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| ==Development== | ==Development== | ||
| Tap Tap Revenge was created and developed by Tapulous, which was a startup company at the time of release. The company creates applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch such as this application, Collage, Fortune, Twinkle, and Friend Book.<ref name="post">{{cite web |url= http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/15/AR2008071500548.html |title= Tap Tap Revenge For iPhone Launches Late, Surges Up App Store Rankings |accessdate=2008-07-24 |last= Arrington |first= Micheal |authorlink=Michael Arrington |date= July 15, 2008 |work= |publisher='']''}}</ref> Originally, the game was developed by Nate True for "jailbroken" (or hacked) iPhones and iPod Touches, and was called Tap Tap Revolution, after the ] series.<ref name="post" /> Tapulous bought the game from True, and added features such as online tournaments, leader boards, and multi-player mode to the game.<ref name="post" /> Tapulous hired a team of "all-star" game developers to work the game on ]1.8 million in raised funds.<ref name="post" /> | Tap Tap Revenge was created and developed by Tapulous, which was a startup company at the time of release. The company creates applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch such as this application, Collage, Fortune, Twinkle, and Friend Book.<ref name="post">{{cite web |url= http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/15/AR2008071500548.html |title= Tap Tap Revenge For iPhone Launches Late, Surges Up App Store Rankings |accessdate=2008-07-24 |last= Arrington |first= Micheal |authorlink=Michael Arrington |date= July 15, 2008 |work= |publisher='']''}}</ref> Originally, the game was developed by Nate True for "jailbroken" (or hacked) iPhones and iPod Touches, and was called Tap Tap Revolution, after the ] series.<ref name="post" /> Tapulous bought the game from True, and added features such as online tournaments, leader boards, and multi-player mode to the game.<ref name="post" /> Tapulous hired a team of "all-star" game developers to work the game on ]1.8 million in raised funds.<ref name="post" /> | ||
| ==Spinoffs and Sequels== | |||
| In October 2008, Tapulous announced that they were working on a ]-branded version of Tap Tap Revenge, including a special Nine Inch Nails skin and 16 songs from the band's albums ] and ], some of which would be specially edited for the game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.macworld.com/article/135823/2008/10/nin.html | title= Nine Inch Nails version of Tap Tap Revenge game coming |accessdate=2008-10-05 |last= Cohen |first= Peter |authorlink=Peter Cohen |date= October 1, 2008 |work= |publisher='']''}}</ref> It is now released.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tapulous.com/ttrnin/|title=Tap Tap Revenge: Nine Inch Nails |publisher=Tapulous}}</ref> | In October 2008, Tapulous announced that they were working on a ]-branded version of Tap Tap Revenge, including a special Nine Inch Nails skin and 16 songs from the band's albums ] and ], some of which would be specially edited for the game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.macworld.com/article/135823/2008/10/nin.html | title= Nine Inch Nails version of Tap Tap Revenge game coming |accessdate=2008-10-05 |last= Cohen |first= Peter |authorlink=Peter Cohen |date= October 1, 2008 |work= |publisher='']''}}</ref> It is now released.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tapulous.com/ttrnin/|title=Tap Tap Revenge: Nine Inch Nails |publisher=Tapulous}}</ref> | ||
| In December 2008, Tapulous released ], an updated version of Tap Tap Revenge which featured a revamped graphics engine and ten songs by well-known artists including ] and ]. The game also introduced two- and three-finger taps, and tap-and-holds (similar to chords in other rhythm games).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tapulous.com/blog/2008/12/meet-tap-tap-revenge-the-next-generation/|title=Meet Tap Tap Revenge, The Next Generation|publisher=Tapulous}}</ref> | |||
| In November 2008, ] announced that ] was recording six classic ]s for Tap Tap Revenge.{{fact|date=December 2008}} | |||
| Tapulous also released ], which features the new graphics engine and gameplay dynamics, and allows players to tap to a series of Christmas carols performed by rock band ]. The game also features a new Kids mode, in which the score rises no matter where you tap on the screen.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tapulous.com/blog/2008/12/celebrate-the-holidays-with-weezer/|title=Celebrate The Holidays With Weezer|publisher=Tapulous}}</ref> | |||
