. For instance, if they have a folder that the game reads in mp3s and "map files" that contain plain text information for the map, that is good modding support for custom songs. And they absolutely can advertise modding support for custom songs without infringing on copyright law. As long as they are not hosting our custom songs for download, then they are fine. They are not responsible for what users create and share on 3rd party sites.

[@bladdyboi2962]

I think the community needs to grow a bit before that gets made

[@yardsalePDX]

Been hearing about this, but this is the first time I've actually seen anyone play it. As a drummer IRL (albeit amature haha), this looks SUPER fun! Will defo check this out, thanks for sharing Benjo!

[@BeardoBenjo]

I wanna see you on those score boards 😉😎

[@yardsalePDX]

@@BeardoBenjo Oh you better believe it man! Hahaha

[@xjayesparkle7691]

I had to replay the whole video and watched the kitty the whole time the 2nd time! LOL I didn't even notice the 1st time I watched the video! Adorable cat and the game looks really fun! I def will try it out when I get me a VR Headset again~

[@iammoses333]

What is your take on ads on oculus? I really like your opinions about Facebook and I am really curious what you think. Will you post a video about this?

[@BrandoDrum]

Yeah I'd love some opinions on that. Personally I could care less if it doesn't disrupt gameplay. But if I'm having to close ads to continue a game I'll chuck my oculus quite quickly and go buy a PCVR set.

[@2MandR]

Just got this game yesterday and it is everything that you described. Even at the normal level not only was I part of the band I was a star!

[@smashdrums]

You will always be a star in my eyes :)

[@waffl8rgaming189]

love how the cats just vibin man ^_^

[@starlightskyes]

I love that your cat is just hanging out

[@contrabardus]

There's a game from the creators of Synth Riders called Ragnarock that is very similar to this that will probably end up making it's way to Quest 2 at some point. The soundtrack is Fantasy/Viking Metal. Right now it's only on Early access on Steam, but once it fully releases I would be very surprised if there isn't a Quest version.

[@andreikoenig5718]

Wish there was an add on kick pedal to add into this game! only thing thats missing from making it feel perfect

[@chriscorbart]

Same.

[@dtrainbcca]

I wonder...I have a blue tooth pedal board that has four switches to change presets in a guitar app. Wouldn't be hard to make something with that being possible.

[@StitchJones]

I am so excited to buy this!

[@SynysterKryss]

Just downloaded this game last night and im already obsesses!!!

[@fabiweh746]

just bought the game, am I drummer in rl, so i jumped in and figured "normal" should be a fun first impression. played a couple rounds, but I really got problems with the hit detection. Im hitting the drum (to me its obvious) but the game often times doesnt register it as a hit. .. something wrong with my Quest 2, something wrong with me ? should I maybe not be standing? Im at my wits ends :D

[@DonutDaveShorts]

adjust the height option, and sit like a drummer would. On a stool type thing preferably. That's how i get the most accurate results

[@sgtbattleaxe]

Well, you've convinced me. I'll be buying it after I finish watching the video. 😃 Thanks!

[@BeardoBenjo]

I hope you enjoy it 😁 I love this game, just hope they keep adding new songs

[@SquidGN]

Game looks fun. SMB tattoo sold me though. Subbed.

[@leavemealone930]

How lucky of me, I got my quest 2 like 2 months ago *maybe* and I one of the first things I said I wanted was a drumming rhythm game. Beatsaber is cool but I've always wanted to learn how to drum and I randomly found the demo when looking to App Lab Games. So hyped

[@MooseDogRacing]

Just found this game. I’ve never liked these types of games but this one is amazing. Ton of fun

[@BeardoBenjo]

Very addictive, they nailed that "just one more song" feeling

[@carlosesteban5601]

Looks pretty nice.Probably less exhausting than Ragnarock and the different strenght hits is something I hope the devs will add that still recommend Ragnarock 100% might copp this game in addition.

