Beatmania IIDX 3rd Style

beatmania IIDX 3rd Style is a music video game developed by Bemani and published by Konami, initially released as an arcade game in Japan on February 25, 2000,[1] and subsequently ported to the PlayStation 2 on November 2.[2] 3rd Style removed the 4-keys mode from previous installments and replaced it with the Light7 difficulty, giving most songs a fully separate, easier notechart.[1] The game also introduced Free Mode and Extra Stage,[3] and featured a new aesthetic.[2]

Beatmania IIDX 3rd Style
PlayStation 2 cover art
Developer(s)Bemani
Publisher(s)Konami
SeriesBeatmania IIDX
Platform(s)Arcade & Sony PlayStation 2
ReleaseArcade:
  • JP: February 25, 2000
PlayStation 2:
  • JP: November 2, 2000
Genre(s)Music
Mode(s)Single-player & Multiplayer
Arcade systemBemani Twinkle

Gameplay

Beatmania IIDX tasks the player with performing songs through a controller consisting of seven key buttons and a scratchable turntable.[4] Hitting the notes with strong timing increases the score and groove gauge bar, allowing the player to finish the stage. Failing to do so depletes the gauge until it is empty, abruptly ending the song.[5] 3rd Style removed the 4-keys mode from previous installments and replaced it with the Light7 difficulty, giving most songs a fully separate, easier notechart.[1] The game also introduced Free Mode and Extra Stage,[3] and featured a new aesthetic.[2]

Home version

3rd Style was the first Beatmania game to receive a PlayStation 2 port.[2] This version includes various songs from the first three styles, though some remain arcade-exclusive.[6]

References
  1. "Beatmania IIDX 3rd Style". Konami (in Japanese). Konami. Archived from the original on February 19, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
  2. "BeatMania IIDX 3rd Style - PlayStation 2". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment, Inc. November 2, 2000. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  3. Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo (February 25, 2000). Beatmania IIDX 3rd Style (Benami Twinkle) (in Japanese). Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo.
  4. Foster, Neil (April 1, 2013). "Beatmania (page 8)". Hardcore Gaming 101. Kontek. Archived from the original on July 23, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  5. "overall on beatmania IIDX". Konami. Konami. 1999. Archived from the original on February 6, 2007. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  6. Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo (November 2, 2000). Beatmania IIDX 3rd Style (PlayStation 2) (in Japanese). Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo.


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