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Review of Beatmania Append Yebisu Mix on PlayStation

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jan 1999
Cover image of Beatmania Append Yebisu Mix on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 19 Jan 1999
Genre: Rhythm Video Game
Developer: Konami G.M.D.
Publisher: Konami

Introduction

Ah, 'Beatmania Append Yebisu Mix'! It's the game that dares to ask, 'Why push buttons when you can audition to be a DJ?'. In this experience, you take on the role of a wannabe DJ with more enthusiasm than actual skill, slapping buttons and scratching turntables while praying to the gaming gods for rhythm. Let's dive into the chaotic, colorful world of Beatmania and see if it's worthy of your time - and those dance moves you definitely don't have.

Gameplay

So what's the deal with 'Beatmania Append Yebisu Mix'? Picture this: you're in a club (in your mom's basement), lasers flashing, bass pumping, and a crowd of pneumatic-throwarounds screaming for you to 'DJ it like you mean it!' Only you've never been to a club without a parental chaperone, and you have the dexterity of a sloth on sedatives. The game consists of a series of tracks with buttons laid out in a zig-zag pattern - yes, just to confuse you further. There are five buttons and a turntable (because you can't call yourself a DJ without that lil' bad boy). The challenge? Hit the right buttons at the right time while simultaneously turning the turntable - it's like patting your head while rubbing your belly, but with added pressure and urgency. Songs span across several genres, with the gameplay divided into different modes. From practice for the rookie players (or anyone with two left feet) to the 'Expert+' mode that just seems to be designed for masochists, there's something for everyone, provided they've survived a few rounds of finger-fu combat first. Your performance is judged on timing, and it can be a rollercoaster of hope (flashing great!) and despair (poor!) as you rise and fall like that one guy at karaoke who thinks he's Freddie Mercury.

Graphics

When it comes to graphics, 'Yebisu Mix' brings a neon extravaganza to your screen that can only be described as a rave gone technicolor. The visuals are sharp enough to pierce your retinas, and the color palette is so vibrant that you might end up questioning your own existence or your life choices - 'Do I really need this much fluorescent pink in my life?' The graphics capture the essence of the arcade experience and feel more alive than a midnight taco truck. The background animations respond to the music, adding a layer of immersion. Just remember: there's a fine line between 'immersive' and 'I can't see because my screen has exploded in a rainbow'. And if you look closely enough, you might even see a visual representation of your stock of self-esteem vanish every time you miss a note.

Conclusion

'Beatmania Append Yebisu Mix' is a fine addition to your PlayStation library if you're short on dance skills and overflowing with enthusiasm. This game isn't just about hitting notes - it's an adrenaline-pumping ride of rhythm, flashy lights, and more audio stimulation than a trip to an EDM festival. Sure, you'll feel like a deer in headlights half the time - but isn't that half the fun? It might not win any awards for originality, but it's an enjoyable challenge that keeps your fingers nimble and your reflexes on high alert. So gather your friends, crank up that volume, and get ready to show off those 'DJ skills' - because whether you rock or flop, at least you won't be the one in the actual club embarrassing yourself. 8.5 out of 10 - keep practicing and who knows, you might just be the next big thing on the DJ scene, or at least in your own living room!

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