Tag Archives: Rhythm

Five years after its last update, indie roguelike rhythm game Crypt of the Necrodancer has just gotten a v3.0.0 patch, introducing new difficulty options, better accessibility features, Steam Deck support, improved co-op, and more. “Yup. You’re seeing this right. After 1,721 days, Crypt of the NecroDancer is getting another update. …

As a recovering drama nerd, I’m a sucker for character arcs of self-actualisation book-ended by song. I had great fun taking centre stage in Metronomik’s musically minded No Straight Roads (opens in new tab). One impressive boss arena featured a piano prodigy’s overprotective mother represented as a raging, red phantom. …

Persona 4 is a turn-based dungeon crawl featuring literal inner demons and deep thoughts about steak croquettes, and as such isn’t something you’d immediately assume would convert well to a rhythm game. What saves Persona 4: Dancing All Night from being a silly knock-off meant to tide fans over until …

The emperor’s new DLC When used responsibly and approached in good faith, DLC can add a lot to a game, building on an already stellar experience until it feels just as worthwhile as the games it expands. But, at the other end of the spectrum, DLC can be all about …

If my time with Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call has taught me anything, it’s that you can’t have too much of a good thing. A Final Fantasy-themed rhythm game and sequel/standalone expansion to Theatrhythm, Curtain Call includes the dozens of tracks from the original title and adds over a hundred …

Unless you’re lucky enough to live near an arcade full of rhythm game aficionados, you probably haven’t seen or heard of DJMax Technika. There’s no strumming, drumming, or jumping involved; all you have to do to earn high marks is tap the touchscreen in time to some thumping music. Developer …

Rock Band Blitz is a bit like a wooden rollercoaster. When you first experience it, it’s thrilling–but with each repeated ride, it starts to feel less exciting and more rickety. The immediate comparison to make would be Harmonix’s 2001 PlayStation 2 breakout title FreQuency, and its fantastic 2003 follow-up Amplitude. …

Chris Cornell is wailing “Whoooo gets mystifiiiiiiiied” while we’re furiously fingerpicking during the bridge of Soundgarden’s masterpiece “Outshined.” Our eyes dart from TV to guitar and back; there’s an avalanche of orange, blue, and purple notes heading toward us. The intensity has ratcheted up, we’re sweating a little bit – …