Harmonix and MTV Games announced the release of a new interactive music title, Phase.
Phase is available on the iTunes Store for fans to purchase and download for play exclusively on the new iPod nano with video, iPod classic and the fifth generation iPod for $4.99.
Phase provides compelling rhythm-action gameplay for iPod owners so they can play with their existing music collections in a fun, arcade-like way utilizing the easy and intuitive interface of the iPod click wheel.
"Our goal with Phase was to create a fundamentally accessible, casual music experience for iPod users where we implemented our years of work with rhythmic gameplay elements and present them in ways that any music fan can easily understand and have fun with," says Kasson Crooker, Lead Producer on Phase for Harmonix. "We wanted to create something that took users beyond the standard game format, tap into the unique design of the iPod, and give players a fresh, new way to deepen their relationship with their own music -- the music they love."
Phase players choose between 2 gameplay modes: QuickSpin and Marathon. Quickspin gameplay consists of choosing a single song at a time and utilizing the iPod click wheel to tap and glide using their iPod click wheel for moment-to-moment fun. Marathon lets users choose and engage in mini 5 song marathons that challenge players to get through a set of increasingly difficult songs. Phase is set against a hip animated backdrop of stylized journeys taking players to places like Neon Nights, Sonic City and Deep Sea, all created by up-and-coming artist Aaron Stewart. High scores for individual songs and marathons will be stored and viewable on players' iPods.
