The interconnected internet platforms have become more substantial than any country or corporation. Humans have redefined the “net” and how we interact with it.
As technology develops, the virtual world is now capable of replacing the real one. Using a device installed behind the ear, humans can now easily sync to the virtual world.
Thus, life is now completely different than the past centuries. The center of this change is the virtual internet space –- cyTus, the world’s largest virtual city.
In the real world, it is a giant server located in the stratosphere and powered by solar energy. In the virtual world, it’s a place where 70% of the Earth’s population is living their second life.
Cytus II's Official Website
Cytus II is a music rhythm video game developed by Rayark Inc.. This game is the sequel to Rayark's first rhythm game, Cytus. The game was first announced at Rayark Con 2015[1], but a full trailer was released two years later, at Rayark Con 2017[2]. Cytus II was released on iOS on January 18, 2018 while the Android version of the game was released on March 7, 2018.
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Description
"Cytus II" is a music rhythm game created by Rayark Games. It's our fourth rhythm game title, following the footsteps of three global successes, "Cytus", "DEEMO" and "VOEZ". This sequel to "Cytus" brings back the original staff and is a product of hardwork and devotion.
Official Website
In the future, humans have redefined internet development and connections. We can now easily sync the real world with the internet world, changing life as we have known for thousands of years.
In the mega virtual internet space cyTus, there exists a mysterious DJ legend Æsir. His music has an irresistible charm; people fall madly in love with his music. Rumor has it that every note and beat of his music hits the audiences in the depths of their souls.
One day, Æsir, who had never shown his face before, suddenly announced that he will be holding the first mega virtual concert —— Æsir-FEST and will invite a top idol singer and a popular DJ as opening performances. The instant the ticket sales began, an unprecedented rush occurred. Everyone wanted to see Æsir's real face.
On the day of the FEST, millions of people were connected to the event. At one hour before the event started, the previous world record for most simultaneous connection was smashed. The whole city was on its feet, waiting for Æsir to descend from the skies...
Opening cutscene
Game Features
Gameplay
Cytus II uses the same mechanics from Cytus, including Click, Drag, and Hold notes. However, three brand new types of notes were introduced: Flick Notes, Special Hold Notes, and Click Drag Notes. The player has to follow the notes on the white scan line that goes up and down the screen. The scan line can now increase or decrease its speed midway according to the beat, allowing for a more unique experience. Hitting the notes will increase score and, if accurately so, Technical Points.
Songs and Artists
Cytus II includes songs by composers from all across the world, Japan, Korea, the US, Europe, Taiwan and more. Through the characters, players get to play songs from different genres including pop, electronic, hardcore, art-core, punk rock, ethnic, rock, classical, pop punk, jazz, Arabian and oriental.
Cytus II currently has 411 high-quality songs from various artists. Songs can be accessed by selecting different characters, each with a unique music style, or bought through the Black Market function.
Characters
| Logo | Name | Number of songs | Max Level |
|---|---|---|---|
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PAFF | 36 | 90 |
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NEKO#ΦωΦ | 41 | 80 |
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ROBO_Head | 43 | 80 |
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Ivy | 44 | 80 |
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Crystal PuNK | 18 | 40 |
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Vanessa | 22 | 50 |
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Bo Bo | 18 | 50 |
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Graff.J | 75 | 16 |
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Amiya | 10 | 20 |
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Kaf | 10 | 20 |
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Alice | 11 | 20 |
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Hans | 11 | 20 |
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Miku | 0 | 15 |
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Kizuna AI | 10 | 15 |
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Ilka | 10 | 25 |
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Xenon | 16 | 41 |
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ConneR | 17 | 48 |
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Cherry | 12 | 39 |
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Joe | 0 | 36 |
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Sagar | 10 | 21 |
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Rin | 10 | 21 |
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Aroma | 11 | 27 |
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Nora | 11 | 27 |
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Neko | 11 | 27 |
Level System
Every character in Cytus II has a level system to unlock new story messages, songs, and difficulties.
Dependent on performance in a particular song experience is rewarded.
Additional experience is given when completing a chart for the first time.
