Harmonix Music Systems Games - LaunchBox Games Database

A City Sleeps

Windows - Released - October 16, 2014

From the creator of Rock Band™ and Amplitude™ comes a fresh new approach to the traditional shoot 'em up! All the action is driven by an entrancing soundtrack- no beatmatching required. The Idol System introduces a tactical layer on top of proven shmup gameplay allowing for a range of play styles.

Amplitude

Sony Playstation 2 - Released - March 24, 2003

Amplitude, the sequel to Frequency, is a fast-paced music game with over 25 levels, customizable avatars, online play with up to 4 players, and remixing. The point of the game is to play the notes to the beat while moving between different musical tracks for each song. When beginning a game, players have a few songs to choose from. More songs and items to visually customize the player character have to be unlocked. The soundtrack consists of songs by popular artists, including P.O.D. (remixed by The Crystal Method), Freezepop, Blink-182, Garbage, Weezer, David Bowie, Symbion Project, Run-DMC, Pink, Papa Roach, Slipknot and others.

Amplitude

Sony Playstation 4 - Released - January 5, 2016

Amplitude features a single player campaign presented as a 15-song sci-fi concept album with a narrative that surfaces through the game’s visuals, music, and lyrics. Take a trip through the expansive human mind as you seek to awaken your comatose patient and expand her perceptions. Amplitude also sports multiplayer for up to four players, supporting free-for-all competition, team vs. team play, or cooperative score-chasing. The requisite leaderboards are also present for bragging rights as well as self-validation or humiliation, depending on your skill level. With a soundtrack of over 30 songs, Amplitude includes music from exciting artists such as Darren Korb (Transistor), C418 (Minecraft), Danny Baranowsky (Crypt of the Necrodancer), Insomniac Games, and Freezepop, Kickstarter backers, and music lovingly crafted by Harmonix’s talented in-house composers.

Amplitude

Sony Playstation 3 - Released - April 5, 2016

Amplitude is a reboot of the 2003 rhythm game of the same name. In-game, your goal is to build up music by blasting note gems along each track of a song, which represents a different instrument. Successfully clearing and switching between tracks without missing gems allows the player to score more points. Various powerups allow the player to clear a track, slow down the music, add a freestyle solo, and double their score. Amplitude consists of a 15-level campaign mode, which details the game's science-fiction storyline within the lyrics of each song. There are also 15 bonus songs, which include both original compositions as well as selections from indie game composers. Amplitude also includes a competitive multiplayer mode, where multiple players compete to score the most points on a song.

AUDICA

Windows - Released - July 19, 2019

AUDICA™ is a VR “rhythm shooter” that combines Harmonix’s award-winning music gameplay with precision shooting mechanics and a 33-song soundtrack, all set in a mesmerizing cosmic arena.

Dance Central

Microsoft Xbox 360 - Released - November 4, 2010

Gameplay involves the player performing given dance moves which are tracked by Kinect and represented on the screen by one of eight in-game avatars. The game features over 650 different dance moves spanning over 90 dance routines. There are five modes available: Perform It: The regular single-player gameplay mode, in which the objective is to complete these dance routines to earn a high score. Workout Mode: An extension to regular mode in which the number of calories burned are also tracked, along with the workout time. Dance Battle: Two players compete in a head-to head dance routine battle. The person with the highest score is the winner. In the rare event there is a tie in the score, the player who passed more moves wins. Challenge Mode: Once all songs (four or five) in each difficulty category have at least four stars on each one, a challenge based on the difficulty is unlocked. This mode increases the difficulty of the game by having portions of four or five songs combined into one, thus mixing up the dance moves. All challenges must be completed with four stars on each challenge in order to unlock the final challenge. Break it Down: A practice mode that allows beginners to learn more advanced dance moves in a step-by-step process.

Dance Central 2

Microsoft Xbox 360 - October 25, 2011

The core gameplay in Dance Central 2 is mostly identical to the original Dance Central. Players perform given dance moves, which are tracked by the Kinect. The more accurately the player performs the move, the more points he/she scores. Higher difficulties increase move complexity, and the margin for error is reduced. Features new to Dance Central 2 include voice control, simultaneous two player gameplay in both cooperative and competitive modes with drop in/drop out functionality, an improved fitness mode, a more in-depth and customizable "Break it Down" mode, allowing the player to practice only specific moves in a routine, and a campaign mode featuring dance crews of various styles.

