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Tap Tap Revenge 2 iPhone Game

Rhythm games are probably the best thing that happened to gamers.  Most games (short of some games on the Wii),  aren’t known for promoting the development of reflexes and hand eye coordination.  Some games are a matter of memorization, others tax your planning and legendary and revolutionary games such as Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero have brought a different kind of fun to the console and arcade game.

Luckily for us proud iPhoners, we’ve got Tap Tap Revenge (and Tap Tap Revenge 2).

As far as rhythm games go, Tap Tap Revenge follows the standard formula of lights coming down the screen on a track and you tapping when the time is right or when they reach their mark.  Instead of a guitar as in the popular game however, you merely tap the correct point at the exact time.  You won’t exactly be a rock star, but that’d be asking a lot from your iPhone.

Besides, it still offers a tremendously engaging experience – engaging enough that playing during a break or a subway ride might make you miss your mark or your stop.

The music offered by a rhythm game goes a long way towards its popularity. Unfortunately, as the game itself is free, we can’t expect Metallica to come cruising along with a classic riff.  Look elsewhere for your expected songs – look for indy artists to find fame here.  Luckily, the game designers understood that not everyone’s been taken in by the rhythm game craze, including a helpful tutorial to those who’re using this as a gateway into the genre.

Replayability is fantastic.  True to its roots, music can be downloaded from various sites to allow more games. Global leaderboards are also available for the competitive, so if you’ve got some pride in you, there’s a place to show it.

A Tap Tap Revolution update also offers picture support.  If you want people to know that it really is you with that high score, now you can prove it.  Multiplayer support in this game is a godsend, again for the competitive.  The players play on opposite sides of the screen.

There may be some trouble as you could inadvertently shake the phone, which is a part of the gameplay, but if you’re careful, you’re in for some heads up action.

If you’re looking for an immersive free game, this’ll whet your appetite.  Even if you aren’t, it is, after all, free – all it needs is your time and a download and you can see if it’s something you can enjoy.