Loud on Planet X

At the end of it all though, it doesn’t matter. LOUD on Planet X is not really about complex gameplay or cutting edge mechanics. Everything is simple here for a reason: the focus is on the music. At the very least, LOUD on Planet X is a gorgeously-presented showcase of some great indie artists that any music aficionado is sure to appreciate. Although repetitive, the solid gameplay is merely a bonus; if you’re looking for a challenge, ramp it up to “Hard” and squirm under the pressure. For everyone else though, I’d recommend that you plug in a good pair of headphones, turn up the volume, stick ...

LOUD on Planet X truly is the indie kid’s rhythm game. While the way it decides the beat of each song can be frustrating at the start, the incredible music catalog aims to keep you coming back.

Loud on Planet X has some great bands and an interesting gameplay style, but the power-ups fall flat and the game becomes stale after a bit.

2015 saw the return of both Rock Band and Guitar Hero and 2016 seems to be another promising year for rhythm game fans. Rez Infinite, Harmonix Music VR and Rock Band VR are all set to release this fall. Another music title hitting virtual shelves this year that you may not be as familiar with is LOUD On Planet X. Developed by Canadian Studio Pop Sandbox, LOUD blends the beat matching of Rock Band with the tower defense gameplay of Plants vs Zombies. It promotes itself as the “Indie” alternative to Rock Band.  If you were to look at the pop heavy DLC Harmonix has been putting out for Rock Band ...

LOUD On Planet X is a good rhythm game with a great track listing, but some of the issues within do need fixing. While the beat and button presses do match up in the majority of songs there are some where it all feels out of sync and disjointed. If they’re out of sync then the whole point of the rhythm game is defeated. A longer tutorial to explain parts of the game would also be beneficial too, instead of having tips appear on loading screens. The game won’t reach Guitar Hero levels of success, but if you’re looking for a quick rhythm game fix then LOUD On Planet X may be for you.