Ez2Dj
| Developer(s) | AmuseWorld |
|---|---|
| Publisher(s) | AmuseWorld |
| Release date | April 20, 1999 |
| Genre | Vertical Scrolling Rhythm Game |
Ez2Dj (Styled as EZ2DJ), is an Arcade Vertical Scrolling Rhythm Game developed and published by AmuseWorld. It is known for its many buttons gameplay and footpedal. The series started to use the branding EZ2AC after a lawsuit with Konami over similarities to Beatmania. During its lifespan it received various arcade releases, before focus was shifted to the rebooted of EZ2ON.
Gameplay
EZ2ON's Gameplay consists of notes falling down a lane, which need to be hit by either the 5 buttons in a staggered pattern on the controller, the turntable, the footpedal, or in some cases even the effector buttons at the top. During the gameplay a player is given a groove gauge that is filled. In order to clear, the groove gauge needs to not drop to 0. Failure to hit the notes will cause for the groove gauge to decrease until it reaches 0 in which the player will fail the song.
Modes
5K Only
Added in EZ2AC Evolve,
It is a mode that only uses the 5 main keys
5K Ruby
Gameplay is the exact same as Standard 5K except it uses a wider skin and a more lenient gauge known as the ruby gauge that is instead expressed in gems rather than a bar, making it easier for beginners to play.
5K Standard
Considered the representative mode of the EZ2DJ series
7K Standard
10K Maniac
14K Maniac
Releases
| Date | Title | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 1999 | EZ2DJ The 1st TRACKS | Arcade |
| December 15, 1999 | EZ2DJ The 1st TRACKS Special Edition | Arcade |
| November 1, 2000 | EZ2DJ 2ndTRAX ~It rules once again~ | Arcade |
| September 17, 2001 | EZ2DJ 3rdTRAX ~Absolute Pitch~ | Arcade |
| July 28, 2002 | EZ2DJ 4thTRAX ~Over Mind~ | Arcade |
| September 6, 2003 | EZ2DJ Platinum | Arcade |
| August 17, 2004 | EZ2DJ 6thTRAX ~Self Evolution~ | Arcade |
| March 14, 2007 | EZ2DJ 7thTRAX ~Resistance~ | Arcade |
| December 23, 2007 | EZ2DJ 7thTRAX Ver 1.5 | Arcade |
| March 4, 2008 | EZ2DJ 7thTRAX Ver 2.0 | Arcade |
| March 30, 2009 | EZ2DJ 7thTRAX CLASS R ~CODENAME:VIOLET~ | Arcade |
| November 9, 2010 | EZ2DJ 7thTRAX BONUS EDITION | Arcade |
| February 17, 2011 | EZ2DJ 7thTRAX BONUS EDITION revision A | Arcade |
| March 8, 2012 | EZ2DJ: AZURE EXPRESSION | Arcade |
| June 22, 2012 | EZ2DJ: AZURE EXPRESSION INTEGREAL COMPOSITION | Arcade |
| May 7, 2013 | EZ2AC: ENDLESS CIRCULATION | Arcade |
| December 26, 2014 | EZ2AC: EVOLVE | Arcade |
| January 28, 2016 | EZ2AC: NIGHT TRAVELER | Arcade |
| August 16, 2017 | EZ2AC: TIME TRAVELER | Arcade |
| May 30, 2019 | EZ2AC -FINAL- | Arcade |
| August 7, 2020 | EZ2AC: FINAL EX | Arcade |
Trivia
- A cancelled game in the series was scheduled to release sometime in 2000. The game was planned to have a link with EZ2Dancer cabs.
- EZ2AC had a crossover collaboration with Pump It Up.
Notes & References
External Links
- EZ2Wiki dedicated wiki.