Vibes (video game)

Vibes is a rhythm action video game developed by UK-based studio Laughing Jackal. It was released as a PlayStation mini on the PlayStation Network in North America on June 8, 2010 and Europe on June 9, 2010.

Gameplay

The gameplay of Vibes is typical of rhythm action games. The player is required to press buttons in a sequence dictated on the screen. By successfully timing button presses, the player scores. In Vibes, the player controls a customizable pointer and has to press the corresponding button as it approaches, in addition to having the correct direction.

List of music tracks

Sonic Boom Six – Back 2 Skool
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – Flight of the Bumblebee/ William Tell medley
RedCloud – Traveling Circus
The Words – FAG
Fake Elegance – Hello
Minimalist Orchestra – Flicker
Jamsons Nook – Sway
Acidman – Tekno
Soundtrap – Secret Lover
The Jancee Pornick Casino – Dom Perignon Blues
Spit at Stars – Innocent Breathing
Papa Ross – Tiririri

Reception

Reviews of Vibes have been mixed, with Metacritic score of 72, whilst Kristan Reed of Eurogamer states that "developer Laughing Jackal seems to know exactly what buttons to press to get its audience nodding along appreciatively", PlayStation Official Magazine (UK) criticized the title's lack of artists such as Lady Gaga or Crystal Castles.