BlindSpot: Gains & Guitars
Play as a visually impaired guitarist by swiping to the beat and moving across the stage based on audio cues.
How to play
- Listen to the count-in and swipe as the note hits the line.
- Keep swiping to the beat for the entire 12-beat phrase.
- When the phrase ends, listen for the audio cue.
- Move left or right toward the cued landmark.
- Repeat until the two sets are complete.
Controls
- Touch
- Swipe anywhere to strum and tap the edge buttons to move.
- Keyboard
- Press Spacebar to strum and the Left or Right Arrow keys to move.
- Mouse
- Click and drag to strum and click the edge buttons to move.
More about this game
In BlindSpot: Gains & Guitars, you guide Jack, a guitarist with limited vision, through a rehearsal and a live gig. The core loop involves swiping to the beat to build Crowd Energy, then listening to audio cues to navigate the stage between 12-beat phrases. Missing beats or moving in the wrong direction drains your energy. The run ends after completing two sets, with your final accuracy and energy determining the crowd's reaction.
Tips
- Focus on the audio cues during navigation; moving the wrong way costs 8 energy points. Wait for the sound before you act.
- Aim for perfect timing on your strums to gain 5 energy points instead of the standard amount. The timing window is 230 milliseconds.
- Don't rush your movements; wait for the flash and sound cue before pressing a direction. Reaching a landmark restores 4 energy points.
Questions
How do I know where to move?
After a 12-beat rhythm phrase, the game tells you to find a landmark like the mic or amp. Listen for the audio cue and watch for the colored flash on the left or right side of the screen.
What happens if I miss a beat?
If you swipe too late or miss the beat entirely, you will lose 3 or 4 energy points, and your accuracy percentage will drop. Missing multiple beats can drain your starting 55 energy quickly.
How do I get a perfect score?
To get a perfect score, you need to swipe exactly when the note hits the line within a 230-millisecond window, and navigate to the correct landmarks without stumbling or moving in the wrong direction.