Spin Rhythm XD
- March 13, 2023
- Super Spin Digital
- 52h median play time
Spin Rhythm XD offers a sublime VR rhythm game experience thanks to its natural-feeling controls and stellar-EDM soundtrack. It’s nothing like any rhythm game I’ve played in the past, and I’m fully on-board with Super Spin Digital’s approach to creating a rhythm game that puts the player firmly at the center of the soundstage. It’s the easiest recommendation I can make for any PSVR 2 player wanting a rhythm game that feels and sounds excellent. Now if you will excuse me, I’m off to put my PSVR 2 back on my noggin and get lost in the music.
Get on Steam"Spin Rhythm XD" is an arcade-style rhythm game featuring local multi-player for up to 2 players, with compelling gameplay that involves spinning, flicking, and tapping to match colors and beats. The game boasts ingenious graphics, masterful music with 60 licensed tracks, and customizable levels. It offers 5 difficulties, extensive customization options, and a level editor, providing lots of grinding and replayability opportunities.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Unique and innovative gameplay that combines spinning and tapping mechanics, making it feel like you're actually playing music.
- Great music selection with a variety of electronic genres, and the ability to add custom songs enhances replayability.
- Smooth controls and a well-designed difficulty curve that caters to both beginners and experienced players.
- The transition between difficulty levels can be jarring, especially from Expert to XD, which may frustrate some players.
- Limited initial song selection, which may lead to repetitiveness before custom songs are explored.
- The chart editor can be clunky and difficult to use, making it challenging for players to create and share custom tracks.
- music1,262 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in "Spin Rhythm XD" has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its diverse selection of electronic tracks, particularly from well-known artists like Monstercat. While the game primarily features EDM and dubstep, some users expressed a desire for a broader range of genres, including rock and metal. The ability to create and download custom songs has also been highlighted as a significant enhancement, allowing for endless replayability and community engagement. Overall, the soundtrack is considered engaging and well-suited to the gameplay, making it a standout feature of the game.
“If you're a musician, you will love this game.”
“The base game soundtrack is also really good, with artists like Nitro Fun, Hyper Potions, Teminite, and other amazing electronic music makers.”
“The soundtrack covers a wide range of genres and each song is great.”
“My inconvenience started since v.1.3, because it completely simplified sections from 5-10 seconds ones, to the song signatures like intro, verse, chorus, bridge etc. It caused that I can’t only practice tough moments, but the whole parts of the song, which is pointless for good memorization.”
“Honestly, I don't dislike monstercat music, but there's not enough variety in the base set.”
“The only issue I have is that you only play the full song on higher difficulties and on lower difficulties it's a cut down version of the song.”
- gameplay429 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Spin Rhythm XD is widely praised for its innovative mechanics, particularly the unique spin feature that enhances the rhythm experience, making it feel more interactive and engaging. Players appreciate the smooth learning curve, with each difficulty level introducing new mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh and challenging, while the extensive customization options and diverse song selection add to its appeal. Overall, the game is described as addictive and satisfying, with a high skill ceiling that encourages mastery and repeated play.
“The gameplay flows really nice and the songs have a nice difficulty curve.”
“The gameplay is simple yet challenging at higher difficulties.”
“The mechanics are completely different than anything I've ever played and are kind of hard to get used to, but once you do, it's a lot of fun.”
“I've spent hours attempting/practicing it, and for me, I simply don't enjoy the music enough or find the gameplay interesting enough to keep pushing through the increasing difficulty.”
“The gameplay might look simple, looking at previews, but it's actually deep and complicated, especially at high-level songs.”
“Not enough audio feedback during gameplay, and tracks are way too long for this type of game (up to 5 minutes!). I think rhythm games are at their best with short tracks you learn to master; sitting around for 3 minutes to get to the one part that's actually challenging is not a good feeling.”
- graphics131 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their vibrant, polished, and engaging aesthetic, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the clean UI, customizable visual options, and the way the visuals complement the music, creating a captivating atmosphere. The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, making it accessible while still delivering stunning visuals that are both dynamic and aesthetically pleasing.
“The visuals are a feast for the eyes.”
“Stunning visuals and responsive backgrounds make this a must-have for music game enthusiasts, ensuring hours of captivating gameplay.”
“The neon-infused, futuristic aesthetic is not only visually striking but also complements the music perfectly.”
“Currently there are only a few graphics options, but the game is fairly easy to run anyway, so I feel like what is there is adequate.”
“I honestly get so distracted by the visuals that I sometimes have to turn the background off.”
“Only recommendation would be a feature where I can turn off all background numbers (such as score, health, multipliers) from visuals during a song, as my low attention span pulls my eyes away from the actual notes on screen sometimes and causes me to mess up.”
