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The game that started all the Button mashing music games

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 08, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I played this game in demos and thought it interesting so I made the purchase, it is the one that started all the rhubarb with Guitar Hero games and Rock Band games so it was groundbreaking, if I can ever figure it out, I may like it more but it plays on my PS3 well anyways.

But you have to be into this kind of game to really like it.

amplitude is better

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: January 29, 2006
Author: Amazon User

amplitude is almost the same game but with way better graphics and sounds. the game itself just looks a lot better when playing it. frenquences is fun and all but i still recomment AMPLITUDE over this one.

MUCH better than it looks

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: January 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

First off, let me say that initially I didn't like this game - I'm not particularly fond of this kind of music, and when I watched the guy across the hall play it, I just thought it was ... stupid.
But then he made ME play it, and I was hooked.
Gameplay is fast and exciting, and it has enormous replay value - getting your score just a bit higher to access the bonus levels is just as fun (if not more so) than trying to beat the initial levels. While the lower two difficulty levels can get kind of boring, they ARE supposed to be easy, and the highest still provides a nice challenge even after a LOT of play.
I have seen reviews which said that the backgrounds were bad, and that it was better without them. While I was originally of this impression, I tried playing with the blank background, and it just wasn't as fun. The backgrounds actually contribute to the game by providing more of a challenge for you as you go along, and some of them can be quite impressive (if chaotic).
All in all, a great game, even for those who don't particularly like beat games (like me) and don't like this kind of music (also like me). Don't form your opinion of this game watching other people play it - you actually have to try it yourself.

NO POINT

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 62
Date: April 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I HAD MORE FUN GOING TO THE BATHROOM.DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY LIKE I DID.

Mom flunked

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 51
Date: March 17, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I bought this for my 12 and 15 yr olds based on the positive reviews. Both kids think it stinks and can't believe I wasted my money!

All u need to know about this game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: February 10, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I have to come out an say it. This is the most addicting music video game ever made. I got the demo, and was just enthralled with it. I couldnt put it down. I bought the full version days later for 20$ at kb. It was the last copy an they wanted to rid of it. Play online for more fun. A must buy for anyone who likes a hip beat.

Great fun with great music

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 17 / 17
Date: November 22, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This great PS2 game combines great music with finger-tapping fun. It might seem easy at first, but soon you're caught up in the musical action!

There are other games out there that make you 'dance to the beat' or hit buttons in rhythm. Frequency takes this to a new level by breaking up real songs into their components - guitar, drum, synth, etc - and letting you play along with ANY of the parts.

Get strings of hits done properly to gain points, and tag special sequences to get multipliers or other bonusses. Advance through levels to unlock secrets, and increase the difficulty level on any song to challenge yourself further.

These aren't 'generic beats' you're playing along with. You get to choose from No Doubt, Fear Factory, Orbital, Paul Oakenfold, Curve, The Crystal Method, and many more. So not only is the gameplay great, but the music you get to listen to is great, too!

Design your own mixes of the songs, or even better, play the game with friends! The game truly shines when you take it into multiplayer. You can do that with extra controllers, or the best way to play is on line with the PS2 Online setup. Get three other players from around the globe to join you, and together you can really get a song to shine. It's amazingly fun to go from your own simple bassline and to hear the other players chime in with their parts. It's an on line jam session!

Highly recommended for any music fan, and even those not heavily into music but who enjoy games like tetris and bubbles will find it quite addicting.

Pure music gaming blise

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: October 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I first played this game on a friend's demo disc and I was immediately hooked. This game is awesome; plain and simple. The best songs consist of Powerman 5000, Ethan Evans, Tony Trippi, and the Symbion Project. The music in this game isn''t the type of music I listen to, but it is very fun getting to play all of these rythms on the controller. The down point of the game is that the diffuculty really shoots up within the last few songs, making it seem almost impossible to open up the level 5 bonus songs. But as soon as I completed the game i felt accomplished, like i had beaten something that truly takes skill. This game is a must buy for those who have patience. Especially since it is marked at a low price.

So addicting and Fun, in a strange way...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: September 22, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is unbelievably addicting. If you like music, and if you have played tetris, this is the game for you. Who thought pressing three buttons over and over could be so fun? In frequency, you choose a song that they have on 5 different stages, and instrument by instrument, you add the notes to the song, and when you get through the whole song, you have the finished symphony. This is a great game, and definately recommended.

Fun game but online headache!!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 19, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I really love this game. I played the demo first, and played it online. I bought the full version thinking I would never have to mess with the demo again. But the only way the full version can connect to the internet is through the demo disc swap. Witch wouldn't be that bad if it had a save feature but it don't so you have to use both the demo and the full version EVERYTIME you play online. If you have dial up and get disconnected, look for more disc swaping before your game is up and running again. What a headache. Other than that the game is fun and addicting.

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