Info about EZ2ON REBOOT : R - AZURE EXPRESSION:

Official game description:
**R U READY 2 GO INSIDA DJ BOX AGAIN?**
Experience the timeless passion of blue light in 「AZURE EXPRESSION」
The contents of this DLC are based on the Legacy series, which was released in the early 2010s.
The DLC includes exclusive music, exclusive theme skins, exclusive panel skins, and exclusive note skins.
“AZURE EXPRESSION” Song List
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▣ 01. **AXIS** | by ATAS
▣ 02. **Andes** | by Lotze 
▣ 03. **Frostbite** | by Earache Squadron
▣ 04. **Liquid Cube** | by StaticSphere
▣ 05. **if I couldn't see you again** | by StaticSphere
▣ 06. **Morgenglut 2012** | by sun3
▣ 07. **Rising In My Heart** | by nato
▣ 08. **satellite 61** | by Earache Squadron
▣ 09. **The Onyx Night Sky** | by MAX
▣ 10. **The Greatest Escape** | by seibin
▣ 11. **Taillight Phantom** | by StaticSphere
▣ 12. **Disease** | by Springhead
▣ 13. **illusion** | by Lotze
▣ 14. **1950** | by Springhead
▣ 15. **Nachthexen** | by ATAS
▣ 16. **Phat Trash** | by iMp
▣ 17. **Resonance Spectra** | by seibin
▣ 18. **Core** | by yak\_won
▣ 19. **Intuition** | by yak\_won
▣ 20. **Crisp** | by yak\_won
▣ 21. **Extra Wave** | by yak\_won
▣ 22. **Out of the Blue** | by yak\_won
▣ 23. **Wind Tales** | by yak\_won
▣ 24. **Beyond The Azure Skies** | by KIEN
▣ 25. **hy·droly·sis** | by KIEN
▣ 26. **Cheer Up** | by KIEN
▣ 27. **Mage Girl Story (METEOR★ATTACK Remix)** | by NANASHI
▣ 28. **Halcyon** | by xi
▣ 29. **AXION** | by Sakuzyo

Release date: Jan 16, 2025

Categories: Rhythm Game, Music-based Gameplay, Nostalgic Gameplay, Arcade, High Score Chasing, Single-player, Multiplayer


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Nostalgic songs and experience (weight 0.91): The game features many songs from the arcade era that evoke a strong sense of nostalgia, appealing particularly to those who played in arcades.
- Faithful reproduction of original (weight 0.43): The game is praised for its faithful reproduction of the original arcade experience, capturing the essence of the original AE.
- Recommendation to purchase (weight 0.35): The game is highly recommended for purchase, with many players expressing positive experiences and satisfaction.
- Inclusion of BGA (weight 0.32): The game includes BGAs, with some considered the best in the series, adding to the visual appeal.
- Historically significant DLC (weight 0.3): The DLC is considered historically significant, symbolizing a new era and recapturing the impact from 13 years ago.
- Specific songs mentioned (weight 0.28): Players mention specific songs like 'Out of the Blue' and 'Morgenglut 2012' as standout tracks.
- Enjoyable and fun patterns (weight 0.25): The game offers enjoyable and fun patterns, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- Appeals to different players (weight 0.25): The game appeals to different types of players, offering a unique gameplay experience that caters to various preferences.
- Enjoyed specific tracks (weight 0.23): Players enjoyed specific tracks like Halcyon, Illusion, and The Greatest Escape, highlighting the quality of these songs.
- Good cost-performance ratio (weight 0.23): The game offers a good cost-performance ratio, providing a large number of songs for a reasonable price.
- High-quality note skins (weight 0.22): The game features high-quality note skins with good effects and readability, enhancing the visual experience.
- Well-balanced appeal (weight 0.15): The game has a well-balanced appeal to both new and old players, making it accessible to a wide audience.
- Frequently replaying enjoyed songs (weight 0.14): Players find themselves frequently replaying songs they enjoy, indicating a high replay value.
- Worth buying for the music (weight 0.14): The game is considered worth buying for the music alone, highlighting the quality of the soundtrack.
- Addictive nature of songs (weight 0.14): The songs in the game are noted for their addictive nature, keeping players engaged and coming back for more.
- Impressive production for its time (weight 0.13): Players are surprised by the impressive production quality of the game, given the time it was produced.
- Unique mix of futuristic and traditional sounds (weight 0.13): Songs like AXION offer a great mix of futuristic and traditional sounds, providing a unique auditory experience.
- Good pack for eccentric music (weight 0.13): The game is praised for being a good pack for different and eccentric rhythm game music, appealing to a variety of tastes.
- Improved difficulty and power-up (weight 0.13): The game features improved difficulty and power-up of songs, offering a challenging experience for players.
- Specific songs get players hyped (weight 0.12): Certain songs, like the Andes song, get reviewers hyped and excited.
- Refreshing blue theme (weight 0.12): The game has a refreshing blue theme that captures the arcade feel, adding to the visual appeal.
- Good usage of hexa notes (weight 0.12): The game makes good usage of hexa notes, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- Unique taste of the DLC (weight 0.12): The DLC offers a unique taste, providing a different experience compared to other packs.