Fantasia: Music Evolved

Microsoft Xbox One - Released - October 21, 2014

"Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved" is a breakthrough musical motion video game inspired by Disney's classic animated film "Fantasia." In the game, players enter the magical realms of Fantasia, selected by the legendary sorcerer Yen Sid, to hone their musical and magical prowess as his new apprentice. "Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved" takes players on an interactive and immersive motion-controlled journey through worlds of music and magic. Players will control music spanning all genres and eras, including classics from the original film such as "Night on Bald Mountain" to over 30 hit artist selections ranging from chart-topper Bruno Mars to rock royalty Queen and electronic DJ and producer AVICII. Using Kinect motion control technology and natural, controller-free gameplay, players will control the musical flow of these hits, unlocking the power to transform the music and living world. Designed by Harmonix, critically acclaimed creators of Rock Band and Dance Central and the world's leading music and motion gaming studio, players become the sorcerer's newest apprentice, exploring remarkable worlds and unlocking the magic within the music, with Disney Interactive's "Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved."

Fuser

Windows - Released - November 10, 2020

In Fuser, the player takes the role of a DJ at a large concert.

Guitar Hero

Sony Playstation 2 - Released - November 8, 2005

The game features a guitar-shaped controller (resembling a miniature Gibson SG) that the player uses to simulate playing rock music. The gameplay is similar to GuitarFreaks, in that the player presses buttons on the guitar controller in time with musical notes that scroll on the game screen. The game features covers of 30 popular rock songs spanning five decades of rock, from the 1960s up through 2005, in addition to bonus tracks. Guitar Hero became a surprise hit, earning critical acclaim and winning many awards from major video game publications, and was considered one of the most influential games of the first decade of the 21st century.

Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s

Sony Playstation 2 - Released - July 24, 2007

Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s (titled Guitar Hero: Rocks the 80s in Europe)[4] is a music rhythm game and the third installment in the popular Guitar Hero series. It was released in July 2007 in North America and Europe, and in August 2007 in Australia. Players use a guitar-shaped controller (purchased separately) to simulate playing rock music by hitting notes as they scroll towards the player. Rocks the 80s is an incremental title in the Guitar Hero series, rather than a full sequel. No changes in gameplay from Guitar Hero II have been introduced to this game. As implied by the game's title, the game features a 1980s theme, consisting of songs from the decade and playable characters, fashions, and artwork that reflect the time period. The game was not as well-received as the prior two Guitar Hero games, due to the lack of new gameplay features and reduced soundtrack. Rocks the 80s is the third and final title in the Guitar Hero series to be developed by Harmonix before they moved on to create Rock Band.[5] The next major installment of the series, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, was developed by Activision's Neversoft division.[6]

Guitar Hero II

Sony Playstation 2 - Released - November 7, 2006

Guitar Hero II, the follow-up to the PS2-only game Guitar Hero, expands upon the gameplay and features of the original game. As a wannabe rockstar, you need to play songs by pressing combinations of five fret buttons on a guitar-shaped controller, while working the strum bar, along with an optional whammy bar for distortion. The sequel contains 64 songs, of which 40 have been licensed. One of the tracks was discovered through a contest at beaguitarhero.com, where unlicensed bands could send in a demo to be included in the game. Most of the tracks have been covered in-studio, but a few use original recordings.

Karaoke Revolution

Microsoft Xbox - Released - November 24, 2009

Karaoke Revolution allows gamers to show off their singing skills and get real-time feedback on their performances. It's similar to Dance Dance Revolution, but with singing instead of dancing. The game rates the player's performance based on their vocal pitch and timing. A visual indicator shows the player's current pitch in real time and also the pitch of vocals of the original song. If the original notes of the song are too high for the player's vocal range, the game allows the player to sing at higher or lower octaves to hit the correct notes. If the player sings well, the crowd gets into the performance by clapping, cheering and dancing. If the performance is bad, the audience becomes bored and the user can get booed off the stage. Single Player Game Modes include: - Arcade Mode: where users sing 3–5 songs and try to score big points - Showtime Mode: Players start at a living room party and work to a huge concert at the Enormobowl. Additional venues include: a subway station, The Pit Stop, a county fair, the Superstar TV show, Club Avalanche, and a royal hall. - Karaoke Mode: Players can enjoy singing the song without having to worry about bring rated or scored. Multi-player Game Mode include: - Arcade Mode: 2–8 players perform songs and try to be the player with the highest score at the end of each round. The player who wins the most rounds is the winner. - Karaoke Competition: 3–8 players compete against each other. The main twist of this mode is that each player rates the performance of the other players to determine the winner of the Karaoke competition.

