Compose musical attacks in this rhythm RPG

polygon.com:

Games with the best fighting mechanics tend to have a rhythm. As a player parries, dodges, and swings their sword, it’s easy to get into a groove that matches the opponents you face. The RPG Sword of Symphonytakes this to the next level by adding classic rhythms to oh-so-smooth sword swings, as you fight off enemies inspired by musical notation.

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If you happen to love video game content on TikTok, you might have seen the musically driven RPG, Sword of Symphony. Developer Stephen Ddungu posted a clip showing a “rest variant” enemy based off musical notation on Friday. The video shows what appears to be a perfect composition, one that marries gameplay and concept. While it looks like it’s an especially fun play for a musician, its smooth and rhythmic fighting paired with a unique soundtrack puts it high on my list of anticipated releases. You can follow updates about the game on Ddungu’s Twitter account as well as on the game’s website.

Ground Type — Rest Variant enemies These enemies are the weakest of the Taçet species. They attack with simple melodic motifs, while retreating defensively to maintain a safe distance from you… ———————————<a