Making a RHYTHM Game in 2 Days! 

Should I continue working on this and fix some issues, add extra features, songs, and a level editor?

Welcome back! Features I would wish for this game as a rhythym game enthusiast: 1. For harder maps another ring of tiles to go to. -> more variety and also harder difficulty. 2. There could be notes that appear earlier than the others, but you only have to hit them after a few other notes appear right before it. 3. Maybe "sliders" from osu which force you to hold down the button as well. So in this game you would need to hold the button that you needed to press to get on the tile. (Maybe another thin circle around the tile to indicate a "slider" 4. Custom keybinds Keep it coming and I hope I too will be able to get farther in programming as Im still in the beginning and losing motivation every now and then.

Welcome back, Banana! That game looks really fun, and I'd love to see you work on it more :D

The storytelling in the video was amazing! This was the first time I genuinely wanted to see you win and create this game, especially with the period of no motivation you went through. Awesome work!

🗿Work must be done in this game!!!! PLEASE CONTINUE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS GAME suggestions: -maybe polish a little more the screen, like some bloom or something like that -make the background have a color changing gradient every beat or such, so it can give some more vibes -maybe some circle animations when it moves or just maybe some particles -you need to add a chain note, like you hit the note and you need to follow a path like hold notes from rhythm games like osu! Hope I helped, have a cookie 🍪 ! :3

I'm assuming the design similarities were a coincidence, but this was still pretty cool and fun to play :)

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You should never stop game developing, we love your videos so much

So glad to see you back! I would definitely play this game even now, but i know you can make it even more fun. I’m glad you’re taking videos at your own pace! Love your games!!!

in case anyone wants to see a similar (by similar i mean basically the same) game, try Pulsus

I definitely think you should continue making this fun looking game and just enjoy what your making and I very glad your back❤️

Great video and really cool game! I love the concept of the gaps before notes where you need to be positionally ready and not just hovering a key and waiting.

I think you unintentionally remade Pulsus but with circles lmao. Nice video though!

I’ve totally have not been binge playing all of your games on itch… It’s been so fun and has inspired me to get Into game design! I’m glad you’ve found motivation agian and continue working on this project too cause I’ll love to see the progression ❤

Reminds me a lot of Pulsus, but with an ADOFAI-esque spin on it. Pretty cool! Although, even with the circles there to help with timing, they green circle below it somewhat underlaps with the white circle if you know what I mean, which feels sorta misleading at times. A setting for offset would also be really useful, as everything felt just a little bit off. Overall love it, for 14 hours its really good but still lacks some features that, if you were to keep working on this, I would love to see! Otherwise, good job!

A bit late, but I wanted to say, a lack of motivation is NOT laziness. You do you. Keep your passion pure and make what you want to make and people will follow.

Congrats on regaining your motivation!

PLZ CONTINUE. I really enjoy your videos and I think it would be really fun if you turned this into a series😊!

Glad to see your back, can't wait for future videos! Also I think you should add a level editor and for harder songs you can add more tiles.

DevBanana: Its been 4 months since i have last uploaded Dani: Those are rookie numbers

This is a pretty cool game, I'd love to see a level editor or maybe even a generator that automatically transforms songs to maps. Maybe a community map browser? Also another cool thing you could do is half notes at the same time, so you could press the opposite directions, your circle would split into two and catch two notes. Maybe you could could use your score as coins and buy customizations to the field or your player. But those are just a couple of ideas. Really enjoyed the video.

aye glad to see you back! game looks pretty cool :)

Randomly stumbled my way onto this video and tried your game out, was honestly one of the more enjoyable rhythm game's ive tried beyond average 4-key games like osu!mania. Especially considering the time limit you had while making this, great stuff! Would love to see this grow beyond a simple jam game, honestly!

Here's an idea for a video Title: Building a Text Adventure Game in Python Description: In this video, we'll walk through the process of building a simple text adventure game using Python. We'll start by creating a game loop that accepts user input and prints out descriptions of different game states. Then, we'll add logic to handle different user commands, such as moving to different rooms, examining objects, and interacting with non-player characters. Along the way, we'll discuss best practices for organizing code and making the game easy to modify and extend. In this video, we could cover the following topics: Setting up a basic game loop in Python Creating a "room" object that holds descriptions of the player's surroundings Adding objects to the game world that the player can interact with Handling player input using if statements and loops Building a basic conversation system with NPCs Adding persistence to the game world with file I/O Throughout the video, we could also provide tips on how to structure code for readability and maintainability, and discuss how to use object-oriented programming to make the game easier to modify and extend. This video could be appealing to beginner and intermediate coders looking to get started with game development, as well as those interested in Python programming.

