Both iidx and BMS offer dynamic gameplay experiences with the option to mirror the note layouts, which can be appealing to players looking for a new challenge or a more comfortable way to play their favorite songs. The community support, especially with BMS, allows for endless content and customizations.
| Simulator | Mirror Support | Notes | |----------------|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | (LR2) | Yes (F7 key) | Mirrors chart in real-time, no chart modification. | | beatoraja | Yes (menu toggle) | More advanced: supports mirror, random, S-Random, etc. | | BM98 (original) | No | Too early; mirror came later. | iidx bms mirrors
Hold the button on the song select screen to open the options menu. Use the black keys to toggle through "Off," "Mirror," and "Random." In BMS (beatoraja/LR2) Both iidx and BMS offer dynamic gameplay experiences
Understanding how to use the Mirror and Random modifiers is essential for breaking plateaus and fixing "bad habits" in your hands. 1. What is the Mirror Modifier? | | beatoraja | Yes (menu toggle) |
In the rhythm game community, using Mirror or Random is cheating. In fact, to reach the rank of Kaiden (IIDX) or Overjoy (BMS), being able to read a "Mirrored" or "Randomized" layout is a required skill.