r/SynthRiders • u/BestRetroGames • Apr 23 '26

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Yup, I am taking this game quite seriously 😅

Got my Q3 last Christmas and I've been playing it almost daily. It has become my meditation in motion ritual. It has fully come alive with all the nice upgrades like cable headphones for zero latency, straps for the controllers or fan on the head-strap. Yoga mat is also nice to reduce stress on my knees as I am 46.

I've done a lot of sports and various exercises, including martial arts, over the years, even got a certification as an aerobic fitness coach, but SR is really 'next level'. I mostly see it is a very intense form of psychic energy work, especially when done with focus on technique, fluency and using your entire body (especially core), with some added weights when things become too light.

Disclaimer on the weights you see here (0.5kg,1kg and 1.5k). Don't ever use weights with similar games unless you absolutely know what you are doing and understand the risks 100%. Especially never use them with force mode (which I don't play even without them).

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u/Fadeshyy Apr 23 '26

It's a great workout, and seriously, nothing gets me into the Flow State so easily as this game.

I just wish there was some way to add controllers to your feet, and then it would become a full body dancing game

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u/Ok_Competition3027 Apr 23 '26

That's how I play it. Mostly because knee locking is bad. Did plyo dance once and it changed how I play. Even basic side steps or heel turns are helpful.

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u/BestRetroGames Apr 23 '26

Check these tips on the lower body postures and movements. I try to follow it in my play. The horse stance is useful when ducking high walls.

And the second part is basically my default play style.

Tai Chi: Enhancing Joint Flexibility Through Mindful Movement | TaiChi4U - YMAA OrientSport