Are Rhythm Games Genius? | Video Essay on Rhythm Game History, Realism vs Fun, Sayonara Wild Hearts

Are Rhythm Games genius? And what makes them so weird? The rhythm game genre, especially the indie rhythm game titles are pushing the creative envelope. Note flows and judgment lines aren't the only way to enjoy a rhythm game anymore. With titles like Sayonara Wild Hearts, Melatonin, and Rhythm Doctor, indie rhythm games are proving that some of the most emotional storytelling is in rhythm game play. Plus, we're seeing lots of great games use rhythm game mechanics along with other genres. Like roguelikes (Freaked Fleapit, Crypt of the Necrodancer), Horror (Thumper), and shooters (BPM Bullets Per Minute, Metal Hellsinger). Trombone Champ is also a thing! Enjoy this very "video essay" video essay!
What are your favorite rhythm games or rhythm game sections?
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⚔ Games Featured ⚔
Final Fantasy VII Remake
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SYZYGY
No Straight Roads
Sayonara Wild Hearts
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M*dern Warfare II Remastered
Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice
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Microsoft Flight Simulator
Forza Motorsport
Hellblade Senua’s Saga
Melatonin
Katamari Damacy Reroll
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Donut County
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Hohokum
Rhythm Doctor
Ring Fit Adventure
Rift of the Necrodancer
Unbeatable
Vectronom
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Samurai Shaver
The Legend of Zelda
Dance Aerobics
Parappa the Rapper
Dance Dance Revolution
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2
Guitar Hero
Guitar Hero 3
Rock Band
Thumper
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Hide & Dance
Friday Night Funkin’
Overpass
Neon Drive
Horizon Forbidden West
Just Dance 2020
Everhood
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Hades
Doom Eternal
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Rhythm Heaven Fever
Harvestella
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City of Beats
Super Hexagon
Fall for You
Resident Evil 4
Asura’s Wrath
Metal: Hellsinger
BPM: Bullets Per Minute
Freaked Fleapit
Soundfall
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Crypt of the Necrodancer
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Sifu
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Dark Souls
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Devil May Cry V
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Street Fighter V
Night in the Woods
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Yakuza 0
We Are OFK
Trombone Champ
🎶 Music Featured 🎶
Tunic OST: Ancient Futures
Rhythm Doctor OST: Super Battleworn Insomniac
Sayonara Wild Hearts OST: Heartbreak V
Katamari Damacy ReRoll OST: Na Na Na
Melatonin OST: Dream About Food
Overpass OST: Ancient Arches
Parappa The Rapper OST: You Guys Sit in the Back
Sayonara Wild Hearts OST: Transonic Gravity
No Straight Roads OST: Vs. DJ Subatomic Supernova (Rock Version)
No Straight Roads OST: Vs. DJ Subatomic Supernova (EDM Version)
Melatonin OST: Dream About Followers
Everhood OST: Frogs Are Friends
Sifu OST: Blood is on Fire
Friday Night Funkin’ OST: Fresh
Melatonin OST: Title Screen
Rhythm Doctor OST: Battleworn Insomniac
Unbeatable OST: Worn Out Tapes
Sayonara Wild Hearts OST: Menu Music Begin Again
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