Music/Rhythm games that DON'T feature guitars

El Mullet · 06-07-2009, 08:20 PM

I come from the old school of music gaming. A time where the music genre was niche; a small piece of the overall gaming pie. A time where games didn't require something shaped like a guitar in order to be fun and enjoyable. I'd like to strike up a discussion of music games that DON'T feature an instrument of this sort.

Don't get me wrong, though. I adore Rock Band, and Guitar Hero makes a decent substitute when Rock Band isn't present. But there's SO MANY versions of both franchises flooding the market in 2009 alone, much less previous years. Yet its easy to forget the games that paved the way for these cash cows, and most places I frequent forget as well. Who else plays the lesser known, or less popular music games here? Dance Dance Revolution? Frequency/Amplitude? beatmania IIDX? Samba de Amigo? Donkey Konga? Anyone?

Regulus Tera · 06-07-2009, 08:29 PM

RHYTHM HEAVEN has, like, 47 games not about guitars.

Also, REZ.

El Mullet · 06-07-2009, 08:37 PM

Ah, a good catch. Rhythm Heaven is amazing. I've gone through the game twice with complete Perfects on every game, and am in the middle of my third. It's one of those music games where the ride to the end is much more engaging than simply unlocking everything.

Also Elite Beat Agents. One of the best underrated games I've ever played. Also contains one of the few legitimately tear-jerking moments in gaming history. This can be found VERY cheap at your local game store, and is more than deserving of a pick-up. (Or if you hate American music, import Ouendan 2. All the above still applies.)

russianreversal · 06-07-2009, 08:46 PM

Ok, so I'm finally up to Jamiroquai on hard for EBA, and DAMN is it hard. Every song past medium is an uphill battle.

On another note, I gave up on being any good at DDR or similar a while ago after learning that my friend is a beast (unfortunately, that was the best video I've found of him, but that's still rather easy).

Lumenskir · 06-07-2009, 08:49 PM

Samba De Amigo, bleh. I don't know how you can make maracas notfun, but Samba De Amigo found the way.

Donkey Konga I've only ever played in the side-scroller format (where the drums and claps made DK run and jump) and it was fun, if impossible to play while living with roommates.

Mike McC · 06-07-2009, 08:49 PM

I play a lot of Frequency and Amplitude, Harmonix's pre-Guitar Hero games. I also have an odd little game by the name of Mad Maestro, and of course, Space Channel 5 Special Edition.

Also, who could forget Parappa the Rapper, and Um Jammer Lammy?

El Mullet · 06-07-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by R|Я

On another note, I gave up on being any good at DDR or similar a while ago after learning that my friend is a beast (unfortunately, that was the best video I've found of him, but that's still rather easy).

If I let it get to me that other people could out DDR me like that, I wouldn't be as good as I am today. I'm a nine-year vet at the game, and while half the boss songs still kick my ass when attempting them, I still play the heck out of it. Its probably the one game I put more time and effort into perfecting my skill than any game before or since. Its nowhere near as awesome as it was a few years ago, but its still fun. In any incarnation. (Except ITG.) There's something about moving WITH the music as opposed to creating a track FOR the music that appeals to me.

Space Channel 5 is also amazing. I still have my special edition, although I need to go back through the second game and perfect all the stages.

Kim · 06-07-2009, 09:10 PM

I don't do much DDR, but I enjoy it. I need to redownload some Stepmania so I can play some of me anime musics.

Mondt · 06-07-2009, 09:17 PM

I just acquired a DJ Max game on the PSP.

It could be cooler but its fun to have portable press-certain-buttons-on-time.

russianreversal · 06-07-2009, 09:18 PM

Well, I just don't have the same mindset as Kurt. He has the ability and the patience to repeat something over and over until perfection. My ADHD self might be captivated by the flashing lights and loud music for a few more seconds more than usual, but it's a passing fancy, really.

As for stepmania, I play it frequently (or at least I did until my PC tanked).

06-07-2009, 08:20 PM	#1
El Mullet An Original User Title Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 30	Music/Rhythm games that DON'T feature guitars I come from the old school of music gaming. A time where the music genre was niche; a small piece of the overall gaming pie. A time where games didn't require something shaped like a guitar in order to be fun and enjoyable. I'd like to strike up a discussion of music games that DON'T feature an instrument of this sort. Don't get me wrong, though. I adore Rock Band, and Guitar Hero makes a decent substitute when Rock Band isn't present. But there's SO MANY versions of both franchises flooding the market in 2009 alone, much less previous years. Yet its easy to forget the games that paved the way for these cash cows, and most places I frequent forget as well. Who else plays the lesser known, or less popular music games here? Dance Dance Revolution? Frequency/Amplitude? beatmania IIDX? Samba de Amigo? Donkey Konga? Anyone?

06-07-2009, 08:49 PM	#6
Mike McC Time is something else. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wherever I am needed, I will be there. Posts: 5,065	I play a lot of Frequency and Amplitude, Harmonix's pre-Guitar Hero games. I also have an odd little game by the name of Mad Maestro, and of course, Space Channel 5 Special Edition. Also, who could forget Parappa the Rapper, and Um Jammer Lammy? __________________ WHERE MIKEY IS IN 2022! tumblrs - http://werewolf.zone twitters - @itmightbemikey

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Kim adorable Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 12,950	I don't do much DDR, but I enjoy it. I need to redownload some Stepmania so I can play some of me anime musics. __________________ this post is about how to successfully H the Kimmy

06-07-2009, 08:29 PM	#2
Regulus Tera lol i dont even know Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7,271	RHYTHM HEAVEN has, like, 47 games not about guitars. Also, REZ.

06-07-2009, 08:37 PM	#3
El Mullet An Original User Title Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 30	Ah, a good catch. Rhythm Heaven is amazing. I've gone through the game twice with complete Perfects on every game, and am in the middle of my third. It's one of those music games where the ride to the end is much more engaging than simply unlocking everything. Also Elite Beat Agents. One of the best underrated games I've ever played. Also contains one of the few legitimately tear-jerking moments in gaming history. This can be found VERY cheap at your local game store, and is more than deserving of a pick-up. (Or if you hate American music, import Ouendan 2. All the above still applies.)

06-07-2009, 08:46 PM	#4
russianreversal . Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,435	Ok, so I'm finally up to Jamiroquai on hard for EBA, and DAMN is it hard. Every song past medium is an uphill battle. On another note, I gave up on being any good at DDR or similar a while ago after learning that my friend is a beast (unfortunately, that was the best video I've found of him, but that's still rather easy).

06-07-2009, 09:18 PM	#10
russianreversal . Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,435	Well, I just don't have the same mindset as Kurt. He has the ability and the patience to repeat something over and over until perfection. My ADHD self might be captivated by the flashing lights and loud music for a few more seconds more than usual, but it's a passing fancy, really. As for stepmania, I play it frequently (or at least I did until my PC tanked).