Community:Resonark

RESONARK (Series)
Author	septem47
Capacity	14 (28)
Platforms	PC, Android
Tags	udon, rhythmgame, septem47, game, music
Languages	Japanese, English
World Link	RESONARK (Series)
World history
Published to Labs	05/08/2020
Published	05/08/2020

"RESONARK" is a series of cross-platform VRChat game Worlds created by septem47, the first being published on May 8th, 2020. This rhythm game features mechanics very similar to SEGA's arcade rhythm game series MaiMai and あおお/A-ZERO's iOS rhythm game series WAVEAT . RESONARK also features notable artists from these games, as well as artists from BMS, beatmaniaIIDX, DanceDanceRevolution and many more. RESONARK is also available as as standalone game on Steam as RESONARK X, however it has not been updated to include songs from RESONARK 4: ELVES.

The PCVR version of RESONARK features a camera system to display and record stylized gameplay, as well as keeping track of play performance on screen as an overlay that overrides the desktop display.

Gameplay

The basic mechanics of RESONARK centre around stereoscopics and gameplay similar to MaiMai but in a 3D space. RESONARK's playfield features six lanes distributed on a hexagon. The goal is to hit approaching diamond notes when they make contact with the points on the hexagon. Players can earn more points and score higher grades based on how accurately they hit the notes according to the rhythm of the song. Starting from RESONARK 3: FEST and beyond, some charts will cause the entire playfield to rotate, which can add complexity to the gameplay. The following controls are explained for VR. Desktop controls will be explained at the bottom of this section. There are four types of notes in RESONARK.

Tap Note

This is the standard note. Players only need to tap the note with their hands and do not need to press any buttons.

[gif of a tap note, use a simple chart to demonstrate the note]

Flick Note

Similar to the tap note, this note requires the player to "flick" away from the lane when it makes contact with the corresponding point of the hexagon. The lane will briefly turn blue when the player moves away from the lane, triggering the flick note function. A tip to trigger the note with less effort is to move to an adjacent lane rather than flicking outwards or inwards of the hexagon, which can save stamina and hit flick notes much easier.

[gif of a flick note, use a simple chart to demonstrate the note]

Long Note

This is a note that works similarly to a tap note, however the player must keep their hand on the note until the end of the yellow trail. The end of the long note will either be a tap note or a flick note.

[gif of a long note, use a simple chart to demonstrate the note]

Clap Note

This green note has the player physically clap their avatar's hands together. If the note is timed correctly, it will trigger a unique sound and extra visuals. There are two alternative ways of activating the clap note, which are to use both triggers or grips of the player's controllers. To change to these alternate controls, the player must set them in the World's right hand menu.

[gif of a clap note, use a simple chart to demonstrate the note]

Playing on Desktop

The gameplay of RESONARK on Desktop mode is very similar to playing in VR, however the notes are controlled via keyboard and the playfield does not rotate. The following controls are with a QWERTY layout keyboard. The left side, from top to bottom, is controlled by T G B, respectively. The right side, from top to bottom, is controlled with U J M, respectively. Claps are triggered with K. Tap Notes are triggered by tapping the key. Flick Notes are triggered by pressing the corresponding key and releasing it as soon as the note hits the corresponding point. Long Notes are triggered by tapping and holding the key until the end of the note. Clap Notes work exactly like a tap note.

Song Lists

Below are tables for the list of songs and difficulties for each RESONARK World, as well as what each world brings in each subsequent release. All RESONARK worlds share the same user capacity of up to 14/28 (Suggested/Actual Maximum).

RESONARK (2020)

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The first World of RESONARK, published on May 8th, 2020. The difficulties of the charts range from 1 to X2, with the latter being the most difficult. This difficulty system carries throughout the first to third Worlds. Contains 14 songs.

[desktop screenshot of gameplay, otherwise use a camera in VR]

Song List

Song Name	Artist	BPM	Beginner	Advanced	Nightmare
Tutorial	Noshi	142	1	7	8
PEKO PEKO BATTLE -Special Trio Band	yuugen6	170	2	5	7
PEACE KEEPER	yuugen6	150	3	6	X
Domination	M-UE	160	4	5	7
Direct One.	DRIVE.	183	2	5	7
Bone Born Bomb	M-UE	210	2	7	X
ZONE - Resonark Edit	0b4k3	112	4	6	8
Imagination	WiredLain	138	3	6	X1
Plague Mask	M-UE	90	3	5	8
Recollexion	Noshi	138	4	6	8
Resonance Ark	yuugen6	200	3	7	X
Move On	影虎。	200	4	7	9
Psyched Fevererio	t+pazolite	150	3	7	X
PEKO PEKO BATTLE	yuugen6	190	1	6	X2

RESONARK 2: SUBMARINE

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The second World of RESONARK, published on August 30th, 2020. Essentially an expansion pack of the first World. Contains 12 new songs, 13 in total (not counting the tutorial).