[@BeardoBenjo]

Ragnarock is so damn good but yeah its crazy intense, even some of the medium difficulty songs destroy me 🤣

[@switchreality6773]

Love this game so much is part one of my workout routine (warm up and cool down). Great video and review by the way. Top notch. I was here for the Playlist but send me here. Either way it's great 👍 👌

[@blanka4545]

this looks awesome!!

[@BeardoBenjo]

Its really really good, just got a new update as well which adds 6 new songs & haptic support

[@AM-ob7yi]

Have you tried unplugged yet? They said last year that they would offer a song editor to do custom songs but I couldn't find any more info other than their twitter post so i'm not sure if they implemented it yet. I have yet to purchase it due to that.

[@BrandoDrum]

So I've been playing drums IRL for 25 years and I'm legendarily crappy at any rock band/guitar hero/beat saber type games because it's just so hard for me to break my muscle memory. If this had a foot pedal I'd probably be okay but it will be rough to try to skip certain hits elsewhere but then play bass drum with my hand. BUT I highly approve of this game, may buy it for the kids haha.

[@BeardoBenjo]

The footpedal thing is the reason I couldn't get into Paradiddle from the Sidequest store, my foot was tapping away and I was dying for that to translate into the drums in game. A foot pedal peripheral for these drumming games would be an absolute game changer

[@BrandoDrum]

@@BeardoBenjo indeed. Could be quite simple really, the quest can just use its cameras to see a light blink on thats actuated by a little pad you sit on the floor to stomp on. No Bluetooth or anything required. Maybe just a velcro strap around your knee with the led strip. 5 dollar item.

[@dagnabbitwabbit]

I'm here for it

[@Tubthumper247]

Awesome game and great showcasing by Beardo. Who sings "Afterlight"? A superb song and almost symphonic.

[@NewJerseyJay]

Wow Great Job!!!

[@Silver_Croww]

i was debating on whether to get this game or not and this DEFINITELY convinced me to!

[@cammyladd]

OOhhhh this does look good!!

[@BeardoBenjo]

Its so addictive, its definitely stopped me from focusing on my other projects for the last few weeks 😅

[@sidesey]

Thx for vid. I thought it would be impossible to play after seeing your expertise. I mean I do really suck, but enjoyed playing the demo all the same. Quality tracks too. I see the devs have added 9 more songs in the variation 2.0 update, so are there now 39 in total or 30 as it says in the games description. Cheers.

[@adamkeyes5406]

I played SO MUCH of the Rock Band drums and recently had to throw them out. This looks like a great replacement! Can't wait to try it out. Great content as always Benjo!

[@BeardoBenjo]

Haha same here, I held onto mine for YEEEARS but it was time to let them go at the end of last year sadly. Whenever I head to a friend of mines house we still bust his full Rockband kit out though 😎 this is a great replacement, I'm absolutely loving it

[@adamkeyes5406]

@@BeardoBenjo I am too. I'm surprised at how... Bad I am at it? I was comfortable doing hard/expert on Rockband but certainly not here! I really hope there's an avenue for custom tracks! All in all, it's an amazing game and I keep coming back.

[@trippleetrax3783]

Smash drums + woojer vest....🤯!!

[@Lilja2022]

Thats a interesting game but what i dont like is that you have to do the kickdrum too but what are you going to do when you play on the hardest difficulty? Can it be turned off that you dont need to do the kick drum like it is on Rock band?

[@boybrownvr6522]

This looks great but as the music is rock focused it won’t be for me. I was hopping for some funky drum songs, hip hop beats as well. But I will say for the rock crowd who have had to put up with cheesy EDM in a lot of VR rhythm games over the years this must be a godsend. Enjoy

[@GetToDaChoppaVR]

Hmmm Funky hip hop you say …… 🧐

[@BeardoBenjo]

I'd like to see future songs go down that root, especially stuff with a bit more of a hip hop focus. Playing the songs with the offbeats is my favourite so many even sneak some ska or reggae in there for me 😎

[@wyckedgames4975]

Hey Ben dude... So... how does it feel as a drummer to play this? I have several drum sims and the one issue with them all is no feedback when you hit the skin or cymbal, do you get that in this, especially with doubles and triples where you'd use the "bounce" to help bring the stick up.