Common complaints:
- Excessive tempo changes (weight 0.62): Many reviews criticize the game for having too many songs with sudden and often frustrating tempo changes. This is a significant issue affecting gameplay enjoyment.
- Outdated feel (weight 0.52): The songs and overall composition of the game feel very old and lack a modern touch, which may not appeal to new or foreign users.
- Poor background animations (weight 0.35): The quality of background animations (BGA) is noted to have declined. Some BGAs are criticized for being made with commercial sources and having generic production.
- Disappointment with content (weight 0.25): Players express disappointment with the content released after a long wait. There is also mention of delays in releasing other content like 'Tanoshi'.
- Divisive lineup (weight 0.23): The lineup of songs is described as divisive and may not appeal to everyone's taste, potentially leading to dissatisfaction.
- Difficult note arrangements (weight 0.15): The note arrangements across all modes are noted to be difficult, which could be a point of frustration for players.
- Recommend other series (weight 0.14): Some reviews suggest purchasing other series like TT/EV/EC or CV first, indicating a preference for those over the current offering.
- Lack of additional songs (weight 0.14): There is a lack of additional songs in the DLC, which could be a point of criticism for players expecting more content.
- Frustrating song gimmicks (weight 0.14): Some songs are noted to have frustrating gimmicks, which could detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Overemphasis on arcade experience (weight 0.13): The game is criticized for overemphasizing the replication of the original arcade experience, which may not be appealing to all players.
- Potential divisiveness due to changes (weight 0.13): The changes made in the game are mentioned as potentially divisive, indicating that they might not be well-received by all players.
- Criticism of AE version (weight 0.12): There is specific criticism directed at the AE version of the game, though details are not extensively provided.
- Strong smell associated with DLC (weight 0.11): An unusual point of criticism is the strong smell associated with the DLC, which could be a unique issue affecting player experience.

Gameplay feedback:
- Legacy and classic content (weight 0.49): The game includes a significant amount of legacy content, appealing to long-time fans and providing a sense of nostalgia.
- Diverse rhythm game mechanics (weight 0.44): The game features a variety of themes, gear sets, note skins, and song mechanics, providing a rich and diverse gameplay experience.
- Frequent tempo changes (weight 0.35): Many songs in the game have frequent tempo changes, which can add to the challenge and complexity of the gameplay.
- Remixed and modernized songs (weight 0.33): The game features remixed key sounds, revised mixes, and modernized classic songs, offering a fresh take on familiar tracks.
- Original and varied song lineup (weight 0.32): The songs in the game are noted for their originality and variety, spanning multiple genres and appealing to a wide range of players.
- Addictive and enjoyable gameplay (weight 0.22): Players find the gameplay addictive and enjoyable, with specific songs and charts being highlighted as particularly fun.
- Visual and pattern features (weight 0.21): The game includes notable BGA (Background Animation) and patterns, enhancing the visual and interactive experience.
- Appeal to new and old players (weight 0.14): The game is designed to attract both new and veteran players, offering a mix of classic and modern elements.
- Specific game mechanics (weight 0.11): The game requires gear changes in certain modes, adding a layer of strategy and complexity.

Performance notes:
No performancepoints

Recommendations:
- Nostalgic appeal for arcade fans (weight 0.45): This game is highly recommended for those who enjoyed EZ2 in the 80s and 90s or have nostalgic feelings for the arcade era. It may not be as appealing to those without such nostalgia.
- Ideal for old users and challenge seekers (weight 0.15): The game is recommended for old users, those focused on ratings, and players who enjoy challenging content.
- Preview songs before buying (weight 0.15): It is advised to preview all songs or listen to them on YouTube to determine if you will enjoy the music before making a purchase.
- Emotional and addictive gameplay (weight 0.15): The game is recommended for its emotional connection and addictive gameplay, appealing to players who enjoy engaging and immersive experiences.
- Other series offer better value (weight 0.14): Some users recommend purchasing other series like TT/EV/EC or CV first due to better value and enjoyment.
- Enjoyable without DLCs (weight 0.14): The game is recommended even if you enjoy the base game without any additional DLCs.
- Bundle purchase recommended (weight 0.14): Buying the bundle is recommended for a cheaper purchase, offering better value for money.
- Future DLC improvements suggested (weight 0.13): There are suggestions for improvements in future DLCs, indicating that players have specific expectations for additional content.
- DLC recommended (weight 0.13): The DLC is recommended, suggesting that additional content enhances the overall gaming experience.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Nostalgia (weight 0.29): Players feel nostalgic due to the inclusion of songs and content from the arcade era, particularly from 2012 and the early to mid-2000s. The faithful reproduction of original content and the music lineup evoke memories of the series' legacy and the early 2010s.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.21): Players are satisfied with the enjoyable patterns, song composition, and good sound quality. The high-quality note skins and well-made BGA also contribute to this positive experience.
- Disappointment (weight 0.11): Some players feel disappointed due to the decline in BGA quality and the unsatisfying content released after a long wait. Personal taste and the nature of the songs also contribute to this emotion.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.08): Players enjoy frequently replaying the songs and have specific praise for certain tracks like Phat Trash and its chart.
- Excitement (weight 0.05): The unique gameplay experience and specific beats in songs, such as the Andes song, get players excited and hyped.
- Frustration (weight 0.05): Players feel frustrated due to the difficulty in playing caused by tempo changes and frustrating gimmicks in some songs.
- Anger (weight 0.03): Players are angry about the forced tempo changes in what is considered the best song, which affects their gameplay experience.}