Superbeat: Xonic
2015
- music
- arcade
- single player
The story
SUPERBEAT: XONiC is an upcoming rhythm game developed by Nurijoy, a company formed by former employees of Pentavision. It is considered a spiritual successor to the DJMax music game series and its gameplay is based on the 2014 arcade game Beatcraft Cyclon, also made by Nurijoy. The gameplay of SUPERBEAT: XONiC consists of tapping notes to the beat of a song, either with the PlayStation Vita's face buttons or touchscreen. Modes, in order of difficulty, include 4 TRAX mode, 6 TRAX, and 6 TRAX FX. When selecting any mode, 3 tracks are played in succession and the player's performance is evaluated at the end. Local scores can be uploaded to a global online leaderboard if connected to the internet. SUPERBEAT will feature over 50 different tracks from a variety of genres, including soulful house, RnB, indie pop, progressive metal, and big beat and many more, and will include a collection of original music from producers such as 3rd Coast, ND Lee, Tsukasa and others.
What it’s like
Bright, glossy neon on a dark stage, with note lanes that pulse and flare in time with the music and a clean, graphic HUD that stays out of the way. The sound is the heart of it: a wide mix of soulful house, R&B, indie pop, progressive metal and big beat, each track giving the taps its own shape and tempo. Tap-or-touch rhythm play gives it a crisp, percussive feel, and the anime-styled presentation keeps the energy playful rather than severe. Its mood is upbeat, focused and a little nostalgic for the arcade era, the kind of thing to put on for a late-night sit-down with the Vita or a short burst between other things. Pacing shifts with the difficulty tiers, from relaxed four-lane runs to dense six-lane stretches that demand real concentration, and the three-track sets build a steady momentum toward a final score. Intensity is low on the emotional side: no violence, no gore, nothing frightening, just the tension of keeping up with a beat. It suits players who love music games, enjoy chasing high scores, and want a stylish, rhythm-driven escape with an upbeat electronic soundtrack.
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