Karaoke Revolution

Sony Playstation 2 - Released - November 1, 2003

Turn your PlayStation 2 into a high-end, interactive karaoke machine with Karaoke Revolution, the latest in Konami's award-winning line of music video games. Featuring an impressive list of tunes from current hits to yesterday's classics, Karaoke Revolution will give gamers of all types something to sing about. Sing your favorite tunes while Karaoke Revolution judges you. Perform your way to the ultimate concert venue in Showtime Mode. Choose from a list of hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today! Utilizes the Sony USB headset microphone for PlayStation 2. [Konami]

Karaoke Revolution Party

Nintendo GameCube - Released - November 8, 2005

The Karaoke Revolution continues with this entry which supports the DDR dance pad and EyeToy USB camera as well as the required USB microphone (a handheld microphone is included). Karaoke Revolution Party features 50 new songs (ranging from Dean Martin's That's Amore to Beyonce's Crazy in Love) and a host of new party options. Sing by yourself, in a duet, or compete one-on-one or in teams to show your Karaoke mastery. Characters now have more customization options and you can use the EyeToy USB camera to really be the star of the show. If you have a DDR dance pad, then you can put on a song and dance routine. There are also a variety of minigames to test your vocal abilities including unique takes on volleyball and stage diving.

Karaoke Revolution Party

Sony Playstation 2 - Released - November 8, 2005

Karaoke Revolution and its many sequels are video games for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Nintendo GameCube, Wii, Xbox, and Xbox 360, developed by Harmonix and Blitz Games and published by Konami in its Bemani line of music games. The Original Concept for Karaoke Revolution was created by Scott Hawkins and Sneaky Rabbit Studios.[1] Technology and concepts from the game were subsequently incorporated into Harmonix's game Rock Band. The Japanese versions of the game are developed by Konami themselves. The gameplay also differs significantly. Rather than a game per se, it is merely a karaoke system for the PlayStation 2, with no judgments. The game does not attempt to understand the singer's words, but instead detects their pitch. As such, singers can hum to a song or sing different lyrics without penalty. The game adapts to the player singing in a different octave than the song, to accommodate players whose vocal ranges do not fit the song. The songs in the game are covers of pop hits frequently sung in karaoke bars. This contrasts with the SingStar series from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, which features only original artist recordings along with the music videos, where available. However, the 2009 remake of the game (titled Karaoke Revolution, just like the original) features all master tracks.

Karaoke Revolution Party

Microsoft Xbox - Released - November 8, 2005

Karaoke Revolution Volume 3

Sony Playstation 2 - Released - November 9, 2004

Released shortly after Karaoke Revolution Volume 2, Karaoke Revolution Volume 3 continues the saga of the Karaoke Revolution features new modes and songs in the familiar but popular Karaoke Revolution framework. You still sing the songs on screen, and a pitch meter tracks how well you are doing. You can sing an octave higher or lower if you are out of your range. New to the Karaoke Revolution series is a Duets mode, where two people can sing any song they want simultaneously or one of a dozen pre-authored songs with different tracks in harmony with eachother. Requires either the PS2 headset, or the Logitech PS2 Microphone, which is in a few of the bundles under the Konami brand name. Songs include ABC, Against All Odds, Ain't no Mountain High Enough, Beat It, Burn, California Dreamin', Careless Whisper, China Grove, Come Clean, Don't You (Forget About Me), Flashdance... What a Feeling, Hold On, I Got You Babe, If I Ain't Got You, In the Midnight Hour, Joy to the World, Killing Me Softly, Leave (Get Out), Love Shack, Meant To Live, My Immortal, New York New York, Oops!... I Did It Again, Respect, Shining Star, Snake Eater, Someday, Take My Breath Away, Thank You, The Reason, Twist and Shout, Unchained Melody, Under Pressure, Waiting for You, When I'm Gone, Why Can't I, and You're the One That I Want.