Rhythm games are awesome! I made one once and I had it so you pressed the buttons in a seperate recorder scene to save the beats and times in a json file, then a sperate player scene that would load the json in and display the beats.

omg I needed this so much! I've also been trying to do more productive stuff and feel no motivation. It's so cool that this project reminds me of one I've started like a year ago and should continue trying, learning and making more progress. welcome back

Omg yesssss I love ur vids, been waiting forever to have another posted

Honestly, this is some really unique stuff, and I'm really glad it got you back into the mood to make games. I've been playing rhythm games for 5 years now and noticed a couple things you could fix up, as well as some nice additions if you wanted to flesh out the game more: BUGFIXES/OTHER ISSUES: - There's a bug which will sometimes cause the audio and the chart/beatmap to desync. Usually this is caused by using Unity's internal time measurement for timekeeping instead of the position of the audio, so changing that over should fix it up if it isn't already (though that method has its own problems, but I'm not gonna get into that here). - If you move onto a tile with a note too early, you can't hit that note at all, even if you move off the tile and back on at the right time. This might be intentional for all I know (there are a fair few games that will mark a note as missed if you hit is egregiously early), but if it is, I think that needs to be better telegraphed. - An option to adjust offset is a must for rhythm games. Not everyone's setups are the same and each one will have an inherent audio delay that we can't know or compensate for. Rhythm games usually solve this issue by allowing the user to input how many miliseconds the audio can be shifted forward/back so that it matches up with the notes. NEW FEATURES: - I've seen some people mention adding hold notes, which could be interesting, but don't really fit in a game like this, so I have another suggestion: Notes where you have to *leave* the tile they're on with the correct timing. Granted, the timing for these would need to be telegraphed in some other way as you can't see what time a note has to be hit if you're on the tile it's on, but I'm sure a solution can be found. - Different grid sizes per-chart. This is another one I've seen people point out that the game could do with, but most people seem to be saying the grid size overall should be something different. I think being able to set the grid size on a per-chart basis would add a lot more freedom to what people could make. Also, non-square grids could be neat. (eg. 6x4) - Mines. Pretty self-explanatory: Notes that you're supposed to avoid. Hitting them will count as a miss, and not hitting them gives you a perfect. This'd add some extra challenge if, say, a note is on the other side of the grid and you have to get to it while weaving through mines. - Adjustable approach rate. To clarify what I meant, being able to adjust the amount of the between when a note first appears onscreen and when you have to hit it. Most games let you adjust this to make the notes more comfortable to read. While this isn't a must, implementing it will make another suggestion I have easier to implement. - Per-note approach rate. Basically, this is a multiplier to the note approach rate that you can set on individual notes in the chart to make them appear sooner or than others. This could make for some interesting moments where you, for example, can see one note coming, but have to hit several other notes first. - Two-ball charts. Charts where you have two balls to control, one with WASD and one with the arrow keys, each with their own notes to hit. Could be interesting as its own challenge, but this one is probably far more of a headache both to implement and play, and should only be reserved for the charts rather than being something for the entire game. If you took the time to read through all this, thank you. I'm sorry it was so long-winded, but I hope it gives you some ideas.

A few things you could add. 1. Walls that you have to double tap to break 2. Unbreakable walls but having the character go from left wall to right wall like pac man to get to the note 3. Simon says type sequence

Wow, this video is absolutely amazing! Your creativity and talent are truly inspiring, and I can't thank you enough for sharing your work with the world. After watching this, I felt so inspired that I started working on my own game, and I've even made a significant amount of money from it. Thank you for being such a great influence on my life!

Finally, you're a human like us who sometimes has to deal with motivation! Great to see you working on new games, keep up the good work ;)

Happy you’re back

this one's really cool, I recommend checking some Jubeat mappings for some inspo, keep up the great work!

You should continue! Also, I write music, and would love to create custom compositions for the game.

Please don't think of yourself as lazy, ever, everyone gets burnt out or busy or just enjoys some downtime!

I love rhythm games and this game is so unique and awesome! I'm just gonna say some ideas that I have thought of. You can could play with colors, maybe make background pulse or inversing the colors to trick the player giving it more light or variation. Another mechanic you could do is a camera/notes spin mechanic where you'd have to overcome and adapt to the movement. Following with your eyes and music would have to help during this. Another complicated idea is changing the grid to a 2x2 or a 5x5 so theres more variation and potential for maps or songs. A tutorial the explains movement and hit timing with the notes. (edit: grammar and more ideas)

This is ONE of the greatest idea ive EVER SEEN FOR A RHYTHM GAME!!! would love to see it ported to mobile! WITH LEVEL EDITOR!!!!!

