The
world was stunned today with the unveiling of Nintendo
Dubstep
Experience 3D, a new
rhythm-based game for the 3DS. As you can see from
the trailer below, the game is set to combine a wealth of Nintendo
icons with the recent musical phenomenon known as dubstep. For those
who may not know, dubstep is a fairly young sub-genre of electronica
music that features heavy bass and a myriad of looped samples to create
a resonating, and sometimes overwhelming sound.
The game looks to take a cue
from the Nintendo
DS hit Elite
Beat Agents by utilizing the
bottom screen for rhythmic touch movements while the top screen
displays the character action. The initial teaser revealed Nintendo
absolutes like Mario, Samus, and Pikachu, though we can’t help but
notice the absence of a few key players. With the recent success of Kid
Icarus Uprising for the 3DS, the
lack of Pitt is a bit of a surprise.
Likewise, Link and Zelda are MIA, which seems strange considering the
characters’ affinity for dancing. And in a genre built upon strong
bass, completely excluding a hulk like Donkey Kong in the trailer seems
like a misstep for Nintendo.
