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Sound Shapes 2012

Music by SCE Santa Monica Studio, Queasy Games, published by Sony Computer Entertainment.

87
Critics
aggregate score
80
Players
IGDB rating

About

Play, Compose and Share in a unique take on the classic side-scrolling platformer where your actions make the music. Equal parts instrument and game, Sound Shapes gives everyone the ability to make music. Play through a unique campaign that fuses music and artwork into a classic 2D platformer, featuring artwork by Pixeljam, Capy, Superbrothers and more, with music by I Am Robot and Proud, Jim Guthrie and Deadmau5. Create your own unique musical levels with all of the campaign content and share with the world. Sound Shapes creates an ever-changing musical community for everyone to enjoy at home or on the go.

What is happening now

Sound Shapes is a music-driven platformer-puzzle game that blends audio design with spatial problem-solving across PlayStation's handheld and home consoles. The title emphasizes the interplay between sound and gameplay, making music composition integral to progression rather than mere accompaniment. Recent coverage has been sparse, though player engagement persists years after launch. A retrospective piece highlighted the game's appeal to completionists seeking Platinum trophies on PS Vita, noting that the handheld version's trophy list represents a notable achievement for collectors still active on the system. The article underscores Sound Shapes' enduring, if niche, presence among dedicated PlayStation players.

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Releases

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August 7, 2012
August 7, 2012
August 7, 2012

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