harmonix was constantly trying to create musical experiences where the user could have control over music in a gamified way, which they never really got quite right (freestyle solos in rock band 4 were certainly an attempt)
this was the game where they finally got it right, and like, absurdely right. this makes both for an extremely funny game and also a mostly accurate dj simulator save for the fine details of djing. this is also a great party game as in a game you play at a party
i headcanon this game as a response to neil cicierega and the fact that most of his mashups were done using multitracks that were ripped from rock band games. especially given that all star is one of the tracks available in the base game. make your own mouth album!
and then epic games bought the company and fuser died. which makes sense in a corporate way considering how expensive music licensing can be but... man... glad this was archived and people still keep making customs for it bc it's such a great piece of software
this was the game where they finally got it right, and like, absurdely right. this makes both for an extremely funny game and also a mostly accurate dj simulator save for the fine details of djing. this is also a great party game as in a game you play at a party
i headcanon this game as a response to neil cicierega and the fact that most of his mashups were done using multitracks that were ripped from rock band games. especially given that all star is one of the tracks available in the base game. make your own mouth album!
and then epic games bought the company and fuser died. which makes sense in a corporate way considering how expensive music licensing can be but... man... glad this was archived and people still keep making customs for it bc it's such a great piece of software
If you’re a fan of EDM who’s ever wanted a taste of how handling a set works, FUSER is an amazing and immersive experience that has an astounding amount of customization that places a skill ceiling in the cosmos but is still a blast for musical newbies. But to get the whole experience FUSER asks for a ridiculous amount of time and money, and if you’re unwilling to give FUSER what it demands your mileage, and mixes, will vary.
(honestly, in 2024: just mod it.)
(honestly, in 2024: just mod it.)
Made 5 stars if you consider the modding scene.