Pop'n Music 13 Carnival rides a funfair vibe. Bright colors, peppy tunes and inviting modes. A vintage well suited to a finger-dance party.
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Category
Rhythm2 players3+
Description
A Konami rhythm game released in 2007 in Japan, the thirteenth PS2 entry in Pop'n Music subtitled "Carnival." A setlist of around 50 festive and colorful tracks around the funfair theme, the still embraced cute kawaii aesthetic and new electronic strings to thicken the compositions. A Japanese niche.
Pop'n Music 13 - Carnival review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Carnival places its thirteenth entry under the sign of the fairground. Garlands, carousels, confetti and garish colors invade the interface and the backdrops, pushing the series' already motley exuberance to its peak. New mascots, costumed for the occasion, people a permanent funfair where every screen overflows with movement. An episode that pushes the cheerful kitsch to unabashed overload.
Motley and joyful, the selection draws on J-pop, anime and a thousand genres to have you tap coloured buttons in time. Each track has its own tempo and personality, rewarding precision with a sparkling energy. This musical melting pot, a pillar of Konami's rhythm games, remains irresistibly rousing.
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Unlocking the hidden songs adds a collection quest to an already teeming repertoire, from pop hits to the unexpected. Mastering every chart, from the simplest to the most insane, fills countless sessions. That musical generosity, married to a very high skill ceiling, founds a replay value that practically never runs dry.
Technical info
💾1,1 GB📅28/09/2006
Published by Konami
Pop'n Music 13 - Carnival (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Pop'n Music 13 - Carnival still worth playing in 2026?
An entry in Konami's rhythm series, Pop'n Music 13 Carnival pushes the festive mood with a colourful tracklist and a funfair theme, while keeping the principle of nine buttons to chain to the tempo. The carnival energy, the musical diversity and the satisfaction of the combo make it one of the series' liveliest entries, ideally with the dedicated controller. The reliance on the peripheral and the Japan exclusivity limit access. A festive rhythm game to recommend for fans of musical scoring and Japanese arcade pop.
