Review: Gabrielle's Ghostly Groove (3DS)

Review by Matt S.

The 3DS doesn't necessarily have that many rhythm games, but those that it does have tend to be of an obscenely high quality. From Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, to Rhythm Thief and HarmoKnight, if you're a fan of tapping along with the music then you're well serviced by Nintendo's little console that could.

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Review: KickBeat (Vita)

Apart from its undying love to the way of the pinball, it seems like developer Zen Studios is just as passionate about kung fu and dance music, and it shows in KickBeat, the team's latest PlayStation Network title. Music gaming has been on the decline as of late, but KickBeat harkens back to the early players in the world of console music gaming, such as Frequency or Elite Beat Agents, and then changes things up by mixing the likes of heavy metal, rap, and kung fu moves. It’s an odd premise for sure, but Zen Studios has made a formidable attempt foraying into the music genre, even if it's a slightly underwhelming one.

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