http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let%27s_Tap
Set your Wii Remote down, tap a hard surface it is resting on, and the result is the game being played. It's actually quite fun, and review scores are generally reflecting that.
This brings up the question though...what other ways can Rhythm games progress? They really started off with Samba and his maracas, then jumped to pads and dancing, to DK and Kongos, to what we have today - full band sets. However, Let's Tap, Samba Wii, and Audiosurf have all proven different formulas work. Do you have any ideas on getting past the Guitar trend? Or are you quite happy with it?
I personally love the guitar-based rhythm games. However, I do also like games like EBA and Rhythm Heaven. It would be nice to expand in that area of rhythm games, but I don't really see how hat could happen.
Anyway, Let's Tap looks pretty cool.
If this were applied to music... I would definitely consider buying it.
Sounds like it could work really well as a sort of... drum game.
Quote from: HTA on June 23, 2009, 10:38:44 AM
If this were applied to music... I would definitely consider buying it.
Sounds like it could work really well as a sort of... drum game.
The concept is to music...
I'm of the opinion that music games are starting to be watered down and thought out too much. I want games like DDR, Beatmania, DJMAX, EBA and Pop'n Music; that is, games where there are notes and you have to hit them somehow...and lots of them at that. Rhythm-action games should be arcade-style, too, imo. Unlocking songs only makes sense for a couple of boss songs, not most of the songlist. You should be able to play your favorite songs right out of the box because that's what you're paying for, not some irrelevant plot.
I also like to favor fan-based rhythm-action games that you can make your own files for instead of just playing the ones that come with it. It fosters creativity and makes it a lot more fun.