City of Beats (NSP, XCI) ROM

In the City of Beats, music is the omnipresent force steering this rogue-lite twin-stick shooter. Tune in to the melody, sync with the tempo, and unleash a barrage of bullets upon the city’s rooftops, decimating legions of hostile robots. No need to fret about collateral damage; humans vacated this place long ago, leaving us androids as the sole residents.

Well, our androids and those robots are under the thumb of a stubborn rogue A.I. known as Zeitgeber, striving to impose its groove on the entire robot populace. Someone needs to step up and disconnect the rogue A.I., don’t you think?

Everything here dances to the rhythm of music—weapons, foes, environmental hazards—all orchestrated by the underlying beat. Listen keenly to the music, foresee enemy assaults, time your evasive maneuvers, and sidestep treacherous traps.

Know when to unleash your firepower, employ special abilities, and trigger charged superattacks. Become an unstoppable force by mastering the beat’s flow and dancing atop skyscrapers. Embark on endless journeys through procedurally generated landscapes.

Each playthrough is a unique adventure, featuring distinct adversaries, encounters, and enhancements every time. Experiment with various load-outs in every run. What surprises will the beat bring tonight? Damage amplifiers? Defensive boosts? Quirky modifiers that can completely alter combat dynamics? Only the music holds the answers!

Assemble a vibrant ensemble of companions. Rogue repair bots are down on their luck! Surprisingly honest merchants! Shady robotic tradesmen are willing to exchange your energy for forbidden upgrades! The beat unites all synthetic walks of life.

You may have just one life, but fear not; for an android, destruction is but a minor inconvenience. Back in the central hub, enhance your core attributes, procure new armaments, and equip extensions. And don’t forget to limber up before embarking on another exhilarating performance.