Superbeat: Xonic (Xbox One) Review
Superbeat: Xonic is a music rhythm game with a difference. Developed by a group of designers who have previously worked at Pentavision on the DJMax franchise, it focuses on a rather distinctive circular based system for hitting notes in time with the music. While this helps it stand out from the likes of Rock band and Guitar Hero, just how fun is it? The basis of Superbeat is something that you will all be familiar with. You simply pick and song and prepare to hit the on-screen notes as accurately as possible. However, the notes don’t fly towards the bottom of the screen or flow from side to side. Instead they emerge from the center, flying out towards two bars on either side of the screen. When the note reaches the sidebar, it is your cue to hit the appropriate button. The controls work with the face buttons corresponding to the right bar and the D-pad matching up with the left. You’ll also have to flick or hold the appropriate