StepMania

StepMania

Released: October 12, 2001
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

Linux PC (Microsoft Windows) Mac

Genres:

Music Simulator Arcade

Game Modes:

Single player Multiplayer Split screen

Themes:

Action Party

Ratings

User Rating

81.1
Based on 14 ratings

Total Rating

81.1
Based on 14 ratings

Summary

StepMania is a cross-platform rhythm video game and engine. It was originally developed as a simulator of Konami's arcade game series Dance Dance Revolution, and has since evolved into an extensible rhythm game engine capable of supporting a variety of rhythm-based game types. It can be played with a variety of peripherals, most commonly dance mats or 'pads'.

Several video game series, including In the Groove and Pump It Up Pro use StepMania as their game engine.

Storyline

StepMania is a cross-platform rhythm video game and engine. It was originally developed as a simulator of Konami's arcade game series Dance Dance Revolution, and has since evolved into an extensible rhythm game engine capable of supporting a variety of rhythm-based game types.
The primary game type features the following game play:
as arrows scroll upwards on the screen, they meet a normally stationary set of target arrows. When they do, the player presses the corresponding arrows on their keyboard or dance mat. The moving arrows meet the targets based on the beat of the song. The game is scored based upon how accurately the player can trigger the arrows in time to the beat of the song.
StepMania allows for several input options. Specialized adapters that connect console peripherals like PS2 and Xbox controllers or dance pads to one's computer can be used. Alternatively, the keyboard can be used to tap out the rhythms using arrow or other keys.

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Game Engines

StepMania

Keywords

open-source music and rhythm musical peripherals real world fitness

Alternative Names

Stepmania 5

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