Open Saber
- Left and right controllers: Control the corresponding virtual sabers.
- Saber swings: Strike incoming targets as they reach you.
- VR movement: Use your controllers naturally to react to objects and musical patterns.
STEP INTO A NEON RHYTHM ARENA
Open Saber is a VR beat runner game that turns music into a fast-moving stream of glowing targets, futuristic tracks, and lightsaber-style action. The game lets you step into a virtual arena and use two sabers to interact with the music around you.
Open Saber transforms each song into an interactive rhythm sequence. As the track plays, glowing objects travel toward you through a tunnel-like environment, giving you only a short moment to react. Your job is to use the virtual sabers to hit the incoming targets while staying in sync with the rhythm.
Controls
- Left and right controllers: Control the corresponding virtual sabers.
- Saber swings: Strike incoming targets as they reach you.
- VR movement: Use your controllers naturally to react to objects and musical patterns.
A Few Features Worth Trying
- VR rhythm gameplay built around two virtual sabers.
- OpenXR compatibility for supported VR environments.
- WebXR support for compatible browsers and devices.
- Built-in BeatSaver access for discovering additional maps.
- Neon sci-fi visuals with tunnels, glowing targets, and colorful effects.
- Community-created levels that can expand the music selection.
- Performance improvements compared with the original project it was based on.
FAQs
Is Open Saber a VR game?
Yes. Open Saber is designed around VR rhythm gameplay and uses virtual sabers controlled through compatible VR hardware.
Can I play Open Saber through a browser?
The game supports WebXR, so compatible browser-based VR environments can run it. However, performance may differ significantly from PC and Quest versions.
Can I download more songs?
Yes. Open Saber includes an in-game interface for downloading levels from BeatSaver. Many maps are compatible, although maps requiring specific mods may not work as intended.
Does Open Saber include music when I start?
Yes. The game comes with “Time Lapse” by TheFatRat, giving you a track to play before exploring additional levels.
Why might the game feel slow when I first launch it?
The game may run slowly during its initial frames after launching. Performance can improve once the game has finished settling into the session.
