Over the years, Harmonix has become one of the premier rhythm game developers with its focus on experimenting with ways players can connect with music. Often times, this has been through the use of sophisticated peripherals and other unusual concepts, but with the upcoming Fuser, we see the developer return to their roots with a more approachable take on rhythm-action, focusing on honing your ability to read the crowd, and mastering your selection of songs.
Releasing Fall 2020 for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch, Fuser is a music rhythm-action game focusing on the career and challenges of being a DJ. Instead of using a fancy controller resembling an instrument, you'll stick with your controller or keyboard and mouse as you perform in front of massive crowds at a music festival. We had the chance to go hands-on with the game, and it felt like a different flavor compared to more traditional music rhythm games.
While it follows the same flow of games like Rock Band or Guitar Hero, it also injects some puzzles elements where you'll need to figure out which piece meshes well with your current tracks. During our hands-on, we spoke with Harmonix product manager Daniel Sussman about the evolution of the game.
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