String Theory
You've played rhythm games, but have you ever played a music game? String Theory is a unique audio puzzle game that trains the player to recognize musical chords. Pit your ear against 20 different BGMs, each with 14 different chord variations. Learn to recognize chords played on over 20 different instruments and synthesizers.
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February 17, 2016
10 years and 168 days ago
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Mostly Positive53 reviews75.5%
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6 itemsAbout the Game
You've played rhythm games, but have you ever played a music game? String Theory is a unique audio puzzle game that trains the player to recognize musical chords. Pit your ear against 20 different BGMs, each with 14 different chord variations.
Whether you're a formally trained musician who wants to keep your skills sharp or are a casual listener who wants to appreciate music in a new way, String Theory offers a cacophony of challenges.
Features:
- 20 original pieces of music, each with 14 different chord variations, by composer Shael Riley.
- Test your abilities against over 20 instruments.
- Learn to recognize major, minor, and seventh chords.
- Randomized levels
- Mix your instruments up in Chaos mode or race against the clock with Time Attack.
Whether you're a formally trained musician who wants to keep your skills sharp or are a casual listener who wants to appreciate music in a new way, String Theory offers a cacophony of challenges.
Features:
- 20 original pieces of music, each with 14 different chord variations, by composer Shael Riley.
- Test your abilities against over 20 instruments.
- Learn to recognize major, minor, and seventh chords.
- Randomized levels
- Mix your instruments up in Chaos mode or race against the clock with Time Attack.
