Video Game Reviews
Title: Amplitude
Review rating: ***
Platform/console: Playstation 2
Release date: March 2003
Genre: Music/Simulation
Players allowed: 1 to 4 (on-line/multi-tap)
ESRB rating: T (mild lyrics)
Production company: Sony Computer Entertainment America
This sequel to the music game FreQuency gets those creative
juices flowing with a plethora of musical material from artists
including Weezer, Pink, Blink 182, David Bowie, Garbage, P.O.D.
and Herbie Hancock.
Reminiscent of Simon Says, you tap your buttons to match the
rhythm of songs which yields some very entertaining productions
using drums, bass, guitar and, of course, vocals. A free flowing
game that can’t be accurately described because you
have to experience it on an individual basis according to
your music and artistic tastes.
You map out the song like a specialized roadway in an easy
to understand format that has well oriented controls and on-screen
help. The on-line and multi-tap components add even more appeal
to this highly replayable title.
Review by Michael Siebenaler
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