The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor
Aug 30, 2017 9 years ago
Packing in a fully-fledged story mode with a colourful cast of musically-empowered heroes and villains, The Metronomicon sees you take control a party of eight newly graduated masters of the "rhythmic combat arts" to wage musical warfare against a multitude of dance-mongering fiends. By switching between four concurrent hero-controlled tracks on-the-fly, you'll select and activate a wide array of abilities and spells, buffs and nukes, with your performance and timing all-important in ensuring the effectiveness of your moves. In the RPG spirit, you'll need to improve your characters' stats, hunt down powerful equipment, and combine a multitude of newly-learned abilities - switching between tanking, healing, buffing, and damage-dealing classes as required in real time.
What it’s like
The Metronomicon fuses rhythm mechanics with RPG party management in a vibrant, comedic fantasy setting. You control four heroes simultaneously, switching between them to strike beats and unleash abilities that sync with the music’s tempo. The experience is defined by its infectious soundtrack of indie tracks, where timing and coordination are paramount. Progression involves leveling up characters, equipping gear, and unlocking new skills across a lighthearted narrative. The tone is playful and energetic, emphasizing fun over grimdark seriousness. While the story provides context, the core loop revolves around mastering complex rhythmic patterns under pressure. Multiplayer support enhances the chaotic fun, requiring tight synchronization among players. Visually, it employs a colorful, cartoonish aesthetic that complements the musical theme without aiming for realism. The game excels in creating a high-energy, addictive rhythm-action hybrid that rewards practice and teamwork.
Strong in Audio / MusicCo-op / MultiplayerCombatGameplay / MechanicsPacingAtmosphere / MoodCharactersPolish / PerformanceProgression / ReplayabilitySystems Depth / Build VarietyWriting / Dialogue
Keep in mind The narrative is secondary to gameplay and may feel thin to plot-focused players. The simultaneous control of four characters presents a steep learning curve that can be overwhelming for those unaccustomed to complex rhythm games.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 29, 201610 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 29, 201610 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 29, 20179 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 30, 20179 years ago |
