Note Rush is a game-changer for music students. As a piano teacher, I've seen kids struggle for weeks with flashcards, but they'll master the same notes in days using this app. The 'killer feature' is that it listens to your actual instrument. When a note appears on the screen, the student has to play it on their piano, and the app uses the microphone to verify the pitch.
This bridge between the screen and the physical instrument is vital. It turns 'theory' into 'practice' instantly. The different themes—like Space or Soccer—keep it engaging for younger players without being too childish for adults. It’s highly customizable, allowing me to set specific ranges for my students' current levels. It is quite simply the best note-reading app on the market.
Now we’re talking about real games. Romancing SaGa 2 is from an era when developers didn't think you were an idiot. The inheritance system is still one of the most interesting mechanics in the genre. It’s hard—properly hard—and it will punish you for poor planning. The port is okay, though the UI feels like a bit of an afterthought. It’s a bit too grindy for some, and the 'glimmer' system for learning skills is purely luck-based, which I’ve always found annoying. But overall? It’s a serious game for serious people.
Performance: Occasional frame drops in busy towns; the touch controls can be imprecise for character movement.
Buy if: You love retro JRPGs and want a game that challenges your strategic planning.
Skip if: You want a linear story with modern hand-holding and easy combat.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.10Tue Mar 31 2020
Fixed minor system issues.
Romancing SaGa 2, originally released only in Japan in 1993, has been completely remastered and now receives its first ever official English translation!
■Supported Devices■
iPhone 5 or later
iPad third generation or later
iPad mini second generation or later
iPod touch sixth generation or later only.
We are unable to guarantee that the app will function on unsupported devices.
■No two players will experience the story in the same way■
Alongside DRAGON QUEST and FINAL FANTASY, the SaGa series is one of Square Enix’s most beloved. The first three titles were originally branded overseas under the “FINAL FANTASY LEGEND” moniker for Game Boy, and garnered critical acclaim for their complex yet compelling combat system.
Romancing SaGa 2 takes the varied gameplay of other entries in the series and combines it with an open-ended free-form scenario system whose story is as vast as the world in which it plays out. The player takes the role of a succession of emperors, painting the history of the world with each and every action.
Familiar series hallmarks such as formations and glimmers make a return in this unique title.
■Story■
It all begins with the song of a lone bard in a bustling pub.
Great nations such as the Varennes Empire, which had once ensured peace throughout the world, stagnated and atrophied over the course of centuries, and sinister forces started emerging in outlying areas.
Ere long, peace spiraled into war and the common folk spoke in hushed words of the Seven Heroes—historical figures who saved the world once and who, it was hoped, would do so again.
■Additional Elements■
▷New dungeons
▷New classes: diviner and ninja
▷New Game+
▷Autosave
▷UI specifically designed for smartphones
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Romancing SaGa 2, originally released in Japan in 1993, has been remastered.
Romancing SaGa 2, originally released only in Japan in 1993, has been completely remastered and now receives its first ever official English translation!
■Supported Devices■
iPhone 5 or later
iPad third generation or later
iPad mini second generation or later
iPod touch sixth generation or later only.
We are unable to guarantee that the app will function on unsupported devices.
■No two players will experience the story in the same way■
Alongside DRAGON QUEST and FINAL FANTASY, the SaGa series is one of Square Enix’s most beloved. The first three titles were originally branded overseas under the “FINAL FANTASY LEGEND” moniker for Game Boy, and garnered critical acclaim for their complex yet compelling combat system.
Romancing SaGa 2 takes the varied gameplay of other entries in the series and combines it with an open-ended free-form scenario system whose story is as vast as the world in which it plays out. The player takes the role of a succession of emperors, painting the history of the world with each and every action.
Familiar series hallmarks such as formations and glimmers make a return in this unique title.
■Story■
It all begins with the song of a lone bard in a bustling pub.
Great nations such as the Varennes Empire, which had once ensured peace throughout the world, stagnated and atrophied over the course of centuries, and sinister forces started emerging in outlying areas.
Ere long, peace spiraled into war and the common folk spoke in hushed words of the Seven Heroes—historical figures who saved the world once and who, it was hoped, would do so again.
■Additional Elements■
▷New dungeons
▷New classes: diviner and ninja
▷New Game+
▷Autosave
▷UI specifically designed for smartphones










Note Rush makes practicing note reading fun! This app uses your device's microphone to listen to you play your actual musical instrument (piano, keyboard, flute, etc.). As notes appear on the screen, you play them, and the game provides instant feedback. It’s like a digital deck of flashcards that listens! With multiple levels, customizable note ranges, and fun themes, Note Rush is perfect for beginners learning their first notes or advanced students looking to increase their sight-reading speed.
Listens to your real instrument
Works with Piano, Flute, Violin, and more
Fun themes (Space, Soccer, etc.)
Customizable note ranges
Detailed progress tracking
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The core gameplay utilizes advanced pitch detection technology, allowing for a hands-free experience where the music itself is the controller.
Yes! It is specifically designed to work with both acoustic instruments and digital keyboards via the microphone.