DJMax Respect

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DJMax Respect / DJMax Respect V
Developer(s)	Rocky Studio Neowiz MUCA
Publisher(s)	Neowiz Games
Director(s)	Kim Daeik (juking)
Producer(s)	Baek Seungcheol (BEXTER)
Designer(s)	Baek SeungCheol (BEXTER), Li Junseob (DumpingLIFE)
Engine	Unity
Platform(s)	PlayStation 4 Microsoft Windows
Release	PlayStation 4 AS: July 28, 2017 JPN: November 9, 2017 WW: March 6, 2018 Microsoft Windows WW: March 12, 2020
Genre(s)	Music
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer

DJMax Respect is a rhythm game developed by Rocky Studio and Neowiz MUCA and published by Neowiz Games. It was released for the PlayStation 4 in 2017, and for Microsoft Windows in 2020. In Japan, the game was published by Arc System Works. It is a reboot of and the latest installment in the DJMax rhythm game series.^[1]

A PC port version called DJMax Respect V (styled as, DJMAX RESPECT/V) launched on December 19, 2019 through Steam Early Access, and was fully released on March 12, 2020.^[2]

Features[]

• The base game includes 107 songs from DJMax Portable and DJMax Portable 2, as well as 40 new songs produced for Respect.
• 157 songs from DJMax Portable Clazziquai Edition, DJMax Portable Black Square, DJMax Technika, DJMax Trilogy, DJMax Technika 2, DJMax Technika 3, and DJMax Portable 3, as well as 50 new songs produced for Respect and Respect V are released as downloadable content.^[3] See DLC for more information.
• All songs from DJMax Technika Tune, DJMax Ray, DJMax Technika Q, and it's spin-off such as Tap Sonic, Tap Sonic Top, Tap Sonic World Champion, and Tap Sonic Bold are planned to released for free, as a Ladder Mode season update.
• All background animations from previous games have been updated and remastered to support a 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second.
• The scoring system has been overhauled to reflect that of Technika 2 and Technika 3. Each song has a base score of 300,000 points for PS4 versions and 350,000 points for PC versions, the maximum score that can be achieved without utilizing the score multiplier derived from the Fever system.
• Online mode, in which two players can play against one another to aim for the highest scores. Each player can play different chart difficulties of the same song concurrently.
• In-game achievements have been implemented. The achievement system is used to unlock in-game content such as new songs, interface skins, online profile accessories, and artwork. Most PlayStation Network trophies and Steam achievements for the game are tied to this system as well.

Removed features[]

• Certain types of Gear present in previous games, such as Max LP, Anti-Break, Shield and extended Fever multipliers, have been removed for balancing purposes due to the inclusion of online leaderboards.
• Note speed increase and lockdown with the activation of Fever has been removed.
• Auto Fever no longer has any negative effect on the score.

Game modes[]

DJMax Respect features 6 primary game modes.

• Arcade: The standard single-player mode in which the player selects three songs from a randomly generated list of purchased songs, including songs yet to be unlocked for the Freestyle mode.
• Freestyle: Free play mode in which the player can select any song from the list of all songs which have been unlocked for the mode. This mode features local competitive play for the first time in the series.
• Mission: A mode that requires the player to clear a predetermined set of songs with certain conditions, such as unusual effectors or meeting score or combo requirements.
• Online Battle: A multiplayer mode that allows the player to compete against another player from around the world via the internet. This mode requires a PlayStation Plus subscription.
• Ranking: Allows the player to view the rankings of players from around the world. Scores are automatically submitted to the online leaderboard during normal play as long as the player is connected to the internet.
• Collection: Allows the player to customize their profile, view their lifetime stats and completed achievements, and view unlocked extras such as artwork and music videos, similar to the "Lounge Room" in Portable 3.

Exclusive Respect V features[]

• New redesigned SC chart for play on keyboard with 8-10 keys.
• New game modes emphasizing on the online features:
  • AIR Mode : Replacing the PS4 version's ARCADE mode, players will be able to join sessions of continuous, random playlists, during which they can choose to play or simply watch other players play, as well as leave comments for players.
  • OPEN Mode : An enhancement to the PS4 version's ONLINE mode, up to 7 players can play against each other to aim for the highest scores.
  • LADDER Mode : Two-player online competitive mode, where players compete against each other to climb up the tiers from Bronze to Grandmaster. Includes player tier leaderboard, pick-and-ban, and Clear Pass. The first season commenced on January 28, 2021.
• New exclusive songs for PC versions, including K/DA from League of Legends, Marshmello, Porter Robinson, and much more.

