The best rhythm games

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There are few things better than enjoying music, and rhythm games have become far more popular within the video game industry. Music-driven titles tend to be as diverse as music tastes themselves, offering unique experiences that match the tempo and emotion of the music itself. Whether you find yourself keen for some heavy metal, quintessential pop stars, or even electronica, there are more than a few titles that players can sink their teeth into.

Here’s our list of the best rhythm games of all time.

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It’s difficult to learn the guitar, but that doesn’t stop millions of people from trying to make the instrument sing like Slasher. Rocksmith claims that it can teach players how to play the instrument, and it’s not an idle boast. While the initial learning curve is steep, as players attempt to deduce various icons on their screen while strumming along, anyone with the tenacity and perseverance will be well-rewarded with actually learning how to play the guitar.

It doesn’t hurt that the gameplay aspects are tuned towards enjoyment, either — while some applications have attempted to teach music before, Rocksmith is an enjoyable experience that pays dividends for the time investment. It should be noted that the newer version, Rocksmith+, is going to be a subscription service from Ubisoft. If you’re interested, make sure you’re looking for Rocksmith 2014 Remastered.

PaRappa the Rapper was originally released in 1997 worldwide, and for many was the first introduction to the terms ‘input-latency’. Sony has released the original on the PlayStation Network, allowing a new generation of funk-masters to attempt to win the hand of Sunny Funny.