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Harmonix Record Run now available for Android devices

by: Russell - posted: 5/24/2014 3:08:00 PM
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Recently Harmonix had a successful Kickstarter for the revival of Amplitude.  However, that's not the only thing they've been working on as they have recently released a rhythm-runner game called Record Run for Android devices via Google Play and the Amazon Appstore.

Record Run let's you pick a character and then dodge, slide under, and jump over a variety of obstacles in a busy city.  You start out with just a tutorial song, but depending on how well you do you'll earn backstage passes which allow you to add song slots to your song list, letting you add your own songs to the few the game starts with.  You can also collect records as you run through the city and use those to unlock new characters and outfits.

I decided to check it out and it's not bad.  If you've played games like Sonic Dash and other free-running games, this is very similar except it's in time to music and, eventually, songs on your phone.  Occasionally the controls don't do what I want to do (ie. I end up switching sides of the sidewalk instead of jumping), but overall it seems pretty good for a free app.

HARMONIX??S FREE-TO-PLAY RHYTHM-RUNNER, RECORD RUN, NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANDROID DEVICES!
 
Cambridge, MA ?? May 21, 2014 ?? Harmonix Music Systems and SuperVillain Studios are pleased to announce that rhythm-runner Record Run?? is available now as a free download for Android devices via Google Play?? and the Amazon Appstore!
 
Record Run is an all-new rhythm-runner experience set to your music, using proprietary Harmonix technology to generate fun, rhythmically satisfying musical levels to play along with your music. Pick from a fun cast of characters and dodge, slide under, and jump over a variety of hazards in a bustling, colorful city reactive to your song library. Collect records and backstage passes to unlock new content, challenge your friends to asynchronous song battles, and more in Record Run!
 
??If you like rhythm games at all, stop reading right now and go download Record Run.?? ?? Cult of Mac
 
Additionally, cool updates have been made to the game on all platforms. A new character has been added ?? a hip-hop girl who transforms into a jamming astronaut when it Groove Mode! Other updates include improved song navigation, an improved challenge system, and updated animations and audio for snappier, more rhythmic gameplay.

Record Run is available for download now on Google Play?? and the Amazon Appstore, as well as the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. For more information and updates, head to http://www.recordrun.com, follow @RecordRun on Twitter, and at http://www.facebook.com/RecordRun on Facebook.

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About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and has pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit www.harmonixmusic.com.
 
About SuperVillain Studios
Founded in 2004, SuperVillain Studios is bent on CONQUERING THE WORLD!  It??s a daunting task, to say the least, so we also happen to develop videogames!