Developed by the French studio Double Jack, Maestro was first released in virtual reality on PC and PS5 in 2024 before launching on Nintendo consoles in 2026. The game is classified as a simulation, where players take on the role of a conductor leading various musical genres. Players can explore a dozen musical titles, excluding downloadable content, spanning styles such as classical, jazz, swing, film scores, Japanese anime, and video game music. The difficulty level affects the rhythm, frequency, and required actions during gameplay. Even the normal difficulty is quite challenging, and Maestro is known for being easy to start playing but very difficult to master completely. The gameplay involves using two Joy-Con controllers to simulate conducting, with each hand controlling different actions. However, the precision of movement is not as refined as in virtual reality, and on the Nintendo Switch, the precision is even more limited. While settings allow users to adjust sensitivity or calibrate their controllers for each performance, this does not always prevent errors. Sometimes, a successful movement may result in a note being incorrectly rejected. At the highest difficulty levels, precision becomes essential, and the technical limitations of the Joy-Con make it nearly impossible to succeed at the Expert level. Maestro is fully dubbed in English but includes a French translation. Although it does not support cooperative or split-screen play, the game features a regional and global ranking system accessible from the main menu, allowing players to compare their best performances. Additional features include unlocking new songs and accessories, customizing the stage's appearance, disguising the orchestra, and even changing the baton. A notable item is the laser saber baton, which can be obtained after performing "Duel of the Fates," a famous track from Star Wars III composed by John Williams. The game also provides information about the composition of each track and allows players to greet the audience at the end of a performance by lowering the camera to bow. However, Maestro is not without its flaws, including occasional bugs such as notes appearing outside the screen when the character has not yet turned to face the correct side of the orchestra.