The Somewhat Official Beat'n Groovy Thread

[Skyy]

I'll still buy it. I don't look at the characters while i'm playing anyways. Besides, it'll be easy achievements... *shrug*

[mightyjon-o]

Every time Konami releases a so-called "American" version it's always interesting to see what exactly Konami, and subsequently some Japanese people, think Americans enjoy in terms of art and music. Apparently, to Konami, America will always be stuck in the 80's of random flourescent colors and squatly drawn characters. It seemed to be this way with the beatmania release. Accenting that game was a constant looping of what sounded like a midi track that was an hour long sped up until it could be condensed into five seconds. Not to mention the colors that blinded with what seemed like a strange nebulous rainbow shoved into a neon light. This is the estimated reason why America will not accept this game while confusing Konami even more as to why their "American" execution of the original games that had worked well in Japan hardly receive a cult following in America.

All that really needed to be done was to create the same game, but transcribe the hiragana and katakana parts into Roman characters. Although, evidenced from the screenshots, the company has yet to notice the mistake they keep making repeatedly. Perhaps one reason for their not giving up on this late 80's aesthetic is because it worked with the only Konami game that did well in America, namely, Dance Dance Revolution. However, with its release and eventual absorption into mainstream culture, the stimulus behind its popularity was not because it blended into the American milieu, but rather because it was new, different, and overall Japanese. What the players of that game liked was not the "American" versions, but went to arcades for the imported versions.

America will never have its own culture because it is the conglomeration of other cultures that create what is deemed "American," although the definition changes depending on the person asked. Perhaps everything written previous is stretching a little too far; however, it's tiring to see the palette of cultures be represented by blinding neon and fluorescence.

[Timer Rabbit]

For god seriously, I really want to LOL a this. (The graphics, mainly.)

I have a weekness on cartoon rabbits. *snuggle* So up points for me. (I would play as that if the cast are dissapointing me.)

Oh well, I will wait and see... And maybe show the screencaps to my sis to see what she thinks. (Since she knows Pop'n Music too.)

P.S. A bit off, but originaly when I thought that if Konami ever release Pop'n Music, I thought of the US title: "Pop'n Music USA". Wtih Nyami and Mimi in Uncle Sam clothes. But... I guess that did not happen. ^^;

[dartvalince]

Originally Posted by Timer Rabbit

...originaly when I thought that if Konami ever release Pop'n Music, I thought of the US title: "Pop'n Music USA". Wtih Nyami and Mimi in Uncle Sam clothes.....

HAHAHA

[DJ Tomoe]

Well,Mimi had american clothes in America (Star Trek).
Also,Star Trek needs to be revived >:V

[Spiritsnare]

Originally Posted by DJ Tomoe

Star Trek needs to be revived >:V

FOR AMERICA

Also, for the record, I'm still buying it so that I can actually play it and see whether or not the gameplay is bad for myself.

Also, chubs from VJ Army reports Scat and Anthem Trance being playable, so there's your complete initial 9-tune songlist.

[zorahk]

will not buy.


but this looks like timers only chance to play the game that he is obsessed with but does not play. how ironic

[Timer Rabbit]

Originally Posted by DJ Tomoe

Well,Mimi had american clothes in America (Star Trek).

Thats the exact outfit I was thinking if my idea of "PnM USA" comes alive. O_o;

But... That did not happen and NOW LOOK AT IT! XP

BTW I do want to attempt to draw that PLUSH BUNNEH. :B

[Tsugaru MaxX]

Wow, I think this is going to be just as good as Beatmania US (which is good, but sucks compared to any JP versions).

[Chao Freak]

Y'know, I just realy hope there is NEVER an arcade version of this. Even though I have no pop'n machines where I live. I'd rather have none than everyone I know thinking I like that hiddeous game at the arcade when I play 13 at home.

Also, for the art, I'm just glad they didn't (so far) try to remake Roki like what they did with Sanae-chan and Mary.

[Koop]

Roki would need a giant witch hat and super colorful stockings. And pigtails.

She'd have a dumbed down name of her name like
Roxie the brat witch or something but that'd be a strech because that isnt 80s

[Skyy]

Originally Posted by Koop

Roki would need a giant witch hat and super colorful stockings. And pigtails.

She'd have a dumbed down name of her name like
Roxie the brat witch or something but that'd be a strech because that isnt 80s

I'm gonna have nightmares about that now... T_T;

Anwyays, I find it amusing that Starmine (pop'n mixx) is in the game. I wonder if people will wonder what the "pop'n" part means...

[Vic Viper]

Originally Posted by Chao Freak

Also, for the art, I'm just glad they didn't (so far) try to remake Roki like what they did with Sanae-chan and Mary.

I don't want to even know what they might do to Milk and Poet next.

[Zukin-Man]

Originally Posted by Koop

Roki would need a giant witch hat and super colorful stockings. And pigtails.

She'd have a dumbed down name of her name like
Roxie the brat witch or something but that'd be a strech because that isnt 80s

brb puttin a gun in my mouth

[Koop]

Milk would be the same as Sakura except her name is now Michelle. Shed have red hair that has two pigtails. She'd have a fetish for drinking milk. (maybe not)

Poet would be a little school girl nun. Who just wants to dance at the bible hall. Her name would become Page