EZ2ON REBOOT : R - PUMP IT UP RISE Collaboration DLC Review Summary

While the song lineup and PIU DLC earn praise for enjoyable, balanced charts, disappointing selections, criticized pattern styles, and a lackluster RISE collaboration hold it back.

Song lineup highly praised: Reviewers consistently compliment the song selection for being satisfying, varied, and well-chosen. Many highlight the excellent variety and inclusion of personal favorites.

DLC praised for PIU content: The DLC is frequently commended for bringing many good Pump It Up songs, mixing old and new tracks, and compressing PIU history into a valuable package.

Enjoyable and balanced chart patterns: Reviewers find the patterns fun and well-balanced overall, with appropriate difficulty distribution and high-level songs that are challenging but fair.

DLC includes Beethoven Virus: Multiple reviews mention Beethoven Virus as a standout track in the DLC, often evoking nostalgia and serving as an accessible entry point for friends unfamiliar with rhythm games.

Good noteskins and visual presentation: Visual elements like noteskins, UI skins, and the game's theme receive praise for being pretty and pleasant to look at. The EZ2ON noteskin is specifically appreciated for readability.

Disappointing song selection: The DLC lacks expected songs such as 'Love Your Step', 'Rise Up', and 'Paradox', and instead includes 'What Does the Body'. Fans hoping for tracks from older Pump series are let down.

Pattern style criticized: Some 5-key SHD patterns feel incongruous and differ from the existing style, with many repeated notes and high-speed sections. Some patterns also lack left-hand sensitivity.

Collaboration disappointment with RISE: Players are disappointed that the collaboration is with PUMP IT UP RISE (hand/PC) rather than the arcade version. Judgment timing is also optimized for RISE, which upsets some reviewers.

Too expensive for content: The DLC is considered too expensive relative to what it offers, especially given the missing songs and other issues.

Too many xi-style songs: The pack includes three xi-style songs, which is a few too many for the reviewer's liking.

Five-key SHD chart patterns: The DLC includes 5-key SHD patterns with frequent repeated notes and high-speed sections. Vertical continuous hits are part of the chart concept, and speed changes are present.

PC collaboration with PUMP IT UP RISE: The DLC is a collaboration with the hand and PC version PUMP IT UP RISE, not the arcade version. This defines the target platform and content scope.

Includes skins and noteskins: The DLC features note skins and UI skins, allowing visual customization. This adds aesthetic variety to the gameplay experience.

Judgment timing tuned for RISE: The judgment timing is specifically tuned for PUMP IT UP RISE, matching the PC version's mechanics rather than arcade timing.

Keysounded songs in DLC: The DLC features keysounded songs, enhancing the musical feedback during play. This is a notable feature for rhythm game enthusiasts.

Positive DLC Recommendations: Multiple reviewers recommend purchasing the DLC and express satisfaction with its content. Some state they will buy all future DLC, indicating strong overall approval.

PC Pump Collaboration Context: The DLC is a PC Pump collaboration, not a revival of older arcade series content. Players expecting the classic arcade Pump experience from 10 or 20 years ago should consider this before buying.

Friendly for Newcomers: Reviewers note the DLC is enjoyable even for players with no prior knowledge of the series. It is recommended for newcomers who want to try the content.

Check Song List First: Prospective buyers should verify whether their favorite songs from arcade Prime 1, 2, and Phoenix are included. The DLC offers 20 new songs, which may appeal even to those unfamiliar with Pump.

EZ2ON and Pump It Up crossover: Multiple reviewers describe this DLC as a collaboration between EZ2ON and the Pump It Up franchise, specifically the Pump It Up Rise entry.

Pump It Up song library included: The DLC features songs drawn from the Pump It Up series, spanning its history including Prime and later entries.

Positive comparison to DJMAX: Reviewers favorably compare EZ2ON to DJMAX, saying EZ2ON consistently outperforms it and remains a peak rhythm game.

Specific song expectations mentioned: One review refers to the Rise Pack and expects particular songs such as Love Your Step and Rise Up.

Song selection skews older: The song selection consists mainly of older songs, with one reviewer recognizing only Beethoven Virus.