Creator of PaRappa, Vib-Ribbon releases iPod game

  • By Polybren, GameSpot
  • Posted Aug 7, 2007 12:44 pm PT

While NanaOn-Sha and its president Masaya Matsuura have most recently been tied to the DS Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop series, they haven't forgotten their rhythm-based roots. The creators of original PlayStation games PaRappa the Rapper and Vib-Ribbon today released another music game,...

While NanaOn-Sha and its president Masaya Matsuura have most recently been tied to the DS Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop series, they haven't forgotten their rhythm-based roots. The creators of original PlayStation games PaRappa the Rapper and Vib-Ribbon today released another music game, musika, for Apple's iPod.

Released in conjunction with Sony BMG Music Entertainment and created by Masaya, NanaOn-Sha's musika is a combination music visualizer and game. Players choose a song from their library, and as the song plays, musika presents a series of characters using a variety of different effects. If the character on the screen is included in the title of the track, players have to push the iPod's center button. If it isn't, they can allow the letter to pass, or push the fast-forward or rewind buttons to skip to the next letter.

Consecutive correct inputs build the multiplier, while too many errant guesses will end the song early. There are also a handful of emoticon characters to provide bonuses along the way. The game includes three difficulty levels, high score lists, a visualizer, and a tutorial mode. It is now available to download for $4.99 through iTunes.

40 Comments

  • _meteora_

    Posted Aug 14, 2007 3:02 pm PT

    That game just sounds stupid, I'd rather play solitaire, and that comes preloaded on ipod vids

  • teh_leeto

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 1:17 am PT

    You click when the letter on the screen is in the song? No thank you. At least minigolf and bowling on the iPod was almost fun, this is just madness

  • lsny

    Posted Aug 9, 2007 9:55 am PT

    Vib-Ribbon was one of the most fun, simple games I ever played, though I'd never get an iPod just to play this game.

  • AlbertWesker316

    Posted Aug 8, 2007 9:22 pm PT

    Well i played it and liked it.Its not revolutionary but its nice,and u can put some relaxing songs on (deftones=xerces or the birthday massacre=hoilday or dir en grey=amber) You can really relaxe to this as a game for bed or whenever.

  • bloodcow666

    Posted Aug 8, 2007 2:56 pm PT

    Can't Believe there making u pay, their just trying 2 nickel and dime u out of your money with a lame game

    +ipods dont make games that what a DS is for

  • SadiqueDoux

    Posted Aug 8, 2007 2:36 pm PT

    I got an ipod to pack in tons of music wherever I go, not to play games. Thanks, but no thanks. If I want to play a game wherever I go- that's where my DS comes in handy...

  • kave-man007

    Posted Aug 8, 2007 2:20 pm PT

    so what there there makin games for the iphone

  • LiliShake

    Posted Aug 8, 2007 1:53 pm PT

    Wow... Sounded more interesting before I read the article.

  • curua02

    Posted Aug 8, 2007 11:37 am PT

    For something to do while waiting on the bus with your iPod, $5 isn't bad. I'd rather have good ol' Tetris for that purpose, though.

  • nickythenewt21

    Posted Aug 8, 2007 11:20 am PT

    Well, iPods do need some more games that involve music, sense it is an mp3 player. It doesn't sound too hard to me. Maybe you're supposed to play it when you're waiting for something, such as waiting for your girlfriend to pick out clothes at the mall.

  • RunningMansKid

    Posted Aug 8, 2007 10:34 am PT

    WOW that sounds so not fun. im gonna give it a try, but it sounds really really lame...about as lame as the games the ipod comes with.

  • the_deathstar

    Posted Aug 8, 2007 8:56 am PT

    sounds as much fun as playing yourself in tictactoe

  • Cheeba_puff

    Posted Aug 8, 2007 8:20 am PT

    you just know that's gonna play havoc with the ipod's battery life

  • rikhan_z

    Posted Aug 8, 2007 6:16 am PT

    I'm guessing they're making games for the iPhone, the iPod game is just a milestone.

  • Ahiru-San

    Posted Aug 8, 2007 5:51 am PT

    don't download this! if that, if i may say, poor idea of simply pressing a button upon a correct answer (character whatever) as they pass by, just buy the iquiz (not promoting anything whatsoever) because it's 2 bucks and it has the same thing, plus a lot of more game modes............ what a rip off!

    EDIT: correction it's only a buck (99 cents), i just looked...

  • TTDog

    Posted Aug 8, 2007 1:25 am PT

    Vib Ribbon was great fun, could be worth a look.

  • whgresiak

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 10:07 pm PT

    That's gonna be a game? Sounds pretty stupid

  • billysea

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 9:13 pm PT

    I could be wrong, but isn't they also made Elite Beat Agents?

  • serabii

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 8:21 pm PT

    hmmm.. curious

    I may just ask my friends who have an I-pod if it's worth the price XD

  • OfficialBed

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 7:44 pm PT

    umm...no

  • vaejas

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 5:36 pm PT

    I'll wait for the iPhone version.
    Come to that, I'll wait for an iPhone.

  • Yit810

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 4:29 pm PT

    I have it, game would be MUCH better if it was actually a game.

  • necronom_iv

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 3:42 pm PT

    sweet! i'll give it a try.

  • ReggieNametaker

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 3:18 pm PT

    Wow, 'established' fake indie-ness has all of a sudden become trendy? Joy...

  • xxPantherxx

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 3:14 pm PT

    I'd rather play PaRappa

  • Newnab

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 2:57 pm PT

    Someone get Vib Ribbon on Xbox Live Arcade already.

  • bulletsword

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 2:54 pm PT

    hmm.... i might actually take a look at this.

  • jbot666

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 2:46 pm PT

    This game fits well with the Ipod

  • delcidanddarth

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 2:46 pm PT

    it might be cool to have a crappy racing game that takes advantage of the click wheel. Or maybe a crappy driving game where you use the click wheel like a steering wheel, and the click for honking your horn

  • Turisman4

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 2:43 pm PT

    I really have no idea how this game works, but I might give it a try.

  • darknferno12

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 1:51 pm PT

    sounds cool but i don't really like IPOD games

  • 814StopsToday

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 1:49 pm PT

    If IPod's weren't so terrible I'd get this, as is, I'll stick to my Sony MP3 player, they're far better

  • playstation_wii

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 1:36 pm PT

    If it's from the creators from the original PaRappa the Rapper, then it must be good!

  • king_bobo

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 1:16 pm PT

    I'd buy it... if I had an ipod...

  • allmybase

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 1:15 pm PT

    I'd actually find it interesting if they could somehow rework Vib Ribbon to work on iPods. That game seemed to be like a very interesting gem from the PS1 days that a lot of people missed out on and it could be a suitable match for something like the iPod. If I recall, the original Vib Ribbon used on the system's limited amount of RAM, so I doubt size would be much of an issue.

    Perhaps a homebrewer could figure it out once they learn how to make iPod games?

  • thatpinguino

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 1:06 pm PT

    Wow a game for the iPod how interesting! (sarcasm)

  • RaiKageRyu

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 1:01 pm PT

    Doesn't sound much like a game.

  • AlbertWesker316

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 12:58 pm PT

    This will be the only game i will try for the ipod!

  • zapper188 posted Aug 7, 2007 12:53 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    zapper188

    Posted Aug 7, 2007 12:53 pm PT (hide)

    Wow! Only Comment!

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