Another Rhythm Game

A browser-based rhythm game where you hit buttons in time with the music. Built with Shane during Phase 3 at Flatiron School.

Inspired by OSU—but built from scratch.

The game analyzes audio in real-time using the Web Audio API. When the beat drops, buttons appear. Hit them on time, earn points.

Features:

• •Score saving with usernames
• •Guest mode for casual play
• •Top 10 leaderboard
• •Built-in instructions

This was true pair programming. We both touched everything, but naturally gravitated to different areas:

Shane: Ruby backend, built the audio analyzer that detects beat frequencies

Me: JavaScript frontend, took the analyzer output and created the button timing system

• •Ruby on Rails (backend)
• •JavaScript + HTML5 + CSS3 (frontend)
• •Web Audio API (beat detection)
• •PostgreSQL (scores)

Audio programming is tricky. Syncing visuals to sound requires precision most web apps don't need.

Good collaboration = complementary skills. Shane's backend focus and my frontend focus made us faster together.

"Game feel" matters. Tiny timing adjustments made the difference between frustrating and fun.