- replayability18 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game boasts exceptional replayability, primarily due to its extensive customization options, a robust level editor, and a vibrant community that consistently creates and shares new custom tracks. Players can easily create or download user-generated content, which, combined with multiple difficulty levels and a diverse soundtrack, ensures nearly infinite replay value. Overall, it is highly regarded as one of the best rhythm games for its engaging mechanics and community-driven content.
“The customization options and advanced level editor enhance its replay value.”
“Amazing soundtrack, and an incredible community creating new custom maps daily, making it even more fun and replayable.”
“The ability to create your own tracks is great, and if you're not great at making your own tracks, you can download and import custom tracks that others have made - making the game as infinitely replayable as you would like.”
“While only 18 tracks are playable at this time, it's a pretty solid collection of electronic/EDM style tunes.”
“Now it just needs workshop support for infinite replay value, if possible, because copyrights may cause problems.”
“This extends the replayability infinitely as there are thousands of user-created charts for you to play and enjoy.”
- grinding9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game both enjoyable and rewarding, particularly when striving for higher difficulties and perfect scores. While some express frustration with the tedious process of converting music files, many appreciate the challenge and satisfaction that comes from mastering songs and achieving full game completions. Overall, grinding is seen as a fun and integral part of the gameplay experience.
“The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worthwhile.”
“Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
“While there are moments of grinding, they are balanced by engaging gameplay and rewarding loot.”
“I wish there was a way for this game to make tracks to your own music automatically, because the process to do so is pretty tedious and probably not something I can spend the time on.”
“Mp3 format when listening to music and having to use a program to convert files to the right format in order to play them just sounds like annoying tedious effort, especially if you want to play lots of tracks as well.”
“It looks a bit odd from the trailers and maybe a bit overwhelming, but once you play a song or two and get your bearings on the controls, it's very easy and addictive. I would find myself grinding out songs just to reach a higher score or get a perfect S rating.”
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game does not include a story, with some users expressing relief that a narrative was not added, as they believe it would not enhance the rhythm game experience. Overall, the focus remains on gameplay rather than storytelling.
“Putting a story or cool graphics around it doesn't change a thing: rhythm games are just not for me, at all.”
“I'm happy they didn't try to tack on a story.”
“There is no story.”
“Story-”
- stability8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with many users reporting smooth performance and no significant issues, especially on platforms like the Steam Deck and Linux. However, some players have noted minor bugs and glitches, particularly in early access, including occasional freezes and missing elements, which may require adjustments in settings. Despite these issues, the game remains enjoyable and worth playing.
“Finally, it looks and runs great!”
“Runs great on the Steam Deck!”
“It runs great on Linux, not one hitch, no delay, very snappy.”
“The game is definitely a little buggy at times because it's early access, but the game is good enough to still be worth playing even with the bugs.”
“With the recent update, I've been experiencing weird freezes (the game seemed to go back a few frames, a little but noticeable), but I think that can be fixed with enough going through settings.”
“There are minor glitches, and the chart of the song doesn't appear sometimes.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is highly praised, with users noting its smooth performance even on low-end hardware. While the progression system is well-balanced and visually appealing, some players feel that additional optimization could enhance the experience, particularly for a rhythm game. Despite being in early access, the game performs impressively, even on Linux through compatibility layers.
“The progression system is well-balanced, ensuring that you're constantly motivated to improve your performance.”
“It looks and feels gorgeous and responsive, very well optimized and will run smoothly on a low-end machine.”
“Surprised that it's early access, it's rather flawless in both performance and design, even through a compatibility layer (Wine) for Linux.”
“If I had to list a complaint, it's that for a rhythm game, I think it could use some more optimization work.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss; while some players find it entertaining, particularly enjoying the funny songs and quirky elements like the "funny wheel," others feel that the humor doesn't resonate with them. Overall, it seems to appeal to a specific audience, particularly fans of Vinesauce.
“Good game, funny song, good.”
“Funny wheel go weeeeeeee.”
“Vinesauce Vini, funny word.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a deeply emotional experience with the game, expressing a wide range of feelings from laughter to tears, and highlighting a unique connection to the music that enhances their emotional journey.
“I laughed, I cried, I screamed, and then I did it all again.”
“This game made me feel like I was flowing through the song's vibe like I've never done before.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a straightforward monetization model, with no microtransactions or loot boxes, allowing players to enjoy the experience without additional financial pressures.
“There are no microtransactions or loot boxes, which makes the experience feel fair and enjoyable.”
“I appreciate that the game doesn't rely on microtransactions or loot boxes to progress.”
“The absence of microtransactions and loot boxes really enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
