SUPERBEAT: XONiC

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 23, 2016
    70
    Early frustrations aside, it's compulsive experience that plays heavily to PS Vita's strengths in both the core gameplay and its structure. [Jan 2016, p.93]
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  2. PSNStores
    Nov 23, 2015
    70
    So if you are looking for good music/rhythm game with a wide range of songs and a bit of challenge, check out Superbeat: Xonic.
  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Nov 13, 2015
    70
    That issue aside, Superbeat: Xonic is a vibrant, slick and well-produced rhythm game that, while minimalist, has a clear identity of its own. On the PlayStation Vita there is already plenty of good quality rhythm games, but this one sits in the with them nicely.
  5. We Got This Covered
    Nov 3, 2015
    70
    Easy to get into and challenging to master, Superbeat: Xonic will please many rhythm game fans, even if a few presentation elements feel like a step backwards from the developer's previous work.
  6. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 12, 2015
    60
    While gameplay at the core is functional and multilayered, most won’t find themselves excited to play over and over again.

Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best PS Vita Game of 2015
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#12 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2015
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#22 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2015

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 34
  3. Negative: 6 out of 34
  1. shadowforks
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    The developers at PM Studios have had a long track record with good rhythm games. As previous developers of the DJMAX series, one could sayThe developers at PM Studios have had a long track record with good rhythm games. As previous developers of the DJMAX series, one could say Xonic is their spiritual successor to the previous rhythm franchise. What was originally a Japanese arcade only experience, has now become one of the more polished, enjoyable rhythm games on the Vita. And with their experience they have nailed down the best formula; immaculate music and presentation with a solid progression system.

    Aside from a few Guilty Gear intro songs, there weren’t any songs that I recognized. The selection of music were mostly Korean and Japanese, but a majority of it was sung (marvelously) in English or mostly electronically instrumental. Feeling the beat was easy, and most of the songs were easy to listen to (except for one song which is literally the s word continuously screamed). I was able to listen to the limited edition soundtrack, which came with the limited 500 copy edition of the game, in the car without any objections from my fellow passengers. With a variety of genres, the music selection is prime.

    The gameplay is the closest to describe if you can imagine a combination of DJ Max’s speed and intricacy, with the visual appeal of Persona 4: Dancing All Night. There are approximately 12 different inputs that can be scaled down to 8 depending on how many plates you want to spin, every right note is satisfying and the World Tour system brings about good amelioration to make sure that you can keep hitting the right notes on later difficulties.

    Increasing difficulty and good music goes hand in hand when making sure a rhythm game stays consistent and not boring. I haven’t been able to put down Superbeat Xonic, it’s a commendable addition to the Vita library and has a lot of passion put into it. With the great year for games 2015 has been, make sure Superbeat XSuperbeat Xonic is a rhythm game produced by PM Studios Inc. and published by Atlus.

    The developers at PM Studios have had a long track record with good rhythm games. As previous developers of the DJMAX series, one could say Xonic is their spiritual successor to the previous rhythm franchise. What was originally a Japanese arcade only experience, has now become one of the more polished, enjoyable rhythm games on the Vita. And with their experience they have nailed down the best formula; immaculate music and presentation with a solid progression system.

    Aside from a few Guilty Gear intro songs, there weren’t any songs that I recognized. The selection of music were mostly Korean and Japanese, but a majority of it was sung (marvelously) in English or mostly electronically instrumental. Feeling the beat was easy, and most of the songs were easy to listen to (except for one song which is literally the s word continuously screamed). I was able to listen to the limited edition soundtrack, which came with the limited 500 copy edition of the game, in the car without any objections from my fellow passengers. With a variety of genres, the music selection is prime.

    The gameplay is the closest to describe if you can imagine a combination of DJ Max’s speed and intricacy, with the visual appeal of Persona 4: Dancing All Night. There are approximately 12 different inputs that can be scaled down to 8 depending on how many plates you want to spin, every right note is satisfying and the World Tour system brings about good amelioration to make sure that you can keep hitting the right notes on later difficulties.

    Increasing difficulty and good music goes hand in hand when making sure a rhythm game stays consistent and not boring. I haven’t been able to put down Superbeat Xonic, it’s a commendable addition to the Vita library and has a lot of passion put into it. With the great year for games 2015 has been, make sure Superbeat Xonic doesn’t go underneath your radar.    … Full Review »
  2. Kerudia
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Pros : Good Music and Difficulty , Available button action, Support PSVITA TV , Easy Unlock items

    Cons : no especially BGA , Not available select music difficulty, Not Meaningful Unlock effect(99999 Combo)    … Full Review »
  3. CircleMoon
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    This one from best rhythm game maked by PM Studios its very different than DJ Max series and that the reason why i liked this game because DJThis one from best rhythm game maked by PM Studios its very different than DJ Max series and that the reason why i liked this game because DJ Max series always have same songs and that started make me bored

    Pros:
    -A lot of new songs
    -Different gameplay and very difficulty
    -Released in Europe (DJ Max Series got only released in ASIA and America)

    Cons
    -Dont have patterns with levels (In DJ Max have Normal,Hard,MX)
    -Some bugs    … Full Review »
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