Beatmania

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Mar 28, 2006
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  • Summary: Straight from the arcades, beatmania is an interactive DJ simulation that puts you at the center of the music. Utilizing a specially designed DJ controller featuring a turntable, players must create and perform the music by hitting the notes that appear on screen and scratching the turntableStraight from the arcades, beatmania is an interactive DJ simulation that puts you at the center of the music. Utilizing a specially designed DJ controller featuring a turntable, players must create and perform the music by hitting the notes that appear on screen and scratching the turntable at the right timing. Beatmania lets you spin the tracks, feel the vibe, drop the beats and create the energy of a club all at your fingertips. Spin the music to over 50 club tracks. Show off your mixing skills with exciting two player modes. Interactive music experience that lets you mix music in real-time. [Konami]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. GamePro
    90
    Being the mother of rhythm games, Beatmania has been around before Dance Dance Revolution ever got popular. It took a long time, but it's finally here, and rhythm game fans everywhere should be rejoicing.
  2. eToychest
    85
    It’s addictive, straightforward and unforgiving, and most rhythm gamers will be more than happy with that combination.
  3. Yahoo!
    80
    Whether it's a licensed track by Moby or Timo Maas, or a Bemani original such as Genom Screams or the Shining Polaris, the selections vary in style, speed, and genre.
  4. DailyGame
    65
    For fans of the genre (or the arcade game) only.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    60
    Beatmania is dated. It could have been released on the PSX and we could all be over with it by now.
  6. Deeko
    60
    However, the song selection, which I'd normally talk about later in the review, is pretty ass-tastic.
  7. Gaming Age
    50
    The weak song choice and length of the songs kill the game for casual fans or those trying to find out what it’s all about.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. SamuelP.
    Apr 2, 2006
    10
    A masterpiece of musical proportions. This game brings in the beats unlike any other music game out there. Move over DDR, watch out Guitar A masterpiece of musical proportions. This game brings in the beats unlike any other music game out there. Move over DDR, watch out Guitar Hero, here comes BeatMania!… Expand
  2. J.Reyes
    May 3, 2006
    10
    Awesome game. If only the songlist was longer.... it would be perfect, but it still deserves a perfect score.
  4. jacwib
    Apr 29, 2014
    10
    Probably the best ps2 rhythm game.
    Also, for everybody saying this game is a clone of guitar hero... The damn game came before guitar hero!!!    Probably the best ps2 rhythm game.
    Also, for everybody saying this game is a clone of guitar hero... The damn game came before guitar hero!!!
    (At least the first games in the series)
    Sure, it may be hard but still the game was made in japan, what do you expect? As a osu!mania player i sure do enjoy this game a lot!
    Not a must buy, but recommended if you're into rhythm games!    … Expand
  5. JamesN.
    Mar 29, 2006
    9
    An excellent game. Intriguing gameplay, and great songs have kept me playing this game for over three years on import. I am so glad it has An excellent game. Intriguing gameplay, and great songs have kept me playing this game for over three years on import. I am so glad it has finally reached the states at an reasonable price. Don't let the steep learning curve get you down, the pay-off of spending time with it is worth it.… Expand
  6. CharlieC.
    Jun 20, 2007
    7
    Could have been considerably better, particularly the largely obnoxious music selection, but such a low price for such an awesome peripheral Could have been considerably better, particularly the largely obnoxious music selection, but such a low price for such an awesome peripheral can't be beat. Plus, the game really isn't half bad.… Expand
  7. JimmusM.
    Sep 29, 2006
    5
    Lame. The beginning songs are just annoying and sound like someone dabbling on a sequencer board. The scratching is under-sensitive and Lame. The beginning songs are just annoying and sound like someone dabbling on a sequencer board. The scratching is under-sensitive and doesn't register at times. The timing seems off, so you have to hit keys late to be in synch. (Gee, either that, or I have absolutely no rhythm at all...) This game is no competition whatsoever to Guitar Hero, which is fantastic. I bought it for the songs by Moby and Timo Maas, but I'll take it back to the store and hold my breath for Guitar Hero II.… Expand
  8. Wesleyjor5
    Aug 24, 2022
    0
    horrible dark horrible controls she will never come back john luiz be like ss

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#91 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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