Karaoke Revolution: Country

Sony Playstation 2 - Released - March 21, 2006

CMT Presents: Karaoke Revolution Country is the fifth game in the series released in North America. It features: 35 classic and modern Country music hits; Fifteen different singing venues; A rich character customization mode; EyeToy support (during character creation and gameplay); Party and arcade-style singing minigames; Unlockable videos, songs, and clothes / accessories for your character.

Karaoke Revolution: Volume 2

Sony Playstation 2 - Released - July 13, 2004

Karaoke Revolution Volume 2 continues the saga of the Karaoke Revolution series with new modes and songs. The Karaoke Revolution series lets players sing into a microphone and get real-time feedback on their performance. An indicator bar lets you know where to sing and if you're high or flat. You can also sing an octave higher or lower if you're out of your range. Sing well, and the crowd will love you. Includes all of the Karaoke Revolution 1 singing modes, plus a new short-song mode. Requires either the PS2 headset, included in certain bundles, or the Logitech PS2 Microphone. Songs include Baby One More Time, Born to be Wild, Cry, Drift Away, Every Breath You Take, Friends in Low Places, Genie in a Bottle, Heartbreak Hotel, Here Without You, Hot Stuff, I Believe in a Thing Called Love, I Hate Everything About You, I Will Survive, I'll Make Love To You, I'm With You, Irresistible, It's My Life, I've Got You Under My Skin, Jessie's Girl, Lady Marmalade, Let's Get It On, Miss You, My Girl, Papa Don't Preach, Perfect, Rich Girl, Rock and Roll All Nite, (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay, Sweet Home Alabama, The First Cut is the Deepest, The Joker, Toxic, Virtual Insanity, We Are Family, and White Flag.

Karaoke Stage

Sony Playstation 2 - Released - November 4, 2003

Karaoke Revolution allows PlayStation 2 gamers to show off their singing skills and get real-time feedback on their performances. Players sing using the Logitech PS2 Headset (or other approved PlayStation 2 USB microphone devices). The game rates the player's performance based on their vocal pitch and timing. A visual indicator shows the player's current pitch in real time and also the pitch of vocals of the original song. If the original notes of the song are too high for the player's vocal range, the game allows the player to sing at higher or lower octaves to hit the correct notes. If the player sings well, the crowd gets into the performance by clapping, cheering and dancing. If the performance is bad, the audience becomes bored and the user can get booed off the stage. The Japanese versions of the game are developed by Konami themselves. The gameplay also differs significantly. Rather than a game per se, it is merely a karaoke system for the PlayStation 2, with no judgments. The songs in the game are covers of pop hits frequently sung in karaoke bars. This contrasts with the SingStar series which features only original artist recordings along with the music videos, where available.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

Microsoft Xbox One - Released - November 11, 2014

In LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, the Caped Crusader joins forces with the super heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. The best-selling LEGO Batman videogame franchise returns in an out-of-this-world, action-packed adventure! In LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, the Caped Crusader joins forces with the super heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. Using the power of the Lantern Rings, Brainiac shrinks worlds to add to his twisted collection of miniature cities from across the universe. Now the greatest super heroes and the most cunning villains must unite and journey to different Lantern Worlds to collect the Lantern Rings and stop Brainiac before its too late.

LEGO Rock Band

Nintendo Wii - Released - November 3, 2009

LEGO Rock Band is a blending of Rock Band and LEGO series. Players get to start a band and hire band members who will play with them. Just like with real Lego, players can mix and match bodies, torsos, legs and heads to create a character any way they want. The main game has players touring around the world at various locations, like the original Rock Band games. Unlike Rock Band however, LEGO Rock Band also has special levels where you must perform outrageous tasks such as fighting an octopus or demolishing a building using your rock concert. As players make their way through the song lists, they earn "Studs", the game's currency. Studs can be used to purchase Lego items to decorate your Rock Den, hire new staff, buy new clothes or instruments.

