PS2 Buzz! The Music Quiz

Buzz! The Music Quiz is a fun quiz game developed by Relentless Software and released by Sony Computer Entertainment for PlayStation 2 in 2005. The game is part of the popular Buzz! series, which specializes in quiz games with different themes, and in this case focuses on music.

Gameplay and Features

Buzz! The Music Quiz is designed to be accessible and fun for a wide range of players. The game comes with special Buzz! controllers that feature large buttons and color-coded answer keys, allowing for quick and easy gameplay.

The main game mode is a quiz competition where players answer music-related questions. The game features several game rounds with different types of questions, including:

Identify the Song: Players must identify a song based on a short sample.

Album Covers: Players must identify the artist or album by its cover.

Lyric Quiz: Players must fill in missing words in song lyrics.

The quiz is moderated by a virtual moderator named Buzz, who adds humor and suspense to the game. The game offers both a solo mode and a multiplayer mode that allows up to eight players to compete at once. The multiplayer mode is a key element of the game as it brings a competitive atmosphere and is ideal for parties and family gatherings.

Graphics and Atmosphere

The graphics of Buzz! The Music Quiz is simple but colourful and clear. The game has a stylized look with bold colors and animated characters that add to the fun and appeal. The presentation is designed to be visually appealing and easy to read, which is important for a quick quiz game.

The soundtrack is a key part of the game, with plenty of music samples covering different genres and eras. The game also includes comments and reactions from moderator Buzz, adding to the overall atmosphere and fun.