Let's hypnotize customers and turn them into staff! Rhythm-based hypnosis music game "HYPNOSYNC" set for free-to-play release in 2026
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/958/G095874/20251104028/
Editorial Department: Igarashi | 2025/11/04 07:20 (UTC)
Indie game development team BASED KICK announced today (November 4, 2025) that their upcoming title “HYPNOSYNC” (available on PC / iOS / Android) will be released for free-to-play in the first quarter of 2026.
This game casts players as the manager of a mysterious arcade, where they must hypnotize customers and transform them into employees under their boss Nezzie’s orders. It’s a rhythm-based music game centered around hypnosis. Players will break down each character’s “willpower” in sync with musical rhythms.
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Characters are portrayed with smooth animations and a charming art style, allowing players to deeply experience the sensation of hypnotizing them in rhythm with music.
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Additionally, a demo version featuring 10 tracks will be released by the end of 2025 ahead of the full game launch. Real gameplay footage is also available on the Steam store page—be sure to check it out.
“HYPNOSYNC”: Rhythm × Hypnosis. A music game with an irresistible twist.
Indie developer team BASED KICK announces that the rhythm game HYPNOSYNC will be released for free-to-play on Steam in Q1 2026, with a demo version featuring ten tracks set to launch by the end of 2025.
Game Overview
Players take on the role of the manager at the mysterious arcade “HYPNOSYNC,” carrying out unique missions under boss Nezzie’s command: hypnotizing visitors and turning them into employees. Combining the exhilaration of rhythm games with a distinctive hypnosis theme, this is a fresh new musical experience.
A New Experience: Rhythm × Hypnosis
Players face off against characters appearing in each track, shattering their “willpower” by timing button presses perfectly to music rhythms. Successfully syncing your inputs leads to deeper hypnosis—and when you succeed flawlessly, you’ll become a true master of hypnosis!
Hypnotize Diverse Characters with Unique Personalities!
Each song features unique characters capable of being hypnotized. With smooth animations and charming artwork, players will feel the thrill of deeply hypnotizing them in rhythm with the music.
Endless Hypnotic Sessions Await New Encounters
Some characters possess strong willpower—your skills will be tested! Furthermore, all future songs added to HYPNOSYNC are planned for free release. Enjoy endless hypnosis sessions with new adorable characters anytime!
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About Developer Team BASED KICK
BASED KICK is a two-person indie development team composed of SEI STYLE and MTFC. SEI STYLE handles game development, art, and animation, while MTFC manages Japanese translations—both driven by their passion for rhythm games to create unique works.
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Game Title: HYPNOSYNC (HypnoSync)
Genre: Music Game
Publisher: BASED KICK
Platforms: Steam (PC), Smartphones (iOS / Android) – planned
Release Date: Steam: Q1 2026 – planned; Demo: End of 2025 – planned
Price: Free-to-Play (F2P)
Monetization: Cosmetic items, character gacha, etc.
Languages Supported: English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese
Trailer: https://youtu.be/DcJLbdgWuxY
Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2986590/HYPNOSYNC/
Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/hypnosync_game
Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BASEDKICK