[desktop screenshot of gameplay, otherwise use a camera in VR]

Song List

Song Name	Artist	BPM	Beginner	Advanced	Nightmare
Tutorial	Noshi	142	1	7	8
Unit-00 - Resonark Edit	0b4k3	137	1	7	9
Dogbite	t+pazolite	195	1	6	9
Chartreuse Green	t+pazolite	180	3	6	9
Variant Cross	M-UE	210	3	5	7
Murder Prison	M-UE	185	4	7	8
Underwater - Resonark Edit	upusen	112	4	7	9
Revolving Lantern - Resonark Edit	影虎。(Kagetora.)	185	3	6	8
Blue Te1egraph	yuugen6	174	3	5	8
IONOSTREAM	Tatsh	220	3	6	X1
REDRAVE ft. Kent Alexander	Tatsh & NAOKI	165	4	7	X
水際 (Re-Install The Ghost) - Resonark Edit	Remixed by 0b4k3	208	3	5	7
Voiceless Mind	musica	100	2	5	9
Psyched Fevererio	t+pazolite	150	3	7	X

RESONARK 3: FEST

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The third World of RESONARK, published on February 15th, 2021. Introduces the new rotating playfield mechanic that will be found present in subsequent releases of the RESONARK Worlds. Contains 17 new songs, 18 in total (not counting the tutorial).

[gif showcasing the rotating playfield mechanic]

Song List

Song Name	Artist	BPM	Beginner	Advanced	Nightmare
Tutorial	Noshi	142	1	7	8
P.N.R.	はがね (HAGANE)	140	2	6	7
Tune your bass to ours	Ryo Arue	175	3	7	8
The Shirushi of Untravellers	DUALYS (DRIVE. & yuugen6)	204	4	7	X1
Join	Tatsh feat. musica	165	1	4	7
Chase the shadow (2021 rework)	影虎。(Kagetora.)	175	2	5	X
Xenophobia - Resonark Edit	Tatsh	112	5	8	X
Last Object	M-UE	201	3	7	X
OUTSIDE - Resonark Edit	0b4k3	132	3	6	9
B L A C K - R A Y	かめりあ (Camellia)	128	4	8	X2
Tevelia	Feryquitous	160	3	7	X1
Envisioned	Noshi	143	2	7	X2
ENERGY SYNERGY MATRIX	Tanchiky	160	2	7	8
Psyched Fevererio	t+pazolite	150	3	7	X
Good Vibes (Game Edit)	KO3	126	2	5	8
Meteor Storm	Maozon	174	4	7	9
PROMASTER - Resonark Edit	yuugen6	150	3	6	9
Great Scott - Resonark Edit	yuugen6	130	4	7	X
Cloud Identifier	memex	178	3	6	8

RESONARK 4 -ELVES- Part 1: Moonlight

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The forth World of RESONARK, published on April 3rd, 2023. It presents itself as a multipart series for what may be the most remarkably ambitious rendition of the series of Worlds. It introduces a massive environment and visual overhaul, a progression system, improved UI, a new stage, and a save system. Secrets can be found and goals can be achieved in order to unlock additional songs. The scoring system has been reworked as well, with the player's in-game performance being shown at the top of their vision containing their combo and projected grade. The tutorial song has been replaced with one made by Tatsh.

The trial avatar "Honoka" can be found in this world, the full original model being purchasable on BOOTH. There is also a link to purchase the game World's OST as another way to support the World creator.

A recent update (August 8, 2024) has made the game tie in with the lore that can be found in RESONARK 4 -ELVES- Part 2: Raylight, as well as some minor UI adjustments. Saves are NOT cross compatible between Worlds at the moment as of the latest update.

Contains 17 new songs, 11 which are unlockable through various goals and tasks. Songs written in italics are locked songs requiring specific goals to be unlocked.

