# Virtual Reality Rhythm Games Metal: Hellslinger is Coming to VR on All Major Platforms By Colin Smith | Published 2024-03-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-hellslinger References: [kitguru.net](https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/doom-like-rhythm-shooter-metal-hellsinger-coming-to-vr/) & [metalhellsinger](https://www.metalhellsinger.com/) The Outsider, the development team behind Metal: Hellslinger, has announced that the popular metal rhythm game will be coming to Virtual Reality devices in 2024. The trailer showcases Metal: Hellslinger VR for the [PSVR2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitman-world-of-assassination) running on a PS5, but also confirms that [Steam VR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kat-walk-c2) and [Meta Quest VR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-quest-1) will receive the game's VR mode at the same time. It is currently not clear whether existing owners of Metal: Hellslinger will receive the VR update for free, or whether it will be a paid DLC add-on. Metal: Hellslinger is a game that combines first-person shooter gameplay with roguelike elements and a rhythm-based movement system where moving, firing, reloading, and using abilities must all be done on-beat to the playing song. The game follows the story of a demon on her quest to fell the powerful evil beings in the in-game world. Image Credit: The Outsiders ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Reality Gaming Expansion:** The integration of rhythm-based gameplay with Virtual Reality technology is expanding the immersive gaming experience beyond traditional boundaries. - **Cross-platform VR Adaptation:** The simultaneous release of Metal: Hellslinger VR on multiple major platforms indicates a growing trend towards cross-platform Virtual Reality game development. - **Rhythm-based VR Interaction:** Metal: Hellslinger VR's on-beat movement system demonstrates the innovation of incorporating rhythmic elements into Virtual Reality interactions for heightened player engagement. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming and Entertainment:** The evolution of Virtual Reality rhythm games like Metal: Hellslinger presents opportunities for enhanced player experiences in the gaming and entertainment industry. - **Technology and Software Development:** The cross-platform VR adaptation of Metal: Hellslinger signifies advancements in technology and software development to create cohesive Virtual Reality experiences across different platforms. - **Music and VR Integration:** The incorporation of rhythmic gameplay in Metal: Hellslinger VR highlights the potential for collaborative innovations between the music and Virtual Reality industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Reality Stealth Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitman-world-of-assassination.md) - [Web-Based VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-of-music.md) - [High-Motion VR Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attack-on-titan-vr-unbreakable.md) - [Action-Focused VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skydance-behemoth.md) - [VR Alien Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-hunting-grounds.md) - [Fantasy Single-Player VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-call-of-the-mountain.md) - [Virtual Reality Dance Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-dance-vr-welcome-to-dancity.md) - [Ghost-Hunting VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostbusters-1.md) - [Rhythm Game Platform Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hifi-rush-game.md)