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About vivid/stasis
vivid/stasis blends rhythm challenges with a mystery narrative that follows four girls after a sudden disappearance. The single‑player story weaves trauma, coming‑of‑age themes, and a fourth‑dimensional intrigue while music drives each chapter forward.
The game offers four difficulty tiers and a unique four‑key system that includes six note types, letting both casual players and rhythm veterans find a suitable challenge. Steam integration adds achievements, leaderboards, and cloud‑based save support.
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Narrative premise
The plot opens on July 21st, 2022, when Tsuki Tasogare fails to return home before her curfew and is declared missing. Her sister Saturday, frustrated by the lack of official urgency, decides to investigate herself.
Saturday teams up with friends Allison and Kotomi, uncovering secret organizations, mysterious vanishings, and hints of a fourth‑dimensional influence. The story spans multiple chapters and blends a coming‑of‑age tone with questions about the reality of feelings.
- Observe each character’s dialogue for clues that deepen the mystery.
- Notice how new plot revelations often coincide with a shift in musical tone.
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Rhythm gameplay basics
Gameplay centers on hitting notes in time with the music using a strict four‑key layout. Six note types appear, including standard single‑lane notes and the unique Bumper Notes that span two lanes.
Progress is recorded through Steam achievements, leaderboards, and Steam Cloud, allowing players to retain their scores and compare timing accuracy with others.
- Focus on consistent timing for each lane to build accuracy.
- Review the leaderboard after a run to see how your timing stacks up.
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Difficulty tiers
Four difficulty levels—Opening, Middle, Finale, and the extra‑spicy Encore—provide a graduated challenge. The tiers offer varying levels of music-based gameplay, giving players a clear path of progression.
Encore is described as the most demanding setting, intended for players seeking the highest level of timing precision and speed.
- Begin with Opening to learn lane patterns before moving upward.
- Attempt Encore only after you feel comfortable with Middle and Finale.
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Bumper Notes mechanic
Bumper Notes occupy two adjacent lanes simultaneously and can be struck with either key assigned to those lanes. This design preserves a four‑key control scheme while expanding the note vocabulary to six types.
The mechanic forces players to decide which lane’s key best matches the timing of a Bumper Note, adding a layer of strategic hand placement.
- Practice Bumper Notes on slower tracks to build confidence.
- Watch lane indicators closely to anticipate which key will work.
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Music catalog
The soundtrack features prominent rhythm‑game artists such as Tanchiky, Camellia, and Silentroom, alongside lesser‑known producers like A‑Saph, Lundy, and Spehs. This blend offers a wide stylistic range.
The soundtrack reinforces the narrative with a wide stylistic range of moods and intensities.
- Listen to each track outside of gameplay to appreciate its structure.
- Observe how song intensity shifts when major plot points occur.
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