IA/VT Colorful

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IA/VT Colorful
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Developer(s) Marvelous
Publisher(s) Marvelous
Platform(s) PlayStation Vita
Release
Genre(s) Rhythm game
Mode(s) Single-player

IA/VT Colorful is a rhythm game for the PlayStation Vita developed by Marvelous, and is based on Vocaloid's IA Project . [2] [3] It was released in Japan on July 30, 2015. [4]

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Development

The lead developer of the game, Kenichiro Takaki, was previously the producer of Senran Kagura . The game features downloadable content support. [2] [5]

Gameplay

In-game screenshot of the main interface. IAVT Colorful Famitsu screenshot.jpg
In-game screenshot of the main interface.

The rhythm game requires players to press the face buttons and D-pad directions of the PlayStation Vita in time with musical notes. Notes appear from various directions and follow lines of varying shapes until they reach a circular "catcher". Pressing the buttons as the note is in the middle of the catcher will score the most points. Certain notes allow the player to press any button they desire and will fill the player's "Colorful" gauge by an amount depending on the player's timing. Certain parts of each song, represented by a red bar on the timeline, are "Colorful sections" and will use the Colorful gauge the player has earned beforehand to give them a score multiplier for the duration of the Colorful section.

As the player progresses through a music track, the game stage gradually becomes more colorful. [6] The feedback of each music track is dynamic and varies based on the player's own performance. [7] The game revolves around the virtual diva known as IA, who is a Vocaloid developed by the company 1st Place Co., Ltd. [8] The game features 60 different songs, with an additional 19 songs available as downloadable content. [2] Some music tracks feature new music background video footage exclusive to the game, whilst others contain the original video track for the song. [9] The game features different play modes, including challenge modes with varying difficulty levels, consecutive play, and free play. [10]

Song list

A total of 60 playable songs are available in the game, [11] and following the initial game release 19 more released as additional downloadable content. [12]

