Jubeat
Jubeat (ユビート) (styled as jubeat) is a rhythm game developed by Konami's Bemani division, and distributed by Konami. The game was first seen at location tests in Asia in December of 2007. It features multiple distinct slanted cubes as the frame of the arcade cabinet, on one of which the game is played. The game is e-amusement compatible.
Gameplay
Jubeat has a four by four grid of see-through buttons on top of a screen. The screen displays which buttons need to be hit along to the music. Tap notes fade in under the button which needs to be hit, while hold notes fade in with a line and arrow that closes in on the button that needs to be hit. Unlike other Bemani games, Jubeat has no health bar. Instead a grade of C or higher is needed clear a level.
Releases
Jubeat released under the name 乐动魔方 in China, meaning something along the lines of "Magical Cube". The online services for this Chinese version terminated services on April 29, 2014.[1]
Japanese Arcade Releases
| Date | Title | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2008 | jubeat | Arcade |
| August 5, 2009 | jubeat ripples | Arcade |
| March 18, 2010 | jubeat ripples APPEND | Arcade |
| July 29th, 2010 | jubeat knit | Arcade |
| March 23rd, 2011 | jubeat knit APPEND | Arcade |
| September 15th, 2011 | jubeat copious | Arcade |
| March 14th, 2012 | jubeat copious APPEND | Arcade |
| September 25th, 2012 | jubeat saucer | Arcade |
| March 3rd, 2014 | jubeat saucer fulfill | Arcade |
| February 20th, 2015 | jubeat Prop | Arcade |
| March 30th, 2016 | jubeat Qubell | Arcade |
| July 26th, 2017 | jubeat clan | Arcade |
| September 5th, 2018 | jubeat festo | Arcade |
| August 3rd, 2022 | jubeat Ave. | Arcade |
| September 20th, 2023 | jubeat beyond the Ave. | Arcade |
Chinese Arcade Releases
| Date | Title | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2010 | 乐动魔方 | Arcade |
| 2011 | 乐动魔方 2代 | Arcade |
| October, 2012 | 乐动魔方 全国对战版 | Arcade |
Non-Arcade Releases
| Date | Title | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| February 19th, 2010 | jubeat mobile | DoCoMo Mobile |
| February 18th, 2011 | jubeat mobile2 | DoCoMo i-Mobile |
| October 26th, 2011 | jubeat mobile2 | au EZweb |
| November 8th, 2010 | jubeat plus | iOS |
| November 14th, 2012 | jubeat plus | Android |
| November 27, 2012 | jukebeat | iOS |
| November 14th, 2012 | jubeat plus | Kindle Fire HD |
| May 7th, 2021 | jubeat | Android & iOS |
Trivia
- Konami has tried to bring the arcade version to the west in 2008, a few years before the mobile Jukebeat app released. This version was titled "uBeat" and included various American-specific music licenses.[2][3]
- These licenses included "Sandstorm", "Barbie Girl", "Take on me", "Y.M.C.A." and "Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-ba-Dop-Bop)".
- The 2021 Jubeat mobile release is based on the 2020 Jubeat Arcade version, seen at the JAEPO (Japan Amusement Expo) 2020. The cab included a new design rework in white, bigger panels and 60FPS gameplay. It has not resurfaced since and is presumably cancelled.[4]
Notes & References
- ↑ 乐动魔方 全国对战版 Termination Announcement (archive.today snapshot)
- ↑ Giant Bomb page on the uBeat location test.
- ↑ Location Test Pictures by al2k4 & Rwr4539 on Zenius-I-Vanisher.
- ↑ JAEPO 2020 News, New Arcade Games From SEGA, Konami & Taito, Arcade Heroes, February 7, 2020.
External Links
- Official Website (JP)
- jubeat Play Store Page
- jubeat App Store Page
- jukebeat App Store Page
- Remywiki community wiki
- Jubeat specific community wiki (JP)