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BeatMania (1998)
PlayStation 2
Released On: Mar 28, 2006
67
6.8
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 30 Critic Reviews
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40% Positive
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 30 Critic Reviews
67
40% Positive
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60% Mixed
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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.
Beatmania is a great rhythm game, but it’s not intended for a wide audience. I don’t think too many gamers will have the patience to get better and enjoy the harder songs.
For people new to the game, or those only with arcade experience, this will be a great home version. [Apr 2006, p.62]
However, the song selection, which I'd normally talk about later in the review, is pretty ass-tastic.
Doesn't really offer the same visceral thrill as something like "Guitar Hero" or even any of the "DDR" games. [Apr 2006, p.82]
With some small tweaks, this would’ve been a title worth playing, but then it would’ve just been another "Frequency" or "Amplitude." My verdict? Pass.
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Based on 6 User Ratings
6.8
67% Positive
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6.8
67% Positive
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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 t...
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
Initial Release Date: Mar 28, 2006
Developer:
- Konami
Publisher: Konami
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