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PS3 / PS4 - 1/5/2016

Amplitude HD

Amplitude is a reboot of the critically-acclaimed controller-based rhythm action game developed by Harmonix and originally released in 2003 Amplitude features over 20 songs composed for an optimal beatmatching experience by Harmonix with contributions from Freezepop, Danny B, Jim Guthrie, and more. Many of the developers from the original game are actively working on the reboot. The new Amplitude will be treated like a classic, sci-fi concept album. There is a narrative that runs through the game and surfaces in many ways through the visuals, music and song lyrics. Players will speed down long, winding paths made up of the different musical elements of a song. Each track is differentiated with the musical sounds of synthesizers, drums, vocals, and bass. As players blast away the patterns of gems on these tracks, they release musical energy and recreate the hidden song within. Gameplay remains easy to pick up and difficult to master. Achieving a top score will be a challenge and therefore worth bragging about via online leaderboards. Amplitude supports up to four players locally. Challenge your friends and use devastating power-ups during frenetic multiplayer matches to secure your place at the top.

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Developer
Harmonix Music Systems
Publisher
Harmonix Music Systems

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Critic average

74

Average of 27 scored external reviews.

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Critic avg

74

27 scored reviews

Total coverage

27

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Score range

55–91

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Signal shape

Polarized

Score range is 31+ points

Critic landscape

The critic average is 74 across 27 scored reviews, with a 36-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.

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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.

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27 included scored reviews

90–1003 reviews · 11%
80–896 reviews · 22%
70–7914 reviews · 52%
Below 704 reviews · 15%
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James Stephanie Sterling

The Jimquisition

The Jimquisition Amplitude HD Review

Published 1/6/2016

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Scoring alignment

Score

60

-14 vs critic avg

Nicholas Tan

Game Revolution

Amplitude (2015) Review

Published 1/6/2016

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

+6 vs critic avg

Justin Towell

GamesRadar+

Amplitude review

Published 1/5/2016

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Scoring alignment

Score

90

+16 vs critic avg

Simon Parkin

Eurogamer

Amplitude review

Published 1/5/2016

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

+6 vs critic avg

Neil Bolt

PlayStation Universe

Amplitude PS4 Review: Following the beat to greatness

Published 1/4/2016

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Scoring alignment

Score

85

+11 vs critic avg

Dominic Leighton

TheSixthAxis

Amplitude Review

Published 1/4/2016

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Scoring alignment

Score

70

-4 vs critic avg

Chandler Wood

PlayStation LifeStyle

Amplitude Review – Synthesized Rhythm (PS4)

Published 1/4/2016

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Scoring alignment

Score

75

+1 vs critic avg

Rosh Kelly

Wccftech

Amplitude Review - Don't Miss The Beat

Published 1/3/2016

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Scoring alignment

Score

72

-2 vs critic avg

Stephan Adamus

COGconnected

Amplitude Review – Dreams Have Come True for Fans of the Original

Published 12/30/2015

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Scoring alignment

Score

91

+17 vs critic avg

Stephen Tailby

Push Square

Review: Amplitude (PS4)

Published 12/29/2015

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Score

70

-4 vs critic avg

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