LEGO Rock Band

Nintendo DS - Released - November 3, 2009

Forget becoming the biggest Rock Band in the world... become the biggest Rock Band in the universe! LEGO style and humor take Rock Band to an all-new level; experience fun for the whole family on a wild journey to rock stardom culminating in the ultimate rock gig that will take you out of this world! Songs You Know and Love - rock out to everything from current radio hits to past favorites the whole family will enjoy. LEGO Themed Rock Challenges - play killer riffs to destroy a giant robot, summon a storm and demolish a skyscraper using the power of rock! Enhanced Customizer - don't stop with your avatar, customize your whole entourage! Design the band, roadies, and manager just the way you want! Build fame LEGO style - Collect LEGO bricks after each song to build cooler vehicles and move to new venues. LEGO Rock Den - buy furniture, decorate the walls and customize your band's hang-out as you climb the ladder to rock success. An easier skill set option for budding musicians. The announced song list is as follows: Pink: So What Europe: The Final Countdown Good Charlotte: Boys and Girls Blur: Song 2 Carl Douglas: Kung Fu Fighting Jackson 5: I Want You Back Vampire Weekend: A-Punk Foo Fighters: Breakout Bon Jovi - "You Give Love A Bad Name" Counting Crows - "Accidentally in Love" Sum 41 - "In Too Deep" Blink 182 - "Aliens Exist" The Hives - "Tick Tick Boom!"

Rock Band 3

Nintendo DS - Released - October 26, 2010

Get ready to take the ultimate music experience on the road with Rock Band 3, the next major installment in the Rock Band series; now available for the first time on the Nintendo DS. Featuring innovative game modes, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games on the go.

Rock Band Blitz

Sony Playstation 3 - Released - August 28, 2012

Rock Band Blitz is the first download-only entry in the Rock Band franchise from Harmonix.

Rock Band: Metal Track Pack

Sony Playstation 2 - Released - September 22, 2009

Summoning power from the metal gods on high, the Rock Band team has assembled 20 on-disc tracks exploding with bone-crushing, ear-lashing, face-melting metal including anvil-heavy cuts from Godsmack, Children of Bodom, Evile, Judas Priest, Bullet For My Valentine and more! Six of the on disc tracks are brand new to the Rock Band platform and will be exclusive to the Rock Band Metal Track Pack disc for a limited time before joining the Rock Band® Music Store as downloadable content. Rock Band Metal Track Pack, like all Rock Band software, is compatible with all Rock Band instrument controllers, as well as most Guitar Hero and other third party music video game peripherals and microphones. Among others, the pack includes "Screaming for Vengeace" by Judas Priest, "Killed by Death" by Motorhead, "Bulls on Parade" by Rage Against the Machine, and "Red Devil" by Yngwie Malmsteen. Yes, that's Yngwie Malmsteen.

Rock Band: Track Pack: Volume 2

Sony Playstation 3 - DLC - November 17, 2008

Rock Band Track Pack Vol. 2 is an expansion disc for the Rock Band series featuring 20 master recordings previously released as downloadable content on the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network Store. Unlike the first expansion, Vol. 2 is available on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 as well as the Wii and PlayStation 2. Much like the AC/DC Live pack, the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions also include a code to download the songs to a hard drive for use in other Rock Band games. The following songs are included on the game disc: "Afterlife" Avenged Sevenfold 2000s Metal "Call Me" Blondie 1980s Pop/Rock "El Scorcho" Weezer 1990s Alternative "Girl U Want" Devo 2000s New Wave "Girls Who Play Guitars" Maxïmo Park 2000s Pop/Rock "Indestructible" Disturbed 2000s Nu-Metal "It Hurts" Angels & Airwaves 2000s Alternative "Just What I Needed" The Cars 1970s Rock "Message in a Bottle" The Police 1970s Rock "Monkey Gone to Heaven" Pixies 1980s Alternative "Rio" Duran Duran 1980s Pop/Rock "Saints of Los Angeles" Mötley Crüe 2000s Rock "Simple Man" Lynyrd Skynyrd 1970s Southern Rock "Snow ((Hey Oh))" Red Hot Chili Peppers 2000s Rock "The Perfect Drug" Nine Inch Nails 1990s Rock "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" Fall Out Boy 2000s Pop/Rock "Time Is Running Out" Papa Roach 2000s Alternative "Why Do You Love Me?" Garbage 2000s Pop/Rock "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" Judas Priest 1980s Metal "Zero" Smashing Pumpkins 1990s Alternative