@Sabre99 I came to plug this also, mainly because a friend of mine was a developer on the 2014 version. I still haven't actually played it, but someday, when I have time and money again...
SHIT. Polls need an edit button, because I got super excited when I saw Parappa the Rapper. But as it was submitted, I got super-duper-glooper excited because JOURNEY ESCAPE. My personal favorite game in which you pretend to be Journey while Escaping from some shit and listening to a chiptune version of "Don't Stop Believin'"… And believe me, I know of many (read: one) such games…
@bmix '82? Dang. More like '97? I remember it came bundled with my PS1 along with Tomb Raider. I never realized until this very second how PaRappa set the pace for future games like Guitar Hero.
@ruouttaurmind@bmix meant Journey Escape, which was indeed released in '82, and I'm guessing did not come bundled with your PS1. :) ETA Atari nerd-talk: Data Age was a very hit-or-miss company. They made one of the most universally-hated 2600 games, 'Sssnake,' along with some decent stuff like 'Frankenstein' and, perhaps, 'Warplock'. 'Journey Escape' was not a great game, and the licensing was prohibitively expensive - it is generally considered to be a major contribution to the company's downfall.
Kick, punch, it's all in the mind If you wanna test me, I'm sure you'll find The things I'll teach ya, is sure to beat ya But nevertheless you'll get a lesson from teacher Now KICK, PUNCH, CHOP, and BLOCK
I was in college during the peak of this. Every weekend, you could find a group of people playing competition mode or whatever. I was a master of easy mode. Any one worse than me was, well, worse than me, but anyone better had moved on to normal or medium or whatever, so they weren't used to the slower pace of easy, leading to errors. It earned me a free lunch more than a few times.
Nobody has mentioned 'Ghettoblaster' for the C64 yet? That game was awesome. Pick up tapes, mash play on your jambox, and make people dance. Was like a shooting game, except instead of bullets, you were shooting dope-ass tunes. It actually was a pretty fun game, and there was a lot of music in it that showed the SID chip off nicely.
That awesome-awful "Aerosmith: Revolution X" arcade game. Because where else are you going to be able to take down The Man with CD-shooting plastic guns in a post-apocalyptic society that has outlawed rock and roll?
I have quite a few musician friends that always derided "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero" with the complaint "that isn't really playing the guitar. What a bunch of loser rock-star wannabes". Yet, I never hear NBA players feeling compelled to say "playing NBA Live isn't the same as actually playing basketball. If any of you 10 year old kids think you can dunk on me in real life, you better check yo self" I think most everyone knows that playing a video game isn't the same as actually participating in the activity, yet musicians seem to think they are the only ones that realize this. Is it because unlike other games, if you squint really hard from a great distance, someone playing "Guitar Hero" kind of looks likes he is really playing guitar?
Rhythm Heaven. No I don't care if you call me a 14-year-old Japanese girl. That game has great design and the best for pick-up-and-play. It doesn't get enough love.
I had to go with DDR. I used to drive to the nearest arcade with DDR machines in high school on a weekly basis to play. Ended up joining a team and competed a couple of times. Fun game and a great way to get in shape.
@billchase2 My high school had a DDR machine. I guess I get that the idea was to encourage us to be active in whatever way possible, but that still doesn't seem like a great use of educational funding to me…
I love Dance Central, but I only play it when I'm at my friend's place because she actually has a kinect.
Sentris is an indie music game that my friend is making (currently in Alpha), which is kind of a circular tetris puzzle music game. Pretty mind blowing to play.
How bout Rez, does that count? I love that game! Back in the day I thought it was totally innovative that the music of the game adjusted to play. Plus, who doesn't like a game with a trance vibrator? Wink?
If you can stomach J-Pop, look up Miko Hatsune Project Diva on PSN--the demo is free, and it has three songs. It looks kind of cheesy at first, but it's similar to Parappa and Um Jammy, and fairly tough on the higher difficulties.
Rocksmith. Real guitar, real rock, real fun.
@Sabre99 Yep, definitely Rocksmith.
@Sabre99 after 20 years, in finally playing bass again!