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[photos showcasing the new environment of the world]

Song List

Song Name	Artist	BPM	Beginner	Advanced	Nightmare	Final
Tutorial	Tatsh		1	N/A	N/A	N/A
Enigma (Game Version)	Nhato		2	5	8	X
DDD	はがね (HAGANE)		3	6	9	N/A
Moonflower	tokiwa feat. achu*		2	6	7	N/A
show me love (Short Mix)	YSS		3	6	8	N/A
HYP3RTRIBE	KO3 x sky_delta x Tanchiky		3	8	X	N/A
Pray's to be	yuugen6		2	5	7	N/A
Paracelestia	Nego_tiator		4	6	9	N/A
ジト目の女の子になりたかった	てれかす		3	6	8	N/A
Brain Power	NOMA		4	7	9	N/A
Stream	Maozon		4	6	9	N/A
Adam	DJ MURASAME a.k.a. Tatsh		4	6	9	N/A
Anökumene	Jun Kuroda		3	6	X	N/A
Ghost Node Add Burrrst	yuugen6		4	7	8	X
Hilarious Seeker	影虎。(Kagetora.)		3	7	9	N/A
ow (2022-edit) - Resonark Edit	0b4k3		4	7	X	N/A
Lucent Coord	Tatsh		4	7	9	N/A

RESONARK 4 -ELVES- Part 2: Raylight

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The fifth World of RESONARK, published on April 26th, 2024. Retaining similar concepts as RESONARK 4 -ELVES- Part 1: Moonlight, this addition to the series introduces a tablet that brings in lore that ties in with the previous RESONARK. Completing tasks and goals unlocks more chapters that expand upon the story, as well as rewarding the player with more songs to play.

This World integrates the VRChat Creator Economy; by purchasing the Supporter Role monthly subscription for 600 VRChat Credits, players are given more songs to play in the world while supporting the World creator. The trial avatar "Cian" can be found in this world as well, the full original model being purchasable on BOOTH.

Saves are NOT cross compatible between this World and Part 1: Moonlight at the moment as of the latest update.

Contains 17 new songs, 11 which are unlockable through various goals, tasks and the Supporter Role. Songs written in italics are locked songs requiring specific goals to be unlocked. Songs written in underlined italics are premium songs requiring the Supporter Role monthly subscription.

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Song List

Song Name	Artist	BPM	Beginner	Advanced	Nightmare	Final
Tutorial	Tatsh		1	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vert (Game Version)	Nhato		2	6	8	N/A
Magnet	KO3		3	5	8	N/A
AliceBlue	Noshi		3	5	8	N/A
Ignotus (from Arcaea)	ak+q		3	6	9	N/A
The Beginning of Rain	Saki Momiyama		1	5	8	N/A
Oriens	ginkiha		2	5	8	N/A
Revolving Lantern - Resonark 2 Edit	影虎。(Kagetora.)		3	6	8	N/A
Lost Found Melody	Chroma		4	7	9	N/A
Move On (ELVES Version)	影虎。(Kagetora.)		3	7	9	N/A
??????	??????		2	5	7	N/A
Heliotrope	M-UE		5	8	X	N/A
??????	??????		5	8	X	N/A
??????	??????		X	X	7	N/A
felys - final remix	onoken		2	5	9	N/A
Direct One. (RESONARK)	DRIVE.		2	5	7	X
Plague Mask (RESONARK)	M-UE		3	5	8	N/A
NuRAVE (RESONARK X)	Tatsh		3	5	9	N/A
Move On (RESONARK)	影虎。(Kagetora.)		4	7	9	N/A
IONOSTREAM (RESONARK 2)	Tatsh		4	7	X1	N/A
ENERGY SYNERGY MATRIX (RESONARK 3)	Tanchiky		2	7	8	N/A

Connectivity Test

There is also the addition of a brand new mode called "Connectivity Test", which is a mode consisting of a selected series of songs the player must go through with set conditions. Functioning similar to beatmaniaIIDX's CLASS mode, the player is given either a BASIC or STRICT route for completion, one providing a much more difficult goal than the other. There are currently five courses to select from.

Trivia

• The sound design for RESONARK 4 -ELVES- was partially comprised by Tatsh, who was a notable artist within the BEMANI franchise, which was responsible for the DanceDanceRevolution and beatmaniaIIDX series. Songs by NAOKI can also be found scattered across the franchise before his departure from KONAMI in 2014.
• REDRAVE by Tatsh & NAOKI is a sequel to RED ZONE, originating from beatmaniaIIDX 11: IIDX RED.
• BRAIN POWER by NOMA can be found in several other rhythm games, such as SOUND VOLTEX, Pump It Up, NeonFM and SUPERBEAT XONiC.
• 0b4k3 has made music for a Hyundai advertisement.