Criticism[]

The PC version of the game has been criticized for using XIGNCODE3, an anti-cheat software that forces games that use it to always be online, thus preventing offline play, even if players only intend to play single player. ^[4]

Songs[]

New in DJMax Respect[]

As of January 2022, DJMax Respect in both versions features 156 new songs. These consist of 40 original songs in the base game, 15 original and licensed songs available via free updates, 50 original songs available via DLC, 2 new Extended Mix song unlocked via the link disc, 49 licensed songs available via collaboration DLC.

Exclusive to DJMax Respect V are 26 licensed songs. These include 5 songs as part of the base game, 12 original songs via collaboration DLC, and 9 remixed songs as part of collaboration DLC.

DJMax Original Songs

Collaboration Songs

DLC[]

Trilogy DLC Pack[]

• This DLC features a collection of 20 songs introduced in DJMax Trilogy, with BGA remastering.
• Includes Trilogy-themed gears, note skins, and UI.
• Introduces 1 new Respect-exclusive song.
• Released on September 28, 2017 for PS4 DJMax Respect and on April 14, 2020 for PC DJMax Respect V.

Collaboration DLC Pack 1: Respect ⨯ Guilty Gear[]

• This DLC features a selection of 3 songs from the Guilty Gear fighting game series, as part of partnership with Arc System Works, the developer of the game series and its publisher in Japan.
• Includes Guilty Gear-themed gears, note skins, and profile accessories.
• Available as timed exclusive to players who bought the Day One edition of PS4 DJMax Respect in Japan, and for free via update for PC DJMax Respect V.
• Released on November 30, 2017 for PS4 DJMax Respect and on May 21, 2020 for PC DJMax Respect V.

Metro Project DLC Pack 1: Clazziquai[]

• This DLC features a collection of 23 songs introduced in DJMax Portable Clazziquai Edition, with BGA remastering and upscaling.
• Includes Clazziquai Edition "First Kiss"-themed gears and UI.
• Introduces 1 new Respect-exclusive song.
• Includes 1 unlockable Extended Mix song (requires the DLC link disc).
• Released on December 21, 2017 for PS4 DJMax Respect and on May 28, 2020 for PC DJMax Respect V.

Metro Project DLC Pack 2: Technika 1[]

• This DLC features a collection of 20 songs introduced in DJMax Technika, with BGA remastering and upscaling.
• Includes Technika "SON OF SUN"-themed gears and UI.
• Introduces 1 new Respect-exclusive song.
• Includes 1 unlockable Extended Mix song (requires the DLC link disc).
• Released on March 28, 2018 for PS4 DJMax Respect and on September 24, 2020 for PC DJMax Respect V.

Metro Project DLC Pack 3: Black Square[]

• This DLC features a collection of 20 songs introduced in DJMax Portable Black Square, with BGA remastering and upscaling.
• Includes Black Square "Fermion"-themed gears and UI.
• Introduces 1 new Respect-exclusive song.
• Introduces the DLC link disc, and includes 1 unlockable Extended Mix song.
• Released on June 28, 2018 for PS4 DJMax Respect and on May 28, 2020 for PC DJMax Respect V.

Collaboration DLC Pack 2: Respect ⨯ Girls' Frontline[]

• This DLC features a selection of 3 songs from the Chinese mobile game Girls' Frontline, as part of partnership with Shanghai Sunborn Network Technology, the development team of the game, and X.D. Global Limited, the publisher of the game in South Korea.
• Includes Girls' Frontline-themed gears, note skins, profiles accessories, and UI.
• Released on September 4, 2018 for PS4 DJMax Respect and on December 10, 2020 for PC DJMax Respect V.

Technika 2 DLC Pack[]

• This DLC features a collection of 23 songs introduced in DJMax Technika 2, with BGA remastering.
• Includes Technika 2 "D2"-themed gears, note skins, and UI.
• Introduces 1 new Respect-exclusive song.
• Released on October 11, 2018 for PS4 DJMax Respect and on September 24, 2020 for PC DJMax Respect V.

Technika 3 DLC Pack[]

• This DLC features a collection of 29 songs introduced in DJMax Technika 3, with BGA remastering.
• Includes Technika 3 "ALiCE"-themed gears, note skins, and UI.
• Introduces 1 new Respect-exclusive song.
• Released on March 7, 2019 for PS4 DJMax Respect and on September 24, 2020 for PC DJMax Respect V.

Collaboration DLC Pack 3: Respect ⨯ Groove Coaster[]

• This DLC features a selection of 10 songs from the Japanese arcade game Groove Coaster, as part of partnership with Square Enix's Taito Corporation.
• Includes Groove Coaster-themed gears, note skins, profiles accessories, and UI.
• Released on June 5, 2019 for PS4 DJMax Respect and on April 14, 2020 for PC DJMax Respect V.

