Logo

Is DrumMania a good game?

Thread Locked Back To Forums

Post #1 · Posted at 2009-01-16 10:35:20am 15.2 years ago

Offline Shubox
Shubox Avatar Member
707 Posts
Canada
Reg. 2008-07-22

I want to venture off from DDR, and DrumMania is catching my attention. Is it a good game? What can I expect from it?

Post #2 · Posted at 2009-01-16 10:43:47am 15.2 years ago

Offline Ashura96
Ashura96 Avatar Member+
2,805 Posts
United States
Reg. 2008-02-13

3DS Friend Code: 5472-8981-1256Game Center Nickname: Ashura_96
"shakeitdon'tbreakit"
Quote: Shubox
I want to venture off from DDR, and DrumMania is catching my attention. Is it a good game? What can I expect from it?

Yes, expect it to be challenging (IIDX ish learning curve.)
Unless of course you already know how to play the drums.

Even my father knows that DM is a superior game than playing Drums in Rock Band.

Post #3 · Posted at 2009-01-16 11:08:45am 15.2 years ago

Offline Afi_cHan
Afi_cHan Avatar Member
2,468 Posts
Indonesia
Reg. 2008-12-11

"♥ ♥ ♥"
I've played the arcade version, n I think if u wanna improve your drumming skill, DM is a must-play...
And the songs are great! I crushed on Asaki because of DM.. Tongue
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/184388_1811980069124_1528700244_1869369_2219546_n.jpg

Post #4 · Posted at 2009-01-16 11:48:23am 15.2 years ago

Offline Shubox
Shubox Avatar Member
707 Posts
Canada
Reg. 2008-07-22

Well I'm very patient person (learning Japanese, putting up with stupid people, etc...) so learning won't be a problem.

Are the songs really all rock? Is there any NAOKI or Taka in there? Tongue

Post #5 · Posted at 2009-01-16 12:33:17pm 15.2 years ago

Offline DukAmok
DukAmok Avatar Member
7 Posts
United States
Reg. 2008-11-14

DrumMania is incredibly fun. Getting up to 30s is not that bad, but getting from 40s to 60s is pretty tough, and from 70s to 90s is just a huge leap. Right now I'm in the upper 70s range, and I've passed one 89, Children's Sketchbook.

Seriously though, vastly superior to rock band and guitar hero. Not even a close comparison.

Post #6 · Posted at 2009-01-16 12:35:45pm 15.2 years ago

Offline Ashura96
Ashura96 Avatar Member+
2,805 Posts
United States
Reg. 2008-02-13

3DS Friend Code: 5472-8981-1256Game Center Nickname: Ashura_96
"shakeitdon'tbreakit"
Quote: Shubox
Well I'm very patient person (learning Japanese, putting up with stupid people, etc...) so learning won't be a problem.

Are the songs really all rock? Is there any NAOKI or Taka in there? Tongue


No see, thats the other good thing about DM, VARIETY OF SONGS/GENRES! So yeah!

Post #7 · Posted at 2009-01-16 12:36:58pm 15.2 years ago

Offline neodude237
neodude237 Avatar Member
1,169 Posts
United States
Reg. 2008-02-17

I don't want to completely derail the thread, just looking for opinions. Why is this game better than Rock Band? I personally think it is an overall better game music-wise and it is a bit more realistic (more drums), but I just wanted to see what you guys think.

Post #8 · Posted at 2009-01-16 12:37:23pm 15.2 years ago

Offline Ashura96
Ashura96 Avatar Member+
2,805 Posts
United States
Reg. 2008-02-13

3DS Friend Code: 5472-8981-1256Game Center Nickname: Ashura_96
"shakeitdon'tbreakit"
Quote: DukAmok

Seriously though, vastly superior to rock band and guitar hero. Not even a close comparison.

I love how my father was able to draw this conclusion too. Now he actually plays Guitar and Bass (and obviously neither GF or GH/RB are "realistic" in terms.) AND since he works at Guitar Center I may soon be able to get a nice discount on a Yamaha DTXPRESS model.

Post #9 · Posted at 2009-01-16 12:42:23pm 15.2 years ago

Offline neodude237
neodude237 Avatar Member
1,169 Posts
United States
Reg. 2008-02-17

Should have defined what I meant by "realistic". I meant that as in the number of drums the game had totaling the number of a normal drum set.