[@dan_kitty_vr5107]

ive really been enjoying the demo...gonna pick up the full version, its great

[@okingprawno]

Love it good game needs so propa 80s 90s rock music maybe there be an update in the future 😀

[@BeardoBenjo]

Dev confirmed there's more music coming post launch, hopefully we get some stuff to really diversify the tracklist 😁

[@lastbugbalci6446]

cat wonders what is beardo doing so cute.

[@evilmurray492]

Have you tried Ragnarock yet? I really got the same flow feeling from it and enjoyed the setting more.

[@BeardoBenjo]

I have finally tried Ragnarock, its absolutely wonderful! For me I prefer the songs in Smash Drums, it feels a little truer to the "Guitar Hero experience" that I've been trying to find these last few years but Ragnarock is definitely worth owning and I can see it appealing to a very different audience in terms of music taste

[@wolv12458]

A plus for Ragnarock over Smash Drums at the moment, is that you can add custom songs/mappings to it. So you can drum to your favorite song instead of just the ones built in. Hopping they add that option to this.

[@apritellolives3920]

Maybe that my issue 9:25 I play normal and I feel I was not hitting the beats it was weird, so I need to go to hard Update: Played hard much better and changed options from 360 mode to forward changed my whole experience. Worth my 15 dollars

[@AyasLoft]

My dream of becoming a drummer has been made real!

[@tylerrcasement]

You think this will eventually get support for custom songs like beat saber

[@BeardoBenjo]

Oh man I really hope so, I wanna be illegal and play along to my favourite bands in this 😍

[@johnmcfadden3149]

Do you still play this?? Thinking about getting it

[@StitchJones]

When does it come out in the United States?

[@Harmerock_YT]

How did you record the video?

[@Lintuxlolz]

Never got the chance to try this for free but down for getting it for sure when I can.

[@gilamonster1e]

I def.gonna buy this one 👍

[@smashdrums]

Thank youuuuuuuu, you great big legend you!

[@jasonproctor2129]

This looks amazing. I'd love see how use a pedal with it.

[@rylancronk1234]

How much is it

[@waifu_enjoyer]

"best new VR game I've played" 1:04 5:40 - developers putting his channel as a drum skin in for social media promotion Why is every VR content creator paid off like this? The developers even put him in the game to get him to shill their game. Difficult to take any of these opinions seriously when the big VR channels are reading PR scripts.

[@paulm1606]

Yea im loving this game been waiting 4 wks amazing game

[@BeardoBenjo]

They've absolutely nailed it, it just feels so fun to play and I'm glad to hear more songs are coming soon

[@kamilkhan5980]

My question is can you select songs by your own?

[@MisterDevos]

How do you buy and download this ?

[@smashdrums]

You can search for "Smash Drums" in the oculus store or go direct to this link www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/3630025217090808/? : )

[@terrystokes7893]

Whew That Larcenauts is good, but kinda clunky...maybe?... It's addictive for sure Got a looooot of depth 😁

[@BeardoBenjo]

Very clunky, I had a lot of fun pre-release but struggled to find full lobbies on launch day, I'll be playing more this weekend, there's definitely a good game in there somewhere

[@terrystokes7893]

@@BeardoBenjo dude, now it won't even install the game Wth? ....I just played it the other day, not it says not installed

[@nostrace]

23rd huh? I'm coming for you, mah boy.

[@BeardoBenjo]

BRING IT! 😎

[@leobekmarmarchevfilms]

Its not the best rhythm game since beat saber, its the best rhythm game of all time PERIOD

[@GetToDaChoppaVR]

Those are some sexy words! 👊

[@BeardoBenjo]

They really are 😍

[@mattiai3452]

Totally agree!

