Hypnosis Microphone: Dream Rap Battle

About

In this turn-based RPG, you play as an intern navigating a glitching virtual world where rap battles decide fate. Six rival crews clash in cyberspace, each with distinct beats and battle styles. You command 18 playable characters, balancing attacks, defenses, and special moves that sync with rhythm-based mechanics. The story follows your attempts to fix a corrupted AI trapping users in a digital realm, blending sci-fi intrigue with competitive showdowns. What sets it apart is merging music gameplay with traditional JRPG tactics. Each battle feels like a live performance, with timing affecting your strategy. The alternate universe reimagines the Hypnosis Mic lore without requiring prior knowledge, making it accessible to newcomers. With a November 2024 release on mobile, it offers a niche mix of anime-inspired storytelling and beat-driven combat. Early feedback hints players appreciate the deep character roster and how it freshens the genre with its audio-centric twists.

Storyline

You, the player, are working as an intern for a company that has developed a virtual universe called "MIRA", where rap battles between the six main Hypnosis Mic teams are to take place. However, the governing AI within this universe, "QUEENS", malfunctions, trapping all players inside the cyberspace. You are tasked with returning peace to this virtual reality with the help of the 18 main characters.