Double Jack Studios has transitioned from Hogwarts and Fantasia to launch Doom Bound, following their previous work on Secret Sorcery last year. Quest headset users can now enjoy performing renowned soundtracks from The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones in VR, utilizing hand tracking technology without controllers.
The newly released Doom Bound paid DLC, priced at $8.99, is now live on the Meta Horizon Store, courtesy of Double Jack.
Below is the complete list of tracks included:
- Main Theme by Ramin Djawadi (Game of Thrones)
- The Bridge of Khazad-dûm by Howard Shore (The Lord of the Rings)
- Orpheus in the Underworld by Jacques Offenbach
- Totentanz by Franz Liszt (up to minute 4)
- Symphony No. 10, 2nd Movement by Dmitri Shostakovich
This time, I took the stage once more, immersed in the exhilaration of facing an audience that scrutinizes every slight hand gesture, as I stepped into the role of a conductor guiding an orchestra through some of the most legendary melodies in contemporary music.
Doom Bound: Celebrating Ramin Djawadi & Howard Shore
For those unfamiliar with Maestro, it allows players to embody a symphony conductor, directing musicians through natural hand gestures. Subtle movements, such as quick gestures to activate the choir or sweeping motions to create powerful crescendos, play a pivotal role. In our initial examination of Maestro, we highlighted its revolutionary hand tracking technology, which enriches the VR rhythm genre and offers a true sense of orchestral conducting. Maestro shines by combining artistic subtlety with intuitive engagement. Leading an orchestra proves to be equally challenging and gratifying.
The Doom Bound Pack introduces five fresh tracks, prominently featuring Ramin Djawadi’s iconic Game of Thrones Main Theme alongside Howard Shore’s dramatic piece, The Bridge of Khazad-dûm from The Lord of the Rings. This set also includes classical works such as Franz Liszt’s Totentanz and Dmitri Shostakovich’s vigorous Symphony No. 10, providing an exceptional theatrical energy to Maestro’s musical repertoire.
Experiencing these unforgettable tracks as a conductor was truly powerful, evoking visions of exploring the mines of Moria and the countless times I’ve admired the intricately designed opening sequence of HBO’s Game of Thrones.
Here’s a comprehensive performance of the Game of Thrones Theme by Ramin Djawadi on the easy setting, although I still encountered some vexing missed notes:
Additionally, check out The Bridge of Khazad-dûm on normal difficulty, where the audience, let’s just say, was not impressed with my interpretation:
We’ll be sharing more gameplay evidence on our YouTube channel, including brief discussions between tracks about the profound experiences made possible by Maestro’s innovative hand tracking. Stay tuned as we continue to cover the latest Maestro updates, and join the conversation on YouTube at the scheduled time with the link provided below.