Post #10 · Posted at 2009-01-16 01:02:12pm 15.2 years ago

Offline DukAmok
DukAmok Avatar Member
7 Posts
United States
Reg. 2008-11-14

The pads give a much more realistic response, they're laid out in such a fashion that feels like an actual drumset, the kick pedal isn't a piece of crap, and lastly, the music choices are endless, as well as awesome.

My one complaint is that the hi-hat could be a little higher. Cross-sticking is much harder than it should be due to it's height, but it's still completely possible.

Post #11 · Posted at 2009-01-16 07:29:18pm 15.2 years ago

Offline stsung
stsung Avatar Member
127 Posts
Czech Republic
Reg. 2008-09-29

Well, I'm no drummer whatsoever. But for me Drummania was always the superior game
(speaking about the default controllers for RB/GHWT and DM arcade set)

The layout of the drums and the feeling is completely different from RB or GHWT where you feel like hitting some piece of plastic or rubber. On DM drums it feels "right", "realistic".

The variety of music and the actual choice of it is better for me as well that I actually hear the drums I play is better for me. It does not happen to me in RB or GHWT even though I should be able to notice it.

Next thing is that I concentrate on playing the drums and getting FC or perfects. I don't wait for overdrive or such and there are no "solos" where you can play whatever you please. I rather follow whatever notes I'm tossed at.

I can sync to DM not to RB. If I'm out of sync in DM I fail. If I'm offsync in RB I get over 90. (isn't that weird?).


Post #12 · Posted at 2009-01-16 08:51:22pm 15.2 years ago

Online Oni-91
Oni-91 Avatar Moderator+
13,489 Posts
United Kingdom
Reg. 2006-10-20

Nintendo Switch Friend Code: SW-3445-5569-17913DS Friend Code: 008736577880
"Ambivalent Viennetta"
Seeing that DM uses an actual Yamaha DTX, despite not playing it, just looking at it makes me know it's a better game. My only complaint it having the cymbal at the far right side. While it's a decent riding surface, I don't like having to reach all the way there to do a crash (this all from actually having a full, five-piece kit. Also, there's only 2 toms, but I don't really mind that, either.)
ZIv Mod Squad: "I'm a trash panda now, don't worry about it"
Can you make music? ZENIUS -I- MANIA 2023 NEEDS YOU
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvT2ARPaQAAxRVX.jpg:large

Post #13 · Posted at 2009-01-17 03:10:09am 15.2 years ago

Offline RTCB
RTCB Avatar Member
197 Posts
United States
Reg. 2008-11-15

"Killing multi-colored snails!"
Maybe V6 will have adjustable drums. *sighs* If only.

In answer to the question about the drum number: It totals the standard beginner set every drummer ought to start on.

Hi-hat x1 (naturally
Snare x1
Tom x2
Crash/Ride x1
Bass x1

I wish there were a pedal for the hi-hat so I could control the noise. I find my left foot moving reflexively to cover for nothing at all, and maybe an extra cymbal would be nice.

The fact is, Rock Band's drums don't even amount to a standard set. It looks to me like those bongo drums people playing with their hands (which is actually kind of fun, so I'd reccomend trying that on Rock Band).
In war, no matter what, killing is killing and no rules or morals can change that ~ Rubedo, the Crystal Blood
A non-violent pacifist will ultimately kill a hundred men just to save his own life ~ Albedo, the Resplendent Eclipse
There's no point in washing your hands if you're going to bloody them again anyway ~ Nigredo, the Black Dove
Even if I am inevitably going to die, I will still fight to live for as long as I possibly can ~ Citrine, the Dual Twilight

Click to see a Hardcore Gay picture.
What, you thought I was joking? Well, too bad. *evil laugh*

Post #14 · Posted at 2009-01-17 04:57:05am 15.2 years ago

Offline AnxD
AnxD Avatar Member
1,217 Posts
United States
Reg. 2008-01-01

"Ready!?"
I can only play lvl40s with bass Sad but I can clear 99s with auto.

