Community:Resonark
"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.
RESONARK (2020)
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The first version of RESONARK. 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 version of RESONARK. 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。 | 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 version of RESONARK. Introduces the new rotating playfield mechanic. Contains 17 new songs, 18 in total (not counting the tutorial).
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Song List
| Song Name | Artist | BPM | Beginner | Advanced | Nightmare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial | Noshi | 142 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| P.N.R. | はがね | 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。 | 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 version of RESONARK, presenting itself as a multipart series to what may be a complete remaster of the entire series. Introduces a massive environment and visual overhaul, a progression system, improved UI, a new stage, a save system and trial avatar. There are also secrets that can be found in order to unlock additional songs.
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[photos showcasing the new environment of the world]
Song List
| Song Name | Artist | BPM | Beginner | Advanced | Nightmare |
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