After the release of Rock Band 4, Harmonix is ready to present its new rhythm game with Amplitude, a title originally released for PlayStation 2 in 2003. This version is a reboot that includes new improvements and a renewed soundtrack.
A while ago we told you that Harmonix, the creators of Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and Dance Central, were working on a sequel to Amplitude, that 2003 rhythm game for PlayStation 2, which was also a sequel to the great Frequency. The studio ran a fundraising campaign on Kickstarter, where the generosity of fans yielded $844,127, with which Harmonix will make not a sequel but a reboot for Sony's consoles. The developers who worked on the original game are back, and here they show us a preview of the new version of Amplitude.
Considered a cult classic in the music genre, this Amplitude reboot boasts a range of renewed visual effects, a science fiction backdrop, and a new soundtrack that will accompany you through the game. As for music, Amplitude has more than thirty songs, including interesting artists such as Darren Korb (Bastion, Transistor), C418 (Minecraft), Insomniac Games, and Freezepop, as well as songs from those who contributed to the Kickstarter funding, and music composed by Harmonix's composers.
Although Amplitude was originally scheduled for release in March 2015, Harmonix had to delay it due to its lack of experience in PlayStation 4 development. Luckily, this reboot will have all the features of the original game, adding a team play mode, either cooperatively or competitively. The studio had developed a new graphics engine, Forge, which it used for Rock Band 4 and will also be seen in this game. Amplitude is being developed by Harmonix and will be available on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 starting January 5, 2016.
