Synaesthete
Synaesthete is a Music and Single-player video game developed by DigiPen Institute of Technology for Microsoft Windows. The game offers somehow similar gameplay to arcade-style music games such as Dance Dance Revolution and Diablo II. However, at first glance, the game seems similar to an ARPG, but with the addition of several differences. First of all, there’s no inventory system, so the player isn’t able to gather or equip items. Secondly, the player actions like attacking monsters and casting powerful spells will appear synchronously with the music to be effective.
Thirdly, the game doesn’t feature any story-driven element like RPG games, and there are Non-player Characters to interact. The main focus of the player is the navigation of a music-driven world, where the music changes the world, and the ultimate task is to approach different parts of the world to modify the music.
In the game, you assume the role of the protagonist named Zaikman, who navigates the world to destroy enemies and advance through different levels. There are many licensed tracks available, including TownHouse, Gearbox, Mountain, Shore, and more. With exciting gameplay, superb mechanics, and brilliant visuals, Synaesthete is a great game to play.
#1 Everyday Shooter
Everyday Shooter is a Music and Shooter video game developed by Queasy Games and published by SCE for Multiple Platforms. The game supports Single-player only and comes with exciting gameplay, in which the player enjoys music while shooting across the world. It introduces dual-stick shooter gameplay that contains a Normal Play Mode, in which the player maneuvers a small dot through a set of levels. During the gameplay, the player navigates the environment from a top-down perspective, and his main objective is to shoot his way through eight levels to take on enemies and earn points to become the master.
The game increases the difficulty level as the player reaches to high stages where he will face off challenging enemies. Each level comes with unique music, graphical effects, and gameplay style. The player needs to shoot musical sounds and riffs that mix to form the impressive soundscape of the game. Earn points and use them to unlock extra lives, shuffle mode, and various graphical filters.
#2 Every Extend Extra
Every Extend Extra is a Shooter and Single-player Music video game developed by Q Entertainment ad published by Bandai Namco Games for PlayStation Portable. The game supports only Single-player mode and offers an exciting gameplay with a blend of Puzzle and Shoot ‘em up elements. It puts the player in control of a small ship equipped with a weapon that can detonate itself. Challenging levels will start with a time limit and fierce enemies occurring on-screen in randomized patterns. During the gameplay, when the player explores his controlled ship, the enemy will smash that come in its blast radius and leave points for the player.
There are different kinds of enemies, and green enemies will reward you with point bonus items that start at 800 points. The game contains two types of modes such as Light and Heavy mode. In the game, the Light mode is quite easier to play and has a single boss to defeat. Comparatively, Heavy Mode is strict and comes with a boss named KW Motor. With thrilling gameplay, brilliant graphics, and superb mechanics, Every Extend Extra is a beautiful game to play.