Hatsune Miku: Project Diva ƒ | Thunderbolt
How does one accurately describe Hatsune Miku: Project Diva ƒ to a series newcomer? Well, on a basic level, it’s a rhythm game, not altogether dissimilar from the likes of DJ Max Fever or Parappa the Rapper. That is, nearly the entirety of the gameplay experience consists of pressing buttons, as guided by on-screen prompts, to music. That’s an academic, if not sterile, description of the game, but how does one convey the core value or soul of the Project Diva f experience? Well, imagine a sixteen-year-old J-pop starlet, swathed with the glittery, neon spectacle of nighttime Shibuya, performing for the high tech, anime-devoted crowds of Akihabara. The result is a condensed, energetic mix of otaku culture, J-pop glamour and addictive beats, all coalesced into one of the most polished and fun rhythm games in recent memory.