Post #15 · Posted at 2009-01-17 05:51:05am 15.2 years ago

Online Oni-91
Oni-91 Avatar Moderator+
13,489 Posts
United Kingdom
Reg. 2006-10-20

Nintendo Switch Friend Code: SW-3445-5569-17913DS Friend Code: 008736577880
"Ambivalent Viennetta"
If there's one thing I really don't like about RB drums, it's that the closed and open hi-hat's on different pads, despite being the same cymbals.
ZIv Mod Squad: "I'm a trash panda now, don't worry about it"
Can you make music? ZENIUS -I- MANIA 2023 NEEDS YOU
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvT2ARPaQAAxRVX.jpg:large

Post #16 · Posted at 2009-01-17 07:06:13am 15.2 years ago

Offline Shubox
Shubox Avatar Member
707 Posts
Canada
Reg. 2008-07-22

Well, I downloaded DTXmania (just to see how DrumMania/GuitarFreaks is) but it takes forever to download any songs at gdamania.net Evil Any other site to download songs?

Post #17 · Posted at 2009-01-19 08:32:26am 15.1 years ago

Offline DDRmaster2007
DDRmaster2007 Avatar Member
964 Posts
Peru
Reg. 2006-12-08

"ASDFGFGBNFGV..."
I use to play Drummania a lot in arcades



There are only DM/Pfreaks 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th mix AC cabins in Lima. I wish to find V5 in front of me one day!!
http://zenius-i-vanisher.com/ddrsig/535_2.png

Post #18 · Posted at 2009-01-19 08:38:53am 15.1 years ago

Offline NeoRevenG
NeoRevenG Avatar Member
7,364 Posts
Indonesia
Reg. 2008-05-14

"Secret Agent"
Quote: Shubox
Well I'm very patient person (learning Japanese, putting up with stupid people, etc...) so learning won't be a problem.

Are the songs really all rock? Is there any NAOKI or Taka in there? Tongue

Naoki Maeda tunes on GF/DM :

-Hypnotica - NM
-Hypnotique - NM
-Termination - NM feat. Yuuko Imai

NM = Naoki Maeda alias.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w73/DJjeff2007/NeoRevenG.pnghttp://zenius-i-vanisher.com/pictures/2909-1242408837%5B0%5D.jpg

Post #19 · Posted at 2009-01-20 02:53:10pm 15.1 years ago

Offline Afi_cHan
Afi_cHan Avatar Member
2,468 Posts
Indonesia
Reg. 2008-12-11

"♥ ♥ ♥"
Quote: NeoRevenG
Quote: Shubox
Well I'm very patient person (learning Japanese, putting up with stupid people, etc...) so learning won't be a problem.

Are the songs really all rock? Is there any NAOKI or Taka in there? Tongue

Naoki Maeda tunes on GF/DM :

-Hypnotica - NM
-Hypnotique - NM
-Termination - NM feat. Yuuko Imai

NM = Naoki Maeda alias.

May I add some TERRA songs?

REVOLUTION
WE ARE!
ZENITH
brave!
GLIDE
Kyouka Suigetsu Rou

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/184388_1811980069124_1528700244_1869369_2219546_n.jpg

Post #20 · Posted at 2009-01-20 05:57:38pm 15.1 years ago

Offline nggakmirip
nggakmirip Avatar Member
717 Posts
Indonesia
Reg. 2007-11-20

"Stop being a fanboy, it sucks"
Quote: Afi_cHan
Quote: NeoRevenG
Quote: Shubox
Well I'm very patient person (learning Japanese, putting up with stupid people, etc...) so learning won't be a problem.

Are the songs really all rock? Is there any NAOKI or Taka in there? Tongue

Naoki Maeda tunes on GF/DM :

-Hypnotica - NM
-Hypnotique - NM
-Termination - NM feat. Yuuko Imai

NM = Naoki Maeda alias.

May I add some TERRA songs?

REVOLUTION
WE ARE!
ZENITH
brave!
GLIDE
Kyouka Suigetsu Rou

There are also BeForU songs made by him in it, so it's a pretty long list.

TAKA got Memories crossed from IIDX

Suggestion: as a starter, you should never use any autos from the beginning, as it could be rather hard to let go of it on higher levels
Will you help Wikipe-tan?

My blogs! (some Indonesian detected)
http://varg-nggak.blogspot.com/ (Serious Blog)
http://ariscyel-nggak.blogspot.com/ (Why So Serious? blog)

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/2096/angeluscopy.png
Thread Locked Back To Forums

0 User(s) Viewing This Thread (Past 15 Minutes)

©2006-2024 Zenius -I- vanisher.com -5th style- IIPrivacy Policy
Web Server: 10% · Database: 4% · Server Time: 2024-03-28 10:52:20
This page took 0.015 seconds to execute.
Theme: starlight · Language: englishuk
Reset Theme & Language