Beatmania IIDX 3rd Style
{{Short description|2000 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
|title=Beatmania IIDX 3rd Style
|image=beatmania 2dx 3rd style ps2.jpg
|caption=PlayStation 2 cover art
|developer=Bemani
|publisher=Konami
|designer=
|series=Beatmania IIDX
|engine=
|platforms=Arcade & Sony PlayStation 2
|released=Arcade:
{{Vgrelease|JP|February 25th, 2000}}PlayStation 2:
{{Vgrelease|JP|November 2nd, 2000}}
|genre=Music
|modes=Single-player & Multiplayer
|arcade system=Bemani Twinkle
}}
beatmania IIDX 3rd Style is a music video game developed by Bemani and published by Konami, initially released as an arcade game in Japan on February 25, 2000, and subsequently ported to the PlayStation 2 on November 2. 3rd Style removed the 4-keys mode from previous installments and replaced it with the Light7 difficulty, giving most songs a fully separate, easier notechart.{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219030704/https://www.konami.com/amusement/products/am_bmiidx3/|url=https://www.konami.com/amusement/products/am_bmiidx3/|title=Beatmania IIDX 3rd Style|website=Konami|archivedate=February 19, 2018|accessdate=March 4, 2020|language=Japanese}} The game also introduced Free Mode and Extra Stage,{{cite video game|title=Beatmania IIDX 3rd Style|developer=Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo|publisher=Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo|date=February 25, 2000|platform=Benami Twinkle|language=Japanese}} and featured a new aesthetic.{{cite web|url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/beatmania-iidx-3rd-style/|author=|date=November 2, 2000|title=BeatMania IIDX 3rd Style - PlayStation 2|website=GameSpy|publisher=IGN Entertainment, Inc.|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}
Gameplay
Beatmania IIDX tasks the player with performing songs through a controller consisting of seven key buttons and a scratchable turntable.{{cite web|url=https://hg101.kontek.net/beatmania/beatmania8.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190723001346/https://hg101.kontek.net/beatmania/beatmania8.htm|title=Beatmania (page 8)|first=Neil|last=Foster|archivedate=July 23, 2019|date=April 1, 2013|accessdate=March 5, 2020|website=Hardcore Gaming 101|publisher=Kontek}} Hitting the notes with strong timing increases the score and groove gauge bar, allowing the player to finish the stage. Failing to do so depletes the gauge until it is empty, abruptly ending the song.{{Cite web|url=http://www.konami.jp/am/bm2dx/bm2dx1/overall_e.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070206120918/http://www.konami.jp/am/bm2dx/bm2dx1/overall_e.html|title=overall on beatmania IIDX|website=Konami|date=1999|publisher=Konami|accessdate=March 5, 2020|archivedate=February 6, 2007}} 3rd Style removed the 4-keys mode from previous installments and replaced it with the Light7 difficulty, giving most songs a fully separate, easier notechart. The game also introduced Free Mode and Extra Stage, and featured a new rave-themed aesthetic.
Development and release
Bemani developed several updates to Beatmania IIDX after its release. Konami decided to link Beatmania IIDX Club Version (later Substream) cabinets with Dance Dance Revolution 2ndMix machines for simultaneous play, leading to increased success. In late 1999, the publisher hired artist Goli to design graphics and characters for Beatmania IIDX 2nd Style. Featuring a new visual theme and song selection influenced by electronic music and rave music, 3rd Style was released as an arcade title on February 25, 2000.
Home version
3rd Style was the first Beatmania game to receive a PlayStation 2 port, which was published on November 2.{{cite web|url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/beatmania-iidx-3rd-style/|author=|date=November 2, 2000|title=BeatMania IIDX 3rd Style - PlayStation 2|website=GameSpy|publisher=IGN Entertainment, Inc.|accessdate=March 15, 2020}} This version includes various songs from the first three styles, though some remain arcade-exclusive.{{cite video game|title=Beatmania IIDX 3rd Style|developer=Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo|publisher=Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo|date=November 2, 2000|platform=PlayStation 2|language=Japanese}}
References
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Category:Japan-exclusive video games
Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games
Category:Video games developed in Japan
Category:Video games produced by Hideo Kojima
Category:Video games scored by Naoki Maeda
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