Technic Beat

Technic Beat

Released2002
This is a game where you have to use your sense of rhythm to pass the levels with 85 different songs. You walk around on a little stage with your character. As the music plays, markers pop up on the stage that expand in sync with the music. You have to hit those markers at the right time. This will trigger an instrument or jingle of the music (and give you points). Each characters has special abilities - some of them for example can move the markers to get them closer (or out of reach of the opponents). All characters can use a pitch-bend to change the tone of a triggered jingle for extra fun. Apart from having several game modes, you can also play this game solo or with a friend, either cooperative or in a battle mode to see who's got a better sense of rhythm.

Details

DeveloperArika
PublisherMastiff
ReleasedJuly 1, 2002
StatusReleased
GenresMusic
ThemesAction
PlatformsPlayStation 2 PlayStation 2ARC Arcade
ModesMultiplayerSingle player

About This Game

Technic Beat asks players to listen first. Each track is represented as concentric rings of sound, and the goal is to move into the rings at the right moment to catch the music. Catching it grants control — the ability to reshape and reassemble the sound rings into something new. Progress through levels unlocks visual displays, power-ups, and bonuses built around the music the player creates.