Jam Sessions
About the Game
Jam Sessions is a reworked and localized version of the Japan-only DS title Hiite Utaeru DS Guitar M-06 . It is a rhythm/music game, but rather than only offering musical challenges like other games in the genre, it can also be used as a tool - a pocket guitar. Simulating a guitar, the game part allows players to go through a list of famous songs. The chords are selected on the D-pad while the stylus is used to simulate strumming on the screen.
Gameplay & Core Systems
With only one strum string shown, only chord progression can be performed and no individual riffing or picking. The game does not punish players for not doing well, songs just keep on going regardless of the player's performance. There is a tutorial and warm up mode to get familiar with the controls. As a tool, it allows players to compose their own songs and add a variety of effects. In the top screen, players can add a metronome, guide bars and tab guides, along with different backgrounds and templates.
Standout Features
- Alternately, the L-button can be used to strum.
- These can be set invariably or made touch-specific.
- When using headphones or external speakers, the DS microphone can be used to sing along.
- Additionally, the DS can be plugged in to an amplifier via the headphone jack to output a more natural sound.
- Up to five different compositions can be saved.
Presentation & Atmosphere
The details are worked out thoroughly - speed and power change the sound, and downstrokes sound different from upstrokes. These include distortion, low cut, high cut, delay, chorus and flanger with extensive settings for each of them.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Jam Sessions | Nintendo DS.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Plato Corp. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Plato Corp. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Ubisoft Entertainment SA | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Plato Corp. | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Ubisoft, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Humouring the Fates Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Ubisoft Entertainment SA | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Plato Corp. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Humouring the Fates Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | DS Microphone/Headset | Nintendo DS | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Stylus | Nintendo DS | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Nintendo DS | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Other | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Nintendo 3DS | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone 10+ | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Ubisoft | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Nintendo 3DS | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Other | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-02-01 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2007-09-11 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2007-09-28 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2007-09-01 | North America | PriceCharting |
| 2007-02-01 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| September 1, 2007 | North America | PriceCharting |
| February 1, 2007 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 4511554350153 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | NTR-AHDJ-JPN | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 57610813 | Japan | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 008888163589 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | NTR-AHDE-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000MTF04U | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 58796520 | United States | MobyGames |
| upc | 008888163589 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B000MTF04U | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 58796520 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
