Pop'n Music 2 is the second entry in Konami's rhythm game with its iconic colorful buttons. Impressive musical variety, precise gameplay and expressive kawaii characters. Rhythm game fans will find rich and addictive content. A genre classic on Japanese PS1.
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Category
Rhythm2 players3+
Description
Japanese sequel to Konami's arcade rhythm game Pop'n Music, with multicolored button presses keeping the beat. Created by Konami, released in 1999 in Japan under the Pop'n Music 2 title. Over forty J-pop, anime and club songs, nine colored buttons to press to the beat, two-player versus mode and eclectic J-pop and club soundtrack. Japanese edition under the Pop'n Music 2 title.
Pop'n Music 2 review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
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 seconds"
Hitting big colourful buttons to the beat of catchy tracks: the clear mechanic delivers instant fun and a joyful release. The musical variety and good-natured pop vibe make you want to chain songs. Accessible to beginners yet demanding at high level, this bouncy rhythm game hooks from the very first bar.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Hitting the right key among nine at the precise instant the note lands sets up a hand-rhythm dialogue where the next song calls out immediately. The rising difficulty and the unlocking of tracks sustain a tangible sense of progress. The hardware and the lineup show their age, but this marriage of colorful pop and percussive precision keeps an immediate compelling drive.
