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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 similar to SEGA's arcade rhythm game series MaiMai and あおお/A-ZERO's iOS rhythm game series WAVEAT[1]. RESONARK also features notable artists from these games, as well as artists from BMS, beatmaniaIIDX, DanceDanceRevolution and many more.
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 called the "Instrument". The goal is to hit approaching diamond notes when they make contact with the points on the Instrument. Players can earn more points and score higher grades based on how accurately they hit the notes according to the rhythm of the current song. The PCVR version of RESONARK features a camera system to display and record stylized gameplay, keeping track of play performance on screen as an overlay that overrides the desktop display. Starting from RESONARK 3: FEST and beyond, some charts will cause the Instrument to rotate, which can add visual complexity to the gameplay.
Note Types
The following controls are explained for VR, while Desktop Mode controls can be found at the bottom of this section.
Alternative Controls
There is an alternative method of input for Clap Notes, which are to either use both triggers or both grips of the player's controllers. To change to these alternate controls, the player must set them in the World's right hand menu before starting a song.
Advanced Play Tips
- For Clap Notes, it is strongly recommended for advanced players to switch to any of these button based controls over the simulated clapping due to the risk of controllers colliding with each other, which may damage them.
- A tip to hit Pluck Notes with less effort is to move to an adjacent lane rather than flicking outwards/inwards of the Instrument, which can save stamina and hit these notes much easier.
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 corresponding key. Pluck Notes are triggered by pressing the corresponding key and quickly 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. Long Pluck Notes are triggered by tapping, holding, and then releasing the key when the Pluck end of the note reaches the Instrument. Clap Notes work exactly like a tap note.
RESONARK Worlds
Below are descriptions of what each RESONARK world brings in each subsequent release, as well as tables for the list of songs and difficulties for each World. All RESONARK worlds share the same user capacity of up to 14/28 (Suggested/Actual Maximum). From the first to third Worlds, all songs are unlocked by default.
RESONARK (2020)
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. The X likely represents "10", meaning X equates to 10, X1 to 11, and X2 to 12. This difficulty system carries throughout the series. Contains 14 songs.
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
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).
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
The third World of RESONARK, published on February 15th, 2021. It introduced the rotating Instrument mechanic that will be found present in subsequent releases of the RESONARK Worlds. Contains 17 new songs, 18 in total (not counting the tutorial).
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
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 also found in this world.
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 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 completed to unlock.
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
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. The trial avatar "Cian" can be found in this world as well.
Saves are NOT cross compatible between this World and Part 1: Moonlight 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 completed to unlock. Songs written in underlined italics are premium songs requiring the Supporter Role monthly subscription.
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. Completing either route will unlock the subsequent locked course. There are currently five courses to select from, three of which are unlocked at the start.
Trivia
- RESONARK is also available as a standalone game on Steam as RESONARK X, however it has not been updated to include songs from RESONARK 4: ELVES.
- A standalone Meta Quest version of the same game is also available, aptly named RESONARK X LITE.
- 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 franchises before his departure from KONAMI in 2014.
- REDRAVE by Tatsh & NAOKI is a sequel to RED ZONE[2], 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[3].