THQ announces rhythm/combat Nintendo Wii game Band Mashups

If you are tired of your usual rhythm-based games, then you might want to check out THQ‘s alternative. The company has just announced Band Mashups, which is scheduled for release on the Nintendo Wii in April.

The curious thing about this title is that aside from focusing on rhythm and music, combat is also very much part of gameplay. Check out the full article for the complete details.

THQ is sending out word that it will be releasing a new Nintendo Wii title this coming April in the form of Band Mashups. The video game features five distinct musical styles (rock, funk/hip-hop, country, marching band, and Latin) as well as 150 tracks.

The company’s Global Brand Director, Randy Shoemaker, had this to say:

Using a rhythm based game-play mechanic, the game delivers 70 over-the-top musical weapons and utilizes the Wii Remote’s functionality to deliver a completely original musical combat experience.

Unlike your usual rhythm-based games, Band Mashups is different in such a way that it incorporates combat into gameplay. “Fighting with a sniper violin or flamethrower guitar is something gamers should definitely look forward to,” added Shoemaker.

Here are the rest of features Nintendo Woo owners can anticipate from Band Mashups, as provided by THQ:

• The first time a musical “mashup” game has been delivered on Wii, allowing players to battle it out with their preferred musical style.
• Features both an exciting two player versus mode and an extensive single-player campaign where players take on the role of one of eleven bands trying to topple the nefarious big boss Mr. Hong and take control of the faraway city of New Cadenza.
• Introduces the innovative concept of “music switching,” putting the player winning the battle in control of the style of music both players hear. When an opponent turns the tide of battle, the music changes as well, switching between different music styles.
• Features 30 classic and modern chart-topping hits from over the last four decades, all of which have been recorded in five different styles – (rock, funk/hip-hop, country, Latin and marching band) – for the game, resulting in a total of 150 unique, playable recordings.