Games where music is a major gameplay mechanic.

[llafnwod]

Hello everyone,

I'm trying to find games where music plays an integral role in the actual gameplay. I'm well aware of the "* Band", "* Hero" and "* Revolution" games, so no need to repost those. Here's the list so far:

Audiosurf (PC)
Beat Hazard (PC)
Boom Boom Rocket* (XBLA)
Chime (PC, XBLA)
Donkey Konga* (Gamecube)
Electroplankton (DS)
Elite Beat Agents* (DS)
Gitaroo Man (PS2, PSP)
Mother 3 (GBA)
Lumines (PC, PSP)
Osu! (PC - Flash)
Patapon (PSP)
Rez (Dreamcast, PS2, XBLA)
Samba de Amigo* (Dreamcast, Wii)
Vib-Ribbon (PSX)
* Indicates that the game uses a fixed setlist where the same actions must be performed every time the track is loaded, a la Guitar Hero, DDR.

I'll update the list as people add their suggestions.
PC/Indie games would be the most appreciated. Flash games are fine as long as they're actually good. No arcade exclusives, please. Let's see if we can get a decent list together.

 

[DeadlyYellow]

I'm trying to find games where music plays an integral role in the actual gameplay. I'm well aware of the "* Band" and "* Hero", so no need to repost those.

What of the "Revolution" games?

 

[DrLeonardChurch]

Chime (XBLA, probably some other console too) is mazing, cheap, and half the money you spend on it goes to charity. Truly a must purchase.

(There's also a demo that lets you play for half of the best song, it definitely sold the game to me).

 

[Saxm13]

Flower.





Just Flower.

 

[AceDefective]

Patapon 1/2 (PSP)
just tribal beats but still music

 

[Pielikey]

Beat hazard on Steam is pretty good, but you might not want to play it if you value your eyes.

It uses a LOT of flashy lights and effects.

captcha : was Torising

 

[Soviet Heavy]

Brutal Legend is based around heavy metal.

 

[llafnwod]

I'm trying to find games where music plays an integral role in the actual gameplay. I'm well aware of the "* Band" and "* Hero", so no need to repost those.

What of the "Revolution" games?

I am unaware of those. Link/description?

Flower.

My understanding was that the music adjusts itself to the gameplay, but plays no role in the gameplay itself. Thanks, though.

Brutal Legend is based around heavy metal.

Integral part of gameplay, people.

 

[emeraldrafael]

While its not based around it, eternal Sonata was definately music heavy.

 

[Stoink]

for me halo and halo 2

 

[DeadlyYellow]

What of the "Revolution" games?

I am unaware of those. Link/description?

Konami games. You've never heard of Dance Dance Revolution? Karaoke Revolution, Rock Revolution, etc.

Also Beatmania.

 

[Thunderhorse31]

Does Boom Boom Rocket count? It's basically a rhythm game for people who like classical/techno remixes and acid.

 

[emeraldrafael]

Then Rez

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rez
http://ps2.ign.com/objects/016/016546.html
http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/963/963109.html

 

[Chimpzy_v1legacy]

Ninja'd.

But yeah, Rez.

The music is not just gameplay element though. I would say it's more like music, gameplay and vibration complement and enhance each other so that the whole is greater than the individual parts.

Playing Rez in a dark room with the volume way up can be hypnotizing.

 

[AceDefective]

Donkey konga all 4 of them (Gamecube)
Lumines (PSP)

 

[WinterOrbit]

Auditorium
http://www.playauditorium.com/

You control the flow of light in order to activate different music bars. You beat a level when all the bars are playing.

 

[Red Right Hand]

Legend of zelda games. Playing different songs on the ocarina had certain benefits which were integral to progressing the game.

 

[Plurralbles]

I would say the undergarden but fuck that game for its subpar controls. I was so excited then it started arguing with me so I stopped playing.

I'm reading a BOOK rather than play it, for crying out loud!

 

[AceDefective]

Samba de amigo (Dreamcast)
Man I keep remembering games

 

[Soviet Heavy]

I'm trying to find games where music plays an integral role in the actual gameplay. I'm well aware of the "* Band" and "* Hero", so no need to repost those.

What of the "Revolution" games?

I am unaware of those. Link/description?

Flower.

My understanding was that the music adjusts itself to the gameplay, but plays no role in the gameplay itself. Thanks, though.

Brutal Legend is based around heavy metal.

Integral part of gameplay, people.

The music in Brutal Legend is part of the gameplay. When you raise the armies, you need to play music for them.