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Among all game genres, music games are also a category that makes people happy, because players can enjoy the fun of music. With the addition of mechanics such as puzzle solving, shooting, dancing, or playing an electronic instrument with a group of friends, music games are naturally the best choice for friends and family to play together.
Although the difference between music games and other games has become increasingly blurred (remember the days when you could only play Guitar Hero or Rock Band?). But it has also produced many creative new works, which have made the music game burst with unprecedented vitality.
However, since there are so many music games these days, it is not easy to pick out a work that is suitable for you to play, so we have compiled this list of recommendations for everyone. The following ten music games are ranked in no particular order, and can let you enjoy a happy time.
I. "Fuser"
PS5、XSX / S、PS4、Xbox One、Switch、PC
Harmonix's Fuser is perhaps the most musically charged game on this list, as you can create new songs while playing. It allows your character to dj on the DJ booth and become the brightest star at a virtual music festival. It doesn't just let you tap notes to the beat of a song like Harmonix's other masterpiece, Guitar Heroes, but it allows you to compose songs.
You can separate the drum beats of one song, blend them with the tune of another, and then add some guitar soundtrack to your music, and when you're ready, add vocals – ho! A wild, picky mix single is out! Fuser lets you experience the most realistic DJ life without being a DJ yourself.
Rock Band 4
PS5、XSX / S、PS4、Xbox One
Since "Guitar Hero" set off a music game boom, "Rock Band" was also born. While Rock Band tried to emulate the way Guitar Heroes included all the songs of a well-known band, it was not as successful as the former. Harmonix went on to develop several music games, including the Rock Band series, and in 2015 released Rock Band 4, a pretty good title.
Fortunately, the new generation console is backward compatible with older games, so we can still play it on XSX and PS5. However, operating these electronic instruments can be more difficult than we think. The game allows players and up to three friends to play drums, sing, bass and guitar, and pop songs day and night to become a veritable rock star.
CADENCE of Hyrule
Switch
Rhythm Hellaroo abandons the "beat-by-beat" gameplay used by many of the music games, instead integrating The Legend of Zelda into Rhythm Dungeon. In this sequel with Nintendo's help, the protagonist of the previous game, Cadence, is teleported to Hellaroo by the triangular divine power, and she has to awaken the sleeping Link and Princess Zelda.
In order to complete the mission, Kaedens must explore the musically mobile continent of Hellaru while destroying the enemies she encounters, all to the beat of beautiful, rearranged Zelda repertoire.
The fun of this game comes not only from the melodies we know and love, but also from its own fun and beautiful art style. What's more, you can ignore the previous game and play it directly, as long as you like koji Koji Kondo's "Zelda" classic track, you will fall in love with this game.
Beat Saber
PSVR、Oculus Quest、PC
Rhythm Lightsaber will tell you who is the coolest music game. It's not just a rhythm game like Guitar Hero, it's also a lightsaber simulator. Well, maybe the developer Beat Games wouldn't call it a "lightsaber simulator," but rather "slashing colored squares with a giant lightsaber is a combination of Star Wars and TRON."
The game is absolutely cool to play, the developers have added exciting original tracks, and you can also move along the way during the game. Rhythm Lightsaber's tracks include Linkin Park, Panic! The work of real artists like At The Disco and Timbaland, and the PC version also supports custom songs, making this arguably one of the best music games of recent years.
V. "Rez Infinite"
PS4、Xbox One、Luna、PC
Rez Infinite, released in 2015, is a standalone remake of the original Rez, which came out in 2001, so its name begins with the original. With a new level called Area X, you can now not only play a great music/track shooter 2-in-1 game, but also experience new content in the same game world that originally debuted on PS2 and Dreamcast platforms.
PSVR is supported for all content in Area X, which further enhances the visuals of this vast web space. If you love colorful light, electronic music, and a record-breaking game system that keeps you entertained, don't miss Rez Infinite.
Tetris Effect
The famous Tetris Effect is not only one of the best puzzle games, but also the best Tetris. However, it is also a uniquely positioned game, as each four-block block spins and lands with a tone and gradually merges into a song that plays throughout the level.
In some levels, these tones form a louder and louder drum beat, while in another level, the four squares will play a jazz song like a piano key. In addition, the game has some moving songs, such as "Connected (Yours Forever)", which will make your mood instantly change from "This game is so cool!" Changed to "I played Tetris and cried???"
Tetris is a must-play for music fans, you can play it on almost any platform, and we highly recommend that you play the VR version.
7. "Thumber"
PS4、Switch、Stadia、PC、PSVR、Oculus Quest、Oculus Go、Android、iOS
"Thumber" subverts the concept of traditional music games: it turns out that music games can also make people frightened. "Thumber", which came out in 2016, feels more like a dystopian hunt in which the prey is you, and the intensely dynamic music is predator, thus giving special meaning to the beat of each track. Unlike other vocal and pop songs, the game primarily uses percussion instruments to play the soundtrack.
The protagonist of the game is a beetle that speeds along the track and looks like a track shooter. But if you want to survive the game, you need to react quickly and keep an eye on the beat.
Thumber isn't meant for the faint of heart, it's going to make you stressful to play. But if you want to change your taste and play a rhythm game with a difference, then this piece is worth trying. Remember to play the VR version and experience the world of chilling music.
BPM: Bullets Per Minute
PS5、XSX / S、PS4、Xbox One、PC
What if a game is both a rhythm game and an action FPS? Does this idea sound good? So what if it also has roguelike elements? Wouldn't it be better?
BPM: A Hail of Bullets is one such game that offers a unique shooter experience. The gameplay is similar to heavy metal wind shooters like Doom or Quake, but instead of strafing enemies like crazy, you're going to fire with a metronome on the screen.
Players need to follow the beat while exploring Norse mythological hell castles and attractions, and your screen will be dyed a hot orange and red color. It sounds like stressful to keep up with the rhythm and shoot fast, but if you want to play some exciting games, then this rhythm game will definitely make you want to stop.
IX. "Audica"
Audica is another rhythm game from Harmonix, a unique attempt by the studio to its advantage. This time, instead of playing the guitar, you can hold the VR controller. Since this is a rhythm shooter, the gamepad appears as a blue and orange laser gun in the headset. Compared to the famous Rhythm Lightsaber, this game uses a more abstract science fiction setting, which can be seen as a shooting version of Rhythm Lightsaber.
The interface of Audica is constantly filled with colorful squares and diamond-shaped squares, and you have to follow the beat of the music to hit them, letting the colorful rhythmic lines fly freely on the screen. Similar to other colorful rhythm games, it also has a mesmerizing magic.
10. "Just Dance 2022"
PS5、XSX / S、PS4、Xbox One、Switch、Stadia
If you've played the Dancing All In series before, the 2022 edition won't surprise you much. Of course, this version has updated the tracks and is, as always, a game that makes people dance with joy.
What sets Full Dance apart from other music games is that it focuses more on creating a joyful atmosphere of "singing and dancing" rather than following the beat to score high scores or unlock new levels. If you want to experience a music game without gunfights, lightsabers or puzzle elements, opt for Full Dance 2022.
Translated | Kulo
Edit | Zoe