Sound Shapes is an engaging rhythm platformer with an elaborate level generator that allows players to create their own musical masterpieces. The game contains a short 1 to 2 hour campaign mode, a timed mini game mode called Death Mode, a quick beat recognition mode called Beat School, a level creator, and a community section with a multitude of user created levels for you to play. Brass Sound Pack; Brass Sound Pack; Beat School: Blow Your Own Horn; Beat School: Battle of the Saxes; Beat School: Triumph Horns; Beat School: Jazz Hands; Beat School: Brass Knuckles; Hohokum Art.

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.: 15 November 2013.: 29 November 2013,Mode(s)Sound Shapes is a 2012 designed by Jonathan Mak and and developed by Queasy Games for,. The game is a with a focus. The game also features the ability to create levels and share levels with other users. The Vita version of the game features use of the touch screen and back touch pad to place sounds of different musical instruments during creation of levels. Sound Shapes was shown at industry conference E3 in 2011 and picked up nominations for best of show award from media sites including IGN, 1UP, and Electric Playground. It also received 2 (Best Mobile and Best Casual).At the 2011, it was announced that would be contributing songs and sound material to the project.has contributed 3 new songs to the game: 'Cities', 'Touch the People', and 'Spiral Staircase'.

These are still exclusive to the game as of 2017, despite fan desire to see them released digitally.It was included on the 'Best of PlayStation Network Vol. 1' compilation disc, released 18 June 2013. Downloadable content At launch Sound Shapes had various (DLC) available.The first round of DLC was released on 4 December 2012, having three sound packs and a curved terrain pack. It introduces five; new instruments and Beat School levels.The second round of DLC was released on 12 March 2013, having more milkcrate free updates and a Car Mini-Album Creator pack.

It also introduced a much requested feature of offline play.On 14 May 2013, two new sound packs were released. One being an 80s sound pack, adding synth features, and the other DLC being a dubstep sound pack featuring new Beat School features.On 28 May 2013, five new Milkcrate albums were released as a free update. Reception ReceptionAggregate scoresAggregatorScore86.60%84/100Review scoresPublicationScore8/107/109/109/109.0/10Sound Shapes was selected for Best Handheld Game in the 2012. Sound Shapes also won for Best Song in a Game for 'Cities' by Beck.The game has also proven popular among Vita gamers due to its relatively simple and enjoyable Platinum Trophy.

This is an award for attaining 100% of the trophies in a video game. The platinum is perceived as attainable and short, and has been featured on multiple websites because of this. References. 1 August 2012. PlayStation.Blog. Torontoist (9 June 2011). Retrieved 2 February 2013.

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