There are 40 levels in all, but you only need complete the first stage of each chapter in order to progress the story – the rest of each level helps drill home the game mechanics and earns you unlockables sooner
From a straight-backed strut to a snake-hipped swagger, as Watts, Toshi, Josh and Chaz mosey their way to the level goal, we’re reminded that it takes a lot of effort to look this effortless. Such nonchalance is the product of a good deal of rehearsal time – which is to say that solving the challenges within Hexagroove: Tactical DJ creator Ichigoichie’s unusual puzzler requires a good deal of trial and error. But then that’s what band practice for – to ensure you’re all in sync, to make sure each player knows their part so they can stride onstage together with confidence.