| ] will be available as a free update to Tap Tap Revenge in early 2009 and will feature the new graphics engine and gameplay dynamics.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tapulous.com/blog/2008/12/meet-tap-tap-revenge-the-next-generation/|title=Meet Tap Tap Revenge, The Next Generation|publisher=Tapulous}}</ref> Tapulous has also hinted that the game will introduce a new achievements system.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://getsatisfaction.com/tapulous/topics/achievements_in_the_tap_tap_series|title=Achievements in the Tap Tap Series|publisher=Get Satisfaction}}</ref> | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 23:25, 13 December 2008
2008 video game| Tap Tap Revenge | |
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| Developer(s) | Tapulous |
| Platform(s) | iPhone, iPod Touch |
| Release | July 11, 2008 (2008-07-11) |
| Genre(s) | Music video game |
Tap Tap Revenge is a rhythm game by Tapulous available as an application for the iPhone OS. It is almost identical to the game Tap Tap Revolution, which has been available on jailbroken iPhones and iPod Touches. The game has a simple interface, while the game itself is quite similar to popular games such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band. The goal of the game is to tap each of the colored balls when they reach the line at the bottom of the screen. If the ball is hit on the beat, the player gains points, but if not, it counts as a miss. There are also "shakes", which require the player to move the iPhone or iPod Touch to the right, left, or middle.
Development
Tap Tap Revenge was created and developed by Tapulous, which was a startup company at the time of release. The company creates applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch such as this application, Collage, Fortune, Twinkle, and Friend Book. Originally, the game was developed by Nate True for "jailbroken" (or hacked) iPhones and iPod Touches, and was called Tap Tap Revolution, after the Dance Dance Revolution series. Tapulous bought the game from True, and added features such as online tournaments, leader boards, and multi-player mode to the game. Tapulous hired a team of "all-star" game developers to work the game on US$1.8 million in raised funds.
Spinoffs and Sequels
In October 2008, Tapulous announced that they were working on a Nine Inch Nails-branded version of Tap Tap Revenge, including a special Nine Inch Nails skin and 16 songs from the band's albums Ghosts I-IV and The Slip, some of which would be specially edited for the game. It is now released.
In December 2008, Tapulous released Tap Tap Dance, an updated version of Tap Tap Revenge which featured a revamped graphics engine and ten songs by well-known artists including Basement Jaxx and Daft Punk. The game also introduced two- and three-finger taps, and tap-and-holds (similar to chords in other rhythm games).
Tapulous also released Christmas with Weezer, which features the new graphics engine and gameplay dynamics, and allows players to tap to a series of Christmas carols performed by rock band Weezer. The game also features a new Kids mode, in which the score rises no matter where you tap on the screen.
Tap Tap Revenge II will be available as a free update to Tap Tap Revenge in early 2009 and will feature the new graphics engine and gameplay dynamics. Tapulous has also hinted that the game will introduce a new achievements system.
References
- Cohen, Peter (July 11, 2008). "Tap Tap Revenge for IPhone". PC World. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
- Bohon, Cory (July 12, 2008). "First Look: Tap Tap Revenge". TUAW. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Arrington, Micheal (July 15, 2008). "Tap Tap Revenge For iPhone Launches Late, Surges Up App Store Rankings". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - Cohen, Peter (October 1, 2008). "Nine Inch Nails version of Tap Tap Revenge game coming". Macworld. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - "Tap Tap Revenge: Nine Inch Nails". Tapulous.
- "Meet Tap Tap Revenge, The Next Generation". Tapulous.
- "Celebrate The Holidays With Weezer". Tapulous.
- "Meet Tap Tap Revenge, The Next Generation". Tapulous.
- "Achievements in the Tap Tap Series". Get Satisfaction.