@Sabre99 ditto
@Sabre99 I came to plug this also, mainly because a friend of mine was a developer on the 2014 version. I still haven't actually played it, but someday, when I have time and money again...
@Sabre99 Play it almost every day, only game I play anymore
@Sabre99 When it comes out for next-gen i'll be buying it for sure
No mention of the dance game Pump It Up!? Far superior to DDR in every way
Audiosurf, Um Jammer Lammy, Gitaroo Man, Vib Ribbon
@Mofongo Gitaroo man!
@Mofongo Um Jammer Lammy! That one was trippy.
SHIT. Polls need an edit button, because I got super excited when I saw Parappa the Rapper. But as it was submitted, I got super-duper-glooper excited because JOURNEY ESCAPE. My personal favorite game in which you pretend to be Journey while Escaping from some shit and listening to a chiptune version of "Don't Stop Believin'"… And believe me, I know of many (read: one) such games…
@brhfl I did the same thing. Awesome game back in 1982(?)
@bmix '82? Dang. More like '97? I remember it came bundled with my PS1 along with Tomb Raider. I never realized until this very second how PaRappa set the pace for future games like Guitar Hero.
@ruouttaurmind @bmix meant Journey Escape, which was indeed released in '82, and I'm guessing did not come bundled with your PS1. :)
ETA Atari nerd-talk: Data Age was a very hit-or-miss company. They made one of the most universally-hated 2600 games, 'Sssnake,' along with some decent stuff like 'Frankenstein' and, perhaps, 'Warplock'. 'Journey Escape' was not a great game, and the licensing was prohibitively expensive - it is generally considered to be a major contribution to the company's downfall.
Also, where was Revolution X on that list?
The Bit.Trip series. Great stuff there, especially the original. I like Guitar Hero, but there was something almost magical about the Bit.Trip games.
@bluejester YES!!
this game was complete crap, but it gets points for a really good game over theme:
@WilhelmScreamer I have never even heard of that game, but that is indeed one really awesome "game over" theme
Does Loom count? I feel like Loom counts. In a roundabout way. Loom wins, if so.
@goldenthorn Yes! I had to come in and mention Loom. Truly obscure title.
@PocketBrain @pocketbrain Gold stars to both of you for excellent taste in games!
Any IIDX fans here?!?!
No?
I'll show myself the door.
Kick, punch, it's all in the mind
If you wanna test me, I'm sure you'll find
The things I'll teach ya, is sure to beat ya
But nevertheless you'll get a lesson from teacher
Now KICK, PUNCH, CHOP, and BLOCK
@JonT GO TO BED.
@JonT
Seriously, no Dreamcast love? Awesome machine. Wish there was a better emulation scene for it.
@editorkid Up, Down, Left, Right, Chu, Chu, Chu
@SirEvelyn Thank you! There's always a controller for you in my living room.
@editorkid Backed a Kickstarter for a new Dreamcast game, and the game showed up late last year: http://www.redux.hucast.com/
@dashcloud Huh! I had no idea, and that's really cool. Thanks for the link.
@editorkid In case you'd like an RPG instead: http://www.magicalgamefactory.com/en/factory/pier-solar_1/
Tap tap. It was the only one I couldn't embarrass myself with
DDR but Spyhunter was a strong second.
@chr Does a mere 8-bit adaptation of the theme to Peter Gunn a music game make? Though, you are correct that it is an awesome game.
Frets on Fire, the free Guitar Hero/Rock Band knock off for PC.
And yes. I have played it whilst holding my computer keyboard like a guitar, using the number keys as the fret buttons.
@grum I was always a bigger fan of Stepmania, but Frets on Fire is pretty cool.
@medz Man, I would've bought the heck out of a Brütal Legend sequel. Still holding out hope.
Rocksmith and Brutal Legend for sure
I was in college during the peak of this. Every weekend, you could find a group of people playing competition mode or whatever. I was a master of easy mode. Any one worse than me was, well, worse than me, but anyone better had moved on to normal or medium or whatever, so they weren't used to the slower pace of easy, leading to errors. It earned me a free lunch more than a few times.
