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In terms of some issues there are some rough edges worth being aware of. Probably the most peculiar is with the special attacks you’ll be able to charge up and use to help defeat your enemies. Assuming you’ll settle in to using the touchscreen what’s notable about the special attack is that it requires you to hit both shoulder buttons to use it, and the window to use it passes pretty quickly. Depending on how you’ve chosen to either hold the Switch or play with it on a surface this can be really disruptive and aggravating to trigger without completely losing your place and needing to then quickly get back into your groove again. I was also a bit surprised at how heavy a swing in difficulty the game had from Easy (which, for the most part is almost too easy) and Normal, even though the overall notes and patterns didn’t seem to change much, it seemed more to be a matter how heavy a penalty you paid for mistakes instead. In addition, he style of the piano-like interface is aesthetically pleasing, and makes sense, but in execution I’d say everything is a bit more muddled visually in terms of helping you understand what notes and rhythms are coming up. Overall, among the rhythm games I’ve played on the Switch, I’d say as a package Frederic 2 has its merits but it lands roughly in the middle of the pack for me. It’s interface isn’t as clear to me as some others I’ve played, but in particular its relatively low price and strange sense of humor help elevate it somewhat, depending on your tastes. It is easiest to recommend if you’re looking for a musical fix and don’t have much in the way of funds, if cost isn’t your main driver I’d say the best bet would be to sample video of a variety of games to determine which music and interface suits your tastes the best.
Justin Nation, Score:Good [7.0]