Music Games
'Ynglet' Is a Musical Platformer That Plays Like a Beautiful Instrument
Think ‘Rez’ meets ‘Mario’ with gorgeous painterly graphics.
Goodbye Album Listening Party, Hello Musical Walking Sim
'Two Half Worlds' takes us inside a creaky, mesmerizing virtual gallery to listen to a new album alongside a tour of its influences.
Birds and Butts Abound in this Rhythm Game Prototype
'Songbird Symphony' is birdie rockin’ everywhere.
‘The Beatles: Rock Band’ Was a Revolution for Gaming Fantasies
Seeing the very real history of the world’s biggest pop band was a greater trip than journeying through any magical realm.
Prepare for Sweaty Palms Now ‘Thumper’ Is on the Nintendo Switch
When it’s hitting its flow, that perfect space where the player and the played click into harmony, Drool’s game simply sizzles.
'Project Rap Rabbit' Shows How Not to Launch a Kickstarter in 2017
With no gameplay footage and misguided stretch goals, this dream music rhythm game is already sputtering.
'PaRappa' is a Rhythm Game Relic Next to Newer Competition
With the state-of-the-art represented by the fresh beats of 'Aaero', PaRappa is a dog whose day has passed.
It's Cool to Play with Your Food in This Virtual Reality Game
New VR game 'Playthings' makes players use snacks as instruments.
‘LOUD on Planet X’ Is Scratching My Growing Rhythm Action Itch
This small indie game is making a lot of noise, featuring music from CHVRCHES, Purity Ring, HEALTH and more.
'Conductrix' Is Like 'Guitar Hero' for Conducting an Orchestra
A video game composer wants to teach the world how to conduct an orchestra.
Blink and You'll Miss This Gamer Hit 30 Keys Per Second With Perfect Timing
The most amazing feat of The 2016 Awesome Games Done Quick speedrunning marathon isn't even a speedrun.
‘Rock Band 4’ Promises To Be Much More Than a New-Gen Encore
Rhythm-action gaming is back in 2015, and Harmonix and Mad Catz's co-published Rock Band 4 could be the title to headline the resurgence.