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Release date and final set list revealed for Amplitude

by: Russell - posted: 12/4/2015 9:44:00 PM
More On: Amplitude

Harmonix has recently revealed the launch date for Amplitude on the PS4.  For those wanting to play the reboot of the PS2 classic, you'll have your chance when the game launches on January 5th, 2016 for $19.99...that is unless you're a backer on Kickstarter.  If you backed the Kickstarter campaign at least at the $40 level, you'll get the game two weeks earlier on December 23rd.

On top of that, Harmonix has also revealed the final set list for the game which includes tracks composed by in-house composers, well-known video game composers such as Danny B (Crypt of the Necrodancer) and Jim Guthrie (Below), tracks made by backers, and even tracks from Insomniac Games and Lab Zero.  Keep reading for the official press release for the final set list and check out the launch trailer below. 



   

 
RELEASE DATE AND FINAL SETLIST DETAILS REVEALED
 
Boston, Mass. ?? December 2, 2015 ?? Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. is thrilled to announce that the PlayStation®4 version of Amplitude?? will be available to download via the PlayStation®Network worldwide on January 5th, 2016. The Kickstarter funded reboot of the 2003 PlayStation®2 cult classic will be available for $19.99 and feature over 30 songs, breathtaking visuals, and a concept album approach to its narrative storytelling.
   
Amplitude features a single player campaign along with competitive and cooperative local multiplayer modes. The campaign is presented in the form of a sci-fi concept album with a narrative that surfaces through the game??s visuals, music, and lyrics. There are also leaderboards available for bragging rights.

The soundtrack includes music crafted by Harmonix??s talented in-house composers, as well as songs from well-known video game composers such as Darren Korb (Transistor), C418 (Minecraft), Danny B (Crypt of the Necrodancer), and Jim Guthrie (Below). The game also features tracks made by backers, including fellow game development studios Insomniac Games (Ratchet & Clank) and the Lab Zero (Skullgirls).

The entire soundtrack is as follows:
  • ??All The Time?? ?? C418
  • ??Assault on Psychofortress?? ?? Single White Infidel
  • ??Astrosight?? - Inter:sect Ft. Noelle LeBlanc & Naoko Takamoto
  • ??Break for Me?? - James Landino Ft. Noelle LeBlanc
  • ??Concept?? ?? Symbion Project
  • ??Crazy Ride?? ?? Insomniac Games
  • ??Crypteque (1-2)?? - Danny Baranowsky
  • ??Crystal?? ?? George & Jonathan
  • ??Dalatecht?? - Harmonix
  • ??Decode Me?? - Inter:sect Ft. Noelle LeBlanc & Naoko Takamoto
  • ??Digital Paralysis?? ?? Harmonix
  • ??Do Not Retreat?? ?? Komputer Kontroller
  • ??Dreamer?? ?? Harmonix
  • ??Energize?? ?? Harmonix
  • ??Entomophobia?? ?? M-Cue
  • ??Force Quit?? ?? Jim Guthrie
  • ??Human Love?? - Harmonix
  • ??I.C.U.?? Harmonix
  • ??Impossible?? ?? Darren Korb
  • ??Lights?? ?? Wolfgun
  • ??Magpie?? ?? Harmonix
  • ??Muze (Amplitude Remix)?? - Ingrid Lukas, Remix by Patrik Zosso and Nik Bärtsch
  • ??Perfect Brain?? ?? Harmonix
  • ??Phantoms?? ?? Freezepop
  • ??Recession?? - Jeff Allen Ft. Noelle LeBlanc & Naoko Takamoto
  • ??Red Giant?? ?? Kodomo
  • ??Supraspatial?? ?? Jeff Allen Ft. Naoko Takamoto
  • ??Synthesized?? ?? Symbion Project
  • ??Unfinished Business?? - Shiohito Taki & Junichi Kamiunten
  • ??Wayfarer?? ?? Harmonix
  • ??Wetware?? ?? Harmonix
 
Kickstarter supporters who backed at the $40 tier or higher do not have to wait until January 5th to get their hands on Amplitude. Those backers will receive the game two weeks earlier, on December 23rd.

PlayStation® fans attending PlayStation®Experience this weekend will be among the first to play Amplitude. Those who play the game at the booth will receive an exclusive dynamic theme for their PlayStation®4 and an Amplitude trading card. More details can be found in Amplitude??s latest backer update.

For more information, head to Amplitude??s Twitter and Facebook pages.
 
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About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Boston, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and has pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit www.harmonixmusic.com.