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Maestro, the VR orchestra game based on the viral hit demo, launches October 17th
VR orchestra title plays all the right notes in its demo later this month.
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October 4, 2024
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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
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After their hit free demo Maestro: The Masterclass received thunderous applause and went viral on TikTok with millions of views and demand for an encore, development team Double Jack and VR label Creature (Starship Home, THRASHER, Laser Dance) today announced the full-length game will be released for Quest 2, 3, 3S (making use of the improved hand tracking) & Pro [Store Page] on October 17th and SteamVR [Store Page] on October 22nd.
Hoping to follow VR rhythm headliners like Beat Saber and Trombone Champ, Maestro is a VR rhythm conducting game that transports the player to the Paris Classical Orchestra scene.
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Maestro is the first of three projects to receive funding from the SideQuest x Creature $1,000,000 Indie VR Fund, launched in August 2023 to support promising independent developers.
About the Game
Maestro VR is an immersive rhythmic music game that puts you on the podium as a star orchestra conductor! Using your own two hands and a giant orchestra of expert musicians, you’ll bring to life a vast array of orchestral pieces – classical, jazz, techno, hip-hop and beyond.
‘Developer’ Quote:
“Why have I created Maestro, you ask? Well, surely you never ordered a 120-strong choir to unleash the heavens with a tip of the wrist. Or effortlessly pinched to a halt the thunderous roar of every string, wind and percussion in a perfect unison. Or pleased a French crowd.
That, my friend, is why I created Maestro. Write it down. WRITE THAT DOWN I SAID”
Eric de Roch, CEO of Culture.
Learn the skills of a real-life conductor, keeping the tempo, cueing musicians, and guiding crescendos to an epic musical finale. You’ll also unlock new costumes, batons and decors, titles and trophies that’ll pace your rise as a true Person of Culture / true Maestro!
Features:
Be the Maestro: Learn to expertly conduct a gigantic orchestra in VR, using your hands to follow the tempo dynamics and give cues to the musicians.
Infinite variety: Play your own custom music in creative mode, or move your hands to the music in casual mode.
Play your way: Adjust the difficulty for a calmer (or harder!) experience.
Sharpen your baton: Progress your skills as you play, unlocking new cosmetics, titles and trophies that’ll help hone your conducting skills.
Not just classical: Play music of different eras and genres from around the world!
About Double Jack
Maestro is the debut title from Double Jack, a small VR development team based in France. After the roaring success of their free demo Maestro: The Masterclass, they’re expanding it into a full game, slated to launch later this year.
About Creature
Founded in 2023, Creature is a VR-focused video game studio and label committed to revolutionizing the gaming industry through innovation and creativity. With a talented team of industry veterans and a portfolio of groundbreaking projects (THRASHER, Laser Dance, Cubism, Budget Cuts and The Light Brigade), Creature aims to build the future of play. In addition to developing its own games, Creature offers business development services to independent studios, empowering them to succeed in a competitive market.
About SideQuest
SideQuest is a place to get more apps for the Oculus Quest, as well as a completely safe way to enjoy some cutting-edge content in VR and expand the capability of your standalone VR headset. The VR content aggregator makes it easier for users to access content that is not yet available on the Oculus Store and as a proving ground for developers to validate their content and kick-start their communities. SideQuest is completely free for users and developers – and always will be – as it is deeply committed to supporting the VR industry.
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