Releasing as a launch title for the Switch, VOEZ was one of the more interesting titles during the console's early stages. Despite the whole concept of the Switch being sold as a system that can be played in both TV, and portable modes, VOEZ was the first title that could only be played in the latter style thanks to its touchscreen-only input options.
This has now changed, however, as an update for the game (coinciding with a physical release in Japan) has introduced the ability to play the game in docked mode, using a controller to play the notes on screen. You could also, of course, now use the Joy-Con while playing in handheld mode, rather than being restricted to just the touchscreen.
If you choose to play through songs in this new style you'll be tasked with tapping or holding any of your chosen controller's face buttons when a note reaches the bar at the bottom of the screen. Flicking the control stick to the left or right will allow you to complete slides, replacing the way in which you previously had to slide your finger across the notes on screen.
Considering how long the game has now been available, and especially with the frequent updates adding new songs to the game for free, it is great to see so much continued support being offered to the title. If you're a fan of the game, will you be trying out this new input option? Let us know down below.
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YES.
Now I'm very interested. Looking forward to trying it.
I gave the button controls a go when the update went live. It really didn't feel right at all. The game is clearly designed to be played with touch screen controls so even with the added button option, I wouldn't recommend the game to anyone who doesn't want to play with a touch screen.
@Drac_Mazoku I always much preferred stylus controls for Theatrhythm but as far as button implementation goes, I think it actually functioned fairly well in that game. Much better than the VOEZ button controls.
@Drac_Mozoku I agree with Ben. Theatrhythm's buttons were fine. There was even a separate tier for one-handed (L + Circle pad) which I nearly All Criticaled every song with.
@BenAV I’m definitely in agreement. I didn’t even finish a whole song, it just completely took the fun out of it for me.
I'm surprised they even managed to get this game to work with button controls. I wish my Switch wouldn't slip around on my desk when playing touch screen games like this and Deemo. It makes it very difficult to play songs with a lot of sliding notes.
I can't imagine how button support would work well for this? I found it got rather hectic for my fingers let alone button mashing.
Always nice to see updates though.
I am eagerly curious in trying this out to see how it would work. I have a hard enough time keeping up with the notes when it comes to the multi hold, slide and/or flick part with the touch.
At least I wouldn't be hunch over on the floor playing on the switch screen as much.
Gonna try it. I never tried the songs that were added later as I prefer to play on the TV. Now I can.
Beautiful, glad to see the support continue. Also, is the physical edition japan only?
Absolute waste of time. Should have not bothered
And this has a demo too if I'm not mistaken. Hopefully the buttons will work on the demo. One way to find out...
Oh, worried about how it works, but that's pretty cool.
Cool I guess if you are into weird anime music games
I really think separate scores should be tracked when the buttons are used. The gameplay with the touchscreen and even using the buttons for parts of the song just doesn't compare at all.
YES! The fact that this is my fourth most played game behind heavyweights like Zelda, Splatoon and MK from first to third and that it is miles ahead of Odyssey shows how much I love this game. Definitely gonna try this and I'm sure I'll love it as much as I loved the handheld mode as well. Lovely game, and it's getting even better and better as the updates keep on coming. So excited!
@gordjscott wait so it has controls now? Is it worth getting?
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