Preview: KickBeat by Zen Studios

KickBeat is an experimental rhythm game featuring fully 3D characters and combat and high-energy music, set to release summer 2012 on PlayStation®Vita. KickBeat offers players several innovative ways to interact with music. The game combines beat-matching mechanics with an acrobatic style of martial arts, turning every song into a raucous battle. The game also features a music analyzer that allows players to create new tracks from their own music libraries.

The Kickbeat soundtrack hits hard; it’s comprised of licensed tracks from a diverse lineup of artists ranging from well-known bands such as Pendulum and Marilyn Manson, to indie pioneers Celldweller and Blue Stahli, to hidden talents like electronic music producer Voicians and Taiwanese rapper Shen Yi.

This looks awesome, looks like I need to really get a Vita soon.