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'', where the player must press a button corresponding to one of four directions at the correct time.

Gameplay

During the game, enemies will come at you from all directions. You must press the direction or corresponding button to where the enemy is attacking. This all takes place to the rhythm of the current song.

Plot

The story of ''KickBeat'' starts off with all of the world's music being stolen. It is up to the player to use the remaining 18 songs (the game's soundtrack) to free the rest of the music.

Song List

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''KickBeat: Special Edition'' and ''KickBeat: Steam Edition''

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distribution for Microsoft Windows.

Reception

While reviewing the Steam Edition of the game, IGN noted the game had good visuals but were disappointed with the lack of content.

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gave a generally positive aggregated score of 66 based on 7 critics.

References

{{reflist 2013 video games Music video games PlayStation 3 games PlayStation 4 games PlayStation Network games PlayStation Vita games Video games developed in Hungary Wii U eShop games Windows games Xbox One games Zen Studios games Multiplayer and single-player video games