Spin Rhythm XD feels just like the cool youthful sibling of rhythm classics like Amplitude. With its vibrant presentation and easy, satisfying gameplay, this indie arcade rhythm title has each model and substance, at all times leaving us eager to play another music.
Notes head in direction of you on a observe, and also you management a wheel that includes two colors. Many of the notes merely have to be matched with their color, however bigger notes require the matching color and a timed button press. You will carry out different actions like spinning the wheel left or proper, holding down on a be aware whereas following its path, and tapping lengthy inexperienced beats that overlay all the pieces else. A few of these solely function in greater difficulties, however whichever problem degree you select, there’s at all times loads to concentrate to. Even on straightforward, Spin Rhythm XD is a fascinating and enjoyable rhythm sport, and the a lot more durable problem is there if you’re prepared.
Crucially, all of it feels incredible. The controls are intuitive and easy, with plenty of choices whether or not you are enjoying in your TV or within the non-compulsory PSVR2 mode. Nevertheless you resolve to play, it is extremely satisfying to completely combo a music and S-rank the entire playlist.
Talking of which, you are dozens of EDM tracks on this title. Whereas there’s some genuinely nice music right here from artists like Anamanaguchi, Hyper Potions, and Teminite, there is not an excessive amount of selection. Should you’re not into plinky-plonky digital music, you would possibly develop weary of the choice.
Our solely different actual subject is that the sport is fairly barebones by way of options. There’s just one mode of play, in which you’ll play any of your unlocked songs and earn XP to get extra. A sturdy observe mode is a pleasant add, and competing on the leaderboards may be addictive, however we might have cherished some extra methods to have interaction with the sport’s mechanics.
Nonetheless, the brand new mechanics rolled out in greater difficulties will maintain devoted gamers engaged for a very long time. The basic gameplay is pleasurable sufficient to hold Spin Rhythm XD by means of its restricted vary. That is an lively and moreish arcade rhythm sport that places a neat new spin on the style.