Difficulty
Cytus II has 5 difficulty levels: Easy, Hard, Chaos, Glitch, and CRASH with the later three being newly introduced in the game. With dozens of different charts currently featured in the game, the rich array of content suits players of different skill levels, allowing them to experience exciting challenges and enjoyment. Chaos, Glitch, CRASH are the difficulties which introduce new game mechanics apart from the ordinary ones and are more difficult in general:
- Chaos: Flick notes, infrequent multi-finger gameplay, and Click-drag notes.
- Glitch: Teleporting scanline, frequent multi finger gameplay and complex note patterns.
- CRASH: Frequent three finger gameplay, up to nine simultaneous hold notes, half scanline, invisible scanlines, and incredibly complex note patters.
These four difficulties are general classifications for each chart and are further defined by a 1 - 15 numerical system, except CRASH, which uses Greek Letters:
- Easy: 1 - 6
- Hard: 4 - 10
- Chaos: 8 - 15
- Glitch: 12 - 15
- CRASH: a, β, and γ.
- It has been argued by the community that the numerical system should be expanded beyond 15, as with the introduction of the Glitch difficulty the actual difficulty of level 15 charts varies wildly.
Storyline
The iM System - the game's story system, possessing rich, cinematic visual experience - will lead the players and the in-game characters to slowly piece together the story and world behind Cytus II.
The game's story is also told in OS Logs for each character.
Additional details of games world can be discovered with the object analysis system (OA system), exclusive to PAFF, NEKO#ΦωΦ, ROBO_Head, Bo Bo, Alice, and Hans.
Availability
The game was released on iOS on January 18, 2018. The Android version was released on March 7, 2018.
Cytus II is available $1.99 on the App Store and on Google Play. PAFF, NEKO#ΦωΦ, ROBO_Head, Ivy, Crystal PuNK, Vanessa, Bo Bo and Graff.J are available for free, while Kizuna AI, Miku, Alice, Hans, Xenon, ConneR, Cherry, Joe, Sagar, Rin, Aroma, Nora, and Neko can be unlocked for $9.99 each through IAP. 21 song packs which include songs for PAFF, NEKO#ΦωΦ, ROBO_Head, Ivy, Crystal PuNK, Bo Bo and Graff.J are also available at the Black Market for $4.99 each.
Miku was a limited-time character. She was only purchasable for $9.99 before May 31, 2020.
A character bundle discount is available for 48 hours after reaching level 10 on the free characters, where you can get all the DLCs related to the Cytus II storyline for US$34.99. (Not including collaboration characters: Miku, Kizuna AI, Alice and Hans)
The game is also currently available via Google Play Pass. The cost is $4.99 monthly but you have immediate access to all DLCs, which includes all side characters, collaboration characters (also Miku), and song packs. All content remains available as long as the Play Pass remains active. If the Play Pass is not active, you lose access to the DLC but your progress is saved and remains intact. As a note the Google Play Pass also gives full access to hundreds of other games including DEEMO, another Rayark rhythm game.
System Requirements
iOS
- Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Android
- Requires Android 4.4 or later.
ESRB Content Warning
Free Content Warning
| ESRB Rating | Content Descriptions |
|---|---|
| Teen | Language: Dialounge containes mild language (ie. damn, hell) as well as explicit language censored with astersisks (ie. s***, b****). Vulgar internet slang is used (ie. wtf, lmao).
Violence: Mild fantasy violence is frequently impied by dialouge. Gunshots and susbequent charachter death is depicted in custcenes multiple times albeit no blood is shown. Mature Themes: Themes of terrorism, human experimentation and genocide are explroed in great detail. Themes of drug and human trafficking are explored infrequently in light detail. Suggestive Themes: Jokes regarding breast size and pedophillia are made. Alcohol & Tobbaco Use: Charachters are depicted smoking cigarretes and consuming alcohol. |
Paid Content Warning
| Paid Content Package | ESRB Rating | Content Descriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Amiya | E10+ | Language: Dialounge containes mild language (ie. damn, hell) as well as explicit language censored with astersisks (ie. s***, b****).
Violence: Mild fantasy violence amongst non-playable charachters is implied by the dialogue albeit never shown. |
| Kaf | E10+ | Language: Dialounge containes mild language (ie. damn, hell) as well as explicit language censored with astersisks (ie. s***, b****).
Violence: Mild fantasy violence amongst non-playable charachters is implied by the dialogue albeit never shown. |
| Alice | E10+ | Language: Dialounge containes mild language (ie. damn, hell) as well as explicit language censored with astersisks (ie. s***, b****).
