beatmania

Publisher: Konami

Developer: Konami

# of Players: 1-2

Category: Simulation

Release Dates

N Amer - 03/28/2006

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Konami Ships beatmania to Retail Stores Nationwide
Newest Addition to the Konami Music Video Game Family Incorporates Innovative DJ Gameplay and Turntable Controller to Bring the Club Experience into the Home

Konami Announces Blockbuster 2006 Line-Up 
Konami today announced new titles and additional details for its 2006 lineup.

Konami Spins Out Beatmania, The First Interactive Dj Simulation For The Playstation®2
Leading Music Game Publisher Brings Club Atmosphere into the Home With Its Latest Innovative Music Game

Description

An arcade sensation, beatmania™ is a revolutionary new interactive DJ simulation that puts gamers at the center of the music. The first DJ simulation for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, beatmania combines high-energy pulsating music with cutting-edge videos to create an unparalleled interactive audio and visual experience. Utilizing a specially designed controller that features a turntable, players must create and perform music by hitting the notes that appear on screen and scratching the turntable at the right time. beatmania lets gamers spin the tracks, feel the vibe, drop the beats and create the pulsing energy of a club in their own homes.

Features

  • Spin the music to more than 50 club tracks, including pop, techno, drum ‘n’ bass, trance and house
  • Exciting two player modes that allow players to perform cooperatively or competitively
  • Exclusive hits and music from some of the hottest DJs and remixers in the scene
  • Multiple options and difficulty settings make beatmania easy to learn and challenging to master
  • Pulsating audio and visual presentation delivers the club experience to the home through the PlayStation 2 console

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ESRB Rating

Everyone 10+
Mild Lyrics
Suggestive Themes

GameZone's Review/Preview

8.0

GZ Rating

Gameplay8
Graphics7
Sound8.5
DifficultyHard
Concept7.5
Multiplayer8.4
Overall8.0

Reviewer: Rob Watkins

Review Date: 04/11/2006


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