List of US released music/rhythm games for Playstation 2?

[unwinddesign]

I've been getting really into music games as of late. I really like music in general, and playing fake instruments and jamming on buttons to the beat is pretty damn neato. Anyway, here's the games I can think of off the top of my head. Anyone got any others? Any others on the horizon are good too.

-Parappa the Rappa 2
-Frequency
-Amplitude
-Taiko Drum Master
-Guitar Hero
-Gitaroo Man
-Karaoke Revolution 1, 2 & 3

The Karaoke thing really isn't my bag; I prefer stuff like Amplitude (one of my favorites) and the other games. So if you have any games you can think of, please list them! If you're unsure of whether they fall into the category, list 'em anyways -- I'm interested!

[davidbrit2]

Beatmania is due out around spring this year, if I'm not mistaken. Then of course there's Eyetoy Groove, and DDR (Max, Max 2, Extreme, Extreme 2).

[djbeatmongrel]

what i have in my collection that hasnt been listed are:
Space Channel 2: special edition
Mad maestro!
Technicbeat

mad maestro! is a must have and the space channel 5: se has the sequal released for the first time in the US.

[davidbrit2]

Oh damn, I can't believe I forgot Technic Beat. That game is made of awesome. Namco remixes by Sampling Masters. What's not to love?

[unwinddesign]

Can't believe I forgot about DDR. Technic Beat looks interesting -- anyone recommend playing it without a dance pad? I don't really want to shell out for a good pad, nor do I enjoy looking like a complete jackass hopping around. LOL

Keep 'em coming...looks like I'm gonna be gettin' some good stuff in the coming weeks.

[davidbrit2]

Technic Beat is definitely designed to be played with an ordinary Dual Shock. I wouldn't recommend attempting it with a DDR pad. Heh.

Oh, and we've forgotten about Unison, though it's nothing special.

[unwinddesign]

Technic Beat is definitely designed to be played with an ordinary Dual Shock. I wouldn't recommend attempting it with a DDR pad. Heh.

Oh, and we've forgotten about Unison, though it's nothing special.

Ah, thanks. From a quick glance at eBay, it appeared as if it might be one of those DDR knock-off type games.

[Beefy Hits]

Don't forget Britney's Dance Beat.

[davepesc]

Also don't forget Space Chanel 5 1&2

[djbeatmongrel]

Also don't forget Space Chanel 5 1&2

i was gonna correct you saying that i already posted it but i accidently typed "Space channel 2" in my first post hehe

[Mr.FoodMonster]

I bring you this list, from my older post
http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=626547#626547

Parappa the Rappa 2
DDR Max
DDR Max2
DDR Extreme
DDR Extreme 2
Technic Beat
Amplitude
Frequency
Taiko Drum Master
Guitar Hero
Guitaru Man
REZ
American Idol
Karaoke 1-3 (three so far, right?)
Karaoke Revolution Party
Get on da Mic
Britney's Dance Beat
Unison
MTV Music 2-3
eJay Club World
Funk Master Flex: Digital Hitz Factory
Mad Maestro!
Space Channel 5 part 2
Ephemeral Fantasia (?)
In the Groove
(In 2006) beatmania

[Mr.FoodMonster]

Well, I just found another one at Best Buy today that I've never heard of

FLOW: Urban Dance Uprising

It's basically a rap-hiphop version of DDR

[norkusa]

Well, I just found another one at Best Buy today that I've never heard of

FLOW: Urban Dance Uprising

It's basically a rap-hiphop version of DDR

Oh yeah! I forgot about that one. Has anyone played it yet? Curious to see if it's just a hip-hop version of DDR or more than that.

[unwinddesign]

I bring you this list, from my older post
http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=626547#626547

Parappa the Rappa 2
DDR Max
DDR Max2
DDR Extreme
DDR Extreme 2
Technic Beat
Amplitude
Frequency
Taiko Drum Master
Guitar Hero
Guitaru Man
REZ
American Idol
Karaoke 1-3 (three so far, right?)
Karaoke Revolution Party
Get on da Mic
Britney's Dance Beat
Unison
MTV Music 2-3
eJay Club World
Funk Master Flex: Digital Hitz Factory
Mad Maestro!
Space Channel 5 part 2
Ephemeral Fantasia (?)
In the Groove
(In 2006) beatmania

Nice list; that's nearly all of them! Thanks man.

Anyone else have any music games they know of? Maybe some obscure budget titles? Low print run games? Stuff that the major mags/websites didn't review?

On another note, I've been contemplating picking up REZ, but can't decide whether to do so for PS2 or Dreamcast. Anyone have any recommendations? I have a 5.1 setup (Dolby Digital compatible) and a display capable of HD and VGA input. I've heard various things about the merits/benefits of both versions, but can anyone comment who has played both extensively?

[SamuraiSmurfette]

There's Pump it up Exceed. HUGE in Korea, forgotten about over here. Software ported by Mastiff (Technic Beat, La Pucelle, etc) and an exclusive pad by Madcatz.
http://piu4home.com
And be sure to check out the video ;)

[norkusa]

There's Pump it up Exceed. HUGE in Korea, forgotten about over here. Software ported by Mastiff (Technic Beat, La Pucelle, etc) and an exclusive pad by Madcatz.
http://piu4home.com
And be sure to check out the video ;)

Yeah, I just saw this the other day at Gamestop. Price dropped to $40 new but I'm so used to playing on metal pads, I don't know if I could handle playing on the soft PIU pad. Does anyone know if it's decent?

[jwl]

There's also
Jungle Book: Rhythm N'Groove (It even has a Lou Bega music video on it :eek 2: ) LOL
Dance Factory by Codemasters coming out in April

Was Fantavision to music? I never played it but it seems like it could've been a rhythm game. And there was also a dancing mini game in GTA: SA.

[davidbrit2]

Nope, Fantavision was just a weird ass fireworks puzzle game. The sound track was alright, though.

[kainemaxwell]

How is Freq. compared to Amplitude? I found Frequency for $8 at my local EB and was considering trying it out..

[davidbrit2]

How is Freq. compared to Amplitude? I found Frequency for $8 at my local EB and was considering trying it out..

Frequency is a lot more electronica and underground, so don't expect much of the pop and rock from Amplitude. Also, the playfield is a tube, so you can wrap around indefinitely (no more trying to dart from end to end quickly). I liked the online play in Freq a little better than Amplitude, but I'm not sure if you can still play it online. And even if you can, you have to boot from the original Network Adapter disc, which has the online version of the game on it. The other differences are all fairly subtle. Overall, both games are awesome.