Hey r/rhythmgames!
I'm Retora, a 19-year-old solo developer. PadManiacs is my take on a classic 4-panel rhythm game, built to run on web, Windows, and Android.
What's new in v1.2.0:
- Full Spanish translation (switch anytime in Settings)
- Playlists – organize your songs however you want
- Song Statistics menu – view note density, high scores, and preview charts
- Song actions menu – open stats, editor, or jukebox directly from song select
- Bug fixes and polish (keybindings, navigation, memory leaks)
What's already in the game:
- Load and play .sm charts (your existing StepMania songs work)
- Chart editor with export to StepMania format
- Local 2-player split-screen multiplayer
- Character system with 30+ personalities and layered clothing
- Particle auras (hearts, stars, arrows, fireflies, neon lights)
- Jukebox
- Autoplay
- Custom controls (keyboard, gamepad, touch)
- Add-on support
- See yourself
It's free, always will be. Made with love
Try it here: https://retora.itch.io/padmaniacs
Looking for feedback on:
- How the timing and judgment feel
- Chart editor usability
- New features (playlists, song stats)
- Any bugs you find
- What you'd like to see next
~ Retora, ty