Casual · 2024
Ranocta
Ranocta is the follow-up to the acclaimed "Lanota – Music Game with Story." Set in a broken, dark world on the brink of collapse, the game follows a group of survivors who build a makeshift tuner using a skeletal judgment line and a mysterious "purification stone." This unstable invention becomes the core of a fresh and unpredictable performance style, blending confusion, complexity, and bursts of vibrant energy. Players interact with a unique judgment system that lets them hit notes by manipulating two purification stones across dynamic patterns of straight lines and circles. With nine distinct note types, each offering a different way to destroy or transform the music, the experience is both challenging and visually striking. The game features 27 song patterns ranging from simple to extremely difficult. It also incorporates iconic tracks from Lanota, thanks to Noxy Games Inc. and original composers. The visuals focus on bold colors and abstract shapes, creating a raw, atmospheric aesthetic. Developed during a senior year of high school, Ranocta stands out as a bold, experimental journey into music.