WhenDJMAX Respectwas released in 2018, many fans of the longtime niche Korean rhythm game were drawn by the return of Neowiz MUCA’s flagship series. For the first time inDJMAXhistory,Respectwas released on console, lending its hand in helping revivethe long-dormant consumer rhythm game genre.
WhileDJMAX’s first appearance was on PC in 2004 with the release ofDJMAX Online, theDJMAX Portableseries on the PlayStation Portable was what helped the popularity of the series skyrocket.2010 saw the release ofDJMAX Portable 3, the fifth game in thePortableseries following 2008’sClazziquai EditionandBlack Squarerespectively.
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Releasing as the finalDJMAXgame on the PSP before focusing on the arcade-exclusiveTechinkaseries,DJMAX Portable 3would be the most ambitious in the series, combining new gameplay mechanics and a graphic overhaul. It would also be the game that would be the last to attain representation inDJMAX Respectuntil now. After a teaser trailer promoting the DLC was released by Neowiz a week ago, thePortable 3setlist was released earlier today following a short server maintenance period in preparation of the large patch.
LongtimeDJMAXfans were able to identify the song in the trailer as “Renovation” by XeoN, a song fromDJMAX Techinka Tune, which has yet to be released nor mentioned inDJMAX Respect. Many fans were able to correctly guess the inclusion ofDJMAX Portable 3due to the subtle animations in the trailer referencing the popular song, “Hanz up!” These details, both new and existing, were enough to encourage fans to assume thatTechnika Tunewill be the next major DLC forRespect.
DJMAX Respectis best known for its collaborations, starting with itsGuilty GearDLC early in the game’s infancy. Since its PC release in 2020,DJMAX Respecthas collaborated withLeague of Legends,porting the champion Jinx’s theme song, “Get Jinxed,“as well as the popular K/DA song"POP/STARS.” Other licensed artists including K-Pop artist YUKIKA and Monstercat artist Marshmello had also made their way intoDJMAX Respect.
DJMAX Respectis currently available for the PC and PS4.
