…And we’re back like a vertebrate.

Last week Brick shared Rythm Engine: Rythm Box Mod for the Homebrew Idol fans worldwide. Today, well, actually yesterday, RE:RBM V2 was released.

If you missed our previous coverage, Rythm Engine: Rythm Box Mod packs a unique style of game play. Remain in sync with the beat while bouncing from the flashing walls, collecting power-ups, and destroying enemies. Consider it a “Rhythm Shooter”, if you will.

RE:RBM v2 changes:

• You can now break in pieces big enemies
• New particle effects
• Different attributes for each weapon
• Different particles for each weapon
• Smoother particle effects
• Added new power-up (SHIELD) (has a small amount of hp)
• Added animated effects for shield.
• New power-up icons.
• Added new boss-type enemy.
• Added new enemy type.
• Improved AI system (added more states , and mainly used by the new enemies).
• Added menu sounds.
• Added more particle effects (for bombs).
• Highlighted (menu) elements are now flashing.
• New score text effects
• Added menu sounds (nav/confirmation).
• Lowered down power-up timer.
• New theme
• New theme effect
• Some misc code optimizations.
• Updated level editor to v1.c (from v1.a).

Download: Rythm Engine: Rythm Box Mod V2

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Submitted for Homebrew Idol is developer Brick’s Rythm Engine: Rythm Box Mod. That’s Rythm, not Rhythm — just so you know.

RE:RBM packs a unique style of game play that is bound to entertain. Initially conceived as a DDR clone, Brick has steered away from the conventional key-beat instruction concept and has introduced wall-beat instructions; bounce your cube off the flashing walls while keeping in sync with the beat, instead of pressing whatever button(s) at the appropriate time. And not only that, added is a degree of difficulty with enemies, AI, and power-ups.

No doubt you’ll get the hang of things after a few tries, and once you do, get down with the get down.

Download: Rythm Engine: Rythm Box Mod

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