Good game :) It'd be cool if you added more juice to the visuals while playing, stuff like the screen subtly shaking and particles going everywhere when you hit a perfect note

Yeah you should continue on working on this game because it’s really good!

Good to see you back! Yeah you should keep wotking on it!

This is like pulsar, but with a player character. Really cool!

I was looking for that video ty sm...new subs

its game looks simple but quite interesting and enjoyable, also fast enough Thanks for this game, author

PLEASE CONTINUE THIS PROJECT

Damn, you should def work on it! It's insane dude! keep it up

yay your back keep the game jams we like games to play i need to make a video and i played your game so keep making games like this

I hope you find your motivation again. I love your videos so much

WOW. I am new in game dev and I don't know where and how to start .you and others are the motivation for me and many others . continue doing what you like , bc only this will make you happy in time .By the way , can you do a tutorial for ritm games ?

This reminds me a lot of pulsus, especially its approach style, 3x3 gameplay and the name.

Hey DevBanana. I like this game that you've made. I did play a little bit and yeap, I did failed. But I can definitely see some improvements done to this game, so I do recommend continuing to work on that game. Some pointers that would hopefully help you make this game - Pulsia shine. *One* is thinking about the mechanics. It is a rhythm game, but how can I make it stand out compare to other rhythm games? Do I want to make it more map based similar to games like OSU! or tap to the beat path like Guitar Hero. With Pulsia, I can see it being more *map based.* So think of the 3x3 grid as a *map*. Should we stick to more grid based or go more wild by introducing other elements? I can see it being more wild. You can still keep it more grid based but add some variety to the map shape by introducing elements with more *slot types* - btw, I'm referring those rings as slots for the purpose of this comment. I got a few ideas on how Pulsia could work mechanics wise... - Your player can move on *Open Slots* which are the squares with circles. - Your player character is able to *warp* from one side of the map to the other side if there is open slots, or on a separate map if it is linked in that direction. You can have multiple maps in a level and be unlockable at certain points of the song or with a collectible which the game checks. - Squares without circles are *Blank Slots* which the player can't go on but can be used to warp if there is open slots adjacent to it. - Some squares can be blocked so that the player cannot warp across. Attempting to go onto it will do nothing. Those would be called *Obstructed Slots* which for some can require a *power-up* depending on the type of obstruction. Attempting to go onto it with a power-up destroys the obstruction and the player goes on it as well as use up the power-up. The obstruction can be any sort of object that can match the theme. You can have the game check on certain beats if that slot is opened up. - You can also have *Enemies* on certain slots which you can defeat with certain power-ups. Some power-ups are better for certain enemies than others or have a condition that you need to take out the enemies as well to open up more of the level with its maps. I basically covered you with ideas for the mechanics. *Two* is definitely having *some sort of editor* to make *charting and map making* easier. If you go off what I have pointed in the *mechanics* - you typically need; - a *Map Editor* which allows you to make a map or two or three (set limitations where needed), place slots, power-ups, obstructions and enemies - a *Chart Editor* for locating where the beats are on the map/s and their slots with BPMs, Time Singatures and Timelines, and... - an *Event Editor* for things that happen with conditions such as a constant check to see where the player is at with their progress. Did they met requirements to access more of the current level or if obstructions are still there on certain beats. If obstruction is there, place beat at (X, Y) etc. You can also have background changes colour at certain points of the level. The Event Editor is practically your coding editor. Having these 3 editors can make creating levels more exciting and being able to port over your favorite songs and make your own maps, charts and events can open up endless gameplay. *Three* is figuring out the *difficulty* for the game. You can have multiple difficulties for certain songs or just go with one song and one difficulty. That option is left for the creator to decide. Just a mental note, it is *best to introduce one or two elements* in *each difficulty* and to not go overboard in the easier difficulties. It is best to have a *Tutorial Song* that will help introduce one or two elements in each difficulty. Easy focuses on introducing players to games that have *never* played a *rhythm game* before. Medium is good for those that have played similar rhythm games and have a good understanding of the controls. Hard is where the difficulty ramps up from Medium. Expert or Extreme is pretty much go nuts. A game I would totally recommend if you have Steam is *Spin Rhythm XD* which is a fun rhythm game that easily shows you the difficulty curve, and is full of electronic and pirate themed songs if you're into it. *Four* is scoring, challenges and playtesting. You can have scoring be ranked based which reaching certain point thresholds and completing challenges in those said levels allows you to get medals and a better ranking. Challenges in levels can be things like *collecting all collectibles, destroying all obstructions, defeating all enemies, getting all perfect beats, not failing etc.* which rewards you with bonus points. These can be modified depending on the level itself. Of course the most important thing in game development is *playtesting.* Being able to send out a build or a demo to people and then getting feedback from those that played it can help you influence on releasing it as a early beta or a full game. But remember, *this is YOUR game* - not theirs. Anyway. Hope those tips help DevBanana.