Violence: Mild fantasy violence amongst non-playable charachters is implied by the dialogue albeit never shown. |
| Hans | E10+ | Language: Dialounge containes mild language (ie. damn, hell) as well as explicit language censored with astersisks (ie. s***, b****).
Violence: Mild fantasy violence amongst non-playable charachters is implied by the dialogue albeit never shown. |
| Kizuna Ai | E10+ | Language: Dialounge containes mild language (ie. damn, hell) as well as explicit language censored with astersisks (ie. s***, b****).
Violence: Mild fantasy violence amongst non-playable charachters is implied by the dialogue. Mature Themes: Themes of death are explored. |
| Miku | E10+ | Language: Dialounge containes mild language (ie. damn, hell) as well as explicit language censored with astersisks (ie. s***, b****).
Mature Themes: Themes of death are explored. |
| Ilka | Teen | Langauge: Dialounge containes mild language (ie. damn, hell) as well as explicit language censored with astersisks (ie. s***, b****).
Violence: Fatal violence amongst non-playable and playable charachters is implied by the dialogue. Some scenes show light blood. Mature Themes: Themes of suicide, death and inhumane experimentation are explored. Alcohol & Tobbaco Use: A poster advertsising beer can be seen in the song select background. |
| Xenon | Teen | Langauge: Dialounge containes mild language (ie. damn, hell) as well as explicit language censored with astersisks (ie. s***, b****).
Violence: Fatal violence amongst non-playable and playable charachters is implied by the dialogue. Alcohol & Tobbaco Use: Playable charachter smokes a cigarrete. Mature Themes: Themes of drug trafficking and sex trafficking are explored. |
| ConneR | Teen | Langauge: Dialounge containes mild language (ie. damn, hell) as well as explicit language censored with astersisks (ie. s***, b****).
Violence: Volence amongst non-playable and playable charachters is implied by the dialogue. Mature Themes: Themes of domestic abuse, alcoholism, death, drug trafficking and sex trafficing are explored. Suggestive Themes: Dialogue heavily implies a consensual sexual encounter. Alcohol & Tobbaco Use: Playable charachter smokes a cigarrete and consumes alcohol. |
| Cherry | Teen | Langauge: Dialounge containes mild language (ie. damn, hell) as well as explicit language censored with astersisks (ie. s***, b****).
Violence: Volence amongst non-playable and playable charachters is implied by the dialogue. Mature Themes: Themes of death, drug trafficking and sex trafficing are explored. Alcohol & Tobbaco Use: Playable charachter smokes a cigarrete and consumes alcohol. |
| JOE | Teen | Langauge: Dialounge containes mild language (ie. damn, hell) as well as explicit language censored with astersisks (ie. s***, b****).
Violence: Volence amongst non-playable and playable charachters is implied by the dialogue. Mature Themes: Themes of death, drug trafficking and sex trafficing are explored. Alcohol & Tobbaco Use: Playable charachter smokes a cigarrete and consumes alcohol. |
| Sagar | Teen | Langauge: Dialounge containes mild language (ie. damn, hell) as well as explicit language censored with astersisks (ie. s***, b****).
Violence: Volence amongst non-playable and playable charachters is implied by the dialogue. |
| Rin | Teen | Langauge: Dialounge containes mild language (ie. damn, hell) as well as explicit language censored with astersisks (ie. s***, b****).
Violence: Volence amongst non-playable and playable charachters is implied by the dialogue. Mature Themes: Themes of death, genocide and suicide are explored |
| Aroma | Teen | Langauge: Dialounge containes mild language (ie. damn, hell) as well as explicit language censored with astersisks (ie. s***, b****).
Mature Themes: Themes of sexual abuse and domestic assault are explored. |
| Nora | Teen | Langauge: Dialounge containes mild language (ie. damn, hell) as well as explicit language censored with astersisks (ie. s***, b****).
Violence: Volence amongst non-playable and playable charachters is implied by the dialogue. Mature Themes: Themes of death, drug trafficking and sex trafficing are explored. |
| Neko | E10+ | Langauge: Dialounge containes mild language (ie. damn, hell) as well as explicit language censored with astersisks (ie. s***, b****). |
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Trivia
- Cytus II is powered by the Unity engine.