[@LongGravelStudio]

the „opinion“ is „bought“. this is definitely not the best rhythm game

[@BeardoBenjo]

@@LongGravelStudio the opinion is bought? No, its just different from your opinion.

[@projektvr]

Smash Drums is AMAZING. For me its better than Beat Saber

[@DonutDaveShorts]

agreed

[@markf.3617]

I had a go of the demo but I couldn't get used to the kick drum being on the button of the control

[@GetToDaChoppaVR]

I think you may have this confused this with something else as there is no button use in this game at all.

[@Quest4Horror]

Hopefully this game will actually make people want to play an acoustic drum kit or an electric one.

[@lees9401]

OK Im gonna download it. Wish it had a footpedal though

[@barmyneddy1789]

Can’t see this on the Quest 2 store

[@BeardoBenjo]

www.oculus.com/experiences/app/3630025217090808/?

[@Chickenman-vr123]

Please tell me what game this is

[@Haruchai01]

One word - purchased :)

[@rizzlemcschizzle3526]

nice vid. Strange that it only got an app lab release ;)

[@BeardoBenjo]

Really weird, it is however coming to PC VR soon

[@foxriver9156]

Immediately looked for it on all the game stores.. thought I was in an alternate reality, no mention of it anywhere. I’ll be keeping an eye out for its release!

[@inabearsuit2425]

but is it better than ragnarock?

[@silveretchedsoul]

IMO, no. For the simple fact that I can smash drums to Alestorm and Gloryhammer. No matter how good a rythym game plays, it's is made or broken by the music and unfortunately, the music on here is generic Getty image type songs.

[@flitschflatsch1096]

If i buy it in the app lab and it change to the regular quest store, do i still have update support and the possibility to buy dlc?

[@smashdrums]

Hey! Then you'll be upgraded to the official store version, no worries mate :)

[@ignissolus7503]

Insta Buy for me if it comes to PsVR.. the PsVR move controllers would rock this game

[@smashdrums]

We are definitely hopeful to get this across to PSVR

[@ignissolus7503]

@@smashdrums ty so much.. i Will Buy it.. no sale required as beat saber is never on sale.. i bought it for 30.. YOUR GAME LOOKS AWESOME

[@smashdrums]

@@ignissolus7503 Thank you so much! If you join our discord (link on our twitter page) then you can keep your ears to the ground for news on that front

[@celestveloz1265]

Hi quick question how do I download this on my oculus it doesn’t pop up on the store search /: please help 🙏🏻

[@jinchoung]

holy shit how are you so good???? are you a drummer?

[@BeardoBenjo]

Haha thank you, I've always loved playing the drums but have never owned my own kit, so I'm often just tapping on tables and surfaces all the time...which annoys my wife 🤣

[@robobass25]

I can’t get the hight right! 😵‍💫 the drums are at knee hight! Can’t change them any higher and it’s so annoying! Same goes for beatsaber and a few other things. Is my quest broken or something? Have only hdd it for less then the week! 😵‍💫 help please

[@UntamedJB]

Awesome!!!!

[@seattleflyboard3807]

Any real life drummers have an opinion as to how useful this game seems with regard to helping develope the timing for drumming in real life...obviously not the physical skills but timing?

[@crooker2]

So this is... By far... My favorite rythym game on the quest. I love this. However... I would love them to create a 'drummers mode' where the drums are fixed and you have to play them LIKE a real drummer... Because currently, it doesn't play like a drums game... The music is amazing though. I know it wasn't designed as a 'drum simulator' but I think it has the bones for it. They just need to add a mode for fixed drum locations (or even custom drum locations)

[@kl41256-p]

