Two flavors of rock smashed together and every track benefits from the collision. GuitarFreaksV4 and DrumManiaV4 Rock x Rock hit arcades and PS2 in 2008, and the doubled-down rock theme means business. "Slang" is this aggressive, dissonant piece that sounds like it wandered in from a noise rock show, "REVOLUTION" goes full anthemic punk, and "Model DD8" continues the long-running Model series with another technically brutal instrumental showcase.
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The contrast tracks are what make it special though. "Raining Sunshine" is breezy pop-rock sunshine, "Swimming In Love" leans into sugary romance, and "さよなら便り" is a farewell letter in song form that actually stings. "Murmur Twins (Guitar Pop Ver.)"
reimagines a beloved Bemani track into something jangly and bright. "極東史記" brings back that epic Japanese history flavor. Even "Jake in the Box" has this playful swagger that catches you off guard between heavier numbers.
If you play GITADORA for the whiplash of going from a love ballad to a face-melter in two songs, V4 perfected that formula.