iPhone App: Kings Of Leon Revenge
= 4 stars
Tap along to Kings of Leon songs in this musical rhythm game, based on the popular Tap Tap Revenge.
The Good
- Instantly familiar to anyone who has played Tap Tap Revenge, but even newbies will find it easy to get into: circles move toward three buttons at the bottom of the screen. Tap a button when a circle passes over it, which occurs in time with the music. It’s Rock Band simplified, and justifiably, in order to work on the small iPhone screen. The interface is redesigned to fit the band’s aestheic, with album art and photographs of the band members in the background. The result is addictive fun — lost in the tapping challenge, I somehow whittled away nearly an hour.
- Variations add longevity. There are four difficulty modes (easy, medium, hard, and extreme), a challenge mode, a chat room, and current tour info.
- “Boss songs” where beating all tunes on a particular difficulty level unlocks a new song featuring four buttons and the iPhone tipped into landscape mode.
The Bad
- Being unfamiliar with the band (hey, I’m an aging Gen Xer), would appreciate a biography section.
- Occasionally slow and unresponsive when moving between sections.
Conclusion
Despite being unfamilliar with Kings of Leon beforehand, I can now recognize their songs. That’s the true power of this insidiously fun game, to introduce you to new music without really realizing it’s happening. If you’re already a Kings of Leon fan, you’ll love this app — download it right away. As for this relative oldster: hello Tap Tap Revenge Coldplay.
iTunes App Store Link: Kings Of Leon Revenge — Tapulous, Inc.
(This review requested by developer)