Collaboration DLC Pack 4: Respect ⨯ Deemo[]

• This DLC features a selection of 10 songs from the Taiwanese action rhythm game Deemo, as part of partnership with Rayark.
• Includes Deemo-themed gears, note skins, profiles accessories, and UI.
• Released on July 29, 2019 for PS4 DJMax Respect and on July 16, 2020 for PC DJMax Respect V.

Collaboration DLC Pack 5: Respect V ⨯ League of Legends[]

• This DLC features a selection of 2 songs from the action game League of Legends, as part of partnership with Riot Games.
• Released on December 19, 2019; available exclusively for DJMax Respect V.

Emotional Sense DLC Pack[]

• This DLC features a selection of 8 songs introduced in DJMax 2004 Online, with BGA remastering.
• Released on March 12, 2020 for DJMax Respect V and on April 16, 2020 for PS4 DJMax Respect.
• Available for free to players who purchased Early Access to DJMax Respect V.

V EXTENSION 1 (VI) DLC Pack[]

• This DLC features a collection of 20 songs newly introduced in DJMax Respect V.
• Includes Dream It-themed gears, note skins, profiles accessories, and UI.
• Released on March 12, 2020 for DJMax Respect V and on April 16, 2020 for PS4 DJMax Respect.

Collaboration DLC Pack 6: Respect ⨯ Cytus[]

• This DLC features a selection of 12 songs from the Taiwanese action rhythm game Cytus II, as part of partnership with Rayark.
• Includes Cytus-themed gears, note skins, profiles accessories, and UI.
• Released on July 16, 2020 for PC DJMax Respect V and September 23, 2020 for PS4 DJMax Respect.

Collaboration DLC Pack 7: Respect ⨯ Chunithm[]

• This DLC features a selection of 6 songs from the Japanese arcade game Chunithm, as part of partnership with Sega Sammy Holdings.
• Includes Chunithm-themed gears, note skins, profiles accessories, and UI.
• Released on December 10, 2020 for PC DJMax Respect V and December 21, 2020 for PS4 DJMax Respect.

Portable 3 DLC Pack[]

• This DLC features a collection of 22 songs introduced in DJMax Technika 2 and DJMax Portable 3, with BGA remastering.
• Includes Portable 3 "Hanz Up!"-themed gears, note skins, and UI.
• Introduces 2 new Respect-exclusive songs.
• Introduces new Remix Mode based on 6.2T Mode in original Portable 3, available in "Workstation Set" mission.
• Released on April 19, 2021.

Collaboration DLC Pack 8: Respect ⨯ ESTiMATE[]

• This DLC will feature a selection of 5 songs from the Korean music composer ESTi, as part of partnership with ESTiMATE LLC.
• Includes Obelisque-themed gears, note skins, profiles accessories, and ESTiMATE-theme UI.
• Released on July 22, 2021 for PC DJMax Respect V and on August 30, 2021 for PS4 DJMax Respect.

Collaboration DLC Pack 9: Respect V ⨯ Nexon[]

• This DLC will feature a selection of 12 songs from the 13 most famous online game such as MapleStory, Mabinogi, Vindictus, and Crazyracing Kartrider, and 9 new Respect V-exclusive song, as part of partnership with Nexon Korea Corporation.
• Includes themed gears, note skins, profiles accessories, and theme UI.
• Released on October 28, 2021 available exclusively for DJMax Respect V.

V EXTENSION 2 (VII) DLC Pack[]

• This DLC features a collection of 20 new Respect-exclusive songs.
• Includes themed gears, note skins, profiles accessories, and UI.
• Includes 1 unlockable Extended Mix song (requires the V EXTENSION 1 DLC).
• Released on January 25, 2022 for PC DJMax Respect V, and in February 2022 for PS4 DJMax Respect.

Collaboration DLC Pack 10: Respect V ⨯ Muse Dash[]

• This DLC will feature a selection of songs from Muse Dash, as part of partnership with .
• Includes themed gears, note skins, profiles accessories, and theme UI.
• Will release in the second quarter of 2022 available exclusively for DJMax Respect V.

V EXTENSION 3 (VIII) DLC Pack[]

• This DLC features a collection of 20 new Respect-exclusive songs.
• Includes themed gears, note skins, profiles accessories, and UI.
• Will release in the third quarter of 2022.

V EXTENSION 4 (VIV) DLC Pack[]

• This DLC features a collection of 20 new Respect-exclusive songs.
• Includes themed gears, note skins, profiles accessories, and UI.
• Will release in the first quarter of 2023.

Reception[]

On its release, DJMax Respect was met with "generally favorable" reviews from critics, with an aggregate score of 85% for PlayStation 4 on Metacritic.^[11]

References[]

External links[]

• Official website