Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix

It may be hard to believe that this virutal icon that doesn't actually exist has had a singing career that's lasted longer than many other pop stars, with more than ten years of performances under her belt. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix revisits popular songs from the eternally youthful singer's video game career and updates them with crisp, colorful new visuals. This doesn't just make the game feel new to longtime fans, but it makes the title one of the sharpest looking rhythm games on the market. In spite of the fact that you're simply following onscreen prompts, you still can't help but feel like you're taking an active role in the overall performances.

Although the game's basic controls may be simple to learn, playing isn't easy by any means. There's so much going on at any given time, between the performance taking place in the background, the prompts flying into the screen from every angle, and of course, the music itself, it's almost a sensory overload. Even the Easy difficulty provides a lot of challenge for most gamers. Moving beyond Normal can feel almost impossible to all but the most hardcore fans. This can be frustrating to more casual gamers hoping to unlock more of the game's content, but on the flip side, there's a real sense of accomplishment every time it happens.