# SOUND SHOOTING!! - RHYTHM STG — Rhythm game plus 2D shooter! > Rhythm game combined with a 2D horizontal shooter with boss battles and unlockable content. (iPhone/iPad app by Masaya Mukae.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-shooting-rhythm-stg/id1458262373 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Masaya Mukae](https://appshunter.io/developer/693810790) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Music - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.90/5 from 132 App Store ratings · 127 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 262 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese - Released: 2019-04-13 - Data updated: 2026-09-17 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-shooting-rhythm-stg/id1458262373/reviews.md ## What is SOUND SHOOTING!!? Rhythm game plus 2D shooter! Great for rhythm action and shooting game fans! So, is it a rhythm game or a shooting game? Play and check it out for yourself! With Monica, the clever and Liz, the wild, and to the cheerful music, beat the 8 bosses! Get ready to enjoy both the rhythm and shooting elements of the game! ---Rhythm game part--- Plain and simple! Easy to play for music game beginners! Tap or hold the notes falling down the screen as the music plays. Pretty basic for rhythm game fans! There are 3 difficulty levels (NORMAL, HARD, EXTREME) depending on the song you choose. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, choose your perfect level to play. ---Shooting part--- Easy 2DSTG - you can move around and shoot with one finger! Enemies flying around and tanks crawling on the ground, fixed artilleries aiming at you, gimmicks, med-sized aircrafts firing, and huge machines shooting thick laser all over your screen! This is so-called the 2D horizontal scroll shooting! Get the power-up items to strengthen, and wide shots, missiles, lasers, spread bombs for maximum power! During high-tension mode, you can turn the enemy bullets into score items (coins) by shooting! Shoot from close at any heavy-duty machines or boss characters to beat them! You know the rules if you are a shooter! Just like the rhythm game part, choose from three difficulty levels (NORMAL, HARD, EXTREME) in each stage, depending on your expertise! As you level up, shoot and fire with all you’ve got! This is so-called the BULLET HELL!! ---Other Parts--- Unlock new music as you win the MB by running and jumping in Melody Run (mini game)! You can also keep skipping to unlock songs. You can shop for items using MB! Shop to effectively play Melody Run and unlock faster, or gain lives for Melody in the shooting part! SKILL POINTS will be given based on the score obtained for each song (stage)! Your PLAYER SKILL will be the total value of the top 30 songs with high SKILL POINTS! You will be given a rank according to your PLAYER SKILL! Your goal is "KAIDEN"! Compete your PLAYER SKILL with online players from all over the world! All characters have full voices including the enemies! The unique and adorable character voices will keep you excited throughout the game! ---Voice Cast--- MELODY :Nanahira MONICA :Megumu Morino LIZ :Mafuyu Hiiragi SYNTH :Megumu Morino CLASSICA :Megumu Morino GARAGE :Mafuyu Hiiragi RUTILE :Chiroru Ooyama ASHE :Mafuyu Hiiragi FOLCLORE :Mafuyu Hiiragi ELECTRA :Chiroru Ooyama DIZ :Chiroru Ooyama Side Character:Megumu Morino, Mafuyu Hiiragi, Chiroru Ooyama ## Key features - Rhythm-based note tapping and holding - One-finger 2D shooter controls - Eight boss battles - Multiple difficulty levels per song/stage - Unlockable music through mini-game - In-game shop for items - Player skill ranking system ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | VIPPASS | $4.99 | one-time | | EX1PASS | $0.99 | one-time | | EX2PASS | $0.99 | one-time | | EX3PASS | $0.99 | one-time | | EX4PASS | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of SOUND SHOOTING!!? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ✨ Unique genre blend (shooter + rhythm) - 🎵 Catchy music and sound design - 🤩 Addictive and fun gameplay - 🎨 Appealing art style and characters - 🚀 Fast loading times - 💯 High replayability - 💡 Innovative concept - 👍 Easy to understand controls - 💰 Good value for price **Cons** - 🐛 Rhythm notes not registering - 🐛 Hold notes recognized incorrectly - 🐛 UI issues in rhythm sections - 🐛 Unpolished transition between genres - 🎧 Sound effects/voices overpower music - 🤔 Gameplay can be difficult/unfamiliar - 🤷‍♂️ Game concept hard to explain **Commonly reported bugs** - Notes don't register when tapped - Game doesn't recognize hold or tap - Hold notes visible under hitbox - Game wouldn't sense taps during rhythm parts - Rhythm game parts are clunky and don't register taps **Most requested features** - Update the game - Add more free songs - Data saving/backup feature - Improve rhythm game polish - Add campaign mode - Add multiplayer co-op - Improve UI for rhythm sections - Add more classic songs - More character depth/interactions - Add電波ソング (denpa songs) - Improve graphics quality in menus/sprites - Add song title and difficulty to results screen - Remove duplicate exit buttons in store - Add offline mode for all songs - Steam/PS4 release ## Recent user reviews (10 of 127) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-shooting-rhythm-stg/id1458262373/reviews.md ### 5/5 — 引き続きが出来る様にしておいて下さい。 *2026-01-01* 万が一の時の為に、データを残せる様にしておいて欲しいです ### 4/5 — Great but the noootess…. *2025-12-26, version 1.2.7* The gameplay is fun but sometimes the notes don’t register when I tap ### 5/5 — 10/10 *2025-12-07* Incredible game ### 5/5 — Fun game *2025-11-30, version 1.2.7* This game is so fun and I like it so much ### 5/5 — 神ゲー *2025-08-05* 声が神。リズムゲームはちょっとむずいけど中毒性あっておもろい ### 5/5 — Mind-numbing weeb insanity. *2025-07-28, version 1.2.7* Yeeeeeaaaahhhhhh ### 5/5 — PEAK *2025-07-06, version 1.2.7* just wanted to let you know that i love this game, the aesthetic, gameplay and everything is so unique and cool, you did a great job on this game ### 5/5 — I LOVE THIS but… *2024-12-27, version 1.2.7* UPDATE YOUR GAMEEEE ### 5/5 — I hate that I love it *2024-12-18, version 1.2.7* It’s a shmup with a rhythm game stapled on. It shouldn’t work but it does and it’s pretty addictive… I paid for it and it cost only $5 USD for the whole thing. It’s actually too cheap. ### 5/5 — cometkandiYT *2024-10-23, version 1.2.7* nice gamd ## Frequently asked questions about SOUND SHOOTING!! ### What is Sound Shooting!!? Sound Shooting!! is a mobile game that combines rhythm game mechanics with 2D shooter gameplay. Players tap and hold notes to the music while simultaneously dodging and shooting enemies in a horizontal scrolling environment. ### How do I play Sound Shooting!!? In the rhythm part, you tap or hold notes as they fall. In the shooting part, you move and shoot with one finger, battling various enemies and bosses. The game features three difficulty levels: NORMAL, HARD, and EXTREME. ### Can I unlock new music in Sound Shooting!!? Yes, you can unlock new music by playing the 'Melody Run' mini-game, which involves running and jumping. You can also use in-game currency (MB) to unlock songs faster. ### What are Skill Points and Player Skill in Sound Shooting!!? Skill Points are awarded based on your score in each song or stage. Your Player Skill is the total value of your top 30 songs with high Skill Points, and you are given a rank based on this, with the ultimate goal being 'KAIDEN'. ### Does Sound Shooting!! have ads? No, Sound Shooting!! does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience. ### What devices does Sound Shooting!! support? Sound Shooting!! is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. ### What is the age rating for Sound Shooting!!? Sound Shooting!! has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players. ### How often is Sound Shooting!! updated? The latest version of Sound Shooting!! is 1.2.7, and it was last updated on March 13, 2020. Updates typically include new content, bug fixes, and performance improvements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.7 — 2020-03-13 Added support for updating App Store pricing table ### 1.2.6 — 2019-08-14 *Changed tap sound of rhythm game part ### 1.2.5 — 2019-07-15 1.2.5 *Bug fix ### 1.2.4 — 2019-07-09 1.2.4 *Bug fix ### 1.2.3 — 2019-05-27 1.2.3 * New music added * Added skill point ranking by song * Difficulty changes: MIRROR BALL 2019 (EX) 12 > 13 * Rhythm game Option, JUDGE TIMING (shift the song) -6 to +6 * Rhythm game Option, Add the JUDGE LINE (shift the judgement line) * Allow 180 degree rotation of the screen * Bug fix ## Apps similar to SOUND SHOOTING!! | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Give It Up! 2: Rhythm Dash](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/give-it-up-2-rhythm-dash/id1011776388) | 4.0 (196) | Free | Games | | [Run Dolls](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-dolls/id1571411485) | — | Free | Games | | [SKY SOLDIERS : Retro Shmup](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-soldiers-retro-shmup/id1625784462) | — | Free | Games | | [FUEMARU SHOOTER](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fuemaru-shooter/id1553152197) | — | Free | Games | | [action game office worker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-game-office-worker/id1667749630) | — | Free | Games | | [The Tawashi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tawashi/id1479893154) | 5.0 (5) | $3.99 | Games | ## More apps by Masaya Mukae - [Unity-chan's Action Shooting](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unity-chans-action-shooting/id974365259) - [DOUBLE JUMP RINGO RUN ACTION](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-jump-ringo-run-action/id975096254) All apps by Masaya Mukae: https://appshunter.io/developer/693810790 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-17.*