Cyclics
A downloadable game for Windows and Linux
This game is still in early development stage, only core gameplay are not likely to change a lot but other aspect will subject to change
Cyclics is a 4-Keys Rhythm Game mixed with Catch The Beat in a circular playing field.
Test your left right hand coordination and your rhythmic sense.
Currently only have a few original maps available, but i'm working on it!
Join my Discord Server to download some of my non-original song's maps to play around :D
Gameplay :
Press the right button at the beat! Move the [Light Shield] to block the incoming [Circle Note] !
Basic Input :
W/A/S/D or Arrow keys for [Tap/Hold/Release Note]
Spacebar for [Star Note]
[Light Shield] will follow mouse movement to blocking [Circle Note]
Map Maker:
Create you own map with music of your choice using build-in map maker, and you can share to other players to enjoy it!
Join my Discord Server to share your maps and download other players maps :D
Import Custom Map : (All steps below are the same with Linux system)
1. Create folder "custom-maps" within the folder that contain the game executable.
2. Unzip the custom map to "custom-maps" folder.
3. One folder = one map
4. Make sure that custom map folder at least has "mapinfo.json" and "<Song Name>.mp3" inside.
5. Enjoy!
Create new map instruction :
1. Create folder "custom-maps" within the folder that contain the game executable.
2. Create a folder inside "custom-maps" and rename to the song of the map
3. Put the song of your choice (.mp3/.ogg) inside the folder that just created.
4. Launch Cyclics and it will auto generate "mapinfo.json" inside that folder.
5. Click "Map Edit" button on the main meun.
6. Choose your song and press "Edit"
7. You can press "Save Map" button to fill up all the information about that map
8. Make sure to type in the correct BPM in the info box
Custom Theme :
1. Create folder "custom-themes" within the folder that contain the game executable.
2. Download Cyclics-Theme-Template.zip in this page
3. Unzip the Cyclics-Theme-Template.zip to "custom-maps" folder.
4. One folder = one theme
5. Edit the Theme Template's content to make your own theme
6. Open Setting Menu -> Gameplay, select theme and remember to click Save Customization Settings to apply the theme.
Theme for Specific Map :
1. Create folder "theme" within the custom map folder.
2. Put "notes.png", "hitsound.mp3" and "colorscheme.json" in side "theme" folder
3. Restart Map, it should loaded automatically.
Download
Click download now to get access to the following files:
Development log
- Cyclics v0.0.4 Update34 days ago
- Cyclics v0.0.3 UpdateMay 31, 2024
- 0.0.2 Update :DMay 21, 2024
Comments
Log in with itch.io to leave a comment.
That felt really good to play! The tutorial and easy mode had a bit slow start, but once I tried some of the other levels in normal or hard difficulty, I really had the satisfaction of playing along the music. The visuals are really intuitive and allow complex chains without needing too much learning. Using colors to identify the numbers of keys is smart! Although I had some trouble to do 3-notes combo that use both up and down, I didn't found a hand position that felt natural for them. Sound-design wise, the note validation sound felt also out of place, although I don't know by what it could be replace, and it has the merit to be subtle. Overall this is a really great rhythm game!
Thank you so much for playing Cyclics!
3-notes with up & down are a little bit tricky to get used to, but in the upcoming v0.0.3, which will have custom keybinds, hopefully players can find their most comfortable way to play it.
About the note validation sound, I will try a few other sounds to see which will be the best one, maybe letting players choose the sound effect like the other rhythm games will be cool too!
Thank you for your kind feedback :D