There definitely is a rhythm in all of those tracks. Sometimes it gets into unpredictable directions, but despite the complexity, it has a pulse that I can feel out. Now I don't play jazz rhythm or anything but I am able to pick out the overall patterns in the rhythm in most of the tracks.
Some sections I have to retry to understand the rhythm and pulse, and it ends up feeling like learning a musical segment. I enjoy that aspect of the game for sure. But in the end, when the game gets harder and start demanding more complex inputs, I can't help but feel that brain power and dexterity practice would be better spent in actually practicing an instrument.
This game answers the question "what if a noise metal was a game?". Only 1 button + d-pad/analog, mesmerizing visuals, insane soundtrack.
Also a funny thing that turns it harder in a different way. Normally rhythm games are on a time signature of 4/4, like most popular music. Thumper twists this in a crazy way, basically these are the time signatures of the levels ( take this with pinch of salt, I did study music but I am no musician nor audio designer ): Level 1: 1/4 or 2/4 ( can't decide here ) Level 2: 2/4 Level 3: 3/4 Level 4: 4/4 Level 5: 5/8 Level 6: 6/8 Level 7: 7/8 Level 8: No clue here, couldn't really feel it but by following the pattern would be 8/8. Level 9: 9/8
This will make all levels feel very very very different. And some like 7 and especially 9 where you'll have this uncanny feeling because this time signatures don't feel "natural". This compiled with the visuals make this experience 100% unique.
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Note: Unlike reviews, comments are considered temporary and may be deleted/purged without notice.Some sections I have to retry to understand the rhythm and pulse, and it ends up feeling like learning a musical segment. I enjoy that aspect of the game for sure. But in the end, when the game gets harder and start demanding more complex inputs, I can't help but feel that brain power and dexterity practice would be better spent in actually practicing an instrument.
Also a funny thing that turns it harder in a different way. Normally rhythm games are on a time signature of 4/4, like most popular music.
Thumper twists this in a crazy way, basically these are the time signatures of the levels ( take this with pinch of salt, I did study music but I am no musician nor audio designer ):
Level 1: 1/4 or 2/4 ( can't decide here )
Level 2: 2/4
Level 3: 3/4
Level 4: 4/4
Level 5: 5/8
Level 6: 6/8
Level 7: 7/8
Level 8: No clue here, couldn't really feel it but by following the pattern would be 8/8.
Level 9: 9/8
This will make all levels feel very very very different. And some like 7 and especially 9 where you'll have this uncanny feeling because this time signatures don't feel "natural". This compiled with the visuals make this experience 100% unique.
Also, the ending levels are aggressively perfect.