There is also a level editor, allowing you to make custom levels that will gain features, including an in-game tutorial, over the Early Access period. I’d guess two more acts remain based on the percentage completed. There isn’t an explicit line about the amount of remaining content. As of writing, there are four acts of the game’s story mode. It is worth keeping in mind that Rhythm Doctor is still in Early Access. A lot of work has put into everything you see and hear. It’s a weird, wonderful, Elite Beat adjacent feel to the narrative meshing with the music. These range from cheesy love EDM tracks to acoustic narrative pieces about the stress of working a hospital shift. This all wonderfully complements the stories on offer.
The songs are phenomenal with a lot of different styles and moods.
The pixel visuals are a sight to behold, but the audio is the centrepiece.
Suffice to say, as straightforward as the game may seem, there’s a lot of tricks on offer that Rhythm Doctor can challenge you with.Īll this doesn’t even touch on the production values. Each level also has a “night shift”, an unlockable challenge version of the level. Later levels have you take on multiple patients, requiring you to track multiple rhythmic lines simultaneously. Beats may skip or “swing”, meaning the beat lengths vary. Gameplay works on establishing similarly simple rhythmic gestures and then throwing you off the scent. But of course, this makes it all the more challenging to your internal metronome. Firstly, hot damn this is crazy glitchy music so that’s a plus. Under the pretence of a “WiFi blocking virus”, the game glitches out the audio and video. But the work to distract, to confound and to throw off isn’t just set dressing, it’s where the game shines. Most of the gameplay levels are this basic. The first iteration is simple: Here are six beats, tap out the seventh. The entire gameplay is single button taps, space for solo play, and the shifts for co-op. The developers took inspiration from the work of Rhythm Heaven’s simple tap, life and flick approach to gameplay. It’s astonishing that a game so stripped back would shoot to the top of my GOTY radar. In a year that many predict will be rather empty, Rhythm Doctor is a game that in any year would be a true standout achievement. Such is the case of the recent Early Access debut: Rhythm Doctor. It can be the foundation of something spectacular. Indie projects of all mediums need this, the ability to do a lot with only a little bit of work. The mark of a great independent title is core gameplay that is simple but effective. It almost feels like too simple of an idea to get off the ground. In fact, if I didn’t stumble upon Rhythm Doctor in one of the many Steam Demo Events, I would have missed it entirely. There are so many quality independent titles, that its invariable that some may slip past the radar. These weapons, along with a variety of deadly combos, powerful double-team attacks with allies and Eddie`s self-made hot-rod, the Deuce, will all be needed in order to defeat the vicious boss at the end of the demo.2021 is definitely a year for indies to shine.
#Rhythm doctor demo series#
A series of tutorials will quickly show players that Eddie is uniquely qualified to lead the revolution to save humanity - his muscles big enough to swing The Separator axe, slashing his way through demons and druids, his strumming skills vast enough to handle Clementine, anĮlectrifying guitar that can shock and set fire to any threat. Including ROB HALFORD, LEMMY KILMISTER, LITA FORD and OZZY OSBOURNE roam the world`s picturesque landscapes. After a stage accident renders Eddie unconscious, he awakens to find himself in a fantasy world where mountains are made of amplifiers, killer spiders spin guitar strings and heavy metal legends
The Brütal Legend demo includes the game`s entire opening chapter, setting the stage for legendary roadie Eddie Riggs epic journey into a Heavy Metal-inspired universe on the brink of decimation. For anyone that has not pre-ordered the game, the demo will be available on both platforms in the coming weeks.
#Rhythm doctor demo download#
Starting today, gamers who have pre-ordered Brütal Legend from GameStop can download the demo on Xbox LIVE and the PlayStation Network. With the demo, players can enjoy industry visionary Tim Schafer`s ultimate heavy metal action adventure game. announced today that gamers will get a chance to experience Brütal Legend four weeks before the game`s Rocktober 13th release in North America. has received the following press release:Įlectronic Arts Inc.