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.^[1]

Vibes
Official logo
Developer(s)	Laughing Jackal
Publisher(s)	Laughing Jackal
Platform(s)	PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
Release	NA: June 8, 2010 EU: June 9, 2010
Genre(s)	Rhythm action
Mode(s)	Single-player

Gameplay

Taro Gold's "Itsuka" gameplay screenshot

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 (Punk)
• Craig Taro Gold – Itsuka (J-Pop)
• Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – Flight of the Bumblebee/ William Tell medley (Classical)
• RedCloud – Traveling Circus (Hip Hop)
• The Words – FAG (Indie)
• Fake Elegance – Hello (Pop)
• Minimalist Orchestra – Flicker (D&B)
• Jamsons Nook – Sway (Rock/Indie)
• Acidman – Tekno (Techno)
• Soundtrap – Secret Lover (main mix) (Electro)
• The Jancee Pornick Casino – Dom Perignon Blues (Psychobilly)
• Spit at Stars – Innocent Breathing (Alternative rock)
• Papa Ross – Tiririri (Latin)

Reception

Reviews of Vibes have been mixed, with Metacritic score of 72,^[2] 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",^[3] PlayStation Official Magazine (UK) criticized the title's lack of artists such as Lady Gaga or Crystal Castles.^[4]