Get ready to melt your screen and blow your speakers. The legendary, music-reactive shmup that turned our PC monitors into strobe-lit battlefields has finally shrunk down to fit right in your pocket.

Beat Hazard Arcade is out today, and it is completely free to play on both iOS and Android.

If you’ve ever wanted to know what your favourite heavy metal track, techno anthem, or—dare we say it—pop ballad looks like as a terrifying boss fight, now is your chance.

Sync Your Sound, Dodge the Storm

Unlike traditional shooters that rely on pre-programmed levels, Beat Hazard Arcade uses a brilliant, live audio engine that actively “listens” to your tracks. It takes the music you already own and translates it directly into gameplay in real time.

Here is how your playlist alters the battlefield:

• The Firepower: The louder and more intense the track, the more devastating your firepower becomes.
• The Enemy Waves: The rhythm and tempo dictate how fast and furious the alien ships spawn.
• The Bosses: High-energy drops and choruses trigger massive, screen-filling boss encounters.
• The Visuals: The entire game doubles as a glorious, pulsating light show synced perfectly to the beat.

Warning: You might want to turn your screen brightness down a notch before firing up that EDM playlist. It gets wonderfully chaotic.

Arcade Action on the Go

Whether you want to survive a quick 3-minute punk rock track while waiting for the bus or endure a gruelling 10-minute progressive rock odyssey, Beat Hazard Arcade turns your personal music library into an infinite supply of unique levels.

Lock and load your favourite tunes, download it from the App Store or Google Play today, and let us know in the comments: What’s the first track you’re going to try and survive?

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