Andamiro USA intros Pump It Up Phoenix

Andamiro USA has begun shipping the new installment of Pump It Up across North America, according to a press release. Pump It Up Phoenix, the latest chapter in Andamiro's rhythm and dance video game series, follows Pump It Up XX, the 20th-anniversary edition that rolled out four years ago.

Phoenix, which officially debuted in South Korea on July 4, features expanded content and technological enhancements, elevating the immersive experience of the five-step dance simulation game for arcades.

The highlight among these enhancements is the Premium Mode, tailor-made for players seeking intensified challenges. Exclusive songs, totaling six in number, can only be unlocked within Premium Mode. Accessible solely through an AM.PASS card, Premium Mode is one of three gameplay options, rounded out by Full Mode catering to advanced and intermediate players, and Basic Mode, designed for beginners.

Phoenix comes with an updated scoring system based on a 1-million-point scale, coupled with new scoring plates. Additionally, Phoenix adds a range of 100 score levels, spanning from the pinnacle achievement of SSS+ — denoting a flawless performance — gradually descending to encompass all levels of accomplishment. Furthermore, Phoenix broadens the dance steps repertoire of Pump It Up, alongside the reorganization of over 150 player reward designations.