Spin Rhythm XD

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.

98%Game Brain Score

music, gameplay

story, grinding

98% User Score Based on 2,526 reviews

Critic Score 98%Based on 1 reviews

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"Spin Rhythm X" is an electronic music rhythm game that allows players to spin, flick, and tap to match colors and beats in sync with licensed tracks from various artists. The game features hand-made levels across five difficulties, and players can unlock various customization options as they progress. A level editor is included for players to create their own level to their favorite tunes.

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98%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,526 reviews

music478 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Spin Rhythm XD offers a unique and engaging gameplay experience with its spinning wheel mechanic, making players feel like they are actually playing the music.
The game features a diverse soundtrack primarily focused on electronic music, with many tracks being enjoyable and well-suited to the gameplay.
The accessibility options and customization features are extensive, allowing players to tailor their experience to their preferences, including color adjustments and control schemes.

The game has a steep difficulty curve, especially when transitioning from lower to higher difficulties, which may frustrate some players.
The soundtrack is heavily skewed towards EDM and lacks variety in genres, which may not appeal to all players.
The custom song creation process is clunky and not user-friendly, making it difficult for players to create and share their own tracks.

music
1,441 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Spin Rhythm XD" is primarily focused on electronic genres, particularly EDM, dubstep, and chiptune, with a strong emphasis on high-energy tracks that enhance the gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the vibrant soundtrack and the ability to create and download custom songs, some express a desire for more variety in genres, particularly rock and metal. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging music selection, which is complemented by smooth gameplay mechanics that allow players to feel connected to the rhythm.
- “Spin Rhythm XD offers a wide variety of electronic music tracks, from new wave and nu-disco to chillhop and acid jazz, making it an excellent rhythm game with a vast variety of music to play to.”
- “The soundtrack in 'Spin Rhythm XD' is another standout aspect, featuring an array of electronic genres from drum and bass to synthwave and EDM, ensuring that players who enjoy electronic music will find that the soundtrack alone is reason enough to dive into the game.”
- “The developers have been proactive in updating the game’s soundtrack, adding new songs regularly, which keeps the experience fresh and engaging, and the built-in editor allows you to chart your own songs or add custom songs from other users that you can find on the internet.”
- “The only downside is that the volume of vanilla tracks is small, but since the quality of songs is decent and the price is only around $20, it's still worth it.”
- “The music selection is light, but based on updates I've seen, a few are added per month.”
- “The music itself is somewhat hit-and-miss for me, but the interface of this rhythm game is so phenomenal that I'm more than happy to overlook that.”
gameplay
495 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Spin Rhythm XD" is widely praised for its innovative mechanics, particularly the unique spinning wheel control that adds depth and fluidity to the rhythm experience. Players appreciate the balance between accessibility for newcomers and a high skill ceiling for veterans, with a well-structured difficulty curve that introduces new mechanics progressively. The combination of engaging visuals, a solid soundtrack, and customizable gameplay options contributes to a satisfying and addictive rhythm game experience that keeps players returning for more.
- “For me, it strikes the perfect balance between challenge, features, and gameplay mechanics, making it enjoyable to play and keeping me coming back for more.”
- “The gameplay is intuitive, yet it offers a surprising depth as players are challenged to master increasingly difficult tracks.”
- “The gameplay here is so polished that it makes music genres I wouldn't give much of my day to feel enjoyable.”
- “One of the few limitations of 'Spin Rhythm XD' is its current focus on a single gameplay mode, which may feel repetitive for some players after extended sessions.”
- “The gameplay is very simple to learn while also leaving plenty of challenge for the harder levels.”
- “The only real gripe I have with the game is that easier difficulties strip away certain mechanics and parts of the song, though that could be seen as a reason to try to improve as a player.”
graphics
151 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Spin Rhythm XD" are widely praised for their vibrant, neon-infused aesthetics that enhance the immersive experience of the rhythm game. Players appreciate the polished visuals, which are both captivating and clear, allowing for easy navigation and focus on gameplay. The game's dynamic visuals, which pulse in sync with the music, combined with customizable options, create a visually engaging environment that complements its high-energy soundtrack.
- “Visually, 'Spin Rhythm XD' is a treat for the eyes, with bright, neon-infused aesthetics that draw inspiration from synthwave and futuristic themes.”
