Spin Rhythm XD Review – Be Your Own DJ

Spin Rhythm XD is a fast-paced rhythm arcade game with vibrant graphics, intuitive controls, and a wide selection of tracks that are constantly expanding. The game recently received a new expansion with an expanded playlist, and to celebrate, we decided to tell you about it.

• Developer: Super Spin Digital
• Publisher: Super Spin Digital
• Platforms: PC, SteamVR, Nintendo Switch , PlayStation 5|4, PSVR
• Release date: March 14, 2023

Spin Rhythm XD is a game that’s both simple and challenging. After selecting one of the many tracks, you’ll see a grid of notes and beats moving in your direction. You hold a wheel divided into colored segments. You can gently spin it, set it in free spin, and brake it as you wish.

The goal of the game is to match the colors of the wheel segments with the colors of the notes and beats rushing toward you. Regular notes require simple “catch,” while beats require “tapping” by pressing the gamepad button . However, as you increase the game’s difficulty, new actions are added to these simple actions: some beats require holding down a button, sometimes the wheel must be quickly spun in opposite directions, and so on. Some challenges can be mind-boggling, especially when a fast track is playing in your headphones and the board elements are changing with kaleidoscopic speed.

That said, the game isn’t exactly hardcore . The developers have done a great job of making the gameplay easy to read: the colors contrast with each other , the action symbols are intuitive, and the only way to fail a run is through inattention.

Another advantage of the title is its excellent adaptation to various gaming platforms. Mouse controls are incredibly simple: just move it left and right and press and hold the left mouse button. On PlayStation, you can use the gamepad’s gyroscope and touchpad. In VR mode, your hands become controllers , but unlike Beat Saver, the game doesn’t require you to clear space or put away fragile objects: you can even play in a seated position .

Additionally, this rhythm arcade game boasts a couple of additional features. Firstly, it supports MIDI controllers, allowing you to feel like a true futuristic DJ. Secondly, the game includes local split-screen multiplayer , allowing gamers to compete against each other. Finally, the integrated level editor allows you to play tracks created by the vast community.

Ultimately, Spin Rhythm XD becomes a project that’s almost impossible to put down. Session-based gameplay allows you to jump in, quickly play a couple of tracks, and then get back to your daily routine. It’s a great alternative for those tired of Audiosurf, Muse Dash , and DJMAX RESPECT V.