The game is great, my impressions on this game are good and actually very nice. But there are a few annoying things that happen to me sometimes. I tried attempting Takeover on hard, smash drums mode and I struggled not because I’m a terrible drummer, but apparently I was hitting too hard and when I tried again, I flicked my wrist instead of swinging my arms and it still register as a “too strong” move. I really don’t know how this system works because if I just tap, I’ll fail cuz my hits are weak but when I try to hit hard, I fail hard with 34 too strong moves. Also why 5,000 stars to unlock callout? Can I just play it right away and not worry about grinding my way to a song that sounds sick? Game good, but 5,000 stars for a song, could use some polishing and improvements to this game, the fact that I’m confused when I lose to a song because “oH, you hit too hard”, and when I tap it either still stays “you still hit too hard” and/or “ oH, you have baby hits, add some strength into it cuz your hits are weak af”. My conclusion, good game, awesome metal-themed soundtrack, could use some polishing, but 5,000 stars for a song(callout), having to learn how drum strength works, and I would use barbarian mode for more casual play.

[@twatinahatsmith7428]

I just touch the crystals, a little tap on normal and a stronger action on the flames one. On 6500 points after two weeks and I am getting on a bit.

[@twatinahatsmith7428]

If you do barbarian on easy, normal and hard you will get over 2500 points just on them.

[@lynkwhat]

FYI it’s 8:08 before he hits his first drum

[@confuseddad2865]

Why is this not supported on the Rift S? Boggles my mind could someone explain

[@smashdrums]

PCVR release will be coming : )

[@VRVitaly]

This game is amazing. I agree. And Im not a drummer... although I do play guitar.

[@matthewjacobs6709]

I play this for about a hour a day and after words my smart watch says iv burned 800 calories is this a viable workout option??

[@VenomTeen722]

No because your arm with the watch is moving everywhere from the drumming so it thinks you’re moving around on your feet a lot

[@DBLRxyz]

Where’s the kick drum though

[@devilsdenfilms4206]

No reason why this ain't on oculus store. Been playing for 3 days straight without a single problem. Polish is great. No reason. BTW passed up your score with your drum set lol

[@BeardoBenjo]

Which song?!?! What's your username?!? I will hunt your scores down and destroy them 😉

[@barmyneddy1789]

I’m rubbish at rhythm games. Play beat saber occasionally but my inner wannabe drummer is tempted by this.

[@outcast566]

Would be better if it was a stationary kit that you could build upon as you progress until it looks like Neil Pert's kit. Lol.

[@taky1636]

why not for pcvr :(

[@smashdrums]

It's on the roadmap :)

[@lees9401]

Since Guitar Hero 1, cant beat that soundtrack!

[@KaoswareMetal]

Definitely the best VR rhythm game at the moment, hands down !

[@BeardoBenjo]

I just need some new songs now 😍

[@KaoswareMetal]

@@BeardoBenjo same here ! I actually contacted the developper to offer some of my music (if he wants a bit more metal in there :) )

[@smashdrums]

@@BeardoBenjo have you played all 9 songs added for store launch last month, my good man? And we're not quite done yet 🔥

[@virtuafighter3]

@@smashdrums Adding songs is a wise move as it adds to the value of the game / interest in it/ developer's continuing interest in their game and community they created

[@smashdrums]

@@virtuafighter3 you have no idea how pumped we are, and we're just getting started!

[@8drifit]

So i just picked up this game 2 days ago. And WOW!! This game is fricken amazing 👏 🙌 I totally agree it's very addictive with the "ooone MORE TIME" sanero 😂 I'm already in the top 11% for one of the tracks/ songs done on ( medium ) I surprised myself with this game. Having tried out drums 🥁 many years ago in my 20's i thought I'd give in & give it a try and purchase the game. And I'm SOO GLAD i did. You will be sweating ya ass's off in no time 🥵😂 it's AMAZING!! GO AND PICK IT UP 🥳

[@kemondcollins8799]

Is this game free?

[@ThatGuy-ze2el]

I dont see it on the store...

[@smashdrums]

You can find it here www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/3630025217090808/? or by searching for Smash Drums in the store :)

[@ThatGuy-ze2el]

@@smashdrums awesome thanks, I found it. Amazing game!!

[@smashdrums]

@@ThatGuy-ze2el Yassssssss boiii!