# Music-Infused Video Gaming The Chroma Game is a New Free-To-Play Project for PCs By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-02-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-game References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2014/02/17/harmonix-chroma/) & [harmonixmusic](http://www.harmonixmusic.com/) The studio that brought us Guitar Hero and Rock Band is bringing the [Chroma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-wyvrn) game. Chroma is not like the studio's past games; Chroma is going to be exclusively for the PC (via [Steam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-quimera)) as a free-to-play title. The game is going to be widely experimental by blending first-person shooting with pulsating electronic beats and lurid visuals. The music game is getting some extra help from an outside team called [Hidden Path Entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escape-room-phantom-train), which is behind the critically acclaimed shooter game 'Counter Strike: Global Offensive.' The idea behind the game may be a bit confusing since there is no such thing a a music-based first-person shooter game. In the Chroma game, you play one of five classes with weapons and abilities vary depending on your class. The music comes into play whenever you shoot or jump. You can fire the guns at any time, but if you can time your actions of the beat, it will make a world of difference. This is what makes Chroma so bizarre but fascinating. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Music-infused Gaming:** Creating video games that combine music and gameplay elements to create an immersive experience. - **Experimental Free-to-play Gaming:** Developing free-to-play games that push boundaries and offer unique experiences to gamers. - **Cross-genre Game Innovation:** Exploring innovative game concepts that blend different genres and gameplay mechanics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Game Development:** Opportunity to create music-infused games that appeal to a wide audience and offer a fresh gaming experience. - **Music Industry:** Collaborating with game developers to provide original music and enhance the immersive nature of music-infused gaming. - **Digital Entertainment Platforms:** Supporting and promoting free-to-play games like Chroma, which offer unique experiences and attract a large user base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Musician-Themed Online Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnite-festival.md) - [Rhythm Game-Focused Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redoctane-games.md) - [Futuristic Latin FPS Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-quimera.md) - [Action Rhythm Game Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hi-fi-rush.md) - [Colorblind Simulation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-accessibility.md) - [Game-Specific Adaptive Music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plusmusic.md) - [Online Music Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprunki-game.md) - [Standalone Rhythm Game Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rift-of-the-necrodancer.md) - [Independent Rhythmic Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumines-arise.md)