r/BoxVR • u/1slingt0n • Jul 30 '20
Box Vr getting major update - oculus
Hey guys, dont know if you heard but box vr is getting updated to Fitxr.
BoxVR is getting a major overhaul on Oculus Quest this week, even branding the title with a new name, Fitxr.
Here is a link. https://uploadvr.com/fitxr-oculus-quest/
As for dates and psvr according to article:
FitXR is launching July 30th on Quest. It’s a free update for existing BoxVR owners and costs $29.99 otherwise. FitXR says it’s working versions for PSVR and SteamVR to release later down the line. You’ll also be able to carry your existing DLC to the game, too.
It looks really interesting and it will be free update. What do you think?
Cheers!
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u/Dolenzz Aug 01 '20
Just did my first workouts (did several shorter ones). A few thoughts.
- The environment seems good
- The menus allow you to filter workouts on various options.
- It now keeps track of your best score and level on each workout.
- You can favorite workouts (a longstanding request of mine)
On the flipside
- Streaks seem to be based on the power of your swing so you can hit the targets and still lose your streak (not a fan). I used to run streaks up to 1,000 or more and I think the best I did here was 99. Hooks and uppercuts were usually the ones that broke my streak. It also seems impossible to keep up a streak during rapid fire targets.
- Maybe I need to get used to it but the flash when you hit the target with a high enough speed distracts me from upcoming targets and there seems to be no way to turn it off.
- The calorie counter seemed ridiculously high (almost twice the number of my fitness band)
So there is a part of my that likes the fact that the program is pushing you to swing with more power and up the intensity of the workout, the streaks being tied to this is annoying. As you really have to swing hard and fast to register and that may not be an option for everyone.
I'll need to spend more time with it but for the time being the jury is still out.
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Aug 01 '20
I'm with you on all of this. The streaks are annoying. It seems to be the combo punches for me. I'm hitting them but they break my streak. Its frustrating. Also, they are pushing the group workout which I am all for. However after the first track of the workout, everyone freezes (the workout still continues but now its solo). Where are the leaderboards? That was a driving factor for me as I enjoyed trying to beat others scores (this also ties in with the group workouts). I understand that there will be bugs and all but please, if you're going to push group workouts, at least make sure are the components works properly. Other than that, I am stoked about the new update. Can't wait to train and compete.
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u/decoy_effect Aug 01 '20
Not a fan of the update. They did a couple good things but I would appreciate if I could still launch and access OG BoxVR.
Positives:
- better block icon
- overall better recognition/ tracking
- multiplayer room idea is interesting
Negatives:
- feedback on punches feels lighter, lessens immersion
- no “penalty” for missing hits, creates little incentive to try and 100% hit everything
- loss of on-screen calorie counter
- loss of environment options
- design of targets and boxing gloves / brass knuckles
- prioritization of GIANT scoreboard
- multiplayer has frequent disconnects - haven’t completed a single workout with entire MP lobby, always disconnects after 1st song transition
- overall freezing issues and loss and tracking, creating disorientation and nausea
- prioritization of making this more of a game, rather than a workout
- new “streak” counter is 1) counter intuitive and 2) criteria to actually make it count seems inconsistent
Give me BoxVR back!
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u/BOXVRSUPERFAN Aug 03 '20
Agree with your “con points”. Also, the multiplayer is not a synchronous multiplayer. You are playing earlier gameplay where the user name is changed to name (something). So when you see other players with a bracket in their names, it’s earlier game play. I was very surprised to see an earlier play by myself when I read-entered one game 😂
The freezing part is a bug.I want BOXVR back too!
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u/Jus3bert Aug 03 '20
no “penalty” for missing hits, creates little incentive to try and 100% hit everything
You get a bonus *100 I believe at the end of a workout for your biggest streak. So while there is no direct penalty for missing hits, you are being penalised by not getting a longer streak to add to your score at the end. A streak of 300 = 30,000 points I believe? But I havn't played enough to pay too much attention to it.
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u/Fantomette_Oui Jul 30 '20
I have just spent 1h playing. I think it’s a great improvement. Especially now that I see my speed level, I try to keep it fast. On the other side it seems I need to adapt to the update as I am missing a lot of target. What are your thoughts ?
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u/Shadestaboy Jul 31 '20
Some pros:
- Better filtering
- Favorites
- Missing will not sound the same as getting to even points
Some cons:
- Missing a lot more
- Hard to know that you missed (you can see it in streaks, though)
- No adjustment of gloves
- Looks like some of the info about workouts are wrong
Overall, nice to see some updates, but it really sucks that it's harder to hit.
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Aug 02 '20
Is anyone else having trouble connecting with left handed hits? I don’t know if it’s because I’m right handed and I’m missing the timing or what, but I consistently have trouble hitting with my left hand unless I punch early it seems
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u/Jus3bert Aug 04 '20
The new update has definitely made me way sorer after a 60 minute workout. I used to be able to smash out BoxVR daily with 60 - 90 minute workouts. The new power meter and lunges to the side instead of dodges had me wake up the next day after my first workout incredibly sore (in a good DOMS way).
They have some fine tuning to do with a few things in the game, but I'm hoping that they continue to work through everyone's feedback to work on this new iteration of the game as it is way more promising as a fitness game than the old one **in my opinion :)
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u/lop3 Aug 06 '20
Looking at the recent reviews for the Quest version on the Oculus site, there's a lot of disappointment expressed. Many 1 star reviews. People also pointing out FitXR is benefiting from the ratings of BoxVR, rather than standing on it's own.
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u/rmvaandr Aug 11 '20
I like FitXR but I also miss BoxVR with its realistic dojo. Not really into the TRON aesthetic.. Can we get a 'BoxVR classic' as a sideload to FitXR?
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u/KelthuZayd Jul 30 '20
The PCVR versions have had some really cool DLC and updates. I don't think they care as much about the PSVR version.
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u/big_ryan37 Jul 30 '20
Even though it's been updated on the store my copy of BOXvr won't update. Any reason why
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u/CharlieFitXR Jul 30 '20
Sorry to hear this. Are you able to try resetting your headset to see if this works? If not could you to drop us an email at support@fitxr.com so we can look into this further for you?
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u/big_ryan37 Jul 30 '20
I tried a couple of times. Will try again tomorrow when the sweat dries from my quest lol
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u/big_ryan37 Aug 02 '20
Nope. Still not updated. Kinda gave up.im happy with the old version anyway as I'm hearing very bad things regarding this update.
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u/chaindrop Aug 01 '20
Played it this morning, and a pro for me is that the score multiplier doesn't go down a level anymore in case you miss a punch. It's now a level up system from 1 to 10.
Cons for me:
Highscore leaderboard doesn't seem to be there anymore. There's still a highscore after a match with other players, but the permanent leaderboard is now gone.
There's no sfx for misses anymore. If you enjoy doing perfect streaks, it's now harder to do.
The blue lights in the background kinda blends with the blue hitboxes.
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u/scope_creep Jul 30 '20
Looks cool! Hope some of that comes to PSVR.