JapaneseEnglishProducer
01Kisaragi Atenshon (如月アテンション)Kisaragi AttentionJin (Shizen no Teki-P) (じん)
02God only knowsGod only knowsDarvish-P
03TSUBASA New DaysTSUBASA New DaysA-Bee
04Asu no Hikari (アスノヒカリ)Light of TomorrowNhato
05Yūgure no Shinsō (夕暮れの真相)The Truth of the EveningShirakami Mashiro (白神真志朗)
06Shōnen wa Kyōshitsu ga Kirai datta no da (少年は教室がきらいだったのだ)The Boy Hated the ClassroomIshifuro (石風呂)
07Ni Jū Ni Seiki kara no Harō (22世紀からのハロー)Hello from the 22nd CenturyRider-P
08kūsō Foresuto (空想フォレスト)Imagination ForestJin (Shizen no Teki-P) (じん)
09Ravu Sajitariusu (ラヴ・サジタリウス)Love SagittariusMutsuki Levin
10Re;BIRTHRe;BIRTHseleP
11Nokoru Natsu ni Hanataba o (残る夏に花束を)Flowers for the Remaining Summernodoka
12Yūkei Iesutadei (夕景イエスタデイ)Sunset YesterdayJin (Shizen no Teki-P) (じん)
13Yumemi Gokochi (夢見心地)Dreamy State of Mindnio
14Raia (ライア)LiarNekobolo
15Hoshizora no Raion (星空のライオン)Lion of the Starry Skyemon (Tes.)
16Kagerō≒Bariēshon (影炎≒Variation)Shadow-Haze≒VariationYairi
17Chirudoren Rekōdo (チルドレンレコード)Children RecordJin (Shizen no Teki-P) (じん)
18Kakashi (鹿驚)ScarecrowMochizuki Urara (21)
19Summer SongsSummer SongsKomatsu Kazuya (小松一也)
20Ōvāsureputo (オーヴァースレプト)OversleptNeru
21Rizu no Naishin Kakumei (リズの内心革命)Revolution of Liz's Innermost HeartZips (じっぷす)
22Ayano no Kōfuku Riron (アヤノの幸福理論)Ayano's Theory of HappinessJin (Shizen no Teki-P) (じん)
23Rōrerai (ローレライ)Loreleimonaca:factory
24Bai Bai Sūpāsutā (ばいばいスーパースター)Bye Bye SuperstarIshifuro (石風呂)
25Party PartyParty PartyKomorita Minoru (コミリタミノル)
26Migawari Kibonnu (身代わりキボンヌ)Scapegoat WishGameni
27Over DriveOver Drive TeddyLoid
28Falling ApartFalling ApartTaishi
29Nihonbashi Kōkashita Āru Keikaku (日本橋高架下R計画)Japan Bridge Overpass Under R PlanJin (Shizen no Teki-P) (じん)
30Pējento ~Foa ei Gurōrī~ (ページェント ~for a GLORY~)Pageant ~for a GLORY~mito (from clammbon) (ミト (from クラムボン))
31Bokura ni Kigeki o Misetekure (僕らに喜劇を見せてくれ)Show the Comedy to UsJin (Shizen no Teki-P) (じん)
32killer smilekiller smileyksb
33Kuraudo Raidā (クラウドライダー)Cloud RiderHayato Tanaka (田中隼人) × Jane Su
34Ginga Tetsudō Sanbyaku Roku Jū Go (銀河鉄道365)Galaxy Express 365dezzy (Ichiokuen-P (一億円P))
35Enmei Chiryō (延命治療)Life-sustaining TreatmentNeru
36Kimi no Koto ga Suki de Gomennasai (キミのことが好きでゴメンナサイ)I'm Sorry for Liking YouUtataP (うたたP)
37Tanshoku Sekai (単色世界)Monochromatic WorldWataame (KisetsuP) (綿飴 (季節P))
38Crystal PrismCrystal PrismANANT-GARDE EYES
39ITYNITED IDENTITYITYNITED IDENTITYNanahoshi Kangengakudan (ナナホシ管弦楽団)
40Inner ArtsInner ArtsJin (Shizen no Teki-P) (じん)
41RACER'S HIGHRACER'S HIGHNanahoshi Kangengakudan (ナナホシ管弦楽団)
42Heisei Katakurizumu (ヘイセイカタクリズム)Serenity CataclysmZips (じっぷす)
43Heddofon Akutā (ヘッドフォンアクター)Headphone ActorJin (Shizen no Teki-P) (じん)
44Adagaeshi Shindorōmu (仇返しシンドローム)Retaliation SyndromeMafumafu (まふまふ)
45Wārudo Kōringu (ワールド・コーリング)World CallingJin (Shizen no Teki-P) (じん)
46Chiri Chiri Juso (塵塵呪詛(チリチリジュソ))Dust Dust CurseKikuo (きくお)
47Ronrī Chairudo (ロンリーチャイルド)Lonely Childotetsu
48Circuit DISCOCircuit DISCOKomatsu Kazuya (小松一也)
49Tōkyō Riaru Wārudo (東京リアルワールド)Tokyo Real Worldout of service
50Rosu Taimu Memorī (ロスタイムメモリー)Lost Time MemoryJin (Shizen no Teki-P) (じん)
51Yūgure Semi Nikki (夕暮れ蝉日記)Evening Cicada DiaryMafumafu (まふまふ)
52Itsuwari no Ketsui (偽りの決意)False DeterminationShirakami Mashiro (白神真志朗)
53Shōjo Jishōheki (少女自傷癖)A Young Girl's Self-Harm HabitPolyphonicBranch
54Genjitsu Teki Ronri Shugisha (現実的論理主義者)A Realistic Logical IdeologistGoboumen (ゴボウメン)
55Setsuna Doraibu (セツナドライブ)Momentary DriveTaki Yoshimitsu (滝善充) (9mm Parabellum Bullet)
56Kyō ga Ame no Hi Janai Toshite (今日が雨の日じゃないとして)As Is Not a Day of Rain TodayIshifuro (石風呂)
57Samātaimu Rekōdo (サマータイムレコード)Summertime RecordJin (Shizen no Teki-P) (じん)
58Koi Tsubaki Hime (恋椿姫)Camellia Princess' LovePolyphonicBranch
59Zekkyō Paranoia (絶境パラノイア)Remote ParanoiaTOTAL OBJECTION
60Yokohama Batoru Rain (横浜バトルライン)Yokohama Battle Lineout of service
DLC01Uragiri Mojūru (ウラギリモジュール)Betrayer ModuleUtataP (うたたP)
DLC02Sandē Minami Pāku (サンデーミナミパーク)Sunday Minami ParkIshifuro (石風呂)
DLC03Dōkoku Kyūketsuki (慟哭吸血鬼)Wailing VampireYasuhiro
DLC04Shinigami no Gitā (死神のギター)Death God's GuitarPotentialO
DLC05Puromunādo (プロムナード)Promenademonaca:factory
DLC06Hajimari no Niwa (はじまりの庭)The Garden of BeginningShirakami Mashiro (白神真志朗)
DLC07Yobanashi Diseibu (夜咄ディセイブ)Night Tales DeceiveJin (Shizen no Teki-P) (じん)
DLC08Shooting StarShooting StarTeddyLoid
DLC09Majikku Awā (マジックアワー)Magic Hourout of service
DLC10Yakubyō Gami (ヤクビョウガミ)Deity of DiseasesMafumafu (まふまふ)
DLC11Ōvākurokku (オーヴァークロック)OverclockNeru
DLC12Dōkei (憧憬~DOUKEI~)Longing Back-On
DLC13Kimi no Tonari ni (君のとなりに)Next to YouRerulili
DLC14Nakimushi Piero (泣き虫ピエロ)Crybaby PierrotPolyphonicBranch
DLC15Geragera to Warau na (ゲラゲラと笑うな)Don't Laugh Out LoudIshifuro (石風呂)
DLC16Sanatoriumu (サナトリウム)SanatoriumShinakura
DLC17Perverse Love Rock!Perverse Love Rock!Nakazawa Tomoyuki (I've)
DLC18Afutāgurō (アフターグロウ)AfterglowZaunyang
DLC19I Want YouI Want YouMighty Mighty Ft VOCALOID IA/Masakey

Reception

Famitsu gave the game a review score of 34/40. [13] The game sold 38,881 physical retail copies within its first week of release, taking third place within Japan's weekly software sales rankings. [14]

Kotaku compared IA/VT Colorful to the Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA game series, as well as praising the soundtrack of the game, writing "IA/VT is a solid first step for a Miku-rivalling music game series. It succeeds in the most important areas with its great game play interface and an astounding soundtrack. On the other hand, it is missing many of the extras [...] from the Project Diva games and the song unlock process makes playing a chore at times. Still, if you are a Project Diva fan, you owe it to yourself to give IA/VT a try. [15]

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