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PULSIVA — Neon Rhythm Game

By Chih Han Lin · iPhone · iPad

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Every tap you land becomes part of the music. PULSIVA is a neon rhythm game built on original synthwave — plus neon reworks of timeless classics like Canon in D, Für Elise and Flight of the Bumblebee, and three more genres to switch into: anime-style openers, solo piano and 8-bit arcade. Notes radiate outward to a radial judgment ring — and the mom

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TAKE A LOOK AROUND

Inside the game.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF PLAY

Before you play.

Game style
Music
Platforms
iPhone · iPad
Languages
EN
Download size
82 MB (store snapshot)

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ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION

PULSIVA — Neon Rhythm Game gameplay guide and player questions

App Store edition · Researched Nov 2, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 2, 2026.

Source facts

How does the game's core rhythm mechanic function during play?

Notes radiate outward toward a radial judgment ring. When you tap a note, the game responds in the song's key. Precise timing creates a brighter tone, while maintaining a longer combo adds thicker harmony to the music.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What is a practical first decision for a new player?

Before starting your first song, you should use the built-in latency calibration tool. This feature includes both auto-detect and tap-to-beat options to ensure your touch inputs align perfectly with the game's millisecond clock for better accuracy.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

How does the scoring system distinguish itself from other rhythm games?

The game uses a 1,000,000-point achievement scoring system where accuracy is the primary factor. Unlike some other titles, your combo count does not inflate your total score, meaning every point earned directly reflects your performance precision.

Based on source 1.

Sources & scope

  1. Publisher description on the US App Store ↗Checked Nov 2, 2026

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Is this your kind of game?

  • Explore music gameplay

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Before your first session

  • Check that your Apple device runs iOS 16.0 or later.

What’s new in 1.1.0.

PULSIVA 1.1.0
• 27 new tracks — now 42 tracks and 168 charts
• 3 new categories: ANIME openers, solo PIANO, 8-bit ARCADE
• 5 more classical reworks — Ode to Joy, Beethoven's 5th, Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Minuet in G, and a fast Canon in D
• Rebuilt scoring: a nine-grade ladder from SSS to F, with ALL CRITICAL topping out at 1,010,000
• Rebuilt audio — cleaner oscillators, separate drum / bass / music mixing, and hit tones that follow each song's melody
• Every song now has its own playfield colour, and the visuals rise and fall with the arrangement
• Charts never place a note where the music is silent

Release notes supplied by the developer through the App Store.

About PULSIVA — Neon Rhythm Game

Developer description, as provided in the original store listing.

Every tap you land becomes part of the music.

PULSIVA is a neon rhythm game built on original synthwave — plus neon reworks of timeless classics like Canon in D, Für Elise and Flight of the Bumblebee, and three more genres to switch into: anime-style openers, solo piano and 8-bit arcade. Notes radiate outward to a radial judgment ring — and the moment you hit one, the game answers in the key of the song: the cleaner your timing, the brighter the tone; the longer your combo, the thicker the harmony. Miss, and you get silence.

◆ WHY YOU'LL STAY

• Synesthetic hit feedback — every note maps to a pitch, every song has its own key and instrument voice. You're not playing along to the music. You're playing the music.
• CRITICAL judgment (±30 ms) — a maimai-style grade ladder where SSS and ALL CRITICAL are real proof of skill.
• 1,000,000-point achievement scoring — accuracy is everything; combo doesn't inflate your score. Every point means something.
• Player Rating — best-20 average, so you can watch yourself actually improve.

◆ THE CONTENT

• 42 tracks (BPM 70–196) in 5 categories:
– ORIGINALS: 13 synthwave originals
– CLASSICAL: 11 reworks of public-domain classics — Canon in D (plus a fast version), Für Elise, Ode to Joy, Beethoven's 5th, Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Turkish March, Vivaldi's Spring, Can-Can, Flight of the Bumblebee, Minuet in G
– ANIME: 6 opening-style anthems
– PIANO: 6 nocturnes and one runaway sonata
– ARCADE: 6 8-bit coin-op bangers
• 168 charts: EASY / NORMAL / HARD / EXPERT (Lv. 2–10)
• 4 note types: TAP · HOLD · CHAIN · SWIPE
• Dynamic arrangements — songs strip down and build up by section. You'll know when the drop hits.
• Interactive tutorial + practice stage — learn it in 30 seconds

◆ BUILT FOR FEEL

• Same-frame touch judgment on a millisecond clock
• Built-in latency calibration (auto-detect + tap-to-beat)
• Adjustable note speed, colorblind-friendly note glyphs
• Accuracy-driven bloom — the better you play, the brighter the void

Good to know.

Developer
Chih Han Lin
Release date
Jun 14, 2026
Latest version
1.1.0
Requires
iOS 16.0 or later
Price snapshot
Free USD
Source checked
Nov 2, 2026

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A few quick answers.

Is PULSIVA — Neon Rhythm Game available on iPhone?

PULSIVA — Neon Rhythm Game is listed on the US App Store. Availability varies by region and compatible device.

Is PULSIVA — Neon Rhythm Game free?

The recorded download price is free. In-app purchases, subscriptions, or additional content may cost extra. Source checked Nov 2, 2026.

How is the game’s social activity measured?

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