On music games like Osu! (mania), why are the inputs arrow shaped?

On music games like Osu! (mania), why are the inputs arrow shaped? - Various music players and pile of aged smartphones

In many rhythm games (like step mania, Osu! mania, etc.), the inputs are arrow shaped. Where does this "standard" of rythm/music games come from ?

Picture of arrows






Pictures about "On music games like Osu! (mania), why are the inputs arrow shaped?"

On music games like Osu! (mania), why are the inputs arrow shaped? - Pile of old smartphones and music players
On music games like Osu! (mania), why are the inputs arrow shaped? - Led Light Signage
On music games like Osu! (mania), why are the inputs arrow shaped? - Turned on Neon Light Signage



How do you change arrows in Osu?

Playing osu! mania
  • 4 Keys: D F J K.
  • 7 Keys: S D F Space J K L.
  • For tap notes, press the corresponding key when the note comes in contact with the judgement line. ...
  • For every note, there are 6 different outcomes for scores; a rainbow 300, 300, 200, 100, 50, and a miss.


What are the controls for Osu?

Some might guess that \u201cOsu\u201d is a Japanese game marketed in its own country, but that couldn't be further from the truth. It's actually developed in Australia, and Japan is only the sixth-most popular country for \u201cOsu\u201d players \u2014 America holds the number-one spot.



The DELTA player who can't play dense chordjack 【osu!mania】




Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Images: Skyler Ewing, Skyler Ewing, Element5 Digital, Clem Onojeghuo