Vibes (video game)
Vibes is a rhythm action video game developed by UK-based studio Laughing Jackal. It was released as a PlayStation mini on the PlayStation Network in North America on June 8, 2010 and Europe on June 9, 2010.[1]
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| Developer(s) | Laughing Jackal |
| Publisher(s) | Laughing Jackal |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable |
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| Genre(s) | Rhythm action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay edit
The gameplay of Vibes is typical of rhythm action games. The player is required to press buttons in a sequence dictated on the screen. By successfully timing button presses, the player scores. In Vibes, the player controls a customizable pointer and has to press the corresponding button as it approaches, in addition to having the correct direction.
List of music tracks edit
- Sonic Boom Six – Back 2 Skool (Punk)
- Craig Taro Gold – Itsuka (J-Pop)
- Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – Flight of the Bumblebee/ William Tell medley (Classical)
- RedCloud – Traveling Circus (Hip Hop)
- The Words – FAG (Indie)
- Fake Elegance – Hello (Pop)
- Minimalist Orchestra – Flicker (D&B)
- Jamsons Nook – Sway (Rock/Indie)
- Acidman – Tekno (Techno)
- Soundtrap – Secret Lover (main mix) (Electro)
- The Jancee Pornick Casino – Dom Perignon Blues (Psychobilly)
- Spit at Stars – Innocent Breathing (Alternative rock)
- Papa Ross – Tiririri (Latin)
Reception edit
Reviews of Vibes have been mixed, with Metacritic score of 72,[2] whilst Kristan Reed of Eurogamer states that "developer Laughing Jackal seems to know exactly what buttons to press to get its audience nodding along appreciatively",[3] PlayStation Official Magazine (UK) criticized the title's lack of artists such as Lady Gaga or Crystal Castles.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Coming Soon to PSN: Vibes for PSP and PS3". PlayStation Blog. 2010-06-04.
- ^ "Vibes for PSP". Metacritic. Retrieved 2011-09-21.
- ^ "Eurogamer Download Game Roundup Review". Eurogamer. 2010-06-18.
- ^ "Cubixx HD". PlayStation Official Magazine (UK) (September 2010). Future Publishing: 117.
External links edit
- Vibes Official Developer Page