Power Factory
Featuring
C&C Music Factory
Sega CD
gitaroo man :)
@xLSxGaia I have to admit, this was a really fun game
IBM Quest for Fame. Aerosmith and the friggin' V-Pick all the way, man!
Amplitude!!
@norb Played this a bunch in college. Lots of fun! Especially after a couple of beers.
Rock Band was the the king with fake plastic instruments. But with a controller, Boom Boom Rocket was awesome! Loved that game.
Make My Video for Sega CD... the only music game I've ever played makes it simultaneously the best and the worst (emphasis on worst) for me.
Nobody has mentioned 'Ghettoblaster' for the C64 yet? That game was awesome. Pick up tapes, mash play on your jambox, and make people dance. Was like a shooting game, except instead of bullets, you were shooting dope-ass tunes. It actually was a pretty fun game, and there was a lot of music in it that showed the SID chip off nicely.
Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan for the Nintendo DS .. It was a Rhythmic Tapping game in Japenese. Awesome Sauce !
That awesome-awful "Aerosmith: Revolution X" arcade game. Because where else are you going to be able to take down The Man with CD-shooting plastic guns in a post-apocalyptic society that has outlawed rock and roll?
I have quite a few musician friends that always derided "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero" with the complaint "that isn't really playing the guitar. What a bunch of loser rock-star wannabes". Yet, I never hear NBA players feeling compelled to say "playing NBA Live isn't the same as actually playing basketball. If any of you 10 year old kids think you can dunk on me in real life, you better check yo self" I think most everyone knows that playing a video game isn't the same as actually participating in the activity, yet musicians seem to think they are the only ones that realize this. Is it because unlike other games, if you squint really hard from a great distance, someone playing "Guitar Hero" kind of looks likes he is really playing guitar?
@DrWorm As a musician, I love music themed video games. I've heard similar comments, but completely agree with you.
Does Rayman count? I LOVE Rayman.
@ABitterWoman The Raving Rabbids series had some music mini-games. A lot of fun.
Rhythm Heaven. No I don't care if you call me a 14-year-old Japanese girl. That game has great design and the best for pick-up-and-play. It doesn't get enough love.
Crypt of the Necrodancer. Roguelike + music can't lose.
@Necoras Color me interested! Will be doing some research tonight...
If you haven't played Elite Beat Agents for the DS, do it. Good songs, good challenge, and completely weird and wonderful.
Dare to take the challenge..
I had to go with DDR. I used to drive to the nearest arcade with DDR machines in high school on a weekly basis to play. Ended up joining a team and competed a couple of times. Fun game and a great way to get in shape.
@billchase2 My high school had a DDR machine. I guess I get that the idea was to encourage us to be active in whatever way possible, but that still doesn't seem like a great use of educational funding to me…
Also:
@JonT Oh man, I love this game. I still play it on a semi-regular basis.
@billchase2 one of the best Genesis games ever.
I love Dance Central, but I only play it when I'm at my friend's place because she actually has a kinect.
Sentris is an indie music game that my friend is making (currently in Alpha), which is kind of a circular tetris puzzle music game. Pretty mind blowing to play.
If you're in Seattle, you can play it at the EMP Indie Game Revolution exhibit that's going on right now.
How bout Rez, does that count? I love that game! Back in the day I thought it was totally innovative that the music of the game adjusted to play. Plus, who doesn't like a game with a trance vibrator? Wink?
@Chronoscide Rez definitely counts. I've never played it but I always heard about how great it was.
@JonT It's out on Xbox 360 as a downloadable game.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned DJMAX. Portable 2 may be one of the greatest rhythm games ever.
Video game question? The answer is Zelda. The answer is ALWAYS Zelda! lol
@Taylor_petty I guess you could pretend that 'Ocarina of Time' is a music game.
@brhfl Only the pros can master the art of Ocarinaing.
If you can stomach J-Pop, look up Miko Hatsune Project Diva on PSN--the demo is free, and it has three songs. It looks kind of cheesy at first, but it's similar to Parappa and Um Jammy, and fairly tough on the higher difficulties.
Do you guys remember Tap Tap Revenge?
Donkey Konga.
Looks like meh-goers really hate SingStar. More than this:
