One Hand Clapping
This game is super neat, especially if you already have a vocal background. It could get frustrating otherwise, as you will be asked to match pitch and harmonize. There’s also some rhythm elements, so having a sense for that will also help.
The sound design is lush and gives many clues. It takes the sounds that you’re producing and incorporates them into the game as you go, resulting in even richer soundscapes. The puzzles are occasionally mildly bewildering, but then they click and become super intuitive. The art style is super cute.
– Real player with 10.1 hrs in game
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I love this game! I finished my first playthrough the same day it finished downloading, and I’m definitely going to play through it again. I keep hearing that the devs are going to add more content, which is super exciting. The voice controls are wonderfully intuitive - I grew up playing some of the first video games that used singing as a mechanic (think karaoke games) and wow - things have changed in a good way.
Some things to note: you’re going to want a decent mic for this. It doesn’t need to break the bank, but you should probably have a pop filter on it for best results. I didn’t play with one and it definitely picked up background noise on occasion. I’m not sure how to adjust the sensitivity of my mic personally, but you’re gonna wanna play around with things until you find something that works with your setup.
– Real player with 6.9 hrs in game
Rhyme Storm
This game is easy to play but hard to master. Me and my buddy (theskinnymenace) always have a blast playing. It also activates the rhyme center in my brain and i found myself crafting my own raps in my head just for fun. The prompts and subject matter are always hilarious.
– Real player with 24.9 hrs in game
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If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to freestyle rap, buy Rhyme Storm right now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izJdCRp1Kyk
If you want to watch me embarrass myself playing Rhyme Storm, watch my video above. If you’ve never freestyled before and need to learn how, choose Freeflow Mode to get used to rapping a rhyme within the beat. Stick to the semi-randomly generated lyrics, add to them, embellish them, and learn the art of improvising. Once you’re ready, or if you want a challenge, go into Off the Dome Mode where you’re simply given the rhyme for each line. Sure, you’ll make a fool of yourself, but you’ll pick up the skills a lot quicker than you’d think.
– Real player with 8.3 hrs in game