Combos carry over from song to song in regular gameplay modes that, in modes like Free Mode, can allow players to reach combos of 10,000, 80,000, 100,000 notes. Effectors can also be added on top, throwing in changes like the scrolling speed, note fader, mirroring tracks, etc.Ĭombos have been a large part of DJ MAX games, going to lengths of having new tracks, images, music videos or OST tracks unlock as you hit a certain combo number. As you play through the game, hitting certain score targets or going past a certain combo score, you'll unlock new Gears and Notes which each have separate effects, like HP 20 or MAX 20%, for example. Gears are the note track and Notes are the notes themselves. GameplayĭJ MAX Portable has an Effector Setting screen, available during song selection by pressing either trigger. This allows you to watch the background animation/videos for each song in the game.
Full version of songs can be unlocked within the game by achieving certain challenges. This is, essentially, a music player that allows you to listen to the game's soundtrack. The game opens on a Main Menu, the first option being "Portable". Ranking Chart is the area where you can view your high scores obtained in each mode. The Gallery is the area in which you can view all the images, movies and Discs you've unlocked throughout playing the game. Difficulty varies from each set list, going from the easiest to the hardest. Club mode consists of different 'clubs' that each have multiple set lists dedicated to one music genre or style.
Club ModeĬlub Mode is played at all 3 difficulty levels. Certain unlockables, such as songs and UI skins, are unlocked after reaching a specific combo (ex.: 8000). All the songs unlocked are available to play and combo points carry over from song to song. Freestyle DJingįreestyle Mode can be played at any of the 3 available difficulties and does not have a set song list. Master DJing is locked from the get-go, requiring several hours of playtime before unlocking. Uses 8 inputs (Left, Up, Right, Square, Triangle, Circle and both triggers) and consists of a 3-song set. Uses 6 inputs (Left, Up, Right, Square, Triangle and Circle) and consists of a 3-song set. Uses only 4 inputs (Left, Up, Triangle and Circle) and consists of a 3-song set. Rookie DJing is essentially the 'beginner mode'. DJ MAX Portable is comprised of 3 different control schemes, represented as follows. Rectangular shaped (with the default Note effector) notes scroll down from the top of the screen onto a red line across the note field where the player must hit each corresponding note in time to the beat. Game Modesīeatmania, Pop'n Music or Rock Band. DJ MAX Portable was released in South Korea on January 16th, 2008 with the International version releasing in October of 2008. It's the first entry in the now-popular Portable franchise, laying the foundation for some of the series' reoccurring artists, songs and bonuses. DJ MAX Portable is a music/rhythm game from Korean developer Pentavision.