"Project Arrhythmia" is a musical bullet-hell in which all things beautiful are deadly. Avoid the musically timed pulse of blocks and bars, and in the process you might just find out what this mysterious "Project Arrhythmia" is.
The game challenges players to navigate mesmerizing, musically-timed scenes and obstacles. Up to 4 players can tackle these challenges through local co-op. The gameplay revolves around precisely timing movements and dodging various hazards in sync with the beat of the music.
Players must carefully dodge and weave through a cacophony of lights, music, pulses, and blocks in a tight, challenging "bullet-hell" experience. Reviewers praise the gameplay's exceptional demand for timing and precision, as players must successfully navigate the evolving scenes and obstacles.
The game deeply integrates the rhythm and beat of the music into the gameplay. Players must feel the rhythm and time their movements accordingly to avoid getting hit by the musically-timed hazards. Reviewers highlight how this creates a unique and engaging experience.
The game features a robust level editor that allows users to create their own levels and challenges using any music they wish. Reviewers praise the editor's depth and flexibility, as well as the game's large and active community, which has already contributed over 2,000 user-created levels.
Reviewers describe the stages as "mesmerizing" and "evolving", with hazards and obstacles that change and adapt to the music. They appreciate the variety and creativity of the levels, both in the main campaign and the user-created content, as they provide a constantly fresh and engaging experience.
The local co-op mode, supporting up to 4 players, is a highlight for many reviewers. They describe the co-op experience as a fun and challenging way to tackle the game's bullet-hell obstacles together, requiring tight coordination and communication between players.