Coconutbowling's Rhythm Game Thread

[coconutbowling]

It’s a shame that good ios rhythm games aren’t given good light. A quick search of ios rhythm games on google and the appstore gave me crap. It’s amazing how good titles get overshadowed by poor outdated games like Tap Tap Revenge or Rock Band. Here’s a list of worthwhile rhythm games for ios. The list is directed mainly at ipad users but also can apply to ipods/iphones. Also, price is disregarded.


ReRave: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rerave/id417137196?mt=8



Rerave is a rhythm game from people who previously worked on Stepmania and the like. Unlike most rhythm games it also factors placement accuracy as well as timing. The music is varied, and charts are fun and dynamic. The downside is the amount of bugs, which will be addressed in a soon-to-come update.

Jubeat/Jukebeat: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jukebeat/id447276082?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/jubeat-plus/id395192484?mt=8



Imagine musical whack-a-mole. This is Jubeat, a rhythm game that is easy to learn, but takes a long time to master. Gameplay is smooth and really fun. It sports the biggest songlist of any game, and by big I mean hundreds (JP).

Reflec Beat (+): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reflec-beat-+/id514257654?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/reflec-beat-plus/id472140433?mt=8



Whereas Jubeat is to whack-a-mole, Reflec Beat is to air hockey. Reflec Beat does away with standard lanes and has targets come at you at all angles to tap once it hits the line. It’s fun, polished, and also has an ever growing songlist.


Osu! Stream: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/osu!stream/id436952197?mt=8



Playing like Ouendan, Osu has you tapping notes as a ring encloses them. The theme is very simple and minimalistic, and the songs are all really fun. Overall, I’m not a fan of the scoring system (you’ll see if you play it), but for sheer gameplay itself, it’s a wonderful rhythm game with a lot of polish.


Tone Sphere: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tone-sphere/id532046195?mt=8



Tone Sphere is a gorgeous game with with excellent music and style. At first it may seem like and Osu clone, but what sets it apart is dynamic charts that visually represent the music. It’s an experience that is very fun.


Rhythmix: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rhythmix/id530453921?mt=8



A DJ Technika clone, Rhythmix differentiates itself by adding new notes such as the flick. While overall it’s pretty good, but doesn’t compare anywhere near Technika itself, especially with the lack of song choices. However, this is the only one of its kind in the appstore right now, so take what you can get.

Cytus: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cytus/id485246824?mt=8



A game similar to Technika as well, this instead has a bar moving up and down. The songs are excellent and the gameplay is fun. The timing windows are way too large though, and it is almost too easy to do well on a song. That plus sync issues get in the way of this being a top rhythm game.


Rhythm Control 2: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rhythm-control-2/id498660240?mt=8



One of my personal favorites (hmmm I wonder why), Rhythm control is a hybrid of Jubeat and Osu; 6 stationary spots that you tap when a ring approaches the center. While I love nearly everything about it, some songs suffer from offset issues which make it annoying to play. Otherwise, fantasic!


Honorable mentions: https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/taiko-no-tatsujin-+/id366956158?l=en&mt=8

Taiko no Tatsujin: Fun drum game, but Japan only. It’s fun but I prefer the Arcade or DS version over this.

TheatRhythm: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/theatrhythm-final-fantasy/id572828338?mt=8
Got a lot of hate for the pricing model, but ignoring that, we have a fun game with epic music! Only thing it lacks really is global leaderboards.

GrooveCoaster: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/groove-coaster/id442689429?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/groove-coaster-zero/id549050409?mt=8

Way too basic to be any real fun, but it’s still a very clean game worth checking out.

There are more games out there, but as it stands, they’re not really worth it if you’re a hardcore rhythm gamer. The only exception might be the new iDOLM@STER games but only if you can justify spending $55 each!

[coconutbowling]

lol I meant to post this in the general games discussion, whoops! mod?

[MidianGTX]

I don't suppose you know which of these support iPad retina?

I'll pick up any of these games if they can meet that one requirement.

[Haruhi]

Originally Posted by coconutbowling

lol I meant to post this in the general games discussion, whoops! mod?

Oh good, I was getting worried there for a second. You're missing a ton of Asian arcade/console games like DJMAX and the Hatsune Miku Project Diva series, although stripped-down versions of those are also available on iOS.

DJMAX RAY: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/djmax-ray-by-neowiz/id543439937?mt=8
Miku Flick: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/miku-flick/id503098602?mt=8
Miku Flick/02: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/miku-flick-02/id543121231?mt=8

Edit: Never mind, you must have meant DJMAX Technika.

[Connector]

Originally Posted by coconutbowling

lol I meant to post this in the general games discussion, whoops! mod?

Yeah, shame to put so much time into this thread and in the wrong forum.

I like Groove Coaster the best, cause of the catchy music and cool vector graphics. Since it didn't have a dedicated screenshot, here it is...

[coconutbowling]

Originally Posted by MidianGTX

I don't suppose you know which of these support iPad retina?

Nope sorry, I'm on a 2nd gen ipad. I'm sure you could find out with google though.

Originally Posted by Haruhi

Oh good, I was getting worried there for a second. You're missing a ton of Asian arcade/console games like DJMAX and the Hatsune Miku Project Diva series, although stripped-down versions of those are also available on iOS.

DJMAX RAY: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/djmax-ray-by-neowiz/id543439937?mt=8
Miku Flick: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/miku-flick/id503098602?mt=8
Miku Flick/02: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/miku-flick-02/id543121231?mt=8

I've tried Miku Flick, while the music is fun, the gameplay isn't something that I could get into, and the timing windows seemed odd. DJMax Ray is also I good choice I guess I forgot. Unfortunately there's no ipad version, but it still fun. I guess I should also mention O2 Jam. The core gameplay is fun, albeit basic. The menu screen is waaayyy to glitchy though, and that alone is enough to put off playing it.

[Haruhi]

Originally Posted by coconutbowling

I've tried Miku Flick, while the music is fun, the gameplay isn't something that I could get into, and the timing windows seemed odd. DJMax Ray is also I good choice I guess I forgot. Unfortunately there's no ipad version, but it still fun. I guess I should also mention O2 Jam. The core gameplay is fun, albeit basic. The menu screen is waaayyy to glitchy though, and that alone is enough to put off playing it.

Miku Flick is unfortunately nothing like the Project Diva series for arcade/consoles/portables. If you get a chance to try out a Project Diva game, definitely go for it. I remember there was a Project Diva arcade machine that was being tested somewhere in LA, but it might be gone now. There's also a small chance that Project Diva F for PS3 might be localized.

[Morthizerm]

Is it something like Tap Tap Revenge?