Vertical-scrolling rhythm game inspired by modern Japanese arcade titles, featuring hybrid keyboard and mouse mechanics and music-synced visual effects. Climb the global leaderboards and unlock new content through specialized challenges!

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Early Access allows players to try out the game before it's completed and give feedback.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The base game is expected to be completed about one year after the first Early Access release.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version of the game is planned to feature around 20 songs, support for community charts, and online multiplayer.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“- 9 Songs, each with 3 difficulty levels
- Most of the first Mission Mode chapter
- Song leaderboards
- Skill rating system”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The base game will always be free. However, paid song extension packs may be released in the future.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Players can provide feedback and suggest new features on the Discord server.”
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About This Game

RhythmStrike is a vertical-scrolling rhythm game inspired by modern Japanese arcade titles. Designed to push the limits of mouse and keyboard mechanics, RhythmStrike features music from renowned rhythm game artists such as t+pazolite, LeaF, and EBIMAYO.

[GAMEPLAY]

Tap incoming notes with your keyboard while tracking the rhythm from side to side with your mouse. Beginners start with simple mouse tracking and tapping, while veterans navigate hybrid charts that shift between standard 6K and 3K+Mouse sections. As you play, visual effects trigger in sync with the track, altering the visuals in real time.

[MISSION MODE]

Progress through a dedicated challenge campaign. Clear songs by surviving miss limits, hitting combo thresholds, or maintaining precise accuracy and unlock hidden content.

[FEATURES]

  • 6K and 3K+Mouse hybrid rhythm game mechanics.

  • Licensed tracks from artists like t+pazolite, LeaF, and EBIMAYO.

  • Mission Mode: Progress through challenges to unlock new content.

  • Music-synced visual effects.

  • Global leaderboards and a personal skill rating system.

  • Deep customization settings.

  • Community Discord server for sharing scores, and feedback.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Large language models, primarily DeepL, were used to refine the wording of the text for the game menus and store pages, as well as to speed up its translation. This output was used as a template and refined as needed. All translations were manually reviewed.

System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8200, AMD FX-4100
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 2500 (Ivy Bridge), AMD Radeon R5 Graphics (Kaveri)
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K, AMD Ryzen 5 1600
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (Kepler), AMD Radeon HD 7750 (GCN 1.0)
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 19.04 LTS
    • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8200, AMD FX-4100
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 2500 (Ivy Bridge), AMD Radeon R5 Graphics (Kaveri)
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K, AMD Ryzen 5 1600
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (Kepler), AMD Radeon HD 7750 (GCN 1.0)
    • Storage: 2 GB available space

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