- “The color scheme pulses and shifts in sync with the music, creating a captivating rhythm-to-visuals connection that enhances immersion.”
- “The visuals are a feast for the eyes, with stunning graphics that complement the engaging gameplay and vibrant soundtrack.”
- “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.”
replayability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts exceptional replayability, largely due to its extensive customization options, a robust level editor, and a vibrant community that continuously creates and shares new content. Players can create and download custom tracks, which, combined with multiple difficulty levels and various charts for each song, ensures an almost infinite playtime. Overall, it is highly praised for its engaging gameplay and community-driven content, making it a must-have for rhythm game enthusiasts.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “This is one of the greatest rhythm games in existence; it has a simple-to-learn, difficult-to-master skill set, it has a plethora of accessibility options, in addition to a great soundtrack and multiple difficulty levels, this game has a near infinite replay value if you're into rhythm games and it truly brings you closer to each track you play.”
- “This extends the replayability infinitely as there are thousands of user-created charts for you to play and enjoy.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game lacks a traditional story, with several users expressing satisfaction with this absence, suggesting that rhythm games do not require a narrative to be enjoyable. Some users anticipate the potential addition of a story mode in future updates, which could enhance the game's appeal. Overall, the consensus is that the focus on gameplay over story is a positive aspect for rhythm game enthusiasts.
- “When they add story mode and achievements when 1.0 drops, this is a must buy!”
- “I go into great depth about the story, graphics, audio, gameplay, and other noteworthy things I feel need to be mentioned.”
- “No story.”
- “There is no story.”
- “I'm happy they didn't try to tack on a story.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be both extensive and rewarding, often requiring significant time investment to reach higher difficulties and achieve perfect scores. While some describe the process as tedious, particularly regarding music file conversions, many appreciate the challenge and enjoyment that comes from grinding for full combos and perfect scores, making it a fun and addictive experience overall.
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “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.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with many users reporting smooth performance, especially on platforms like the Steam Deck and Linux. However, some players have encountered minor bugs and glitches typical of early access titles, including occasional freezes and troubleshooting issues. Despite these setbacks, 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.”
- “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.”
- “Full disclosure, I encountered a nasty performance bug that ended up leaving me with 2 hours of playtime spent entirely troubleshooting.”
- “The program itself works pretty smoothly, aside from some expected early access glitches.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and visual appeal, running well even on low-end hardware. However, some users reported performance bugs and suggested that further optimization could enhance the experience, particularly for those with less powerful systems. Despite these issues, many found the game to be impressively well-optimized for an early access title.
- “It looks and feels gorgeous and responsive, very well optimized and will run smoothly on a potato.”
- “Now the game is optimized for my potato laptop even in high settings.”
- “Surprised that it's early access, it's rather flawless in both performance and design, even through a compatibility layer (wine) for Linux.”
- “Full disclosure, I encountered a nasty performance bug that ended up leaving me with 2 hours of playtime spent entirely troubleshooting.”
- “If I had to list a complaint, it's that for a rhythm game I think it could use some more optimization work.”
- “Those also work very well with this game (though performance isn't as good-- without a dedicated laptop GPU, this game runs acceptably, but not great on an i5 10210u).”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying its funny songs and amusing gameplay elements, such as the spinning wheel. However, some users express a lack of understanding regarding the humor, indicating that it may not resonate with everyone. Overall, the game offers a mix of fun and challenge, with a lighthearted tone.
- “It's fun, hard, and funny if you want.”
- “Funny spin game, yes! :D”
- “Good game, funny song, good.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a deeply emotional experience with the game, expressing a range of feelings from laughter to tears, and highlighting a unique connection to the music that enhances their overall engagement. The achievement for "touching grass" adds a humorous yet poignant touch to the 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.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is praised for its absence of microtransactions and lootboxes, providing a straightforward and player-friendly experience.
- “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.”