The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor
| The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor | |
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| Developer(s) | Puuba |
| Publisher(s) | Akupara Games |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
| Release | Microsoft Windows, macOS September 29, 2016 PlayStation 4 August 29, 2017 Xbox One August 30, 2017 |
| Genre(s) | Rhythm game |
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The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor is a rhythm game developed by American indie studio Puuba. The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor was originally released on September 29, 2016, for Microsoft Windows and macOS, under the name "The Metronomicon". On August 29, 2017, Puuba added new content and released the game for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on August 30, 2017 under the expanded name "The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor".[1][2]
Gameplay
[edit]The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor combines elements from rhythm and role-playing genres. During battles, the player hit notes to the beat of the soundtrack while switching between their team of four heroes. Heroes cast spells and activate abilities by completing rhythm sequences in lanes that scroll over their heads while electronic and indie rock tracks play. Monsters appear on the right side of the screen while the music plays, new ones swapping in as others are knocked. Players must swap between tracks on-the-fly in order to heal, cast elemental damage spells and cast buffs and debuffs. Successfully hitting notes allows the player to launch attacks or defenses against different enemies throughout the songs and levels. The re-release (entitled "Slay the Dance Floor") added new playable characters, passive abilities, Endless Mode, and a cooperative option for all modes of the game.[3][2]
Plot
[edit]Treacherous dance parties are appearing all over the planet. Wherever they arrive, dangerous monster congregate to dance, knocking down all in their path. A band of heroes from a specialized Dance Academy must travel around to investigate these parties, defeat the monsters, and discover the source of these musical invasions.[4]
Reception
[edit]| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 81/100 (6 reviews)[5] |
| Publication | Score |
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| PS Nation | 9.5/10[6] |
| Windows Central | 4/5[7] |
| Saving Content | 4/5[8] |
| Gaming Trend | 9/10[9] |
| Desconsolados | 9/10[10] |
| GamesBeat | 8/10[11] |
| RPG Fan | 72/100[12] |
According to review aggregator website Metacritic, the game scores has 7.9/10,[5] while on Gamerankings it received a total of 81.50%.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "GAMEZONE". 30 August 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ a b "Venture". 28 August 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- ^ "kotaku". 31 August 2017. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ "Steam". Retrieved September 29, 2016.
- ^ a b "The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance FLoor for PS4 reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
- ^ Richardson, Andy (August 29, 2017). "The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor Review". PS Nation. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
- ^ Acevedo, Paul (August 29, 2017). "Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor for Xbox One review - An amazing role-playing game with dance battles". Windows Central. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
- ^ Celani, Justin (August 28, 2017). "The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor Review". Saving Content. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
- ^ Staff (August 28, 2017). "Dance till you're dead (10 hours version) – The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor review". GamingTrend. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
- ^ Staff (August 28, 2017). "The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor". Desconsolados. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
- ^ Staff (August 28, 2017). "The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor review — hitting the same beat too often". GamesBeat. VentureBeat. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
- ^ Staff (August 28, 2017). "The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor review". RPGFan. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
- ^ "Gamerankings". Retrieved September 29, 2016.
