Catch song notes and tilt the drums with SongArc for Windows Phone

SongArc is an indie game which we've covered numerous times in the past. The game itself is a product of AppCampus, the joint project by Nokia, Microsoft and Aalto Academy. So what exactly is SongArc? It's a music game that taps into the songs you honey listening to for some addictive gameplay.

Relish the likes of Guitar Hero and other music jam / rhythm titles? You'll dearest SongArc for Windows Telephone.

As with other games already available in the same genre, you lot're tasked with loading a song and then hitting notes as they fly across the screen to get the highest score. SongArc has been in beta for some time and we've noted before how information technology'south absolutely gorgeous and will definitely have up a lot of your time - and so beware if you're prone to spending more than the odd few minutes wrapped up in games.

When beginning launching the game, you lot'll be greeted past a simple menu system with 3 options: tutorial, play and settings. The tutorial only takes a few minutes, simply sets you lot upwards for the wonders ahead with numerous song sheets available. You can apply your own music if there are sheets available for the songs you wish to apply. Merely fear non if there happens to be no content listed equally you can brand your own sheets.

Once you've selected which vocal yous wish to apply, you'll exist fired into the main screen where all the magic happens. The bones idea is to tap the arc when the notes (represented past coloured shapes) cantankerous the bulwark. Past property down for extended notes or tapping for short staccato ones, y'all have a rainbow of colours to access for visual cues and to score maximum points.

You can even quickly tilt the device for bass/drum furnishings, which adds nevertheless another method for interaction. Don't mistake the game for being easy, though. Depending on which track you're jamming to, SongArc tin be unforgiving. Bank check out our quick look at what'southward awaiting y'all in SongArc:

Do we recommend you check SongArc out? Near definitely. It's free (for the next month), works with both old and new Windows Telephone hardware and is the best rhythm-based game available for the platform.

Y'all can download SongArc from the Windows Phone Shop (or use the QR code above). Both Windows Phone seven (excluding 256MB hardware) and 8 supported. It's also worth following the team on Twitter and friending them on Facebook.

Are you playing SongArc? Let us know your thoughts!

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