Your videos are so amazing. I love what you do. And that you use yellow text

We love you man! Keep it going!!!

The way that this looks like my game that I want to make is cool. Nice 👍👍💯💯

I have a mechanic idea: it’s kinda like undertale… so mid song there will be a red line in one of each row if you are in that row while the line is there u will lose points in the score

That’s an awesome game, looks fun :)

got some suggestions for note types: 1. Linked Note This is 2 different notes that appear at the same time. You only have to hit one of them for it to count. 2. Combo Note This note has some stuff going on. First it appears, if you hit it, it moves and appears again. And that repeats a couple times before you get either a "Perfect" or another rating. If you miss this note at any time, it will not move and will vanish.

I love the game, the concept is so cool I would love to see more

"i havent post in awhile" dani subscribers "thats not that long"

YOU’RE FINALLY BACK!!!

All i could think about was the orb you control splitting into two orbs and you control them both

this fucking game is insane i need a full version

Yoo this is awesome!

Cool acoustics.

Great idea!

Keep working on it i would love to play the full version

These videos are awesome and they inspired me to start coding keep up the good work

This is really cool! Would you share the scripts you made to sync up the music? That would be really helpful! :)

Welcome to jubeats!

Keep it up, take a rest if you want to

Dude we need more awsome rhythm games

dude, awesome work, you should make it a full game if you ask me ;)

Imagine if there were lasers that moved not tied to the grid that you had to dodge like mines in other rhythm games

I had that I just took a couple of weeks to just forget about it now I'm working on a game

U are finnaly back😁😄

Continue, it seems like a fun game.

THE RETURN OF THE KING 👑 welcome backkk banana

go for it man

I feel like the good, perfect, miss should appear at the top in a different bold large shaky font

You should definitely keep working on the game because it looks really coom

Im kinda looking up tutorials and stuff because I want to recreate the layout of a rhythm game that has been long forgotten.

finnaly ur back!!!!!!

Remove fail feature and just make it so it gives you a score of how well you did at the end. Also make settings so we can change key binds, I think it would be better just to drag and click the mouse to the dots.

You’re finally back ☺️

Bro do you remember that one comment you made ten years ago on the big mac rap with lyrics video from frontier?

the game kinda reminds me one of the mini games in Yakuza 0

This game looks very fun but it would be more interesting if different events happen during the song, like if the song begin to be intense the screen is gonna have a glitch effect and screen is gonna pulse. Also the game need some cool animations like when you're moving that point to hit the note the point move smoothly leaving behind some kind of trace

Bro remade jubeat 💀 \s Good work :) A lot of rhythm games are similar anyway (ie: ddr and itg)

A great thing you can do in harder levels are effects and distractions!

add some screeen shakes and change background colors to show difficulty maybe a harder mode wher the whole square grid rotates so much fun it will be

This is motivating me to remake fnf in unity. Thanks DevBanana!

Your videos are the best

This game is so much fun to play!

now imagine the hardest song in this rhythm game

Vfx when hitting the note would be nice, and it could be the same color as the level of accuracy which would allow you to remove the text saying "perfect, good, etc...". I think that would clean up the UI nicely and maybe add some backgrounds because plain black is boring. Maybe add a feature to unlock new backgrounds for completing challenges like getting a 100% perfect on a song.

This reminds me of a game where you used the numpad..

Add level editor :O would look so good

DevBanana i have a question . how did u make ur profile picture cuz im trying to make that kind of simple looking profile picture. Also awesome video continue making these awesome special games i love them.

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God I love your videos please make more

A visual confirmation would have been better. Audio and visual are always on two seperate levels in the brain. Which means they can be slightly out of sync and still appear fine. But if you have auditory confirmation for a hit, it clashes with the beat you're trying to listen to, throwing you off the rhythm. unless you play the hit sound on thebeat instead of when it happens, but still then you're listening to the hit sounds not the actual beat