PRESS KIT
Factsheet
Contacts
press@spinrhythmgame.com
Release Date
October 22, 2019 (Steam)
TBC 2021 (Switch)
Platforms
Steam, Switch, iOS, Android, VR? TBA
Website
Developer
Super Spin Digital (Melbourne, Australia)
Early Access price
$19.99 USD
Description
Enter the rhythm dimension!
Spin Rhythm XD is a movement-based electronic music rhythm game with fluid controls and hand-crafted levels.
Spin, tap, flick, scratch and flow through the juiciest beats in the galaxy. Connect real DJ MIDI controllers for the ultimate XD experience.
Remix official levels or create tracks using your own music.
Featuring licensed and original music by Hyper Potions, Subtact, Nitro Fun, Camellia, Haywyre, Panda Eyes, Teminite, Anomalie, Tut Tut Child, Pegboard Nerds, Tristam, Maxo, Tokyo Machine, Douglas Holmquist, Kitty, Rogue, seejay, 2 Mello, Lena Raine, Moe Shop and more.
History
Super Spin Digital (SSD) is an independent game developer based in Melbourne, Australia, dedicated to bringing the golden age of gaming fun into the future.
Formed from Super Entertainment developers Steve and Shath who first met at Halfbrick Studios working together in "The Ninja Pack" - the creators of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, SSD has brought together a small team of talent from across Australia to produce our dream rhythm game.
We are huge fans of Dance Dance Revolution and Rock Band, and want Spin Rhythm to bring that sense of performance, mastery and musical discovery to a new generation of players with a contemporary aesthetic and soundtrack.
SSD is excited to be launching Spin Rhythm XD, a colourful, accessible EDM rhythm game with fluid analogue controls and hand-crafted levels. Grab your DJ controller, phone, mouse or controller and join the rhythm revolution.
Features
- Spin, tap, scratch and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe.
- Explore a new dimension of rhythm with old-school analogue precision.
- Play handmade levels that perfectly match the music with difficulty settings to suit all levels of experience.
- Featuring 40+ licensed and original tunes by Nitro Fun, Hyper Potions, Camellia, Haywyre, Subtact, Panda Eyes, Teminite, Tut Tut Child, Kitty, Maxo, Pegboard Nerds, Tristam, Rogue, and more.
- Build your own levels with our fully featured custom level editor.
- Play with real midi DJ gear for a next level rhythm gaming experience
Awards & Recognition
Selected Articles & Quotes
- "This is is something you haven't experienced in rhythm games yet, I guarantee it."
- - Tracey Peterson, The MIX
- "It’s a game of minimal distraction and high precision, designed to make you feel absolutely connected to the track you’re playing."
- - Joe Skrebels, IGN AU
- “Spin Rhythm works hard to create an arcade-like experience while feeling not quite like any other game I’ve ever played, and achieves both things flawlessly.”
- - Joe DeVader, Nintendo World Report
- “Evoking a Golden Era of garish arcade rhythm excess, I don’t know that I’ve seen a game so conscious of its inheritance or more willing to take up that tradition and move it forward.”
- - Jerry Holkins, Penny Arcade
- "A promising and unique rhythm game in a genre that rarely changes, and it’s a welcome change"
- - Kyo Akiara, Save or Quit
- "The gameplay is amazing, accurate, and delivers a sense of total control" (from translation)
- - Vinícios Duarte, Gamerview
- "It’s absolutely a game that's worth the learning curve"
- - Kate Fanthorpe, The Indie Game Website
- "The game boasts a sense of energy that makes it comparable to both Guitar Hero and DDR in spirit and visual"
- - Iain Harris, Poketgamer.biz
- “If you're into rhythm games, then this one is hand-tailored for you"
- - Felicity Case-Mejia, The Music (magazine)
- "It's incredible how natural the game feels"
- - Stephen del Prado, Player2.net
- "Spin Rhythm is the rhythm game I never knew I wanted"
- - David Thomas, PointNClick
- "If this is your first time playing a rhythm game, I’m envious. If you’re an old pro at them, get ready for something different but very enjoyable."
- - Jeff Ramos, Polygon
- "Spin Rhythm nails the sensation of flow with flair, it feels more like playing an instrument than other rhythm games"
- - Jen Simpkins, Edge Magazine (December 2018 issue)
- "Right off the bat having played the game, my blood is pumping, my heart is racing..."
- - Robert Kijowski, The Workprint
- "Spin Rhythm XD is just magical. My short 3 minute session with my first song felt like an eternity of bliss."
- - Miguel Moran, Nintendo Enthusiast
- "I haven't had a similar pleasure with a rhythm game in a long time" (from translation)
- - Benja Hiller, Welcome To Last Week
- "Mechanically unique and completely and utterly fantastic - a bold step forward for the genre and one of the best games I've played all year"
- - Liam Richardson, Seven Out Of Ten (YouTube)
- "The whole world needs to be playing this right now!"
- - Darcy Smith, League of Geeks
- "It's a beautifully elegant control system, and makes you feel genuinely connected to the music"
- - Andy Kelly, PC Powerplay (December 2018 issue)
- "Spin Rhythm is fast, it’s flashy, and most importantly, playing it makes you want to bust a move”"
- - Edith W-K, Checkpointgaming.net
- "A music game that actually feels like you’re playing music"
- - Eli Hodapp, TouchArcade
- "An intriguingly catchy game"
- - Jessica Citizen, Player Attack
Spin Rhythm Game Credits
Developers
Stephen Last (@stephen_last)
Shath Maguire (@shathatron)
Dave Curro (@daverwob)
David Little (@david_e_little)
Will Goddard (@willgoddardau)
Additional Development
Sierra Asher (@sierraasher)