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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!

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.

mediocre at best

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 6
Date: December 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User

If previous music games outta japan Beatmania,Guitar freaks,samba de amigo didn't use special controllers that looked like musical instruments, they wouldn't be nearly as fun. Unfortunately, Frequency only uses a dual Shock 2 controller, but even then, the pad isn't made for the kind of super fast button tapping and moving you need in Frequencys harder difficulties. THe gameplay here is a lot deeper and more satisfying than typical games in the genre. Songs are divided into parts drum, vocal, guitar, etc. Each has a seperate track in a large tunnel. You move from track to track, clearing each and heading to the next without pausing to keep your combo going and the points multiplying. Because of all this interaction, Frequency has a level of challenge and technique not found in other music games, making it feel like you're really performing the tunes. But the thing that hampered my injoyment is the music selection. I'm just not a big fan of club style music, nor of most of the featured bands, like Powerman 5000, Crystal Method and the gameplay. On the other hand, Remix mode lets you construct levels and remix the music anyway you want. And Frequencies visually more impressive than any of the music games from japan. It's a strong entry for the musical genre, but unless you really dig the music, it's not going to last very long.

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.

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.

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.

puzzle/music fans will find something they like

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: December 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

graphics: nothing too special, what there is will mostly just keep the people watching entertained since the players will be transfixed by the game play. Actually this is a game that is tough on the eyes of the players since blinking is actually difficult on many of the songs. If you liked the graphics of whipeout or tempest these will be right up you alley.
gameplay: you use the d-pad, 3 buttons and sometimes the left analog stick. mostly you use 3 buttons to press in time with the beat. by doing this you lay down one of 8 tracks (drum track, guitar track, vocal track for example). Once you get it right for a while it continues to play without you freeing you to move on to the next track. By completeing all the tracks you make the song sound how it was intended to. It is very addictive and the quality of the music helps it be outstanding. remix mode and multiplayer add to the replayability of the title. It also scores high for originality since it IS different from anything else out there.
Sound: Id have to say this game has the best soundtrack of any game out at this point. the entire game was built around the music and if you dont like the jungle brothers, no doubt, paul okenfeld, lo fidelity all stars, or powerman 3000 one of the other 12 or so artist will probably suit you fine.
difficulty: The game is actually pretty tough but has an excellent tutorial. Id say it falls into the easy to learn hard to master area of games.
Conclusion: Buyers who enjoy puzzle games (this plays like one) or music, as well as those just looking for something different will be plenty impressed by this title. Its only drawbacks are a tough difficulty level, and the whole dry eye problem. This is a great leeper title that may get lost in the fray of metal gear solid and gran tourismo but it is a game that is worth adding to a collection and is easily the best music game for the ps2.

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.

A highly enjoyable gaming experience

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I've never been a fan of rhythm type games but I checked this one out because I liked the music that came with it. It took about one hour for me to get used to the gameplay and objectives but since then I've been hooked.

Graphics- The psychedelic background actually can get in the way of the gameplay because you get so distracted by it. Fortunately, there is a track without all the colorful shapes and images.

Gameplay- There are three difficulty settings. Most people should not have any trouble with easy settings. It may take couple of hours to get the hang of normal setting. I have yet to start on expert mode. The challenge is to get the high score and unlock a new song for each round.

Sound- Great. Most of the time, you're so focused on collecting the jewels that you won't realize what instrument you're on but everything sounds great.

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