The bad part is that these note maps are based on the arcade version and not tuned for controllers. It is good because the game with DLC includes a massive list of songs. On Nintendo Switch, Sega has taken the arcade Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA release and ported it with little compromise. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix ($39.39)Īs with Superbeat Xonic, I was introduced to the Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA rhythm games on the PS Vita. The Nintendo Switch is home to some big name rhythm games but this is easily one of my favourites in the genre and one that I go back to often. There was a touchscreen issue at launch but it was finally addressed in a patch. The game was clearly designed for symmetric sticks like Katamari Damacy though so it will take a bit of time to get used to if you use a controller. The best part about Superbeat Xonic on Nintendo Switch is that it plays brilliant on both touch and with a controller.
It is full of more relaxing tunes, upbeat and heavy music, and more. Unlike most rhythm games I had played at the time where I was familiar with the music beforehand, Superbeat Xonic impressed me with its slick interface and with its eclectic selection of music. Superbeat Xonic from PM Studios and Nurijoy was a game that surprised me back when it debuted on PS Vita.
In no particular order, here are our picks for the best of the bunch. While a majority of my playtime in the genre had been on PS Vita and iOS a few years ago, most developers have brought out Nintendo Switch versions of older games or moved to Nintendo Switch to support the variety of input methods and flexibility available on the system. For rhythm games, I’m going to be highlighting my favourite music and rhythm games on Nintendo Switch and there were a lot to choose from. Today, we are looking at one of my favourite genres of the last few years: rhythm games. (We’re musicians and off-sync games hurt us.Previously on the SwitchArcade Special, we’ve had our favorite fighting games, 3D platformers, JRPGs, action RPGs, and more highlighted for Nintendo Switch. The game is precisely timed, and you won’t experience any slow desync over time like you might with other music-based twitch games.
Play new levels for free: Tackle new songs and new rhythms as we expand the game with free level patches.No tricks, and nothing is reaction-based. Predict every moment: With a track that shows you every rhythm ahead of time, you’ll learn to sight-read levels as they come.Explore the cosmos: Soar through each genre of music in a variety of colorful fantasy landscapes.
Note that it is quite strict and unforgiving, so please play the online version here if you're not sure if this is for you! If you've played the Rhythm Heaven series - this is about as strict as that. This game is purely based on rhythm, so use your ears more than your sight. Press on every beat of the music to move in a line.Įvery pattern has its own rhythm to it. About This Game A Dance of Fire and Ice is a simple one-button rhythm game.