Beatmania PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Mar 28, 2006
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67 out of 100

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8.9 out of 10

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  • Summary: Straight from the arcades, beatmania is an interactive DJ simulation that puts you at the center of the music. Utilizing a specially designed DJ controller featuring a turntable, players must create and perform the music by hitting the notes that appear on screen and scratching the turntable at the right timing. Beatmania lets you spin the tracks, feel the vibe, drop the beats and create the energy of a club all at your fingertips. Spin the music to over 50 club tracks. Show off your mixing skills with exciting two player modes. Interactive music experience that lets you mix music in real-time. [Konami]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. GamePro
    90
    Being the mother of rhythm games, Beatmania has been around before Dance Dance Revolution ever got popular. It took a long time, but it's finally here, and rhythm game fans everywhere should be rejoicing.
  2. Gamer's Hell
    86
    Considering that there has never been a US release of beatmania even though Japan has seen at least ten releases by now, Konami managed to make up for the delay by delivering a solid title.
  3. PSX Extreme
    70
    Beatmania US just isn't the game it should be, bottom line.
  4. TotalPlayStation
    70
    Right now, all we're left with is a great controller and a set of lackluster songs.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. SamuelP.
    10
    A masterpiece of musical proportions. This game brings in the beats unlike any other music game out there. Move over DDR, watch out Guitar Hero, here comes BeatMania!… Expand
  2. J.Reyes
    10
    Awesome game. If only the songlist was longer.... it would be perfect, but it still deserves a perfect score.
  3. T-4
    10
    Beatmania is one of the best rhythm/music games in the world today. It has a huge following in Japan, and even has a strong following in America already. This release, whether flop or hit, will start something big.… Expand
  4. CharlieC.
    7
    Could have been considerably better, particularly the largely obnoxious music selection, but such a low price for such an awesome peripheral can't be beat. Plus, the game really isn't half bad.… Expand

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